Whirlpool WDT970SA ECO Owners Manual - Page 6
Dishwasher Care, Troubleshooting
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Control (on some models) Purpose The affresh® LED lights up to recommend that you run a cycle using an affresh® dishwasher cleansing tablet. Comments affresh® tablets are recommended monthly for the removal and prevention of hard water filming. DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning the Exterior Clean the exterior of dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner, such as affresh®† Stainless Steel Cleaner is recommended. 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. †® affresh is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. 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, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device or visit https://www.whirlpool.com/product_help. In Canada, visit http://www.whirlpool.ca. 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 The Clean indicator is flashing 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. Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor automatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does not restart, call for service. Is the water shut-off valve (if installed) turned on? Check the following: ■■ Is the overfill protection float able to move up and down freely? Press down to release. ■■ Be sure the water supply is turned on to the dishwasher. (This is very important following the new installation of your dishwasher.) ■■ Check for suds in the dishwasher. If foam or suds are detected by the dishwasher sensing system, the dishwasher may not operate properly or may not fill with water. Suds can come from: ■■ Using the incorrect type of detergent, such as laundry detergent, hand soap, or dish detergent, for hand washing dishes. ■■ Forgetting to replace the rinse aid dispenser cap after filling (or refilling) the rinse aid. ■■ Using an excessive amount of dishwasher detergent. 6