Whirlpool GDP8500 warranty Caring For Your Dishwasher, Caring for simulated wood top

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Caring For Your Dishwasher

Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart” on pages 21-23 for special cleaning problems.

Personal Injury Hazard

Before cleaning interior or filter screen, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down.

Failure to do so could result in burn

1 injuries.

Caring for simulated wood top

The simulated wood top can be used as a utility work surface for most kitchen jobs. It is stronger and more easily cleaned than genuine wood.

The top can be used as a cutting board. Knife marks will be visible, but will not seriously damage top. Hot items from the oven can be placed on the top.

Clean with warm, soapy water. For dried-on foods, use a scouring pad.

Cleaning the exterior

In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean.

Cleaning the interior

Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area. To clean interior:

l Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste.

OR

l Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge.

Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.

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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 Using Your Dishwasher Before starting your dishwasherStarting your dishwasher ThisCanceling a cycle Adding a dish during a cycleCycle Close the door. Do not latch It. WaitWash Rinse Wash Rinse Dry Cycle selection ChartMain What happens in each option Hi-Temp Wash optionAir Dry Option 3inse Hash 3inse ?inse Dry MinutesDetergent dispenser Using the detergent dispenserWhat type of detergent to use Using the rinse agent dispenser How much detergent to useRinse agent dispenser To check dispenserQuiet operating tips To fill dispenserEnergy saving tips Water temperature tipsTo check water temperature Special tips on dishwasher use Loading Your Dishwasher Preparing to load the dishwasherLoading the top rack This Section PagePageLoading the bottom rack Mixed loadUtensil load Dish loadLoading the silverware basket To remove the basketTo replace the basket To open the basketWhile dishwasher is running Connecting a Portable DishwasherBefore starting Converting to built-in When cycle is finishedElectrical connection Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the interiorCaring For Your Dishwasher 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 or Service overseas If you need service in the U.S.AIf you need assistance 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