Whirlpool IRD4700 manual Washing Special Items, DryingSystem, Overfill Protection Float, Yes

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DryingSystem

During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes.

IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent during drying.

Overfill Protection Float

The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate.

Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down.

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.

Material

Dishwasher Safe?/Comments

 

 

Aluminum

Yes

 

High water temperature and detergents

 

can affect finish of anodized aluminum.

 

 

Disposable

No

Aluminum

Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans

 

 

in the dishwasher. These might shift

 

during washing and transfer black marks

 

to dishes and other items.

 

 

Bottles and Cans

No

 

Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels

 

attached with glue can loosen and clog

 

the spray arms or pump and reduce

 

washing performance.

 

 

Cast Iron

No

 

Seasoning will be removed, and iron will

 

rust.

 

 

China/

Yes

Stoneware

Always check manufacturer’s

 

 

recommendations before washing.

 

Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze

 

patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor

 

or fade.

 

 

Crystal

Yes

 

Always check manufacturer’s

 

recommendations before washing. Some

 

types of leaded crystal can etch with

 

repeated washing.

 

 

Gold

No

 

Gold-colored flatware will discolor.

 

 

Glass

Yes

 

Milk glass yellows with repeated

 

dishwasher washing.

 

 

Hollow-Handle

No

Knives

Handles of some knives are attached to

 

 

the blade with adhesives which can

 

loosen if washed in the dishwasher.

 

 

Material

Dishwasher Safe?/Comments

 

 

Pewter, Brass,

No

Bronze

High water temperatures and detergent

 

 

can discolor or pit the finish.

 

 

Disposable

No

Plastics

Cannot withstand high water

 

 

temperatures and detergents.

 

 

Plastics

Yes

 

Always check manufacturer’s

 

recommendations before washing.

 

Plastics vary in their capacity to

 

withstand high temperatures and

 

detergents. Load plastics in top rack

 

only.

 

 

Stainless Steel

Yes

 

Run a rinse cycle if not washing

 

immediately. Prolonged contact with

 

food containing salt, vinegar, milk

 

products, or fruit juice can damage

 

finish.

 

 

Sterling Silver or

Yes

Silver Plate

Run a rinse cycle if not washing

 

 

immediately. Prolonged contact with

 

food containing salt, acid, or sulfide

 

(eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can

 

damage finish.

 

 

Tin

No

 

Can rust.

 

 

Wooden Ware

No

 

Wash by hand. Always check

 

manufacturer’s instructions before

 

washing. Untreated wood can warp,

 

crack, or lose its finish.

 

 

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Contents 3385957 Undercounter DishwasherTable of Contents Your safety and the safety of others are very important Dishwasher SafetyBeforeUsingYour Dishwasher Control Panel Parts and FeaturesDishwasher Loading START-UP GuideSmall items basket LoadingBottomRackLoadingSilverwareBasket Filling the dispenser Where to fillDishwasher USE DetergentDispenserDishwasherEfficiencyTips CycleSelection ChartsChecking the dispenser To check water temperature RinseAidDispenserOptionSelections ChangingaCycleorSettingCancelingaCycle AddingItemsDuringaCycleMaterial Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Washing Special ItemsDryingSystem Overfill Protection FloatDrain Air Gap CleaningCleaningtheFilterScreen Dishwasher CareSpots and stains on dishes TroubleshootingDishes are not completely clean TheU.S.A Assistance or ServicePage 3385957 Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for