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Summary of Contents for GDP8500XX

Page 1: ...uide 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 DISHWASHER GDP8500XX ...

Page 2: ...d senal numbers from label see diagram on front cover and purchase date from sales slip l Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher l Is installed by a qualified installer 9 Has been installed where It is protected from the elements l Has been installed on a floo...

Page 3: ...amage before using your dishwasher place WHERE CHILDREN CAN T REACH IT turn on all hot water faucets and allow l Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents water to run for several minutes This recommended for use in a dishwasher will allow gases to escape Do not l Locate sharp items and knives so that they are smoke or use any open flame near the faucetwhile it is open not likely to damage door seal or...

Page 4: ...t cycles with the door unlatched Toadda dishafter starting 1 To be sure the added item is washed and rinsed make sure the Cycle Control Knob has not passed LIGHT WASH 2 Lift up on the door latch to unlatch door and stop the cycle Don t open the door until the spray arms stop spinning 3 0pen the door and add the dish 4 Close the door Do not latch it Wait 30 seconds for air in the dishwasher to warm...

Page 5: ... 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 changing the dial from LIGHT WASH to POTS PANS or NORMAL WASH setting detergent is released Reload covered section of dispenser before starting Pots Pans or Normal Wash Cycles 4 Close and latch the door The dishwasher will automatically start the new cycle ...

Page 6: ...e Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle the dishwasher heats the water to 140 F 60 C in Cycle time is about 78 minutes plus the time both washes and the last rinse marked t Cycle needed to heat the water to 140 F 60 C in the time is about 1 to 2 hours depending on time wash marked tt if the Lo Energy Option is not needed to heat water selected See page 8 Washt Washt Rinse Rinset Rinse Cycle ti...

Page 7: ...insing 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 use detergent Use Air Dry Option only Heat Dry Option may cause food to bake on dishes I I I I Rinse Rinse Cycle time Includes heated dry trme ...

Page 8: ...shwasher will not pause Lo Energy Option The dishwasher will not heat the wash water as described above when the Lo Energy Option is selected This will reduce the amount of electricity needed to run the dishwasher but loads may not wash as well if the water supply temperature is too low The Lo Energy Option cannot be selected for the Pots Pans Cycle Air Dry Option Air in the dishwasher is automati...

Page 9: ...rms 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 The top rack 1sdesrgned for cups glasses and smaller Items Cup and glass load l Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining l Load glasses in top rack only Bottom rack IS not desrgned for glasses Damage may occur Place items in the rows bet...

Page 10: ...ock or cover the spray tower l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack Dish load l Place plates soup bowls etc between prongs and facing Inward to the spray l Do not place items directly over spray tower Utensil load l Load cookie sheets cake pans and other large items at sides and back Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverwa...

Page 11: ...e It can also be removed for easy unloading Always unload or remove the basket before un loading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware To remove the basket slide it toward the top of the door by the handle Lift it off the holding buttons To replace the basket set it on the holding buttons Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until it locks in place To open the bask...

Page 12: ...rf the cycle begins with a wash Use the covered section if the cycle begins with a rinse l For cycles with two washes put detergent in both sections l Push the cover down until it IS latched Detergent in the open section falls into the drsh washer when the door is closed The covered section opens automatically when the main wash starts NOTE It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispens...

Page 13: ...illing An E will also be visible inside the dispenser when the cap is removed and the dispenser is empty The dispenser will hold 6 ounces of rinse agent Under normal conditions this will last about 3 months You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it but do not overfill it Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open when filling the dispenser Do not fill past the smallest ope...

Page 14: ...4 to start the dishwasher While dishwasher is running You can draw water from the faucet while the drsh washer is connected Do not draw water while the dishwasher is filling or while water is being pumped out This helps prevent a low fill when dishwasher is filling or mixing drain water with fresh water 1 Press red button on hose connector to get the water you want The faucet IS set on hot Adjust ...

Page 15: ...ectrician Personal Injury Hazard An extension cord should not be used with this appliance Such use may result in a fire electrical shock or other personal injury Do not under any circumstances remove the power supply cord ground prong 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 ...

Page 16: ...pitting and discoloration Follow utensil manufacturer s cleaning instructions China Check manufacturer s recommendatrons Hand painted metal tnmmed and antique chrna fade due to high water temperatures and alkalrne detergent solutron In the dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed In the dishwasher TIPS Load china carefully Do not allOW pieces to touch each other Test one piece b...

Page 17: ...iled dishes Select the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent for good washing results wtthout hand rrnsing 6 Use your dishwasher during off peak hours Local utrlrties recommend thts to avoid heavy usage 01energy at certain lames of day 7 Select the Lo Energy Option The auto matic water heating in the main wash will be turned off NOTE Loads may not wash as well if t...

Page 18: ... prevented their turning Old detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed contafner in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dfspensers until ready to start dishwasher Not enough detergent or improper detergent Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with highest available phosphorus content especially with hard water Water is not hot enough Water temperature s...

Page 19: ... for other purposes while dlshwasher IS running to assure correct water fills Make sure dashes and glass ware are loaded properly to assure adequate rinsing and draining Do not overload Dishes 8 interior of dishwasher yellow or brown Iron or manganese in water Temporary remedy 1 Set empty dishwasher for a one wash cycle 2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash...

Page 20: ...t All that will be required is proof of the pur chase date of the appliance Service will be sup olied as shown in vour orinted warranty If your dishwasher seems to run too long l Are YOUusing Pots Pans Cycle or have you turned off the Lo Energy Option The dish washer may be waiting for the water to heat If dishwasher won t fill L I I l Is overfill protector stuck in up position freely Press down t...

Page 21: ...uality whenever you need a replacement part 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 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 with how the...

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Page 23: ...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 ...

Page 24: ... C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to dishwasher caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL D...

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