Whirlpool GDU4050XP User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. 3. If You Need Service ....STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.. 4. IfYou Havea Problem ... ‘Tmk. 01986 Whirlpool Corporatlon Before you use your dishwasher It is your personal responsibiltty and obllgation to be sure your dlrhwasher: Is installed by a qualified installer.
  • Page 3: Parts And Features

    Parts and features Model GDU4050XP MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE UPPER SPRAY A TOP RACK SILVERWARE BASKETS BOTTOM RACK ,LOWER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering dishwasher. It is not removable.
  • Page 4: Quiet Operating Tips

    POWR 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...
  • Page 5: Proper Loading

    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 Place items in the rows between prongs...
  • Page 6: Bottom Rack Loading

    Bottom rack loading DISH LOAD m\ \ Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between Make sure pot handles and other items prongs and facing the spray. do not stop rotation of either the upper lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely.
  • Page 7: Adding Detergent

    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 dlsh- The detergent dispenser washer detergent only. The detergent dispenser has one section with Other detergents a cover...
  • Page 8: Before Starting Your Dishwasher

    Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. Push door firmly when closing it will automatically latch. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting your dishwasher DUAL WASH Cycle...
  • Page 9: Selecting A Cycle

    CYCLE CONTROL KNOB Selecting a cycle DUAL WASH Cycle A double wash for heavilv soiled loads. Cycle time is about minutes. PRE-WASH PLUS NORMAL Cycle For moderate to heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about minutes. LOW ENERGY NORMAL Cycle For normal, everyday soiled...
  • Page 10: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy sating tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- 2. Use the LOW ENERGY NORMAL cycle for nor- washer uses the same amount of electricity mally soiled loads. It uses less hot water and hot water as a fully loaded machine.
  • Page 11: Special Tips

    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: Ahk’UUU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals...
  • Page 12: Common Dishwashing

    Common dishwashing problems I~..-_ -_e- PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTIONS ..- -_ .I .7&d e. . .“,-..e-. es.. Spottlng Hard water FIII detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher tllmlng tergent with highest available phosphorus content. (hard water film) be necessary to install water softener.
  • Page 13 PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION .- .- ._ Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). .‘Dishes Water is not water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water washing clean hot enough sink until hot betore starting. Make sure dishes glassware are loaded so spray...
  • Page 14: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    Corporation quality parts. look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement parl @ for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16 Making your world a little easier. Part No. 304282 Printed in U.S.A. 01986 Whirlpool Corporation ?isG%E*1 ~‘“s*My$~ :e Makers. Chshaashers. Bullt-ln Ovens. and Surlace Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlliers, Automattic Washers, Clothes...

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