IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance
Wesuggestyou follow thesesteps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If your dishwasher will not run, or stops during a cycle:
lIS the door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has the cycle been correctly set?
l Is the water turned on?
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
lIs the dishwasher connected to a live circuit with the proper voltage?
lIf the motor has stopped because of an overload, it will automatically reset itself within a few min- utes. If the motor does not start, call for service.
If your dishwasher seems to run too long:
l Have you selected the
If dishwasher won’t fill:
lIs overfill protector stuck in “up”position? Overfill protector should move up and down freely. Press down to release.
If water remains in the dishwasher:
lHas the cycle completed?
l A small amount of remaining water is normal
lIs drain air gap clogged?
If detergent remains in the covered detergent cup:
lIs the bottom rack in backwards? (The rack bumpers should be at the front.)
l Is the dishwasher detergent fresh and dry without lumps?
lIs the cycle completed?
If white residue appears on front of access uanel:
l Is more detergent being used than needed? See page 12 for recommended amounts of detergent.
l Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and build up on exterior of access panel. Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate
If you hear grinding, grating, crunching, buzzing sounds:
l A hard object has probably entered the POWER CLEAN”’ Module. The sound should stop when the object is ground up.
If dishes aren’t as dry as you expected:
l Is the rinse agent dispenser filled? Using a rinse agent greatly improves drying. (See page 13.)
2. If you need assistance:,
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:
and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satis- factory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assrstance Representatrve Whirlpool Corporation
2000
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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