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Question posted by buck111 on February 26th, 2014

Wdf530plym. Dishwasher Starts Then Stops After 30 Seconds Smells Hot

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on February 26th, 2014 8:44 PM
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If the smell is a hot electrical smell you may have a short circuit or a shorting motor armature. I advise you to call a technician. Not worth taking a chance on a fire.

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Use & Care Guide - Page 1

... you still need your model and serial number located near the door on your appliance. DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for additional information. You will need assistance, call us at www... for purchasing this manual and on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior. We have provided many important safety messages in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 2

... is equipped with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is flammable, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. ■ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for such a period, before using the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5

... to Clean Your Filter," in the previous wash cycle. 5 Unload and clean the filter. 1 Prepare and load dishwasher. Quick Steps 4 Start dishwasher. Push door firmly closed. C LO PUSH DOWN & TURN K UNLOCK 3 Select a cycle and option (cycles and options vary by model). 5 Spin the spray arms. They should ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6

...Rinse aid keeps water from containers before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic dishwasher A detergent results in the upper rack. ■ Wash only items marked "dishwasher safe." ■ To avoid thumping/... Water Main Wash Hard Water Soft Water Pre-Wash Add Rinse Aid ■ Your dishwasher is closed detergent B container in the covers to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S....
Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... cap is hot. arrow and turning. You can add an item anytime at the sink nearest your dishware before closing the door. The door latches automatically. Select the wash cycle, options and press STAR/RESUME or press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as it enters the dishwasher. ■ For...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8

...2:13 items, china and cycle, using slightly more water and energy. Use for hard-to hearing in your previous dishwasher. CYCLE SELECTIONS CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS ESTIMATED WASH TIME (HH:MM) Cycle Minimum *Maximum (with normal The ...Dry option which adds ½ hour. Cycle and Option Descriptions This information covers several seconds. Use for fast results.
Use & Care Guide - Page 9

... Normal cycle Loads containing tough, baked-on models with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Smaller loads slightly soiled. Select a wash cycle and options. Press Delay until reaching the desired hours for the delay to start of a cycle up to 8 hours (on food. Uses less energy and time to meet the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10

... the dishwasher drain completely. If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and Start/Resume is finished, the "Sanitized" indicator glows. The light goes off Lock, press and hold Control Lock for at least 3 seconds. Press to start or...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12

... wheels on each side of the tub. 3. Slide rack into the rails as directed in either the top or bottom rack. The stops will automatically close when rack enters dishwasher. Raise the top rack to accommodate items up to 9" (22 cm) in the top rack and 13" (33 cm) in the bottom...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14

...place. Vinegar is left in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on hot water to turn off disposal and water. Do not use liquid dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge to near freezing .... If you have to the dishwasher. IMPORTANT: ■ Read these instructions as well as a second home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your dishwasher. Slowly rotate the filter clockwise ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15

... Has the motor stopped due to the dishwasher hot enough? Is the...smell? See cycle sections wash times. Conditioning the final rinse water with water. The motor automatically resets itself within the cycle times? A delay automatically occurs in "Dishwasher Care." If your hot water supply. 15 Wash cycles are detected by pressing START/ RESUME and closing the door within 3 seconds...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16

... your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. Also, by hand. 16 Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher fill. Silica film and etching are needed more starts and stops throughout the entire cycle. Follow with a Normal wash cycle with the spray arms, water feed tube, or POWERSCOUR™ spray jets...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17

... SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. You can write to Whirlpool within 30 days from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation...been altered or removed from unauthorized modifications made to correct the installation of the dishwasher interior. The removal and reinstallation of repair or replacement under this major appliance ...
Installation Guide - Page 3

...REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. All Installations Tools needed: Parts needed : Make ... need: *Must be made by a licensed electrical installer. Check local codes. In addition, for purchase in dishwasher. It is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3 Read and follow the instructions provided with certain ...
Installation Guide - Page 6

...When you are adequate and in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. Water Supply Requirements ■ A hot water line with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must meet all local codes...) minimum above subfloor or floor. ■ Use ¹ ₂" minimum I.D. If connecting dishwasher with direct wiring: ■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper wire with the air...
Installation Guide - Page 8

...8324;" (1.9 cm) hole in area shown. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening from power supply through the side...8322;" (1.3 cm) hole in compliance with local codes and ordinances. The water line to the hot water line using a connection configuration that is moved into the cabinet opening . Wood cabinet: Sand...
Installation Guide - Page 9

...opening . Attach such that could clog the inlet valve. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Du Pont De ... kink easily, so be gentle.) It should be made. This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is moved into cabinet opening. †®TEFLON is required. Route drain hose as shown above...
Installation Guide - Page 23

... hose failure. Additional Tips Expect longer wash times. Start/Resume light may flash: When pressing Start/Resume, you must also do not close the door within 3 seconds. Do not remove ground prong. Record hose installation or replacement dates on ? Check that you press it to start the dishwasher? ■ Is the water turned on the...
Dimension Guide - Page 1

... use with your home and local codes and ordinances. If direct wiring dishwasher: Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic, sheathed copper wire with a maximum length of the dishwasher. Use ³⁄₈" O.D. Water Supply Requirements: A hot water line with product. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part Number 4317824...
Warranty Information - Page 1

...and you need further assistance, you on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior. This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed... not cover: 1. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to Whirlpool within 30 days from warranty coverage. 3. Service must be repaired in the home and only in your ...

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