Whirlpool WDF518SAHB Owners Manual - Page 3

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OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER

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Prepare and load the dishwasher

8-place load – upper rack

8-place load – lower rack

IMPORTANT:

Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and other

hard items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before

washing.

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Make sure when dishwasher door is closed, no items are blocking

detergent dispenser.

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Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and

inward to the spray as shown in the graphics above. This will

improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest dish surface

downward, allowing space for water to flow up through rack and

between dishes.

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Avoid overlapping items, like bowls or plates, that may trap food.

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Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in upper rack.

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Wash only items marked “dishwasher safe.”

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To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load dishes

so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load

items are secured in racks.

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Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep

your silverware separated for optimum wash.

1. Spoons

2. Knives

3. Salad forks

4. Forks

5. Large spoons

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If your silverware does not fit

into the designated slots, lift

and slide covers off to remove

them and mix silverware types

to keep them separated.

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When loading silverware,

always place sharp items

pointing down and avoid

"nesting" as shown.

Silverware basket styles vary by models

2.

Check that all arms spin freely

Items in the rack can block

the spray arms.

3.

Add detergent

Premeasured Detergents

High-quality premeasured tablets

and packs are recommended for

improved performance.

Quality tablets and packs have been

proven better than powder, liquid, or gel

detergents at reducing filming on dishes.

Using tablets and packs over time will

start to reduce or eliminate white film.

They are suitable for all water hardness

and soil levels. Also, by using a rinse aid,

you can minimize repeat buildup of white

film (not all packs and tablets contain

rinse aid). Always place premeasured

detergents in main compartment and

close lid.

NOTE:

Follow instructions on the package when using other

dishwasher detergent types. See the complete User Instructions

for more details about powders, liquids, and gels.

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Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just

before starting a cycle.

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Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.

Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, dry place.

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Release

C.

Detergent

compartment

B.

Cover

Close the detergent dispenser

by sliding cover (B) over

detergent compartment (C).

Open the detergent dispenser by

sliding release (A) to the left and the

cover (B) will automatically slide open.

4.

Add rinse aid

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Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying

performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher

interior will have excessive moisture. The heating and drying

options will not perform as well without rinse aid.

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Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as

spots or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to

drain off of dishes after final rinse. Rinse aid does not adhere

to dishware, and when used, it is dispensed during each cycle.

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