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Whirlpool GDP8500XX Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool GDP8500XX Use And Care Manual

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Appliances
Use & Care Guide
Water inlet 0
Bottom
rack
Heating
element
Silverware
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Overfill
orotector
Model
and
W-Upper
spray
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&&agent
Door dolor
Stabilizer
dispenser
panel
panel
serial
number
label
(on right side)
PORTABLE DISHWASHER
GDP8500XX

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  • Page 1 TLitl Use & Care Guide Water inlet 0 Bottom rack Heating element Silverware &&agent dispenser PORTABLE DISHWASHER GDP8500XX ol” Home Appliances W-Upper Door dolor Stabilizer panel panel spray POWER CLEAN” Overfill orotector Model serial number label (on right side)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dishwasher For Best Results Special tips Common Dishwashing Problems If You Need Service Or Assistance Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty 01991 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner tration Card provided with this product.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical dishwasher, Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. Properly connect to electricity and water. . DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details. Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

  • Page 4: Starting Your Dishwasher

    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.

  • Page 5: Changing A Cycle Setting

    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.

  • Page 6: What Happens In Each Cycle

    Operating Instructions Continued What happens in each cycle Pots & Pans Cycle A double wash with maximum cleaning for cooked-on or baked-on foods. Timer delays while the dishwasher heats the water to 140°F (60°C) in both washes and the last rinse (marked t). Cycle time’...
  • Page 7 Light Wash Cycle A single wash for pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads. Cycle time* is about 62 minutes plus the time needed to heat water to 140°F (60%) in the wash (marked tt) if the Lo-Energy Option is not selected. (See page 8.) Rinse 8 Hold Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later.

  • Page 8: What Happens In Each Option

    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.

  • Page 9: Proper Loading

    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.
  • Page 10 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 Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm.
  • Page 11 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 or table.

  • Page 12: Adding Detergent

    Adding Detergent See phosphorus content on product Cover Cover Latch I- - Use open section Use covered section for... Light Wash Cycle Normal Wash Cycle Use both sections for... Pots & Pans Cycle What kind of detergent Use automatic dishwasher Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher.

  • Page 13: Using Rinse Agent Dispenser

    Using Rinse Agent Dispenser Keep rinse agent dispenser filled 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 helping water flow off of them during last rinse.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Portable Dishwasher

    Connecting A Portable Dishwasher Hose connector 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.
  • Page 15 Converting to built-in Your Whirlpool Portable Dishwasher can be con- verted to a built-in (undercounter) model by using conversion kit No 4317656. The kit is available at your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolsM service company. Instructions are included with the kit.

  • Page 16: For Best Results

    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...
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Common Dishwashing Problems

    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.
  • Page 19 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...

  • Page 20: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    Is the rinse agent dispenser filled? Using a rinse agent greatly improves drying. (See page 13.) 2. If you need assistance or service overseas*... Contact your Military Exchange or Whirlpool distributor. WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES...
  • Page 21 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 4 above or call the Whirlpool Con- sumer Assistance Center number in Step 3. 6. If you are not satisfied problem was solved*...
  • Page 22 Notes...
  • Page 23 POWER CLEAN ‘” washing system parts covered by your warranty Upper spray Spray tower Nozzle Lower POWER module motor CLEAN ‘”...

  • Page 24: Dishwasher Warranty

    After checking ‘Service and Trademark /SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation DWOll tub and/or inner door damages so Pnnted in U.S.A...

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