Whirlpool DP840CWDB3 User manual

UseAndCare
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A Note to You ......................... 2
Dishwasher Safety ................. 3
Parts and Features ................. 4
Starting Your Dishwasher ..... 6
Loading Your Dishwasher ..... 7
Using the Dispensers .......... 10
Setting the Controls ............. 12
Selecting a wash cycle ..... 12
Cance._ scycle .............. 13
Selecting cycle options ..... 13
Changing a cycle setting ... 14
Adding an item
during a cycle .................... 14
Washing Special Items ........ 15
Connecting a Portable
Dishwasher ........................... 16
Caring for Your
Dishwasher ........................... 18
Saving Energy ...................... 20
Solving Common
Dishwashing Problems ........ 21
Troubleshooting ................... 24
Requesting Assistance
or Service .............................. 25
index ...................................... 27
Warranty ............................... 28
1-800-253-1301
Call our Consum_ Assistance Center
with qumtJ_m8 or ccwn_ls.
DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 400, 800, 810, 830, 840
PART NO. 3373757 Rev. A

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool •appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool dishwashers are easy
to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of
trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable
information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please
read itcarefully.
Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. This card helps us notifyyou about any new informationon your appliance.
Please record your model's information.
Whenever you call to request service for
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number label (see diagram on
page 4 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer's name,
address, and telephone number.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book end the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
I Our Consumer Assistance Centernumber is toll-free 24 hours a day. 1-800-253-1301 I
Help us help you
Please:
• Have your dishwasher installed by a
qualified installer.
•Install where dishwasher is protected from
the elements.
•Install and level dishwasher on a floor that
will hold the weight, and in an area suitable
for its size and use.
•Properly connect dishwasher to electricity,
water, and drain."
" See Installation Instructions for complete
infownation.
• Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and
conneclora (such as the cap on the drain
outlet) before installing.*
•Remove all hang tags and temporary labels.
•Make sure dishwasher is not used by
anyone unable to operate itproperly.
•Properly maintain dishwasher. See page 18.

Dishwasher Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special atten-
tion to these symbols and follow any
instructionsgiven. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the warning symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
•Use your dishwasher only for the
uses described in this manual.
•DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI-
CALLY GROUNDED. Read the
Installation Instructions for details.
•When discarding an old dishwasher,
always remove the door to prevent
_mcidental entrapment or suffocation.
•Use ONLY detergents and dnse
agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
• Store dishwasher detergent in a cool,
dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T
REACH IT.
*When loading items to be washed:
- Load sharp items and knives with
the handles up to reduce risk of
cut-typa injuries.
- Locate sharp items and knives so
that they are not likelyto damage
the door or tub.
•DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher.
•DO NOT reach intothe 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 equiva-
lent. 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 dishracks.
•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 dish-
washer, turn on all hot water faucets and
allow water to runfor several minutes.
This will allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame near the
faucet while it is open.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
•Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to service.
-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS-

Parts and Features
Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help you find
information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.
Third level
(on somemodels)
(p.9)
T_
(p. 9)
Water inlet opening
(p.8)
(p.e)
(p. 8)
Heating element
Door latch
Spray tower
protector
(p.8)
Model and
number label
(on rightside)
Silverware
(p.7)
,arm
(p. 8)
protector
(p. 19)
Detergent
dispensers
(p. 10)
Rinseagent
dispen=er
(p. 11)
'Access panel*
Door color panel' *See Installation Instructions
for more information.

Series 400 models
Series 800 models
Option selector
switch Cycle control knob
Series 810 models
Option selector
switch Cycle control knob
Series 830 models Option selector
switch Cycle control knob
Selector buttons
Series 840 models
Cycle control knob
Cycle selector Option selector Cycle control knob
buttons buttons 5

Starting Your Dishwasher
This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference.
Starting a wash cycle
1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 7-9.
2. Spinthe spray arm. itshould tum freely.
3. Add detergent. See page 10.
4. Add rinse agent, ifneeded. Sea page 11.
5. Close door firmly until it latches.
7. Select a drying option. (See page 13.)
=,, For models with buttons, the
indicator above the button will
show red when the option has
been selected. For models
with rocker switches, the
switch indicates which option has been
selected.
NOTE: Select AIR DRY for
the RINSE & HOLD cycle. For
Series 840 models, push a
Cycle button for the desired
cycle. NORMAL WASH,
LIGHT WASH, and RINSE & HOLD
cycles share the same button. The Cycle
Control Knob determines which cycle
operates. For Series 830 models, the
HEAT DRY option is automatically
selected with the POTS & PANS cycle.
8. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to
the desired cycle. You will
feel a definite =stop" at each
cycle merk. The dishwasher
automatically starts the cycle
you select.
NOTE: If the door is latched, you will hear
the cycles start and stop as the control
knob passes each cycle mark. This is
normal and does not hurt the dishwasher.
Ifyou prefer, you can set the Cycle
Control Knob with the door unlatched.
6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the
_dishwasher until water is hot.
Turn water off. (See page 20.)
Stopping the dishwasher
You can stop your dishwasher anytime
during a cycle. All you have to de is:
•Open the door slightly. Wait for any filling
or spraying action to stop before opening
the door all the way. Close the door to
continue the cycle.
OR
• Turn the Cycle Control Knob slowly
clockwise until you hear water draining. Let
the dishwasher drain completely. Then
open the door and turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF.

Loading Your Dishwasher
This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results.
Preparing to load the dishwasher
• To save water and energy, do not rinse
dishes before puttingthem intothe
dishwasher.
•Remove large pieces offood, bones, and
other hard Hems.
•Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked
cereals may be hard to remove if leftto dry
over aperiod of time. Run a RINSE &
HOLD cycle to keep dishes moist if you do
not plan to wash them soon.
• Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the
rotating spray am.
• Load dishes so they are not stacked or
overlapping. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best
washing. For best drying, water must be
able to drain from all surfaces.
Loading for quiet operation
•Secure lightweight load items in the racks.
•Pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie
sheets, etc., should not touch interior
walls, interfere with the spray arm's
rotation, or cover the spray tower.
•Load dishes so they do not touch one
another.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted
during dishwasher operation to prevent
noise transfer through drains.
Loading the silverware basket
Personal Injury Hazard
Load sharp items (knives, forks,
skewers, etc.) with the point down.
Failure to do so could cause personal
injury.
•Load the silverware basket while it is in the
bottom rack or take the basket out for
loading on a counter or table.
NOTE: The loaded basket must be placed
in the center front (over the spray tower) of
the bottom rack for proper washing.
•Mix items in each section of the basket
with some pointing up and some down to
avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested
items. However, always load sharp items
(knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing
down.
•Put small items (baby bottle caps, jar lids,
etc.) in any section.
•You can also remove the basket for easy
unloading. Always unload or remove the
basket before unloading the racks to avoid
spilling water on the silverware.

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Loading the bottom rack
Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food
inthe bottom rack, with soiled surfaces
facing inward to the spray.
Mixed load
• Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between
prongs and facing inward to the spray.
• Make sure pot handles and other items do
not stop rotationof the spray arm. Spray
arm must move freely.
•Load items so they do not block or cover
the spray tower.
•Load heavily soiled cookwere face down
in rack.
•Do not stack or overlap dishes. Water
spray must reach all soiled surfaces for
best results.
Mixed load
Utensil load
• Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other
large items at sides and back. Loading
such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser and
silverware basket.
NOTE:
•Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items
in the bottom rack.
•Do not load items between the bottom rack
and the side of the dishwasher tub. This
can block the water inlet opening.
•If you have removed the bottom rack for
unloading or cleaning, replace it with
bumpers in front.
Do not cover spray tower
Bumpers must
face dishwasher door

Loading the top rack
Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and
smaller items. Do not cover the third level
wash (on soma models) when loading the
top rack.
Cup and glass load
• Load so open ends face down for cleaning
and draining.
•Load glasses in top rack only - bottom
rack is not designed for glasses. Damage
can Occur.
•Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs may lead to
breakage.
•Secure lightweight items.
•China, crystal, and other delicate items
must not touch each other during dish-
washer _ration. Damage may occur.
Mixed load
•Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
•Load plastic item,s in the top rack only.
Plastic items may mell in the bottom rack.
sWash only plastic items marked "dish-
washer safe."
•Load plastic items so the force of the spray
does not move them during the cycle.
Cup and glass load
Do not cover third level wash
(on
Mixed

Using the Dispensers
For best washing results, review the informationbelow. It is important to use detergents and
rinse agents properly.
Using the detergent dispenser
• Use sutomatle dishwashing detergent
only. Other detergents are too mild and
much too sudsy.
•Add detergent just before stading cycle.
•Store detergent tightly-closed in a cool, dry
place. Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent results In better cleaning.
Filling the detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section
with a cover and one without. Push cover
down firmly until it latches. Detergent in the
open section falls into the dishwasher when
closing the door. The covered section opens
automatically for the main wash.
NOTE: It is normal for the cover to open
partially when dispensing detergent.
Cover Latch
Useonly covered
section for:
- UGHT WASH*
Use both sections for:.
- NORMALWASH
- POTS &PANS*
"Cycle on some models only.
How much detergent to use
•The amount of detergent to use depends
on the hardness of your water and the type
of detergent. If you use too little, dishes
won't be clean. If you use too much in soft
water, glassware will etch.
• Different brands of dishwasher detergent
have different amounts of phosphorus for
softening water. If you have herd water
and use low phosphorus content detergent
(6.0% or less), you may need to use more
detergent or use a detergent with a higher
phosphorus content (8.7%).
•Find out your water's hardness by asking
your local water department, water soft-
ener company, or county extension agent.
WATER TYPE WHERE TO FILL
Hard Top of
8+ grainsper gallon 3rd step
136+partspermillion (3 tbs)
Medium Top of
5-7 grainspar gallon 2nd step
85-119 partsper million (2 tbs)
Soft Top of
0-4 grainsper gallon 1st step
0-68 partsper million (1 tbs)
Fill amounts shown are for standard
powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if
you use liquidor concentrated powdered
detergent. Follow manufacturer's directions
when using liquid dishwasher detergent or
concentrated powdered detergent.
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