Whirlpool Dishwasher W10275146A User Manual

 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:  
Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.  
Do not tamper with controls.  
Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.  
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks  
of the dishwasher.  
Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in  
a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.  
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in  
or on the dishwasher.  
When loading items to be washed:  
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in  
a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or  
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water  
system has not been used for such a period, before using  
the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the  
water flow from each for several minutes. This will release  
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,  
do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.  
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.  
Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after  
use.  
Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment  
when removing an old dishwasher from service or  
discarding it.  
Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels  
are properly in place.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:  
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative  
if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly  
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the  
dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet  
installed by a qualified electrician.  
The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a  
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of  
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for  
electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord  
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding  
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet  
that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local  
codes and ordinances.  
For a permanently connected dishwasher:  
The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal,  
permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding  
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and  
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on  
the dishwasher.  
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-  
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
Tip Over Hazard  
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.  
Do not push down on open door.  
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.  
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Quick Steps  
Prepare and load  
dishwasher.  
Select a cycle and option (vary by model).  
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2
3
Add detergent  
for cleaning and  
rinse aid for  
drying.  
Start dishwasher.  
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Dishwasher Use  
Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed, no items  
are blocking the detergent dispenser.  
STEP 1  
Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and  
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and  
drying results.  
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher  
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other  
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before  
washing.  
Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.  
Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.  
Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”  
10 Place load pattern  
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load  
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight  
load items are secured in the racks.  
When loading silverware, always place sharp  
items pointing down. Mix other items  
pointing up and some pointing down.  
Upper rack  
Lower rack  
12 Place load pattern (DP1040 model only)  
STEP 2  
Add Detergent  
Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid  
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.  
Fresh automatic  
A
dishwasher detergent  
results in better  
Hard Water  
Soft Water  
Hard Water  
Soft Water  
cleaning. Store tightly  
B
closed detergent  
container in a cool, dry  
place.  
Upper rack  
Lower rack  
C
PRE-  
WASH  
MAIN WASH  
Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from  
spinning freely. It is important for the water  
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.  
A. Cover latch  
B. Main Wash section  
C. Pre-Wash section  
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The amount of detergent to use depends on:  
1-hr Wash – Use for lightly soiled items. For fast results, 1-hr  
Wash will clean the dishes using slightly more water and energy.  
How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads  
require more detergent.  
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,  
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,  
glassware will etch.  
Rinse Only – (no options apply to this cycle) Do not use detergent.  
This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on your dishes and  
reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to  
wash a full load.  
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)  
[typical water softener water and some city water]  
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)  
[well water and some city water]  
Select Options (options vary by model)  
You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired.  
Repeatedly press the button until the  
desired combination of options is  
selected.  
Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section  
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the  
level shown, if needed.  
High Temp – (use only with Pots & Pans  
and Normal wash cycles) Heats the water  
during the wash portions of the cycle.  
NOTE: Fill amounts shown  
are for standard powdered  
detergent. Follow instructions  
on the package when using  
other dishwasher detergent.  
Hard Water  
Soft Water  
Hard Water  
Soft Water  
Sani Rinse – (use only with Pots & Pans  
and Normal wash cycles) Select this  
Main Wash  
Pre-Wash  
option to raise the water temperature in the final rinse to  
approximately 155°F (68°C). Sani Rinse option adds heat and time  
to the cycle. This high temperature rinse sanitizes your dishes and  
glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for  
Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not  
intended for licensed food establishments.  
Add Rinse Aid  
Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying  
performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher  
interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will  
not perform as well without rinse aid.  
Heated Dry – (use only with 1-hr Wash, Pots & Pans and Normal  
wash cycles) Use for best drying results. When selected with the  
1-hr Wash cycle, the time is increased by approximately  
30 minutes.  
Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can  
Full  
dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by  
allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final  
rinse.  
4-hr Delay – (any cycle) Offers the choice to start the dishwasher  
automatically at a later time. Select a wash cycle and options.  
Press 4-hr Delay. Press START/RESUME. Close the door firmly.  
Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the  
dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.  
Add  
Lock – (on 4-hr Delay button) use to avoid  
Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator  
drops to “Add” level.  
unintended use of your dishwasher. When Control  
Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. The dishwasher  
door can be opened while the controls are locked.  
To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser  
Lock  
cap to “Open” and lift off. Pour rinse  
aid into the opening until the indicator  
To turn on Lock:  
Press and hold 4-hr Delay for at least 3 seconds. The  
Control Lock light glows. If you press any pad while  
your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times.  
level is at “Full.” Replace the  
dispenser cap and turn to “Lock.”  
Make sure cap is fully locked.  
Refill  
To turn off Lock:  
Press and hold 4-hr Delay for at least 3 seconds. The Control Lock  
light turns off.  
¹⁄₄ turn to lock  
STEP 4  
NOTE: For most water conditions, the  
factory setting of 2 will give good  
results. If you have hard water or notice  
rings or spots, try a higher setting. Turn  
the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser  
by either using your fingers or inserting  
a flat-blade screwdriver into the center  
of the arrow and turning.  
Start or Resume a Cycle  
Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the  
water is hot. Turn off water.  
Push door firmly closed. The door latches  
automatically. Select the wash cycle and options  
desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same  
cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle.  
STEP 3  
You can add an item anytime before the main wash  
starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close  
the door firmly. Press START/RESUME.  
Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)  
Press the Select Cycle button until the light below the desired cycle  
is on.  
Clean indicator glows when the cycle is finished.  
Sanitized glows when Sani Rinse option is  
selected and sanitization levels occur.  
NOTE: Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some  
cycles and options will take up to 3¹⁄₂ hours to complete.  
Pots & Pans – Use for heavily  
soiled, hard-to-clean items.  
Normal – Use for normal food  
soil. The energy usage label is  
based on this cycle.  
Eco– Use for lightly soiled items.  
It saves energy.  
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Connecting the Dishwasher  
Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with  
external threads  
Portable Dishwashers (DP1040 model only)  
Insert the 2 screens and then the thin washer from the faucet  
adapter kit into the faucet adapter. Attach the adapter onto the end  
of the faucet.  
WARNING  
NOTE: Do not use the thick washer.  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
A
B
C
Do not use an extension cord.  
A. Thin washer  
B. Screens  
C. Faucet adapter  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,  
fire, or electrical shock.  
Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with  
internal threads  
Connecting the Faucet Adapter  
Insert the 2 screens, the thin washer, and then the thick washer  
from the faucet adapter kit into the faucet adapter. Attach the  
adapter onto the end of the faucet.  
NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the  
dishwasher can be connected. Complete Installation Instructions  
and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. (See the  
Installation Instructions.)  
NOTE: Use both washers.  
When moving your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched. Hold  
the dishwasher at the top front corners.  
Preparing the faucet  
A
B
C
D
1. Remove the screen holder or aerator, screen, and washer from  
the end of the faucet.  
2. Use the faucet adapter kit that came with your portable  
dishwasher to modify the faucet where the dishwasher will be  
used.  
A. Thick washer  
B. Thin washer  
C. Screens  
NOTE: Remove and save the washer, screen, and screen holder or  
aerator for future use.  
D. Faucet adapter  
Connecting to Water and Electrical Supply  
1. Run water at the faucet until it is hot. Turn off the water.  
A
B
C
2. Pull the hoses out of their storage compartment on the back of  
the dishwasher.  
NOTE: Make sure the hoses are not kinked or twisted. Kinked  
hoses reduce washing performance.  
A. Washer  
B. Screen  
C. Screen holder or aerator  
3. Pull down on the locking collar while lifting the hose connector  
onto the faucet adapter.  
A
B
C
A. Faucet adapter  
B. Locking collar  
C. Hose connector  
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4. When the connector snaps into place, release the locking  
2. Press the red button on the connector to release the water  
collar.  
pressure.  
5. Turn the hot water on slowly until it is all the way on.  
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
A
B
C
D
Disconnecting the Dishwasher  
1. Turn off the hot water. (This can be done after the last rinse.)  
A. Faucet adapter  
B. Locking collar  
C. Red button  
D. Hose connector  
3. Lift slightly on the hose connector while pulling down the  
locking collar. Pull down on the connector.  
4. Empty any remaining water from the connector by turning the  
connector upside-down.  
5. Unplug the power supply cord and return it to the storage  
compartment.  
6. Return the hoses to the storage compartment.  
Dishwasher Care  
Cleaning the 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  
option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.  
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and  
mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a  
stainless steel cleaner is recommended - Stainless Steel Cleaner  
and Polish Part Number 31462.  
Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered  
dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent  
on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.  
If you have a drain air gap,  
check and clean it if the  
dishwasher isn't draining  
well.  
A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is  
an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.  
Storing the Dishwasher  
If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months,  
turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the  
winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing  
temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second  
home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your  
dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.  
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