Whirlpool 8700 ImportantSafetyInstructions, OperatingInstructions, Beforestarting your dishwasher

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ImportantSafetyInstructions

ImportantSafetyInstructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your

dishwasher, follow basic precautions Including the following:

l Read all Instructions before using the dishwasher.

l Properly connect to electricity and water.

l DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details.

l Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

l When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment or suffocation.

l REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do.

l Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT.

l Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

l When loading items to be washed:

-Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce risk of cut-type injuries.

-Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.

* DO NOT let children play in or on the dishwasher.

l DO NOT reach into the area below the bottom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes.

l DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s recommendations.

l DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

l DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dishwasher door or dish racks.

l DO NOT tamper with controls.

l If hot water has not been used recently (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up In the water heater

and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN . GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent Injury or damage, before using your dishwasher,

turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it Is open.

l DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

l Disconnect electrical power to the dish- washer before attempting to service.

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/OperatingInstructions

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your dishwasher model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book. NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown.

Beforestarting your dishwasher

1.Properly load the top and boltom racks, and silverware basket. See pages 9,10 and 11.

2.Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely.

3.Add detergent. See page 12.

4.Check rinse agent dispenser. See page 13.

5.Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch.

6.Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off.

7.If your model is a portable, connect hose to faucet. Turn on hot water, See page 14. Plug in power supply cord to wall oullet. See page 15.

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Whirlpool 8700 manual ImportantSafetyInstructions, OperatingInstructions, Beforestarting your dishwasher