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Summary of Contents for series 980

Page 1: ... Drain 14 Selecting cycle options 15 Changing a cycle or an option setting 15 Adding a dish during a cycle 16 Using the delay wash cycle 16 Understanding the status indicators 17 Washing Special Item 18 Caring for Your Dishwasher 19 Saving Energy 22 Solving Common Dishwashing Problems 23 Troubleshooting 26 Requesting Assistance or Service 27 Index 28 Warranty 32 1 800 253 l 301 Call our Consumer A...

Page 2: ... and serial number label see diagram for location of label Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Name Dealer Address your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number 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 Have your dishwasher ...

Page 3: ...n loading items to be washed 1 Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and 2 Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations l Do not touch the heating element during or immediately a...

Page 4: ...g element F Silverware harkd d _ P 8 Cutlerv basket P 7 Door latch Top rack adjuster P 10 Upper spray arm P 9 Spray tower P 9 Folddown dlvlder P 9 Model and serial number label on right side POWER CLEANTM P Lower spray arm P 9 Overflll protector P 1 Detergent dlspensers P 11 Access panel Door color panel l See lnstallatlon lnstructlons for more Information Control panel Your dishwasher has a row o...

Page 5: ...ance for electric current The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conduc tor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with ail local codes and ordinances Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded Do not modify t...

Page 6: ...or slightly Wait for any filling or spraying action to stop before opening the door all the way Close door to con tinue cycle OR l Press Cancel Drain Once pressed a 2 minute drain starts 6 Run hot water at the sink nearest the dishwasher until water is hot Turn water off 7 Press a Cycle pad if desired press one or more Option pads The dishwasher starts filling once you press a Cycle pad unless you...

Page 7: ...g 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 rot...

Page 8: ...tion 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 t...

Page 9: ...ter spray must reach all soiled surfaces for best results Utensil load 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 ca...

Page 10: ...ad 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 et...

Page 11: ...covered section for Low Energy ChlnalCrystal Use both sections for Normal Heavy Pots n Pans How much detergent to use l The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water 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 sof...

Page 12: ...le when dispenser is empty To fill dispenser The rinse agent dispenser holds 6 ounces 175 mL Under normal conditions this lasts about 3 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: ... LATER For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later a a 12 l Do not use detergent l Water is not heated during Rinse Wash Later l Air Dry is automatically selected CHINA CRYSTAL liii Light wash and a gentle dry for china and crystal l Select High Temp Wash to heat water in the main wash markedt at a l tt a 60 l The water heats to 140 F 60 in the final rinse markedft unless you selec...

Page 14: ...t Low Energy Rinse POTS N PANS lli ii Double wash for maximum cleaning of cooked on or baked on foods l The water heats to at a t a al t a 140 F 60 C in both 76 washes markedr l The water heats to 140 F 60 in the final rinse markedrt unless you select Low Energy Rinse Cycle time includes dry time and may be longer depending on the temperature of water entering the dishwasher The cooler the water t...

Page 15: ...sults The Pots n Pans cycle automatically uses High Temp Wash Low Energy Rinse When Low Energy Rinse is selected the dishwasher does not heat the water during the final rinse of China Crystal Low Energy Normal Heavy and Pots n Pans cycles 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...

Page 16: ...reduce daytime heat buildup in your home 1 Close door firmly until it latches 2 Press 4 Hour Delay Start The pad indicator will glow red 3 Press a Cycle pad The Delay Start countdown begins when you press the Cycle pad If you don t press a Cycle pad within 30 seconds the Delay Start indicator turns off 4 If desired press one or more Option pads The 4 Hour Delav Start indicator stays on NOTES l Pre...

Page 17: ...or glows when Rinsing The Rinsing indicator glows during the Drying The Drying indicator glows during the drying portion of each cycle even if you select Air Dry It turns off at the end of the cycle If dishes are not as dry as you expected when using Air Dry either allow longer drying times overnight or do not use Air Dry Add A Dish The Add A Dish indicator glows as soon as the dishwasher starts a...

Page 18: ...ome types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated washings Gold colored flatware will discolor Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing 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: ... 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 See Removing spots and film in the Solving Common Dishwashing Problems section to clean your dishwasher wit...

Page 20: ...panel and remove the lower access panel 4 Place a shallow pan under the water supply valve Then use a wrench to disconnect the water inlet from the water supply valve Separate the water inlet from the water supply valve and drain water into the pan 5 Remove the spring clamp from the water outlet and separate from the water supply valve drain water into pan 6 Reconnect both water inlet and water ou...

Page 21: ...shwasher 1 Remove the 4 screws on the lower access panel and remove lower access panel 2 Turn on the water supply to dishwasher 3 Turn on power supply to dishwasher 4 Run dishwasher through a complete cycle and check for leaks 5 Replace lower access panel Storing for the summer Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and power supply to the dishwasher 21 ...

Page 22: ...rtain times of day To check water temperature 1 Run the hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher Let the water run for at least 1 minute l Do not use the High Temp Wash option if it is not needed When this option is off if 2 Hold a candv or meat thermometer in the water entering the dishwasher is lower than 140 F 607 the cycle does not take additional time to heat water during the main w...

Page 23: ...ents only See the Using the Dispensers section Never use less than one tablespoon per load Detergent must be fresh to be effective Always store detergent tightly closed in a cool dry place Use fresh detergent only Do not allow deter gent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser Check dispenser for caked detergent Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present Home water pressure should be 20 t...

Page 24: ...for loading dishwasher 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 of deter usuall...

Page 25: ...ulated Chipplng of dishes 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 ...

Page 26: ...cycle to 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 Is the detergent fresh and dry without lumps of dispenser Is the bottom rack in backwards The rack bumpers must face the dishwasher door Dlshes not as dry as you expected Is the...

Page 27: ...LIANCE HOUSEHOLD l WASHING MACHINES 8 MAJOR SERVICE 8 REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Aulhorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example 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 nee...

Page 28: ...6 Stopping 6 DISPENSER Detergent 11 Rinse Agent 12 ENERGY Saving 22 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 27 Requesting 27 SILVERWARE BAS...

Page 29: ...POWER CLEAN washing system parts covered by your warranty Third level wash tower Spray tower Nozzle cap Lower spray arm POWER CLEAN module and motor SOUND LOCKrM tuned absorber 29 ...

Page 30: ...he 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 labor c...

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