Whirlpool 1000 User Manual

NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. 
Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered 
detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid 
dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent.

Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as 
spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to 
drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small 
amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is 
designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type.

Check the center of the Fill Indicator cap. Clear means it needs 
filling.

Or you can remove the Fill Indicator cap. If an “E” is visible, the 
dispenser is empty.

The rinse aid dispenser holds 6 oz (175 mL) of rinse aid. Under 
normal conditions, this will last for about three months. You do 
not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep 
it full, but be careful not to overfill it.

1. Make sure the dishwasher door is completely open.

2. Remove the Fill Indicator cap.

3. Add rinse aid. Fill to the smallest opening in the lower part of 

the dispenser. Overfilling can cause the rinse aid to leak out, 
and could cause oversudsing.

4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.

5. Replace the Fill Indicator cap. Close tightly.

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. 
Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry 
spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least 
120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as 
well if the water temperature is too low.

1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at 

least 1 minute.

2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring 

cup.

3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is 

running into the cup.

4. If the water temperature at the faucet is below 120°F (49°C), 

have a qualified person raise the water heater’s thermostat 
setting.

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To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting 
them into the dishwasher.

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Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible. 
These cycles use less hot water and energy than the Normal 
cycle.

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Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher 
during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding 
heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.

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During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This 
reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.

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Use an air dry, or an energy-saving dry option whenever 
possible. Allow longer drying times (overnight) when using 
these options. Use a rinse aid to improve drying.

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Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse 
portion of the cycle only when needed.

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Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after 
meals until the dishwasher is full.