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Cup shelves

Fold down the extra shelf on the left-
hand or right-hand side of the top rack 
to hold additional cups, stemware, or 
long items such as utensils and 
spatulas.

Fold-Down Tines

The row of tines on the left-
hand and right-hand sides 
of the upper, or in the back 
of lower rack can be 
adjusted to make room 
for a variety of dishes.

To adjust the fold-down 
tines
1.

Grasp the tip of the tine 
that is in the tine holder.

2.

Gently push the tine out 
of the holder.

3.

Lay the tines down, toward the center of the rack.

EZ Adjust Tines

 

Sliding lower-rack tines that 
move left or right to fit your 
dishes. You can use this 
feature to fit larger items like 
cereal bowls and others.

 

Silverware Spray (on some models)

Silverware Spray helps remove stuck-on food. It delivers a 
concentrated shower of water to the in-the-door silverware 
basket to eliminate rewashing.

EZ-2-Lift™ Top Rack Adjuster (on some models)

You can raise or lower the top rack to 
fit tall items in either the top or bottom 
rack. Adjusters are located on each 
side of the top rack. 

To raise or lower the rack with 
adjuster 1

 

Hold the top rack with one hand near 
the adjuster and use the other hand to 
pull out the top of the adjuster. Raise or 
lower the rack to one of the preset 
positions.

To raise the rack with adjuster 2

 

Lift and pull up.

To lower the rack

Lift up and let down.

NOTE:

 The top rack must 

be level.

Removable Top Rack

The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such 
as pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom rack.

IMPORTANT:

 Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack 

from the dishwasher.

To remove the rack

1.

To gain access to the 
track stops, pull the 
upper rack forward 
about halfway out of 
the tub.

2.

To open, flip the track 
stop toward the outside 
of the tub.

3.

After opening both track 
stops, pull top rack out 
of the rails.

4.

Close track stops and 
slide the tracks back into 
the dishwasher.

To replace the rack

1.

Gently pull tracks forward in dishwasher until they stop. 
Open track stops.

2.

Place the back wheels on each side of the rack into the track 
slot and roll them back into the tracks, but do not push the 
rack all the way into the tub.

3.

Insert front rack wheels on each side of the rack into the 
track slots.

4.

Slide rack into the dishwasher. The stops will automatically 
close when rack enters dishwasher.

Rack adjuster 1

Rack adjuster 2

Summary of Contents for WDT720PADM1

Page 1: ...RIPTIONS 8 DISHWASHER FEATURES 10 FILTRATION SYSTEM 12 DISHWASHER CARE 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 WARRANTY 17 You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed...

Page 2: ...eral minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas As the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded cord connected dishwasher The dishwasher must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or ...

Page 3: ...nergy efficient dishwashers use less water and energy so they depend on the water sheeting action of rinse aid for total optimal performance Dispensers vary by model Detergent The United States and Canada have passed a restriction limiting the amount of phosphorus phosphates in the household dishwasher detergents to no more than 0 5 where previous detergents contained 8 7 Major manufacturers have ...

Page 4: ...4 Parts and Features style and location vary ...

Page 5: ... automatically Select the wash cycle options and press START RESUME or press START RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle 2 Add detergent and rinse aid 5 Unload and clean the filter See Recommended Time Interval to Clean Your Filter in the Filtration System section for the recommended cleaning schedule Dispensers vary by model 3 Select a cycle and option cycles a...

Page 6: ... performance High quality tablets and packs have been proven better than powder liquid or gel detergents at reducing filming on dishes Using tablets and packs over time will start to reduce or eliminate white film Also by using a rinse aid you can minimize repeat buildup of white film These forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels Always place detergents in the main compartment and slid...

Page 7: ...tches automatically Select the wash cycle options and press START RESUME or press START RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle You can add an item anytime at the beginning of the cycle Open the door slowly and add the item Close the door firmly Press START RESUME Check the rinse aid indicator with the door down varies by model Add rinse aid when indicator drops t...

Page 8: ...r improved cleaning using only the amount of water and energy needed Use for all soil levels 2 30 3 38 to 7 4 12 8 to 28 0 Use for hard to clean heavily soiled pots pans casseroles and tableware 3 28 7 4 28 1 This cycle with only the Heat Dry option selected and without other options selected is recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes The energy usage label is ...

Page 9: ...ycle is selected except for 1 Hour Wash 0 08 to 0 46 0 Runs dishwasher at a later time Select a wash cycle and options Each time you press the delay button it will display the next available delay time Press DELAY Press START RESUME Close door firmly NOTES The dishwasher remembers the last Delay you selected To reset the delay time to something other than what is displayed continue to press the De...

Page 10: ...he top of the door 2 Lift the basket off the holding buttons To replace the basket in the door 1 Set the silverware basket on the holding buttons 2 Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until it locks into place CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS CONTROL PURPOSE COMMENTS Press to start or resume a wash cycle If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted the Start Resume button L...

Page 11: ...ith adjuster 1 Hold the top rack with one hand near the adjuster and use the other hand to pull out the top of the adjuster Raise or lower the rack to one of the preset positions To raise the rack with adjuster 2 Lift and pull up To lower the rack Lift up and let down NOTE The top rack must be level Removable Top Rack The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as pots roasters and...

Page 12: ...iple filter system consists of 2 parts an upper filter assembly and a lower filter The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and foreign objects along with very fine food particles out of the pump The lower filter keeps food from being recirculated onto your dishware The filters may need to be cleaned when Visible objects or soils are on the upper filter assembly There is degradation in clea...

Page 13: ...t cycle option best for heavily soiled dishes and start dishwasher NOTE It is recommended to use a premeasured detergent tablet or pack for regular daily use Drain air gap To reduce risk of property damage during vacation or extended time without use When you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher Make sure the water supply l...

Page 14: ...justment If this adjustment cycle is canceled or stopped before the Clean light comes on at the end of the cycle the next wash cycle will repeat this sensor adjustment Water remains in the dishwasher Is the cycle complete Was the disposer knockout plug removed during installation See Install the drain hose section in the Installation Instructions Detergent remains in the covered section of the dis...

Page 15: ...ica film or etching silica film is a milky rainbow colored deposit etching is a cloudy film Sometimes there is a water chemical reaction with certain types of glassware This is usually caused by some combination of soft or softened water alkaline washing solutions insufficient rinsing overloading the dishwasher and the heat of drying It might not be possible to avoid the problem except by hand was...

Page 16: ...e 20 to 120 psi 138 to 828 kPa for proper dishwasher fill If you have questions about your water pressure call a licensed qualified plumber Are high suds slowing the wash arm Do not use soap or laundry detergents Use recommended dishwasher detergents only Dishes in the TargetClean wash area are not clean Are the dishes loaded to face the TargetClean spray jets Load soiled dish surfaces to face the...

Page 17: ...n solutions etc 5 Defects or damage caused by the use of non genuine Whirlpool parts or accessories 6 Conversion of products from natural gas or L P gas 7 Damage from accident misuse abuse fire floods acts of God or use with products not approved by Whirlpool 8 Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service alteration or modification of the applianc...

Page 18: ...W10656408D 2016 Whirlpool Tous droits réservés 5 16 ...

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