Whirlpool DP940PWS manual Spots and stains on dishes, Dishes do not dry completely, Noises

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■Dishwasher door will not close

Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 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.

Dishwasher door will not close

Is the bottom rack in backward? The rack bumpers must face the dishwasher door.

Spots and stains on dishes

Spotting and filming on dishes

Is your water hard or is there a high mineral content in your water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse aid helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled.

Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency

Tips” section.

Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the “Detergent Dispenser” section. Do not use less than 1 tb

(15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.

Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to

120psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white vinegar rinse. This procedure is intended for occasional use only. Vinegar is an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.

1.Wash and rinse dishes. Use an air-dry or an energy saving dry option. Remove all silverware or metal items.

2.Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on the bottom rack.

3.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.

Silica 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 washing.

To slow this process use a minimum amount of detergent but not less than 1 tb (15 g) per load. Use a liquid rinse aid and underload the dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing. Silica film and etching are permanent and cannot be removed. Do not use heated drying.

White spots on cookware with nonstick finish

Has the dishwasher detergent removed cookware seasoning? Reseason cookware after washing in the dishwasher.

Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior

Does your water have high iron content? Rewash dishes using 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) of citric acid crystals added to the covered section of the detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow with a Normal wash cycle with detergent. If treatment is needed more often than every other month, the installation of an iron removal unit is recommended.

Black or gray marks on dishes

Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing? Disposable aluminum items can break down in the dishwasher and cause marking. Hand wash these items. Remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleaner.

Orange stains on plastic dishes or dishwasher interior

Are large amounts of tomato-based foods on dishes placed in the dishwasher? Stains gradually fade over time. Regular use of heated drying will slow fading. Stains will not affect dishwasher performance. Regular use of a rinse cycle and an air-dry or energy-saving dry option will reduce the likelihood of staining.

Dishes do not dry completely

Dishes are not dry

Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the “Dishwasher Loading” section. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying.

Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying.

Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? Refer to the “Rinse Aid Dispenser” section.

Did you use an air-dry or energy-saving dry option? Use a heated drying option for dryer dishes.

Dishes are damaged during a cycle

Chipping of dishes

Did you load the dishwasher properly? Load the dishes and glasses so they are stable and do not strike together from washing action. Minimize chipping by moving the rack in and out slowly.

NOTE: Antiques, feather-edged crystal, and similar types of china and glassware might be too delicate for automatic dishwashing. Wash by hand.

Noises

Grinding, grating, crunching or buzzing sounds

A hard object has entered the wash module (on some models). When the object is ground up, the sound should stop. If the noise persists after a complete cycle, call for service.

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Contents Models/Modèles DU915, DU930 DP940, DU945, DU948 W10073400BIn Canada, for assistance, installation or service Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou serviceDISHWASHER SAFETY PARTS AND FEATURESCONNECTING THE DISHWASHER TROUBLESHOOTINGDISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very importantIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGERGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFor a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher For a permanently connected dishwasherPARTS AND FEATURES Other features your dishwasher may haveA B C D E F I J K L M N O PUsingYourNew Dishwasher UNDERCOUNTER START-UP GUIDEControlPanels Series DU915, DU945 Series DU930, DP940, DU948PORTABLE START-UP GUIDE Stopping YourDishwasherCONNECTING THE DISHWASHER ConnectingtheFaucetAdapterConnecting the faucet adapter to faucets with external threads Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with internal threadsConnectingtoWaterandElectrical Supply UsingtheFaucetDisconnectingtheDishwasher DISHWASHER LOADINGAdjustable 3-position top rack on some models To adjust the top rackLoadingTopRack LoadingBottomRackLoadingSilverwareBasket Style 1 on some modelsStyle 2 on some models Models with ANYWARE silverware basket To open the silverware basketDISHWASHER USE DetergentDispenserTo remove the basket from the door To replace the basket in the doorWhere to fill RinseAidDispenserDishwasherEfficiencyTips Checking the dispenserCycleSelection Charts To check water temperatureAdditional efficiency tips Pots & PansCancelingaCycle ChangingaCycleorSettingTo clear the indicators AddingItemsDuringaCycleCycleStatus Indicators CleanDryingSystem Overfill Protection FloatDishwasher Safe?/Comments WASHING SPECIAL ITEMSMaterial Cleaning Cleaning the exteriorCleaning the interior To clean interiorTROUBLESHOOTING Dishes are not completely cleanWhite residue on the front of the access panel Dishwasher is not operating properlySpots and stains on dishes Dishes do not dry completelyDishes are damaged during a cycle NoisesASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need replacement partsIn theU.S.A InCanadaONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FORDISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES callSÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE DANGER AVERTISSEMENTVotre sécurité et celle des autres est très importante IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉINSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONSPour un lave-vaisselle relié à la terre, branché avec un cordon Pour un lave-vaisselle branché en permanencePIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES Autres caractéristiques possibles de votre lave-vaisselleK. Plaque signalétique des numéros de modèle et de série L. Module du filtre POWER CLEAN M. Bras d’aspersion inférieurTableauxdecommande GUIDE DE MISE EN MARCHE - SOUS COMPTOIRAVERTISSEMENT Utilisation devotrenouveau lave-vaisselleUtilisationdevotrenouveau lave-vaisselle GUIDE DE MISE EN MARCHE APPAREIL MOBILEArrêtdu lave-vaisselle Connexiondel’adaptateur pourrobinet CONNEXION DU LAVE-VAISSELLEPréparation du robinet CHARGEMENT DU LAVE-VAISSELLE Connexionà lasourced’eau et d’alimentation électriqueUtilisationdurobinet Déconnexiondu lave-vaisselleChargementdupaniersupérieur Conseils de fonctionnement silencieuxPanier supérieur réglable à 3 positions sur certains modèles Pour ajuster le panier supérieurChargementdu panierinférieur ChargementdupanieràcouvertsStyle 1 sur certains modèles Style 2 sur certains modèles Modèles avec panier à couverts ANYWAREPour retirer le panier de la porte Pour réinstaller le panier dans la portePorte-ustensiles sur certains modèles UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE DistributeurdedétergentQuantité de détergent à utiliser Où remplirDistributeurd’agentderinçage Conseils d’efficacitépourle lave-vaisselleVérification du distributeur Contrôle de la température de l’eauTableauxdesélectiondeprogrammes Pots & Pans/casserolesHeavy wash/lavage intense Normal wash/lavage normalAnnulation d’un programme Changementd’unprogrammeou réglageAdditiondevaisselledurantun programme Sélection d’optionsPour déverrouiller les commandes du lave-vaisselle Clean/propreIndicateursd’étatd’avancementdu programme SystèmedeséchageLAVAGE D’ARTICLES SPÉCIAUX MatériauLavable au lave-vaisselle? CommentairesENTRETIEN DU LAVE-VAISSELLE NettoyageDispositif anti-refoulement RemisageDÉPANNAGE Le lave-vaisselle ne fonctionne pas correctementVaisselle pas complètement nettoyée Présence de taches sur la vaisselleVaisselle pas complètement sèche Vaisselle endommagée au cours d’un programmeBruits Marques noires ou grises sur la vaisselleASSISTANCE OU SERVICE AuxÉtats-UnisAu Canada Si vous avez besoin de pièces de rechangeWHIRLPOOL NE PRENDRA PAS EN CHARGE GARANTIE DES GROS APPAREILS MÉNAGERS WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONGARANTIE LIMITÉE DE UN AN W10073400B 2007 Whirlpool Corporation6/07 All rights reserved