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Q: QuestionI purchased your Whirlpool 55 dBA Quiet Dishwasher model # WDP540HAMZ Item #1700647; however, your instructions on how to use the dishwasher is limited and confusing. Do I ever add two soap packages to the dishwasher?

Asked 2 years ago by Harold.

• A:Answer We don't and it cleans great. I do recommend a high quality soap pack though.

  Answered 2 years ago by vinesoxbVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionAre the interior racks silver or white?

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Interior racks in the one that I received are silver.

  Answered 2 years ago by Carol

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Q: QuestionDose this machine do hard food depencer

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Whirlpool - Quiet Dishwasher with Boost Cycle and Pocket Handle - Black

• A:Answer the pump will grind up most things like beans. most pumps will not grind up bones, sticks or other hard items. hard items should be dumped into the garbage, not the dishwasher.

  Answered 2 years ago by RobertR

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Q: QuestionCan you get a white kick plate on a white machine instead of black

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer probably not, but you can spray it white - - - I do not know shy you would.

  Answered 2 years ago by RobertR

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Q: QuestionDoes the dishwasher turns off by itself , if so why mine stops at drain button till I turn it off manually to be able to open the door and the dishes are not dried properly with a puddle of water not drained at the bottom of the washer.

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hello! We are sorry to hear about your concern. We would recommend contacting Whirlpool® at 800-253-1301. We are available M -F 8 am to 6 pm EST. They will be better able to assist you.

  Answered 1 year ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionHow long does each wash cycle take (ex: normal, quick, extended, etc.)? I am unable to find this information in the manual. Thanks!

Asked 1 year ago by Anjie.

• A:Answer Hello Anjie, for this model, Heavy Estimated Wash Time (Hr:Min): 2:30–3:30, Normal Estimated Wash Time (Hr:Min): 2:00–3:30, Quick Wash Estimated Wash Time (Hr:Min): 1:00–1:05, Extended Soak Estimated Wash Time (Hr:Min): 6:40–7:35, Boost Estimated Wash Time (Hr:Min): 2:00–3:30, High (Hi) Temp Estimated Wash Time (Hr:Min): 0:35–0:45, Heat Dry Estimated Wash Time (Hr:Min): 0:52, and 4 Hour (Hr) Delay Estimated Wash Time (Hr:Min): 4:00.

  Answered 1 year ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionCan this model be hardwired at install? My current unit runs on a wall switch. Thanks!

Asked 2 years ago by Kate.

• A:Answer You can wire it either way.

  Answered 2 years ago by user370352

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Q: QuestionHiw much is installation of dishwasher...there is already one in place.

Asked 3 years ago by Religious.

• A:Answer We found it extremely easy to just unhook the old one and hook up the new one so our installation was free. Watch a couple of youtube videos and I'm pretty sure that you could manage it yourself.

  Answered 2 years ago by vinesoxbVerified Purchase

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