Whirlpool WDF518SAHB Owners Manual - Page 2

WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. I For a permanently connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS KEY USAGE TIPS Filtration System and Maintenance Drying - Rinse aid is essential Your dishwasher has a filtration system that efficiently removes food particles from the wash water. The filter system consists of three parts, a fine filter plate, coarse filter, and a lower filter. Coarse filter IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your dishwasher without filters properly installed. Be sure lower filter is securely in place and upper filter assembly is locked into place. If the coarse filter turns freely, it is not locked into place. Fine filter Lower filter The filters may need to be cleaned when: ■■ Visible objects or soils are on fine filter plate. ■■ Dishes feel gritty to the touch. See "Filtration System" section in the full User Instructions for complete removal and maintenance schedule. IMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush or a scouring pad, etc., as they may damage the filters. Rinse filter under running water until soils are removed. If you have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits because of hard water, a soft brush may be required. You must use a drying agent such as a rinse aid for good drying performance. Rinse aid along with the Heated Dry option will provide improved drying and avoid excessive moisture on the dishwasher interior. Press START/Cancel every time you add a dish If anyone opens the door after the dishwaser has started (such as for adding a dish, even during the delay time), the START/Cancel button must be pressed again to resume the cycle. Push door firmly closed and press START/ Cancel. Adjust Upper Rack You can raise or lower the upper rack to fit all items in either the upper or lower rack. To raise or lower the rack: Empty the rack. Pull the rack out halfway and take notice of the position of the carriage wheel assembly and side rail on each side of the rack. Lift up on the front of the rack while pulling the rack out all the way. The rack will then be completely free of the side rails. Reverse this action to re-engage the rack's carriage wheels onto the rails in the higher or lower position desired. NOTE: The upper rack must be level. 2