Whirlpool WDF518SAHM Owners Manual - Page 6

DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning the Exterior Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with only a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid using abrasive cleaning products on the exterior of the dishwasher. Cleaning and Maintaining the Interior Many detergents may leave white spots or a white residue on dishware and on the interior of the dishwasher. Over time this residue can become unsightly and could affect dishwasher performance. Use of a dishwasher cleaning product such as affresh® Dishwasher Cleaner can help to remove the residue. Monthly use of affresh® Dishwasher Cleaner is recommended to help maintain the dishwasher. Follow package directions. NOTE: Whirlpool recommends the use of high-quality premeasured detergent tablets or packs and the use of rinse aid for dishwasher cleaning and daily care. If you have a drain air gap, check and clean it if the dishwasher isn't draining well. To Reduce Risk of Property Damage During Vacation or Extended Time Without Use: ■■ When you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. ■■ Make sure the water supply lines are protected against freezing conditions. Ice formations in the supply lines can increase water pressure and cause damage to your dishwasher or home. Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty. ■■ When storing your dishwasher in the winter, avoid water damage by having your dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you to avoid a service call, or visit whirlpool/com/product_help. Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below: In the U.S.A.: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. In Canada: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200 - 6750 Century Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7 If you experience Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Dishes do not dry completely Recommended solutions It is normal for certain cycles to repeatedly pause for several seconds during the main wash. Is the door closed tightly and latched? Is the right cycle selected? Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Is the water shut-off valve (if installed) turned on? NOTE: Plastic and items with nonstick surfaces are difficult to dry because they have a porous surface which tends to collect water droplets. Towel drying may be necessary. Use of rinse aid along with the Heated Dry option is needed for proper drying. Proper loading of items can affect drying. Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water. This water may spill onto other items when you are unloading the dishwasher. For improved results, place these items on the more slanted side of the rack. ■■ Unload the bottom rack first. 6