Whirlpool WDF550SAAS - Manuel (Page 3)

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Quick Steps
Dishwasher Use
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.
■ Make sure that no items are blocking the detergent dispenser
when the dishwasher door is closed.
■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
drying results.
■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.
Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
load items are secured in the racks.
Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse
cycle. Do not use detergent.
■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
■ Fresh automatic
dishwasher detergent
results in better cleaning.
Store tightly closed
detergent container in a
cool, dry place.
■ The amount of detergent to use depends on:
How much soil remains on the items—Heavily soiled loads
require more detergent.
The hardness of the water—If you use too little in hard water,
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
(typical water softener water and some city water)
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
(well water and some city water)
■ Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
level shown, if needed.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown
are for standard powdered
detergent. Follow instructions
on the package when using
other dishwasher detergent.
1 Prepare and load
dishwasher. 3 Select a cycle and option.
2 Add detergent
for cleaning and
rinse aid for
drying. 4 Start dishwasher.
STEP 1
■ Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s)
from spinning freely. It is important for the
water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
■ When loading silverware, always place
sharp items pointing down and avoid
“nesting” as shown.
STEP 2
A. Main Wash section
B. Cover latch
C. Pre-Wash section
15 25 A
B
C
Soft Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
Main Wash Pre-Wash
Lower rack
Upper rack