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Troubleshooting – Connectivity

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 “Connectivity Setup” section in this manual or visit 

www.whirlpool.com/connect

 or you may email us at

 Whirlpool_

[email protected]

 or call the Connected Appliance Team at 

1-866-333-4591

 M-F 8 am - 8 pm eastern time.

Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:

In the U.S.A.:
Connected Appliance Team 
Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center 
553 Benson Road 
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

In Canada:
Connected Appliance Team 
Whirlpool Customer eXperience Centre 
200 – 6750 Century Ave. 
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7

Please include a daytime phone number in the correspondence.

A

D

C

B

A. Wireless Status icon
B. Remote Enable icon

C. Amber House icon (peak electric rates)
D. Blue House icon (normal electric rates) 

CONNECTION STATUS

CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR LIGHTS

Dishwasher is not connected

Wireless icon is Off.
Blue and Amber House icons are Off.

Dishwasher is attempting to connect to home Wi-Fi router

Wireless icon is blinking slowly.

Dishwasher is connected to home Wi-Fi router, but Whirlpool

®

 

app or Smart Grid functions do not work

Wireless icon is On.
Blue Internet icon is blinking slowly.

Dishwasher is connected to home Wi-Fi router and the 
Whirlpool

®

 app works

Wireless icon is On.
Blue or Amber House icon is On – it is not blinking

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

DISHWASHER IS NOT 
CONNECTED TO HOME 
WI-FI ROUTER (WIRELESS  
ICON IS OFF)

The dishwasher may be in standby mode. Touch the POWER button on the dishwasher and observe 
indicators. All indicator lights are off when in Standby mode.

Check that the dishwasher has been connected to the home Wi-Fi router. See the “Connectivity 
Setup” section.

Press and hold CONNECT for 5 seconds. The Wireless Status icon should blink while connecting (this 
may take up to 2 minutes).

Check whether the router connection is on and working with other computers or devices in the home 
(able to access the Internet).

There may be weak signal strength or signal interference between the dishwasher and router. Try to 
place the wireless router closer to the dishwasher. It may be necessary to install a Wi-Fi range extender.

WIRELESS ICON DOES  
NOT LIGHT AT ALL  
AFTER PRESSING THE 
CONNECT BUTTON

Unplug or disconnect dishwasher power for 30 seconds, then reconnect power. Repeat Wi-Fi  
connect process. If no connection after several attempts unplug or disconnect power for 30 seconds 
then reconnect power. Use alternate setup instructions available at 

www.whirlpool.com/connect

.

Appliance may be provisioned to a Wi-Fi network that is not active. Verify that the network it is 
provisioned to is operating properly.

Verify that the dishwasher operates correctly, except for not being able to connect. Call for service.

DISHWASHER IS 
CONNECTED TO HOME 
WI-FI ROUTER (WIRELESS 
ICON IS ON), BUT 
WHIRLPOOL

®

 APP OR 

SMART GRID FUNCTIONS 
DO NOT WORK

Check whether either the Blue or Amber House icon is on continuously; if not, touch CONNECT to 
reestablish wireless connection.

Connection to the Whirlpool

®

 app and Smart Grid service may be unavailable. Check if the Blue House 

icon is off or blinking.

Check that your user account is set up. See the “Connectivity Setup” section or the Whirlpool

®

 app 

directly for account setup and dishwasher registration instructions.

Verify that the dishwasher is paired with your account in the app.

Verify correct email address, mobile number, and notification preferences.

Summary of Contents for WDT995SAFM

Page 1: ...of your product model and serial numbers These can be located near the door on the right hand or left hand side of the dishwasher interior Model Number _____________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________ W10836808A Dishwasher Safety You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don...

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: ...buildup of hard water deposits Energy efficient dishwashers use less water and energy so they depend on the water sheeting action of rinse aid for total optimal performance SLIDE Detergent The United States and Canada have passed regulations limiting the amount of phosphorus phosphates in the household dishwasher detergents to no more than 0 5 where previous detergents contained 8 7 Major manufact...

Page 4: ...ay arm has pressurized sprays that provide effective cleaning Rinse aid dispenser reduces spotting and improves drying Fold down tines EZ Adjust tines TargetClean 40 powerful jets target water toward pots pans or casserole dishes loaded in the back of the dishwasher to clean stubborn messes Cup shelf Fold down tines Fold down tines Resource Efficient Wash System removes soil from water and improve...

Page 5: ...ough videos and step by step instructions If the issue is more complex you can e mail or call our service center directly from the Whirlpool app Kosher Consumer Friendly Mode App only What it does During this mode the controls and lights will not operate and the interior lights will be off What it does for you Automatically sets up the dishwasher for observance of the Sabbath SMART ABOUT ENERGY Yo...

Page 6: ...this is your first Smart appliance You will need to download the Whirlpool app and create an online user account You can download the app on Google Play or the Apple App Store Once installed tap the Whirlpool app icon to run the app You will be guided through the steps to set up a user account The app will make sure to get the necessary personal and home information as well as information about yo...

Page 7: ... will stay lit upon successful connection if not successful the Wireless Status icon will blink rapidly and turn off Once the dishwasher connects to your router the dishwasher will automatically attempt connection with the Whirlpool server over the Internet The Blue House icon D will then blink slowly to show the Internet connection process is occurring This process can also take up to 2 minutes U...

Page 8: ...void nesting Spray cannot reach nested items Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep your silverware separated for optimum wash PUSH STEP 2 Add Detergent Premeasured Detergents SLIDE High quality premeasured tablets and packs are recommended for improved performance Quality tablets and packs have been proven better than powder liquid or gel detergents at reducing filming on ...

Page 9: ... For most water conditions the factory setting will give good results If you have hard water and notice calcium buildup on your dishware you may want to try a higher setting If you notice foam in your dishwasher use a lower setting To adjust the setting Turn the arrow adjuster to a higher number to increase the amount of rinse aid STEP 4 Select a Cycle Efficient dishwashers run longer to save wate...

Page 10: ...from the app the dishwasher will start the cycle The Remote Enable icon B will remain lit Smart Delay Opt in through Whirlpool app and when supported by your local utility During times of peak electrical rates if you have opted in you may see the Smart Delay icon When this occurs your dishwasher will delay according to your opt in choices to help alleviate peak power demands on the local utility T...

Page 11: ...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 based on this cycle and option combination 2 32 2 4 to 7 4 9 09 to 28 For fast results 1 Hour Wash will clean dishes using slightly more water and energy Select the Heat Dry option to provide best dry performance 1...

Page 12: ...SI 184 performance standard for soil removal and for sanitization efficacy There is no intention either directly or indirectly that all cycles on a NSF ANSI 184 certified dishwasher meet the NSF ANSI 184 performance standard for soil removal and for sanitization efficacy At end of the cycle the Sanitized indicator will glow If your load did not properly sanitize the indicator will flash at the end...

Page 13: ...turns off when the cycle is complete Dishwasher Features TargetClean Wash Area The TargetClean wash area is located at the back of the lower level rack NOTE You must select the TargetClean wash option to use this feature Make sure items do not interfere with the water feed tube spray arms or TargetClean spray jets Back of dishwasher Load pans casserole dishes etc in the back of the lower dish rack...

Page 14: ...ster 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 the rack 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 d...

Page 15: ...ape and rinse before loading If you wash before loading 8 12 Every 2 months Every 4 months Once per year 4 7 Every 4 months Once per year Once per year 1 3 Twice per year Once per year Once per year We recommend this practice because it will conserve the water and energy that you would have used to prepare your dishes This will also save you time and effort Very Hard Water If you have hard water a...

Page 16: ...r or use liquid dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge to clean the cooled down interior A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film Vinegar is an acid and using it too often could damage your dishwasher Put 2 cups 500 mL white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher safe measuring cup on the bottom rack Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using an air dry or an energy saving dry...

Page 17: ...hts are off when in Standby mode Check that the dishwasher has been connected to the home Wi Fi router See the Connectivity Setup section Press and hold CONNECT for 5 seconds The Wireless Status icon should blink while connecting this may take up to 2 minutes Check whether the router connection is on and working with other computers or devices in the home able to access the Internet There may be w...

Page 18: ...er cycles that typically run for up to 3 hours A water heater setting of 120 F 49 C is best the dishwasher will delay longer while heating cooler water Some options will add time to the cycle See the Cycle and Option Descriptions section The Heat Dry option adds approximately 45 minutes Try the 1 Hour Wash cycle Run the hot water at a faucet close to the dishwasher before starting the cycle DISHWA...

Page 19: ...r is opened at the end of the cycle Improper installation will affect noise levels Be sure the filters are properly installed A thumping sound may be heard if items extend beyond the racks and interfere with the wash arms Readjust the dishware and resume the cycle FOOD SOILS REMAIN ON DISHES Be sure the dishwasher is loaded correctly Improper loading can greatly decrease the washing performance Se...

Page 20: ...ware and load into dishwasher Remove all silverware and metal items Put 2 cups 500 mL of white vinegar in a glass measuring cup in the lower rack Run a Normal cycle with the Heat Dry option turned off No detergent is needed ETCHING PERMANENT CLOUDINESS This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware and can be caused by a combination of water that is too hot from using too much detergent with s...

Page 21: ... each antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device Antenna Type Maximum Permissible antenna Gain dBi Required Impedance OHM Slot 1 76 50 To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits for general population the antenna s used for this transmitt...

Page 22: ... The following statements refer to those portions of the software copyrighted by Swedish Institute of Computer Science Copyright c 2001 2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyri...

Page 23: ...e parts i e light bulbs batteries air or water filters preservation 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 ...

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