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Whirlpool GDP8700XT manual

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    PORTABLE DISH WASHER Model GDP8700XT Series -q3 rs Ice Makers Dishwashers. BullI-In Ovens and Surlace Unlls. Ranges. Mwowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condillonen. Oehumldifiers. Aulomallc Washers. Clolhes Oryers, Freezers. R[...]

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    Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM Quiet Operating Tips PROPERLOADING.................... Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. Selecting a Cyc[...]

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    Parts and features Model GDP8700XT Series UPPER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERS SILVERWARE BASKE RINSE AID DISPENSER HEATING ELEVENT ~ I DOOR COLOR PANEL ACCESS COLOR PANEL ‘THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to keep the wash and rinse water clean. It also grinds up and removes food particles. During grinding, some sounds [...]

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    POWER CLEAN* Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray arms, through the POWER CLEAN* Module which removes food par[...]

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    Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms. Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading I CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends[...]

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    Bottom rack loading I Silverware basket loading l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of eitherthe upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. . Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and [...]

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    Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dish- washer detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Pho[...]

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    Before starting your dishwasher OPTION SELECTOR BUTTONS , 1. Read “Important Safety Instructions” on page 2 before starting your dishwasher. 2. Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely. 3. Push door firmly when closing and itwill auto- matically latch. 4. Run hot water, at sink where dishwasher[...]

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    I CYCLE CONTROL KNOB HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about 76 minutes. NORMAL WASH Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this Cycle.) Cycle time is about 68 minutes. LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle For pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads, Cycle time is about 60 minutes. RINSE &[...]

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    Using DELAY START 4. Close and latch the door. 1. Push desired Cycle Selector Button. NOTES: 2. Push desired Option Selector Button(s). l You can add items while time is counting 3. Turn Control Knob clockwise to the number of down. Close and latch the door. The timer will hours (from 1 to 4 hours) you want the dish- not advance if the door is unla[...]

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    Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times (overnight). 2. Use the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whenever possible. It uses less [...]

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    Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips for the following items: &UUinUlU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the di[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spottlng and fllmlng [hard water film] Small partlcles deposlted on Items Dlshes not dry Black marks on dishes Chlpplng or breaklng glassware CAUSED BY Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Spray arm or [...]

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    PROBLEM Dishes not washlng clean Cloudy tllm on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion Dishes 6 lnterlor ot dlshwasher yellow or brown Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on tlatware - stalnlesr steel, sliver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnish on sllverplate Water lett in bottom ot dlshwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Improper lo[...]

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    Connectine your Dortable dishwasher Before starting Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn it off. Pull hoses out of their storage compartment on the back. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pull down on the locking collar while lifting the hose connector onto the faucet adapter. When the connector snaps into place, re- lease the locking collar. Turn the hot water [...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these six 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? l Has the cycle been [...]

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    4. If you need service in the U.S.?.. ( FRANCHISED SERVICE Whirlpool has a nationwide net- work of franchised TECH-CARE” Serv- ice Companies. TECH-CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after- warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH- CARE service in your area, call our CCCL-LINE se[...]

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    Notes[...]

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    POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY SPRAY ARM NOZZLE SPRAY ARM ‘TMK 19[...]

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    WHIRLPOOLf DISHWASHER WARRANTY DWOO3 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase LIMITED NINE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Tenth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to Correct defects in ma[...]