Whirlpool W10142816B ForBestResults, EnergyandWaterSavingTips, WaterTemperature, WaterPressure

ForBestResults

WaterTemperature

For best cleaningand drying results,water shouldbe at least 140°F (60°C).Youcan checkthe temperatureof hotwater at your sink with a candy or meatthermometer.Turn on the faucet nearestthe dishwasher.Let the water run until it is as hot as possible,then insertthe thermometerinto the stream of water. If the thermometer readingis below 140°F,havea qualifiedtechnicianraise your water thermostatsetting.

WaterPressure

Waterpressureshouldbe between 15 and 120pounds per square inch.To determineif you haveenoughwater pressure,put a 112 galloncontainerunderthe fully openedhot water faucet nearestthe dishwasher--itshouldbe full in less than 14 seconds.Be sure that all otherfaucetsare shut off duringthis test.

ElectricalSupply

Your dishwashershouldbe connectedto its own separategrounded circuit.It requiresa 15 amperefuse or circuitbreakerprotection..If thereare other outletson the dishwashercircuit,do not use them while the machineis operatingor you may blow the fuse or trip the circuitbreaker.

EnergyandWaterSavingTips

9Washfullloads. Runninga half-filleddishwasherusesthe same amountof electricityand hot water as a fully-loadedmachine.

9Use the LIGHTWASHfor lightlysoiled loads. It uses less hot water and energythan NORMALWASH.

. AIR DRYdisheswhen you do not need a rapid drying cycle. Allow a longerdryingperiod(overnight).

9Loadcorrectlyfor bestwashing results.Incorrectloadingmay cause poorwashingand the needto rewashall or part of the load.

. Do not pre-rinsenormallysoileddishes, Usingthe NORMAL WASHcyclewith the recommendedamountof detergentand properloadingwill providegood washing resultswithout hand rinsing.

*Operateyour dishwasherduringoff-peakhours.Local utilities recommendthis to avoidheavyusageof energyat certain times of day.

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