Page 1: Table Of Contents
UseAndCare DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 960 PART RR7fiA30 A Note to You ......2 Dishwasher Safety ....3 Parts and Features .
Page 2: A Note To You
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Page 3: Dishwasher
Dishwasher Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING...
Page 4: Parts And Features
Parts and Features Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Third level wash (P. 10) Adjustable top rack (P. 10) Extra-capacity fold-down shelf -...
Page 5: Starting Your Dishwasher
Starting Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Before You Use Your Dishwasher Flre Hazard Do not use an extension cord. Doing so can result In death, fire, or electrical shock. Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely...
Page 6 Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 7-l 0. pray arms. They should turn freely. etergent. See page 11. agent, if needed. See page 12. r firmly until it latches. Stopping the dishwasher You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle.
Page 7: Loading Your Dishwasher
Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load the dishwasher To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items.
Page 8 Loading the silverware Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting.
Page 9 Loading the bottom Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arms.
Page 10 Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses.
Page 11: Using The Dispensers
Using the Dispensers For best washing results, review the information rinse agents properly. Using the detergent Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place.
Page 12 Using the rinse agent Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves dish drying by helping water flow off them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks.
Page 13: Setting The Controls
Setting the Controls Operating your dishwasher’s controls properly helps you obtain the best possible washing results. This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options. Selecting a wash cycle Press a Cycle pad. The dishwasher starts filling once you press a Cycle pad unless select the delay wash cycle.
Page 14: Using Cancel/Drain
CYCLE HEAVY The water heats to 140°F (60%) in the final rinse (marked ++) unless select Low Energy Rinse. POTS-N-PANS (marked +). The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the final rinse (marked ++) unless you select Low Energy Rinse. Cycle time includes dry time and may be longer depending on the temperature The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time.
Page 15: Selecting Cycle Options
Selecting cycle option You can press an Option pad after the dishwasher starts as long as the cycle is not past the point that the option is used. For example, you can press Air Dry any time before the Drying indicator glows. After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used and uses the same options in the next wash cycle...
Page 16: Using The Delay Wash
Using the delay wash cycle Use 4 Hour Delay Start to run the dish- washer during off-peak hours to reduce energy usage or to reduce daytime heat buildup in your home. 1. Close door firmly until it latches. 2. Press 4 Hour Delay Start. The pad 3.
Page 17: Understanding The Status
Understanding the status Lock The Lock Out feature lets you lock out the function of the control pads. When using Lock Out, you cannot the dishwasher. To use Lock Out: Press and hold Air Dry (about 5 seconds) To turn off Lock Out: Press and hold Air Dry (about 5 seconds) until the Lock Out indicator turns off.
Page 18: Washing Special Items
Washing Special If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Aluminum Bottles and Cans Cast Iron ChIna/ Stoneware Crystal Gold Glass Hollow- Handle Knives Pewter Disposable...
Page 19 Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart” on pages 21-23 for special cleaning problems.
Page 20 Saving Energy Saving energy is important and helps you save money. This section gives you tips on the best ways to save energy with your dishwasher. Loading tips Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine.
Page 21 Solving Common Dishwashing A convenient checklist for handling minor performance calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s service information. Solution chart PROBLEM CAUSE Improper loading Food soil left on dishes Water temperature too low Use of incorrect, too little or ineffective detergent Detergent cakes in...
Page 22 PROBLEM CAUSE Spotting Incorrect amount and filming of detergent (continued) Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Cycle takes Water temperature extremely is too low long time Dishwasher is not installed properly Dishes do not Dishes do not drain dry completely properly Plastics...
Page 23 PROBLEM CAUSE High iron content Brown stains on dishes and in water supply dishwasher interior Orange stains Large amounts of on dishwasher tomato-based foods interior on dishes placed in the dishwasher Odor in the Dishes only washed dishwasher every 2 to 3 days Chipping Improper loading dishes...
Page 24 Troubleshooting Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call. Dishwasher problems CHECK THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? Dishwasher does not run or stops Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 13-l 4.
Page 25: Or Service
WHIRLPOOL To locate FSP replacement area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
Page 26: Index
Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC BOTTOM RACK ... CLEANING Exterior..Interior ... COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving ... CUTLERY BASKET ... CYCLE Canceling ... Selecting ...
Page 27 POWER CLEAN” washing system covered by your warranty Third level wash tower Upper spray arm Spray tower Nozzle cap Lower spray arm parts SOUND-LOCKT” tuned absorber...
Page 28: Warranty
DURAPERMTM tub and/or inner door should they fail to FROM DATE OF contain water due to defective materials or workmanship. PURCHASE Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.

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