IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance
We suggestyou follow these steps:
1. Before calling for assistance,.
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
It your dishwasher will not run, or stops during a cycle:
l Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has the cycle been correctly set?
. Is the water turned on?
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
lIs the dishwasher wired into 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.
. Is the delay feature on?
If your dishwasher seems to run too long:
l Is your household water temperature set too low? Low water temperature settings will cause longer dishwasher operating times.
l Are you using Pots & Pans Cycle or
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:
l Is the bottom rack in backwards? (The rack bumpers should be at the front.)
l Is the dishwasher detergent fresh and dry with- out lumps?
lIs the cycle completed?
If the WATER HEATING signal light flashes:
l Have you run water at the nearest sink before starting the dishwasher?
l Is water temperature at least 140°F (SO%)? Set water heater thermostat to a hrgher setting.
If slgnal lights flash and the dishwasher stops or will not run:
l Has there been a power failure?
l Is the cycle pause feature on? (See page 5.)
lIs the door open?
If control pads don’t work:
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If the beep does not sound when pads are pressed:
l Has the sound signal been turned OH? (See page 6.)
If dishwasher drains after turning off CLEAN Signal Light and/or closing door:
l Did you accidentally press the CANCEL/DRAIN pad while closing the door? Press CANCEL/ DRAIN pad again to stop draining. Restart cycle if needed.
If white residue appears on front of access panel:
l Is more dete’rgent being used than needed? See page 14 for recommended amounts of detergent.
l Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and build up on exterior of access panel. Try a dinerent 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 obiect is around 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 15.)
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- lactory operation from your applrance or. if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.
If you prefer, write to: Mr. Donald Skinner
Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation
2000
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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