Whirlpool WDT550SAPB Owners Manual - Page 4

DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE AND CARE User-Maintenance Instructions Cleaning the Exterior Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with only a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, it may have a coating that is resistant to fingerprints. 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 dishwasher 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. Another method to remove white residue is to use a vinegar rinse. However, vinegar is an acid and using it too often could damage your dishwasher. Place (do not pour) 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water. NOTE: We recommend 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 is not 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. Setting Menu 1. Press and hold the "Hi Temp" button for 5 seconds. 2. Release "Hi Temp" and press the "Start/Resume" button within 2 seconds. If you do not press Start within 2 seconds, then the display will turn off and you will need to start over and go back to step 1. 3. To go to a feature other than Water Hardness Level, press the "Normal" button to move to the feature you would like to change (Rinse Aid Level, Sound Level, Light in Tub, Kosher Friendly, Factory Reset). See the table for what is shown on the display to indicate these features. 4. Press the "Start/Resume" button to select the feature and enter the sub-menu. The display will change to show the current setting of the feature. (For example, if you selected Sound Level and you haven't changed it before, then "S1" will show). 5. Press "Normal" button to change the value of the feature setting. (For example, if you want to turn the sound off, then press the "Normal" button and "S0" shows on display models). 6. Press the "Start/Resume" button to confirm the new selection. The feature setting will not be changed until the "Start/Resume" button is pressed. The dishwasher will return to the Off state when the Start button is pressed. LETTER SETTING (Features varies by model) VALUES (Default - in bold) Water Hardness Level (see "SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS" and "WATER HARDNESS TABLE") 0 │1 │ 2 │ 3 │ 4│5 Rinse Aid Level (see "ADJUSTING THE DOSAGE OF RINSE AID") 0│1│2│3│ 4│5│6 Sound "1" = On, "0" = Off 1│0 Light in the Tub (on some models) "1" = On, "0" = Off 1│0 Kosher Friendly mode "1" = On, "0" = Off 1│0 Display on the floor (on some models) "1" = On, "0" = Off Factory Settings Press START/Pause to restore to the factory default all the values of the settings included in the settings menu. 1│0 - NOTE: Refer to the online Cycle Guide for complete cycle and setting details. ✝affresh® is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. 4