Whirlpool 8500 Thank you for buying a Whirlpoole appliance, Your safety is important to us

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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpoole appliance.

You have purchased a quality, work/-c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner&ii Registration Card provided with your appliance. Thii will help us notify you about any new information on your appliince.

Your safety is important to us.

Thii guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

IThis symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which coukl cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,

is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “IfYou Need Assistance Or Service” on page 25. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model

Number

Dealer

Name

Serial

Number

Dealer

Phone

Purchase Date

 

 

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Contents Series Dishwashers Your safety is important to us Thank you for buying a Whirlpoole applianceImportant safety Instructions Help us help youParts And Features Page Starting your dishwasher Using Your DishwasherBefore starting your dishwasher This SectionAdding a dish during a cycle Changing a cycle settingCanceling a cycle Changing an optionLinse Vash Llnse Cycle selection ChartUain Lime Hi-Temp Wash option What happens in eachOption Air Dry OptionDetergent dispenser Using the detergent dispenserWhat type of detergent to use Use automatic dishwasher detergentRinse agent dispenser Using the rinse agent dispenserHow much detergent to use To check dispenserQuiet operating tips To fill dispenserEnergy saving tips Water temperature tipsTo check water temperature Special tips on dishwasher use Loading the top rack Loading Your DishwasherPreparing to load the dishwasher This Section PagePageUtensil load Adjustable 3-position top rackMixed load Loading the bottom rack Dish loadTo replace the basket Loading the silverware basketTo remove the basket To open the basketWhile dishwasher is running Connecting a Portable DishwasherBefore starting Converting to built-in When cycle is finishedElectrical connection Do not, under any circumstancesCaring For Your Dishwasher Cleaning the exteriorCleaning the interior Caring for simulated wood topProblem Cause Common Dishwashing ProblemsSolution chart SolutionIs a Cloudy Some combination Film Soft or softened Water Supply Soil has Been Before calling for assistance If You Need Assistance Or SewiceRemoving spots and film If you need service If you need assistanceIf you need FSP@ replace- ment parts If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedPower Cleantm washing system parts covered by your warranty WayFrom Date of Purchase LlMlTED ONE-YEAR Dishwasher WarrantyFSP replacement parts and repair labor for Second Year From Date
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