Whirlpool GDP8500 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool’ appliance, Your safety is important to us

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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool’ appliance.

You have purchased a quality, kwfkk/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free 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 Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such

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Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301, is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “IfYou Need Assistance Or Service” on page 25. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number

Dealer

Name

Serial Number

Dealer

Phone

Purchase Date

 

 

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Contents UseAhdCare Your safety is important to us Thank you for buying a Whirlpool’ applianceHelp us help you Reach ITParts And Features Page Starting your dishwasher Using Your DishwasherBefore starting your dishwasher ThisCycle Canceling a cycleAdding a dish during a cycle Close the door. Do not latch It. WaitWash Rinse Wash Rinse Dry Cycle selection ChartMain Air Dry Option What happens in each optionHi-Temp Wash option 3inse Hash 3inse ?inse Dry MinutesDetergent dispenser Using the detergent dispenserWhat type of detergent to use Rinse agent dispenser Using the rinse agent dispenserHow much detergent to use To check dispenserQuiet operating tips To fill dispenserEnergy saving tips Water temperature tipsTo check water temperature Special tips on dishwasher use Loading the top rack Loading Your DishwasherPreparing to load the dishwasher This Section PagePageUtensil load Loading the bottom rackMixed load Dish loadTo replace the basket Loading the silverware basketTo remove the basket To open the basketWhile dishwasher is running Connecting a Portable DishwasherBefore starting Converting to built-in When cycle is finishedElectrical connection Caring For Your Dishwasher Cleaning the exteriorCleaning the interior Caring for simulated wood topCommon Dishwashing Problems Solution chartBlack or Gray Marks on Dishes Page Removing spots and film On next If You Need Assistance Or SewiceBefore calling for assistance If you need assistance in the U.S.A If you need assistance or Service overseasIf you need service in the U.S.A If you need FSP replace- ment parts in the U.S.ALf you are not satisfied With how the problem was solved Power Cleantm washing system parts covered by your warrantyDishwasher Warranty Whirlpool