Whirlpool WDF530PLYB Use & Care Guide - Page 6

Dishwasher Use STEP 1 Prepare and Load the Dishwasher IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing. Upper rack Lower rack ■ Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from spinning freely. It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces. ■ Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking the detergent dispenser. ■ 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. ■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food. ■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack. ■ Wash only 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. ■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and avoid "nesting" as shown. If your silverware does not fit into the designated slots, flip the covers up and mix silverware types to keep them separated. ■ Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to better clean your silverware. ■ Use the slots in the covers to keep your silverware separated for optimum wash. (See illustration, right.) STEP 2 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 A detergent results in better cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent B container in a cool, dry place. Hard Water Soft Water Hard Water Soft Water C PRE- MAIN WASH WASH ■ For optimum performance, tablet detergent is recommended. ■ The amount of detergent to use depends on: A. Cover latch B. Main wash section C. Pre-wash section How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads require more detergent. The hardness of the water - If you use too little detergent 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, for heavily soiled items. NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher detergent. Hard Water Soft Water Main Wash Hard Water Soft Water Pre-Wash Add Rinse Aid ■ 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 heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. ■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final rinse. ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to "Add" level. Full Add 6