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Summary of Contents for 8500 SERIES

Page 1: ...And Features 4 Using Your Dishwasher 6 Loading Your Dishwasher 15 CCICI II A Portable 19 p a f our 21 Common Ebyzing 22 If You Need g i i 25 Warranty 28 1400 253 1301 Call us with questitions or comments 8500 SERIES DISHWASHERS ...

Page 2: ...help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which coukl cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You N...

Page 3: ...l hot water faucets and Load sharp items and knives with the allow water to run for several minutes handles up to reduce risk of cut type This will allow gases to escape Do not injuries smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the door l DO NOT store or use gasoline or other or tub flammable vapors and liquids ...

Page 4: ...igned to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features Third level wash Top rack Water inlet opening Rack bumper Bottom rack Heating element Silverware basket Rinse agent dispenser Top rack adjuster on some models Upper spray arm K L Spray tower Model and serial number label on right side POWER CLEAN module Lower spray arm Overfill protector...

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Page 6: ...prevents arms from turning freely 5 Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch 3 Adddetergent SeepqeslOand 11 6 Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until water is hot Turn off water Starting your dishwasher The dishwasher will wash and drv dishware according to the selections you make on the control panel 1 Push a Cycle Selector button for the desired cycle The indicator ab...

Page 7: ... you want Push the desired Cycle Selection button Check the detergent dispenser to be sure it is properly filled for the new cycle See page 10 NOTE Turning the Cycle Control knob may cause the covered section of the detergent dispenser to open Be sure to fill the covered section if the cycle uses detergent in both sections Close and latch the door The dishwasher will automatically start the new cy...

Page 8: ... C in the final rinse marked t If the Hi Temp Wash option is selected water will also be heated in the main wash marked tt See page 9 Light Wash A single wash for pre rinsed or lightly soiled loads NOTE The Cycle Control knob does not move while the dishwasher heats water to 135 F 57 C in the final rinse marked t If the Hi Temp Wash option is selected water will also be heated in the main wash mar...

Page 9: ...Air Dry option Iliiil If the Air Dry option is selected air in the dishwasher is not heated during the dv part of the cycle Using this option helps save energy but dishes take longer to dry overnight and some water spotting may result Some items such as plastics may need towel drying For best drying results use a liquid rinse agent l The Cycle Control knob does not move while the water is heating ...

Page 10: ...ontent 8 7 The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without l Put detergent in both sections for cycles with two washes See Cycle selection chart on pages 8 and 9 l Put detergent only in the covered section for cycles with one wash See Cycle selection chart on pages 8 and 9 l Push the cover down until it is latched Detergent in the open section falls int...

Page 11: ...r gallon or 0 to 68 parts per million Find out your water s hardness by asking your local water department water softener company or county extension agent f far third step Medium second step Soft first step Using the rinse agent dispenser Rinse agent dispenser Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent A rinse agent greatly improves the drying of dishes by helping water flow ...

Page 12: ...part of the dispenser If you overfill excess rinse agent can come out This will not harm the dish washer but could cause over sudsing 4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth 5 Replace the Fill Indicator Cap and keep it tightly closed NOTE Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse agent You do not need to use a solid or bar type rinse agent Center will be clear when empty on Mm...

Page 13: ... you l Wash full loads Running a half filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine l Use the Light Wash cycle whenever possible The cycle uses less hot water and energy than the Normal Wash cycle l Use the Air Dry option when you don t need a rapid drying cycle Allow longer drying times overnight Use a rinse agent to improve drying l Do not use the ...

Page 14: ...ishwasher safe NOTE It is the user s responsibility to determine if dishware shoukl be washed in a dish washer es which may loosen if washed in the Tin Wooden Ware No No or sulfide eggs mayonnaise and seafood could damage finish May rust Always check manufacturer s recommendations before washing Untreated wood may warp crack or lose its finish 14 ...

Page 15: ...normal when hard items enter the mod ule Do not let metallic items such as pot handle screws get into the POWER CLEAN module This could damage the POWER CLEAN module Run a Rinse 81Hold cycle to keep dcstws moist if you do not plan to wash them soon l Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the rotating spray arms l Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping ft is important for the water spray ...

Page 16: ...lower the rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack The high and bw positions are marked on the adjuster on the side facing the center of the dishwasher 1 Hold the top rack with one hand near the adjuster Do not cover third level wash Mixed load 2 Pull the top of the adjuster lever out with the other hand 3 Lift or lower the rack to one of the preset positions 4 Release the adjuster ...

Page 17: ...ray tower l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack Dish load Place ptates soup bowls etc between prongs and facing inward to the spray l Do not place items directly over spray tower Utensil load l Load cookie sheets cake pans and other large items at sides and back Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket NOTE l Do n...

Page 18: ...nd spoons so they don t nest together Spray cannot reach nested items l Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down Small items baby bottle caps jar lids etc can be put in any section To remove the basket 1 Grab the basket by the handle and slide it towards the top of the door 2 Lift the basket off the holding buttons To replace the basket 1 Set the basket on the ho...

Page 19: ...le lifting the hose connector onto the faucet adapter When the connector snaps into place release the locking collar Turn the hot water on slowly until it is all the way on Plug in power supply cord See page 6 for instructions on how to start the dishwasher Hoseconl nection While dishwasher is running You can draw water from the faucet while l Press the red button on the hose connec the dishwasher...

Page 20: ...hazard it must be plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Personal Injury Hazard An extension cord sh...

Page 21: ...d than genuine wood The top can be used as a cutting board Knife marks will be visible but will not seriously damage top Hot items from the oven can be placed on the top Clean with warm soapy water For dried on foods use a scouring pad Cleaning the exterior In most cases regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher ...

Page 22: ... water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120 F 49 C minimum See recom mended procedure on page 13 Use recommended dishwasher deter gents only Follow recommendations on pages 10 and 11 for amounts never use less than one tablespoon per load Detergent must be fresh to be effective Always store detergent in a cool dry area preferably in an airtight container Use fresh detergent only Do...

Page 23: ...ain Dishes must have properwater drainage Completely pwe Do not overload Follow instructions for loading dishwasher on pages 15 l 8 Use a liquid rinse agent to speed draining Plastics Some plastics due to material may need to be towel dried Silica Film or A water chemical It may not be possible to prevent prob Etching Silica Film reaction with certain lem except by hand washing To retard is a Whit...

Page 24: ... fade slower Stains will dishwasher not affect dishwasher performance Regular use of Rinse h Hold cycle with Air Dry option for partial loads will reduce the likelihood of staining White Spots on Seasoning removed by Re season cookware after dishwasher Cookware with dishwasher detergents washing Non Stick Finish Odor in the Dish washer Dishes only washed Run a Rinse i Hold cycle at least once ever...

Page 25: ... for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and thepurchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM Dishwasher does not run or st...

Page 26: ...uild up on access panel Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate build up 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A l 800 253 1 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recomme...

Page 27: ...iance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry l Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 l MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When c...

Page 28: ...up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to dishwasher caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7m WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGE...

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