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Summary of Contents for Series 960

Page 1: ...lecting a wash cycle 13 Using Cancel Drain 14 Selecting cycle options 15 Changing a cycle or an option setting 15 Using the delay wash cycle 16 Understanding the status indicators 17 Washing Special Items 18 or Service 25 Index _ 26 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 960 PART NO RR7fiA30 3 96 ...

Page 2: ...hase Date and serial number label see diagram on Dealer Name page 4 for location of label Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference IOur Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free 1 800 253 1301 1 Help us help you Please l ...

Page 3: ... not been used for two weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the dish washer turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumu lated hydrogen gas As the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time l Remove the door to the washing compart m...

Page 4: ...der Upper spray arm P 9 Spray tower P 9 Water inlet opening P 9 P 9 Model and serial number label on right side Heating element Silverware basket e POWER CLEANTM module P 27 Lower spray arm P 9 Overfill protector P 19 Detergent w dispensers P 11 Rinse agent 1 dispenser P 12 Access panel Door color panel l See Installation Instructions for more information Control panel Your dishwasher has a row of...

Page 5: ...xtension cord Doing so can result In death fire or electrical shock Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed Do not push down on open door Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher Connect ground wire to green ground nut in terminal box Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock ...

Page 6: ... The dishwasher starts filling once you press a Cycle pad unless you select the delay wash cycle You may press Option pads as the machine is filling The pad indicator glows red when a cycle cl or an option is selected vii L 2 fi I I Stopping the dishwasher You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle All you have to do is l Open the door slightly Wait for any filling or spraying action to s...

Page 7: ... spray arm l Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best washing For best drying water must be able to drain from all surfaces Loading for quiet operation l Secure lightweight load items in the racks l Pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc should not touch interior walls interfere with the spray arm s rota...

Page 8: ...ction l You can also remove the basket for easy unloading Always unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water on the silverware To remove the basket 1 Grab the basket by the handle and slide it toward the top of the door 2 Lift the basket off the holding buttons To replace the basket 1 Set the basket on the holding buttons 2 Slide the basket towards the bottom of ...

Page 9: ...oiled surfaces for best results 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 NOTES l Do not load glasses cups or plastic items in the bottom rack l Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub This can block the water inlet ...

Page 10: ...Load plastic items in the top rack only Plastic items may melt in the bottom rack l Wash only plastic items marked dish washer safe l Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle Extra capacity fold down shelves Use the fold down shelves on both sides of the top rack for extra loading space Fold them down over short items such as cups juice glasses cereal bowls ...

Page 11: ...and the type of detergent If you use too little dishes won t be clean If you use too much in soft water glassware will etch l Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus for softening water If you have hard water and use low phosphorous content deter gent 6 0 or less you may need to use more detergent or use a detergent with a higher phosphorous content 8 7 l Find...

Page 12: ...hen dispenser is empty To fill dispenser The rinse agent dispenser holds 6 ounces 175 mL Under normal conditions this lasts about three months 1 2 3 4 5 Open dishwasher door completely Remove Fill Indicator Cap Add rinse agent Fill to smallest opening in lower part of dispenser only Overfilling may cause rinse agent to leak out This will not harm the dishwasher but could cause oversudsing Clean up...

Page 13: ...one or more days later l Do not use detergent l Water is not heated during Rinse Wash Later l Air Dry is automatically selected LOW ENERGY CHINA Single wash for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads l Select High Temp Wash to heat water in the main wash marked l The water heats to 140 F 60 in the final rinse marked unless you select Low Energy Rinse T A v shows what each cycle includes NORMAL to heat ...

Page 14: ...he water is already hot enough the cycle times will be as shown Using Cancel Drain Press Cancel Drain to cancel a cycle or to clear the indicators To clear the indicators Press Cancel Drain before starting the dishwasher to clear all cycle and option selections To cancel a cycle l Press Cancel Drain while the dishwasher is running to start a 2 minute drain It will take a few seconds for the drain ...

Page 15: ...NOTE Low Energy Rinse saves energy but dishes take longer to dry and some spotting can occur For best rinsing and drying results use a liquid rinse agent Air Dry When Air Dry is selected the air in the iii dishwasher is not heated during the dry portion of a cycle Using Air Dry helps save energy but dishes take longer to dry and some spotting can occur Some items such as plastics may need towel dr...

Page 16: ...don t press a Cycle pad within 30 seconds the Delay Start indicator turns off 4 If desired press one or more Option pads NOTES l Press 4 Hour Delay Start anytime during the delay period to start dishwasher immediately l Press Cancel Drain to cancel the delay cycle The 4 Hour Delay Start indicator will turn off Press new Cycle and Option pads l You can add items to the load anytime during the delay...

Page 17: ...5 seconds until the Lock Out indicator turns off Washing The Washing indicator glows at the start of the first fill of any cycle except Rinse Wash Later and remains on until the end of the main wash Drying The Drying indicator glows during the dishes are not as dry as you expected when using Air Dry either allow longer drying times overnight or do not use Air Dry Clean The Clean indicator glows at...

Page 18: ...ed flatware will discolor Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing Hollow Handle Knives Pewter Disposable Plastics Plastics No No No Yes Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the dishwasher High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit finish Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents Always check manuf...

Page 19: ...hwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste OR l Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled Wear rubber gloves Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it can cause foaming or sudsing NOTE Follow the Removing spots and film procedure on page 23 to clean your dishwasher with whit...

Page 20: ... certain times of day l Do not use the High Temp Wash option if it is not needed When this option is off if water entering the dishwasher is lower than 140 F SO the cycle does not take additional time to heat water during the main wash In some cases loads may not dry as well when using the High Temp Wash option NOTE Loads may not wash or dry as well if the water temperature is too low For best dis...

Page 21: ...ry place Detergent cakes in Use fresh detergent only Do not allow deter dispenser gent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser Check dispenser for caked detergent Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present lnsuff icient fill due to Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 low water pressure pounds per square inch psi for proper dishwasher fill A booster pump on the water supply may be nece...

Page 22: ...or loading dishwasher on pages 7 l 0 Use a liquid rinse agent to speed draining Plastics Some plastics due to material may need to be towel dried Silica film or etching silica film is a white iridescent deposit etching is a cloudy film Water chemical It may not be possible to prevent problem reaction with certain except by hand washing To slow this types of glassware process use a minimum amount o...

Page 23: ... accumulated Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so they are stable and do not strike together from washing action Moving racks in and out slowly will also minimize chipping NOTE Some types of china and glassware are too delicate for automatic dishwashing and should be hand washed for example antiques feather edged crystal and similar items Removing spots and film Keep the rinse agent dispens...

Page 24: ...finish A small amount of water remaining is normal Check the drain air gap if installed If it is clogged follow the manufacturer s cleaning instructions Detergent remains Has the cycle completed in covered section of dlspenser Is the detergent fresh and dry without lumps See page 11 Is the bottom rack in backwards The rack bumpers must face the dishwasher door Dishes not as dry as you expected Is ...

Page 25: ...OLD WASHING MACHINES h MAJOR SERVICE L REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Auihorzed WhQool Sewce Aulhmzed Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Exampler XYZ Service Co 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part f...

Page 26: ...SPENSER Detergent 11 Rinse Agent 12 ENERGY Saving 20 EXTRA CAPACITY FOLD DOWN SHELVES 10 FEATURES PARTS 4 FILM SPOTS Removing 23 FOLD DOWN DIVIDER 9 TOPIC PAGE LOADING Bottom rack 9 Cutlery basket 7 Preparing to 7 Silverware basket 8 Top rack 10 OVERFILL PROTECTOR 19 PARTS FEATURES 4 RESPONSIBILITIES Owner 2 RINSE AGENT Using 12 SAFETY 3 SERVICE Parts 25 Requesting 25 SILVERWARE BASKET 8 SPECIAL I...

Page 27: ...POWER CLEAN washing system parts covered by your warranty Third level wash tower I Upper spray arm Spray tower Nozzle cap A Lower spray arm SOUND LOCKT tuned absorber 27 ...

Page 28: ...of the dishwasher 2 Instruct you how to 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 lab...

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