Whirlpool GDP8500 manual

UseAhdCare ANoteToYou 2 Parts AndFeatures 4 Using Your Dishwasher 6 Loading Your Dishwasher 15 Connecting A Portable Dishwasher 18 Common FFbrging 21 If You Need PEE . 25 Warranty 28 PORTABLE DISHWASHER GDP8500[...]

A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool’ appliance. You have purchased a quality, kwfkk/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed thii Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and[...]

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: -Read all instructions before using the l DO NOT wash plastic items unless dishwasher. marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equiva- muse your dishwasher only for the uses lent. If not marked, check manufacturds descri[...]

Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with the loo&ion and appearance of all parts and features. NOTE: The drawings in this hook may vary from your dishwasher model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not inc[...]

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Using Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Before starting your dishwasher ...... . Starting your dishwasher ................. .6 Adding a dish during a cycle.. .......... .7 Changing a cycle setting .................. .7 Changing an option ............................ 7 Canceling a cycle .” ............................ 7 Cycle selection chart ..[...]

Adding a dish during a cycle You can add a forgotten item to the dishwasher anytime before the Cycle Control knob reaches LIGHT WASH. See page 8. 1. 2. 3. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the seconds for air in the dishwasher to warm door and stop the cyde. Wait a moment up. Thii helps reduce the amount of for the spray action to stop before op[...]

Cycle selection chart A “a” shows what steos are in each cycle cycle Main lime CyCltB Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse Dry (Minutes] Pots 8 Pans r A double wash for m 1 maximum cleaning of cooked-onorbaked- on foods. l t . l t . at . 90-l 20’ NOTE: NOTE: The Cycle Control knob stops while the dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57%) in both washes a[...]

-r Ir Cycle Rinse & Hold For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Do not use detergent. Use Air Dry option. Drying with heat may cause food to bake on dishes. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob does not move while the dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57°C) in the final rinse (marked t). uh 3inse at step Main Hash s are 3inse . e[...]

Using the detergent dispenser What type of detergent to use l Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. l Follow manufacturer’s directions when using liquid automatic dishwasher deter- gent or concentrated powder detergent. l Do not add detergent until you are ready to was[...]

How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water. If too little is used, dishes won’t be clean. However, if too much is used in soft water, glassware will begin to etch. l HARD-Fill one or both sections to the top of the third step (3 tablespoons) if water hardness is 8 or more grains per gallon, or 1[...]

On some models: The center of the Fill Indicator Cap will be clear when dispenser needs refilling. On some models: 1. 2. Press the flexible clear top of the Fill Indicator Cap to draw rinse agent into cap. NOTE: You may need to press cap two or three times to remove all of the air bubbles from the cap. When rinse agent does not show in cap, even af[...]

Water temperature tips Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. The dishwasher will automatically heat water to 135°F (57°C) during the final rinse. Use the Hi-Temp Wash option if you keep your water heater at a bw setting. For best dishwashing results,[...]

Special tips on dishwasher use If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufac- turer to see if it is dishwasher safe. NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if dishware should be washed in a dish- washer. s recomme Silver or Silver Plate Tin Wooden Ware No No Prolonged contact with food con[...]

Loading Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Page Preparing to load the dishwasher . . . 15 Loading the bottom rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Loading the top rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Loading the silvemrare basket . . . . . . . . 17 This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best w[...]

Mixed load l Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended. l Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cyde. l Plastic items can be melted in the bottom rack. Utensil load l Small bowls, pans and other utensils can be placed in the top rack. Do not cover th[...]

Loading the silverware basket Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.), with the point down. Failure to do so could cause personal injury. l Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: The basket can also be removed for easy unloading. Always unload[...]

Connecting A Portable Dishwasher NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete instructions and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. When moving your dishwasher make sure the door is latched. Hold the dishwasher at the top front comers. Before starting 1. Run water at faucet until i[...]

When cycle is finished 1. Turn hot water off. (This can be done after the last rinse.) 2. Press the red button on the connector to release the water pressure 3. Lift slightly on the hose connector while pulling down the locking collar. Pull down on the connector Locking collar 4. Empty any remaining water from the connector by turning the connector[...]

Caring For Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart” on pages 21-23 for special cleaning problems. Personal Injury Hazard Before c[...]

Common Dishwashing Problems C ‘iY . . . . . . . . ..m........................ Removing spots and film . . . . . . . . . . . . . Z Solution chart A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, turn to page 25 for service informati[...]

Problem Cause Solution Spotting and Water temperature is Use the Hi-Temp Wash option. If needed Filming too low turn home water heater up to ensure (continued) water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C). minimum. See recommended procedure on page 13. Use of incorrect Use recornrnended dishwasher deter- detergents gents onfy. Incorrect amount of Fo[...]

Problem Brown Stains on Dishes and Dish- washer Interior Cause High iron content in water supply Solution Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has heen removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow with a Light Wash cycle with detergent. If treatme[...]

Removing spots and film Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent prevents water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks. To remove spots and film on dishes and glasses, or hard water film on the interior of the dishwasher, you may use white vinegar with the following procedure: 1. Load clean dishes[...]

If You Need Assistance Or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. When calling our Con- sumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will he[...]

PROBLEM White residue appears on front of access panel CHECK THE FOLLOWING Is too much detergent being used? See page 11 for recom- mended amounts of detergent. Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and build up on access panel. Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate build-up. 2. If you need assistance or service overseas*... Co[...]

6. lf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved . . . l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry. l Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resol[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase FULL TWENTY-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an auth[...]