Whirlpool 8500 - Manual (Page 3)

Important Safety Instructions
^WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
’ Read all instructions before using
the dishwasher.
’ Properly connect to electricity and water.
’ DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions
for details.
* 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.
' When discarding an old dishwasher, always
remove the door to prevent accidental
entrapment or suffocation.
REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
the job it was designed to do.
' Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
place WHERE CHILDREN CANT REACH IT.
' Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
' 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.
' DO NOT reach into the area below the
bottom rack until the heating element has
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
• DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
“Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not
marked, check manufacturer’s recommendations.
> DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
> DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the
dishwasher door or dish racks.
> DO NOT tamper with controls.
> 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 aii hot water faucets and ailow
water to run for several minutes. This
wiii aiiow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open fiame near the
faucet whiie it is open.
' 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.
' Disconnect eiectrical power to the dish­
washer before attempting to service.
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Operating Instructions
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.
Before starting your dishwasher
1 ■ Properly load the top racks, bottom 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 outlet. See
page 15.