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DISHWASHER CARE
Cleaning the Exterior
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with only a soft, damp cloth and
mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, it may
have a coating that is resistant to fingerprints. Avoid using abrasive
cleaning products on the exterior of the dishwasher.
Cleaning and Maintaining the Interior
Many detergents may leave white spots or a white residue on
dishware and on the interior of the dishwasher. Over time this residue
can become unsightly and could affect dishwasher performance.
Use of a dishwasher cleaning product such as affresh
®
Dishwasher
Cleaner can help to remove the residue. Monthly use of affresh
®
Dishwasher Cleaner is recommended to help maintain the dishwasher.
Follow package directions.
NOTE:
Whirlpool recommends the use of high-quality premeasured
detergent tablets or packs and the use of rinse aid for dishwasher
cleaning and daily care.
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:
■
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 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.
■
When storing your dishwasher in the winter, avoid water
damage by having your dishwasher winterized by authorized
service personnel.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you to avoid a service call, or visit
https://www.producthelp.whirlpool.com
. 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
Customer eXperience Centre
200 - 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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:
■
Is the overfill protection float able to move up and down freely? Press down to release.
■
Be sure the water supply is turned on to the dishwasher. (This is very important following the new installation
of your dishwasher.)
■
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.
■
Using an excessive amount of dishwasher detergent.
