[. . . ] DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www. You will need your model and serial number located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior. 17 Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. [. . . ] silverware Spray (on some models) Silverware Spray helps remove stuck-on food. It delivers a concentrated shower of water to the in-door silverware basket to eliminate rewashing. 10 EZ-2-Lift™ Top Rack Adjuster (on some models) You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. To raise or lower the rack with adjuster 1, hold the top rack with one hand near the adjuster and use the other hand to pull out the top of the adjuster. Removable Top Rack The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom rack. IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack from dishwasher. To gain access to the track stops, pull the upper rack forward about halfway out of the tub. Place the back wheels on each side of the rack into the track slot and roll them back into the tracks, but do not push the rack all the way into the tub. Insert front rack wheels on each side of the rack into the track slots. 11 Filtration System Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and energy conservation while providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of your dishwasher, the filter will require maintenance to sustain peak cleaning performance. The triple filter system consists of 2 parts, an upper filter assembly and a lower filter. –  The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and foreign objects, along with very fine food particles, out of the pump. The lower filter keeps food from being recirculated onto your dishware. The filters may need to be cleaned when: ■ ■ ■ ■ Visible objects or soils are on the Upper Filter Assembly. There is degradation in cleaning performance (that is, soils still present on dishes). RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER Number of Loads Per Week 8-12 4-7 1-3 If you only scrape before loading* Every two months Every four months Twice per year If you scrape and rinse before loading Every four months Once per year Once per year If you wash before loading Once per year Once per year Once per year *Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will conserve the water and energy that you would have used to prepare your dishes. Very Hard Water If you have hard water (above 15 grains), clean your filter at least once per month. For tips on removing spots and stains, see “Troubleshooting” section. cleaning Instructions IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush , scouring pad , etc. If you have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits from hard water, a soft brush may be required. [. . . ] ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED For one year from the date of purchase, when this major 1. Commercial, non-residential, multiple-family use, or use inconsistent with appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to published user, operator or installation instructions. whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Replacement Parts 3. Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or correction of household and repair labor to correct defects in materials or electrical or plumbing (i. [. . . ]