Whirlpool GDP8500XX manual

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    TLitl ol” 2 Home Appliances Use & Care Guide Water inlet 0 Bottom rack Heating element Silverware ba Overfill orotector Model and W-Upper spray arm I I I POWER CLEAN” &&agent Door dolor Stabilizer dispenser panel panel serial number label (on right side) PORTABLE DISH WASHER GDP8500XX[...]

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    Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before starting your dishwasher Starting your dishwasher To add a dish after starting Changing a cycle setting Changing an option What happens in each cycle What happens in each option Proper Loading Adding Detergent Using Rinse Agent Dispenser Connecting A Portable Dishwasher For B[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: l Read all instructions before using l DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked the dishwasher. “Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not l Properly connect to electricity and water[...]

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    Operating Instructions Continued 3. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to point to a desired cycle. You will feel a definile stop at each cycle mark. The dishwasher will automatrcally start that cycle. NOTE: If the door is latched, you will hear cycles start and stop as the knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and will not hurt the dishwasher[...]

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    Changing a cycle setting You can change a setting anytime during any cycle. 1. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door and stop the cycle. Do not open the door until the spray arms stop spinning. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the cycle you want. 3. Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled properly for the new cycle. When chan[...]

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    Operating Instructions Continued What happens in each cycle Pots & Pans Cycle Normal Wash Cycle A double wash with maximum cleaning for A single wash for normal, everyday soiled loads. cooked-on or baked-on foods. Timer delays while (The Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle.) the dishwasher heats the water to 140°F (60°C) in Cycle time?[...]

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    Light Wash Cycle Rinse 8 Hold Cycle A single wash for pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads. Cycle time* is about 62 minutes plus the time For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Cycle time is about 14 minutes. Do not needed to heat water to 140°F (60%) in the wash (marked tt) if the Lo-Energy Option is not selected. (See page 8.[...]

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    Operating Instructions Continued What happens in each option Water heating The dishwasher will heat water during portions of the Pots & Pans, Normal and Light Wash Cycles to improve washability (see pages 6 and 7). The Cycle Control Knob does not move while the water is heating. The heating time is based on the temperature of the water supply a[...]

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    Proper Loading Cup and glass load Mixed load Preparation for loading It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces, bones and other hard items. The POWER CLEAN’” Module will remove food particles from the water, It contains a chopping devrce which will reduce the size of food items. If har[...]

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    Proper Loading Continued Bottom rack loading Items wrth cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded in the bottom rack, wrth sorled surfaces facrng Inward to the spray. Mixed load l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. l Load Items so they do not block or cov[...]

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    Silverware basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can’t reach nested items. Mix items in each section of the basket. Small items - baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc. -can be put in any section. The silverware basket can be loaded while it’s in place on the door, or it can be taken out for loading on the counter [...]

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    Adding Detergent See phosphorus content on product labels. Cover Cover Latch I- - Use covered section for... Normal Wash Cycle -I Use open section for... Light Wash Cycle Use both sections for... Pots & Pans Cycle Hard Medium soft What kind of detergent to use Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too s[...]

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    Using Rinse Agent Dispenser Keep rinse agent dispenser filled for best drying results Rinse agent dispenser Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent such as Jet-Dry.@ A rinse agent greatly improves the drying of dishes by helping water flow off of them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplet[...]

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    Connecting A Portable Dishwasher 14 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 corners. Before starting 1. Run water at faucet until it[...]

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    3-Prong Power supply cord 1 1 3-Prong grounding type wall receptacle Electrical Connection A power supply of 120 volts, 60Hz AC or 120 volts, 50Hz AC, 15 or 20 amps, is required. For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock [...]

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    For Best Results Hot water is a must Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make certain loads are washed in hot water. Two ways to have a reliable hot water supply... 1. Maintain a 140°F (60°C) water supply at central water heater. To check water temperat[...]

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    Wood: Many wooden Items ~111 crack and warp or lose therr frnrsh TIPS: Do not wash cuttrng boards, wooden salad bowls or knaves wrth wooden handles In the dishwasher Pewter or pewter-like materials: Items may streak, discolor. and pit. TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best. hand wash wrth mild detergent. Energy saving tips You can help save energy [...]

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    Common Dishwashing Problems Spotting and filming Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher detergent with highest available phosphorus content. May be necessary to install water softener. To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse.. 1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use Air Dry Option. 2. Remove all metal Items. 3. Put 2 cu[...]

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    Dishes not washing clean Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting and do not use Lo-Energy Option. Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and Items drain properly. Do not [...]

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your dishwasher will not run, or stops during a cycle: l Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? . Has the cycle been corre[...]

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    4. If you need service in the U.S.‘... -2 Whirlpool has a nationwide I. network of authorized mi,fl 01 WhirlpoolSM service com- SERVICE panies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area[...]

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    POWER CLEAN ‘” washing system parts covered by your warranty V Upper ch spray arm Spray tower Nozzle cap I Lower arm POWER module motor CLEAN ‘” and 23[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL@ Dishwasher Warranty ICNCTUfhEWARRANTV 1 WHIRI-POOL WILL PAY FOR DWOll Lb..Y.., V, ..r. ..,. .-.... m FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase . . . . . . . -. --- __.--._.. . --- FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service compan[...]