6
Cleaning the Dishwasher
Clean the exterior of dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and mild
detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a
stainless steel cleaner is recommended, such as affresh
®
Stainless
Steel Cleaner.
Removal of Hard Water/Filming:
Use a monthly maintenance
product such as affresh
®
Dishwasher Cleaner.
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Load your dishwasher (preferably with dishes affected by
filming / hard water).
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Place dishwasher cleaning tablet in main wash compartment
of detergent dispenser.
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Select cycle/option best for heavily soiled dishes and start
dishwasher.
NOTE:
Recommended to use premeasured detergent tablets or
packs and rinse aid for regular daily use.
If you have a drain air gap, check
and clean it if the dishwasher isn't
draining well.
To Reduce Risk of Property
Damage During Vacation or
Extended Time Without Use
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When you will not be using the
dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and
power supply to the dishwasher.
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Make sure the water supply lines are protected against freezing
conditions. Ice formations in the supply lines can increase water
pressure and cause damage to your dishwasher or home. Damage
from freezing is not covered by the warranty.
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When storing your dishwasher in the winter, avoid water damage
by having your dishwasher winterized by authorized service
personnel.
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the
warranty page in this manual and scan the code there with your mobile device, or visit
www.whirlpool.com/product_help
for recommendations
that may help you avoid a service call. In Canada, visit
http://www.whirlpool.ca
.
Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:
In the U.S.A.:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
In Canada:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Whirlpool Canada LP
200 – 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga ON L5N 0B7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
DISHWASHER CARE
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience Recommended solutions
Dishwasher does
not run or stops
during a cycle
It is normal for certain cycles to repeatedly pause for several seconds during the main wash. Is the door closed tightly
and latched?
Is the right cycle selected?
Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset
the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor automatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does not restart,
call for service.
Is the water shut-off valve (if installed) turned on?
The Clean
indicator is
flashing
Check the following:
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Is the overfill protection float able to move up and down freely? Press down to release.
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Be sure the water supply is turned on to the dishwasher. (This is very important following the new installation of your
dishwasher.)
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Check for suds in the dishwasher. If foam or suds are detected by the dishwasher sensing system, the dishwasher may
not operate properly or may not fill with water.
Suds can come from:
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Using the incorrect type of detergent, such as laundry detergent, hand soap, or dish detergent for hand washing
dishes.
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Forgetting to replace the rinse aid dispenser cap after filling (or refilling) the rinse aid.
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Using an excessive amount of dishwasher detergent.
Dishes do not dry
completely
NOTE:
Plastic and items with nonstick surfaces are difficult to dry because they have a porous surface which tends to
collect water droplets. Towel drying may be necessary.
Use of rinse aid along with Heat Dry option is needed for proper drying.
Proper loading of items can affect drying.
Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water. This water may spill onto other items when unloading.
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Unload the bottom rack first.
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For improved results, place these items on the more slanted side of the rack.
