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Question posted by beckie on February 5th, 2012

Door In Locked Open Position

HOW CAN I UNLOCK THE DOOR SO IT WILL CLOSE

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Use & Care Guide - Page 2

...'s recommendations. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher. ■ To reduce the risk of injury, do not smoke or use an open door. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to cause birth...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... using your dishwasher until the indicator level is fully Refill locked. max - - --- --- - - -- For best dishwashing results, water...opening until the water is hot. Open the door slowly and add the item. Select Options (options vary by pressing the options desired. Close the door firmly. Make sure cap is at "Full." max - 21 3 - --- ¹⁄₄ turn to lock...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10

... the Sani Rinse option, when the Sani Rinse cycle is lit, all buttons are locked. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and Start/Resume is interrupted, or the water could not be opened during a cycle. Let the dishwasher drain completely. This can be heated to the required temperature. USE WITH: Anytime...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11

...closing the dishwasher door. You can use this feature to fit your dishes. To adjust the fold-down , toward the center of the door until itlocks into place before pulling out the bottom rack and before rotating. To open the ANYWARE™ PLUS silverware basket: To unlock... Adjust Tines Sliding lowerrack tines that is completely locked into place. Make sure items do not interfere...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12

...pull tracks forward in dishwasher until it is in the Up position and level. Slide rack into the dishwasher. Raise the top... of the top rack. The stops will automatically close when rack enters dishwasher. To raise, remove rack and slide lower wheels... to removing the top rack from dishwasher. After opening both the top and bottom racks. 1. Open track stops. 2. Standard Rack Adjuster...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14

...Open the dishwasher and place 1 affresh® dishwasher and disposer tablet in all dishware from the dishwasher ...Close the dishwasher. Drain air gap If you have no garbage disposal, skip this step. Continue to dishwasher, do not operate your dishwasher winterized by having your dishwasher without foil wrapper or gloves. Slowly rotate the filter clockwise until the filter is locked...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15

... form on ). A delay automatically occurs in the dishwasher console can come from interfering with spray jets or spray arm. Moisture from opening properly. Has a household fuse blown, or has ... circuit breaker. Is the door closed tightly and latched? Using an excessive amount of the access panel Was too much detergent used? Check and clean your dishwasher to see if items loaded...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16

.... Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be heard when the detergent dispenser opens during a cycle ■ Chipping of glassware. If ... the door is present. When the object is normal to provide optimal cleaning performance and energy savings. ■ Depending on cycle selected Depending on dishes and dishwasher interior ...
Installation Guide - Page 2

... by a qualified service technician. All safety messages will follow instructions. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. WARNING You can result in serious injury or cuts. The dishwasher must be installed to meet all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of injury, and tell you what...
Installation Guide - Page 4

... supply required. Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with floor at front of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening , shims may be needed to level dishwasher.) Helpful Tip: Be sure to freezing, have it may be securely attached to the floor.
Installation Guide - Page 10

...made before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with screw-type clamps (not provided) to ...1. Fit rubber end of the hose, keep the hose away from air gap to squeeze clamp open and move into position. If the drain hose was cut if needed . Option C, Waste disposer - Helpful Tip: To...
Installation Guide - Page 11

... of the moisture barrier and apply to move into position. Use pliers to do so can result in serious injury or cuts. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Do not push down on some models. Failure to squeeze clamp open door. Install Moisture Barrier (under the cabinet is provided...
Installation Guide - Page 12

... screw heads are facing to Step 4. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to avoid scratching the door panel. Remove panel. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx...covering. Using 2 or more people, grasp sides of the dishwasher frame. Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to unlock them.
Installation Guide - Page 14

... tabs on the underside of tub you will allow stainless steel tub dishwashers to fit into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening and plastic tub dishwashers to fit into outlet until instructed to "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart" for wheel position and the number of turns needed , see website for animated representation of...
Installation Guide - Page 15

...cabinet opening 's floor - Using a pair of the dishwasher collar as needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to do so can result in the required position determined from "Dishwasher Height ...parts bag. There are two brackets found in the required position determined from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." Plastic Tub Models Choose Attachment Option WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard ...
Installation Guide - Page 16

... Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move dishwasher close to cabinet opening . IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of the door panel. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of utilities. Panel or console may dent. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the...
Installation Guide - Page 17

... on both sides of tub you have, the door spring tension is unlatched and door opens by moving the spring end toward the front of dishwasher. The screw can be in the front leg of the dishwasher. NOTE: Springs should be adjusted. Adjust Door Spring Tension - If the door closes by itself , move the tensioner to a higher numbered...
Installation Guide - Page 18

Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to the floor. Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is level. NOTES: ■ It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening . the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex head socket...
Installation Guide - Page 21

... UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on left side of cover. The dishwasher must be secured to keep screws from shifting when door is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in Cabinet Opening If needed, see website for animated representation of dishwasher. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly...
Installation Guide - Page 23

...touch dishwasher motor or lower part of hose failure. If the dishwasher is designed to lock ...dishwasher is not working properly. After the first 2 minutes, unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, then open door. If Dishwasher Does Not Operate First try the solutions suggested here to reduce the risk of dishwasher...do not close the door within 3 seconds. Check that dishwasher is necessary ...

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  • The rinse aid gauge is hard to read
    ... and filming on dishes in the fully opened position. The gauge only registers correctly when the door is in my dishwasher My dishes are reading the gauge with a moist environment will not get an accurate reading. Extreme temperatures combined with the door in a fully opened position. If the door is tilted on Whirlpool® The rinse...
  • My dishwasher is locked
    ... open the door, unlock the control and press Start/Resume to  avoid unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle.  Lights flashing on the lock while the dishwasher is running. The dishwasher door can also use of the dishwasher. To turn on the dishwasher FAQs Knowledgebase search tips My dishwasher cycle takes too long Dishwasher will glow. You can be opened...
  • My dishwasher is locked
    ... off . The dishwasher door can also use of the dishwasher. If you open the door, unlock the control and press Start/Resume to  avoid unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle.  You can be opened while the controls are disabled. You can lock the controls again, if desired.  The lock light turns off the lock feature: Press...

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