Whirlpool 8900 manual If You Need Assistance Or Service, Before calling for assistance

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If You Need Assistance

Or Service

This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. When calling our Con- sumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.

1. Before calling for assistance . . .

Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.

PROBLEM

Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle

Dishwasher seems to run too long

Dishwasher will not fill

Water remains in dishwasher

Detergent remains in covered section of dispenser

Dishes are not as dry as you expected

Grinding, grating, crunching or buzzing sounds

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

Is the door tightly closed and securely latched7

Has the cycle been set correctly? See page 6.

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown or tripped?

If the motor has stopped because of an overload, it will auto- matically reset itself within a few minutes. If the motor does not start, call for service.

Is the water supply turned on?

Is the dishwasher wired into a live circuit with the proper vottage?

The dishwasher will run longer while heating the water. This is normal for lower incoming water temperatures. See page 10.

Is overfill protector stuck in “up”position? Overfill protector should move up and down freely. Press down to release.

Wait for the cycle to finish. A small amount of water remaining is normal.

Check the drain air gap (if installed). If it is clogged, follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.

Has the cycle completed?

Is the detergent fresh and dry without lumps?

Is the bottom rack in backwards? The rack bumpers should face the door.

Is the rinse agent dispenser empty? Using a rinse agent greatly improves drying. See pages 13 and 14.

Do not use Air Dry option on the next load. See page 11.

Has a hard object entered the POWER CLEANTM module? The sound should stop when the object is ground up.

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Contents Series Dishwashers Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance Your safety is important to usHelp us help you Important Safety InstructionsParts And Features Cycle control knob ButtonsBefore starting your dishwasher MIml~mg0 l D1 Using Your DishwasherStarting your dishwasher This SectionAdding a dish during a cycle Starting your dishwasher using delay washCanceling a cycle Changing a cycle settingCycle selection chart Changing an optionMain Time Cycle Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Option What happens in eachDoes not move Signal lights What type of detergent to use Using the detergent dispenserDetergent dispenser CoverHow much detergent to use Using the rinse agent dispenserRinse agent dispenser To check dispenserTo fill dispenser Quiet operating tipsOn some models To check water temperature Water temperature tipsEnergy saving tips Special tips on dishwasher use Preparing to load the dishwasher Loading Your DishwasherLoading the top rack Cup and glass loadLoading the bottom rack Infinite adjustable top rackMixed load Utensil loadFold down divider Loading the silverware basketPersonal Injury Hazard To remove the basket Loading the cutlery basketTo replace the basket To open the basketCleaning the interior Cleaning the exteriorCaring For Your Dishwasher Solution chart Common Dishwashing ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Removing spots and film ProblemCauseSolutionBefore calling for assistance If You Need Assistance Or ServiceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need serviceIf you need assistance If you need FSP replace- ment partsPower Cleantm washing system parts covered by your warranty Part no Rev. a Whirlpool
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