WHIRLPOOL PDB3430AWE
Owner's Manual

Operating
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Steps
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Hot Water

Detergent

For best results, the incoming water temperature should 120°-140°F. Check the water temperature by turning on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and letting it into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in

Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automa dishwasher. Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,) will cat oversudsing. Be sure to use fresh detergent and store it ir cool, dry place (not under the sink). The amount of detergent to use depends on the water ha hess measured in grains per gallon (gpg) and the amount soil on the dishes. Generally detergent amounts should increased for harder water and heavier soil. A basic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent for e; grain of water hardness. Use a minimum of three teaspo( in soft water.* If the water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficul achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution mechanical water softener to improve water quality, de gent effectiveness, and to protect the dishwasher parts fi the damage that hard water deposits may cause. A. rX-7

glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If it is below 120°F have a qualified person raise the water heater setting,

Helpful hints:
� If the outside temperature is unusually low, or if your water travels a long distance from the water heater to the dishwasher, you may need to increase your home's water heater setting and/or your dishwasher, select water heating options on

� If you have not used hot water for awhile, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. Start the dishwasher.

� _fyou recently laundry have done orrunhotwater for
showers, your water heater may need before operating tire dishwasher. time to recover

Starting the Dishwasher
and adding detergent, p

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After loading the dishwasher the door until it latches.

Rinse Aid
A liquid rinse aid dispenser automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid into the final rinse portion of each To fill the dispenser,

Select the desired cycle and options.

� After a pause the cycle will begin.

cycle.

turn the cap counterclockwise

to open.

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Adding a

Pour the rinse aid into the reservoir. Replace the cap and be sure it is securely in place before closing the dishwasher door. Check the dispenser monthly and refill as needed, Rinse aid is available in solid form for models without a liq-

Forgotten Item
For best cleaning, the forgotten in the cycle. 1. Unlatch the door. 2. Wait for the water circulation to stop. 3. Open the door and add the item. 4. Close and latch the door. 5. The cycle resumes automatically. item should be added q

uid dispenser. When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to the back right corner of the lower rack. Purchase more rinse aid when the material dissolves and the container is empty.

Detergent
CYCLES Heavy Normal Light Quick Rinse Wash Wash Wash Wash Only none

Usage Guide (powder
MEDIUMWATER
(4-9 gpg)

or liquid)
HARDWATER
(10-12 gpg)

SOFTWATER
(0-3 gpg)

* Your tecta
water utilitj state unive extension e vice can te, the degree water hardJ

10-12 tsp. 3 tsp. rain. none 4-9 tsp, none

none 10-12 tsp.

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