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- Page 1 UseAhdCare PORTABLE DISHWASHER ANoteToYou Parts AndFeatures Using Your Dishwasher Loading Your Dishwasher Connecting A Portable Dishwasher Common FFbrging If You Need Warranty GDP8500...
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Page 2: Anotetoyou
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool’ You have purchased a quality, kwfkk/ass have gone into its manufacturing. operation, we have developed thii Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance. - Page 3 To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, -Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. muse your dishwasher only for the uses described in this manual. .DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI- CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installa- tion Instructions for details.
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Page 4: Parts Andfeatures
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations with the loo&ion and appearance of all parts and features. NOTE: The drawings in this hook may vary from your dishwasher to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Using Your Dishwasher In This Section Before starting your dishwasher Starting your dishwasher Adding a dish during a cycle..7 Changing a cycle setting ..7 Changing an option ... 7 Canceling a cycle .” ... 7 Cycle selection chart ... 8 Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. -
Page 7: Adding A Dish During A Cycle
Adding a dish during You can add a forgotten item to the dishwasher reaches LIGHT WASH. See page 8. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door and stop the cyde. Wait a moment for the spray action to stop before open- ing the door. -
Page 8: Cycle Selection Chart
Cycle selection CyCltB Pots 8 Pans A double wash for maximum cleaning of cooked-onorbaked- on foods. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob stops while the dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57%) in both washes and the final rinse (marked t). See page 9. Normal Wash A double wash for normal, everyday... -
Page 9: What Happens In Each Option
Cycle Rinse & Hold For rinsing a few items washed to be 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). -
Page 10: Using The Detergent Dispenser
Using the detergent What type of detergent to use Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Follow manufacturer’s directions when using liquid automatic dishwasher gent or concentrated powder detergent. Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash. -
Page 11: Using The Rinse Agent Dispenser
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. HARD-Fill one or both sections to the top of the third step (3 tablespoons) -
Page 12: Quiet Operating Tips
On some models: The center of the Fill Indicator Cap will be clear when dispenser needs refilling. On some models: 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. -
Page 13: Water Temperature Tips
Water temperature Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. The dishwasher 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. -
Page 14: Special Tips On Dishwasher Use
Special tips on dishwasher 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 washer. Silver or Silver Plate Wooden Ware to determine if dishware should be washed in a dish- s recomme... -
Page 15: Loading Your Dishwasher
Loading Your Dishwasher In This Section Preparing to load the dishwasher . . . 15 Loading the top rack ......16 This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher results. - Page 16 Mixed load Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended. Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cyde. Plastic items can be melted in the bottom rack.
- Page 17 Loading the silverware Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.), with the point down. Failure to do so could cause personal injury. Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
- Page 18 Connecting 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 front comers.
- Page 19 Converting to built-in Your Whirlpool Portable Dishwasher using conversion kit No. 4317856. The kit is available at your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool@ service company. Instructions Sprang grounding Power supply can be converted to a built-in (undercounter) are included with the kit.
- Page 20 Caring For Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher clean and care for your dishwasher. cleaning problems. Personal Injury Hazard Before cleaning interior or filter screen, wait at least 20 minutes after cycle for the heating element to cool down.
- Page 21 Common Dishwashing Problems ..m... Solution chart A convenient checklist for handling minor performance calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s service information. Cause Problem Soil Left on Improper Loading Dishes Water temperature too low...
- Page 22 Problem Cause Spotting Water temperature Filming too low (continued) Use of incorrect detergents Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill caused by low water pressure Cycle Takes Water temperature Extremely Long too low Time Dishes Do Not Dry Dishes do not drain Completely PropeN...
- Page 23 Problem Cause Brown Stains on High iron content in Dishes and Dish- water supply washer Interior Orange Stains on Large amounts of Dishwasher Interior tomato based foods on dishes placed in the dishwasher White Spots on Seasoning removed hy Cookware with dishwasher Non-Stick Finish Odor in the Dish-...
- Page 24 Removing spots 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:...
- Page 25 If You Need Assistance Or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of 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 help us respond properly to your request.
- Page 26 NOTE: When You Return To The U.S.A.: We realize that you are purchasing Whirlpool appliance for what may be a temporary stay in a particular area. If you are transferred to the United States and find that your Whirlpool appliance requires...
- Page 27 Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem. Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive...
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Page 28: Warranty
DURAPERM” tub and/or inner door should they fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. modifications or Service” section of this book. After checking from anywhere in the U.S.A.