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Summary of Contents for 9400 Series

Page 1: ... A Note To You 2 Parts And Features Using Your Dishwasher HYqu Need i EE Warranty 3 4 5 19 23 24 27 32 I l 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments I 9400 SERIES DISHWASHERS ...

Page 2: ...f the use of each symbol This symbol will help alert you to such 1 and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions 1 to dangers as personal injury bums fire 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 Need Assistance Or Service on page 27 If yo...

Page 3: ...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 in...

Page 4: ... covered by this book Your model may not include all features ii C E F ii I J K 4 Third level wash Extracapacity fold down shelves on some models Top rack Water inlet opening Rack bumper Bottom rack Heating element Silverware basket Cutlery basket Rinse agent dispenser Top rack adjuster N 0 Upper spray arm Fold down divider on some models Spray tower Model and serial number label on right side POW...

Page 5: ...e beeping sound 9 Special tips on dishwasher use 18 Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results This section explains proper dishwasher operation Using your dishwasher flor the first time l Whenyourdishwasherisfirst l P beep sounds each time a pad is installed the signal lights will pressed under normal conditions flash rapidly in order The signal lights will...

Page 6: ...e START pad once to display the PRESS cycle and options Skip to Step 4 if you want to run the cycle and options shown by the lights m 1 Press the CYCLE pad until the cycle you want is indicated by a signal light Each press of the CYCLE pad advances the signal light to the next cycle PRESS 3 Press the OPTIONS pad until the option PRESS you want is indicated by a signal light Each press of the OPTIO...

Page 7: ...turn on and continue to count down This contin ues until the delay time ends and the dishwasher starts NOTE l You may press the START pad at any time during the delay if you want the dish washer to start immediately l You may press the CANCEUDRAIN pad to cancel the delay and clear the delay signal light l You may add items to the load at any time during the delay Close the door firmly to latch it ...

Page 8: ...ill start the new cycle SELECT m PRESS m D 1 SELECT m PRESS w w a l Adding a dish during a cycle You can add an additional item to the dishwasher anytime while the ADD A DISH signal light is on 1 Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door and stop the cycle Wait a moment for the spray action to stop before open ing the door 2 Open the door and add the dish 3 Close the door Do not latch it Wait ...

Page 9: ...Press and hold the OPTIONS and DELAY PRESS YOU SEE pads until the CLEAN signal light flashes 2 Release the pads The CLEAN signal light will stop flashing To turn off the lock out feature 1 Press and hold the OPTIONS and DELAY Dads until the CLEAN sianal liaht turns on PRESS YOU SEE and stays on 1 2 Release the pads The CLEAN signal light will turn off Adjusting the beeping sound Each time a contro...

Page 10: ...e heating time The WATER HEATING signal light will go off when the water temperature reaches 135 F 57 C The CLEAN signal light The CLEAN signal light comes on at the end of a cycle to show that the load is clean It will stay on until CANCEUDRAIN or any other wntrol pad is pressed As an option you can have the CLEAN light turn off the first time you open the door after a cycle is finished 1 Press a...

Page 11: ...final rinse marked See page 13 Heavy Wash A double wash for cleaning heavily soiled loads NOTE The cycle pauses while the dishwasher heats water to 0 Ott l t 76 135 F 57 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 13 Normal Wash A double wash for normal every day soiled loads The Energy Guide Label is based on thi...

Page 12: ...es heated dry time Cycle time may vaspending on the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher What happens in each option Options can be selected by pressing the OPTIONS pad Each press of the pad advances the selection to the next option You can select Heat Dry Heat Dry and Hi Temp Air Dry or Air Dry and Hi Temp For example if the AIR DRY signal light is on and you want to select the Heat D...

Page 13: ... liquid rinse agent Hi Temp option When the Hi Temp Wash option is selected water is heated in the dishwasher during the main wash to improve washability The Hi Temp Wash option is automatically selected for both washes of the Pots 8 Pans cycle See Cycle selection chart on pages 11 and 12 NOTE The HI TEMP signal light will be on when this option is selected l The cycle will pause while the water i...

Page 14: ...detergent OR l Use a brand with a higher phosphorus content 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 11 and 12 l Put detergent only in the covered section for cycles with one wash See Cycle selection chart on pages 11 and 12 l Push the cover down un...

Page 15: ...out your water s hardness by asking your local water department water softener company or county extension agent 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 off them during the last rinse A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying ...

Page 16: ...ou 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 7 Press flexible clear top on rome models Keep rinse agent disp...

Page 17: ...er uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine l Use the Low Energy Cycle whenever possible The cycle uses less hot water and energy than the Normal 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 Hi Temp Wash option When this option is off the dishwasher...

Page 18: ...d to the blade Handle with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the Knives dishwasher Pewter No High water temperatures and detergent may discolor or pit finish Disposable No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and deter Plastics gents Plastics Yes Always check manufacturer s recommendations before washing Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents ...

Page 19: ...en 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 8 Hold cycle to keep dishes 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 lt is important for the water spray to reach ...

Page 20: ...void chipping do not let stemware touch other items Infinite adjuitable top rack You can raise or lower the rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack The top rack does not have to be level l Turn the knob clockwise to raise a side of the rack l Turn the knob counterclockwise to lower a side of the rack Do not cover third level wash Mlxed load Raise Lower Loading the bottom rack Items...

Page 21: ... removed replace with bumpers in front Fold down divider on some models A fold down divider at the back of the rack can be lowered to make room for deep bowls roasters etc Loading the silverware basket Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items knives forks skewers etc with the point down Failure to do so could cause personal injury l Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the bas...

Page 22: ...ce the basket 1 Set the basket on the holding buttons 2 Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until it locks in place To open the basket Unhook the latch as shown NOTE Be sure the cover is completely latched before pulling out the bottom rack and before closing the dishwasher door Loading the cutlery basket on some models Remove and replace the cutlery basket in the same way as the silver...

Page 23: ...lure to do so can result in bum injuries 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 nice looking and clean Cleaning the interior Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces especially just beneath the door area To clean interior l Apply powdered...

Page 24: ...water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120 F 49 C minimum See recommended procedure 3n page 17 Jse recommended dishwasher deter gents only Follow recommendations on 3ages 14 and 15 for amounts never dse 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 Jse fresh detergent only Do n...

Page 25: ...drain Dishes must have proper water drainage Completely PropeW Do not overload Follow instructions for loading dishwasher on pages 19 22 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 problem Etching Silica Film reaction with certain except by hand washing To retard this ...

Page 26: ...t once every two to three days or twice a day until a full toad is accumulated Chipping of Dishes Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so that they are stable and do not strike together from washing action Moving racks in and out smoothly will also minimize chipping NOTE Some types of china and glass ware are too delicate for automatic dishwashing and should be hand washed for example antiques...

Page 27: ...supply turned on Is the dishwasher wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage Dishwasher seems to The dishwasher will run longer while heating the water This is run too long normal for lower incoming water temperatures See page 13 Dishwasher will not fill Is overfill protector stuck in up position Overfill protector should move up and down freely Press down to release Water remains In Wait ...

Page 28: ...dishwasher See pages 10 and 17 Control panel does not Is the door open work Is the cycle pause feature on See page 7 Is the control panel lock out feature on See page 9 All signal lights flash Has there been a power failure See page 11 and the dishwasher stops or will not run Control panel does not Is the control panel lock out feature on See page 9 beep when pads are pressed Dishwasher drains aft...

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Page 30: ...POWER CLEANTM washing system parts covered by your warranty Third level wash tower Spray tower Nozzle cap e Washer POWER CLEAN module and motor 31 ...

Page 31: ...use the dishwasher 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when dishwasher is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup 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 warranties F Rep...

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