Whirlpool GDP8500 warranty Common Dishwashing Problems, Solution chart

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Common Dishwashing

Problems

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Removing spots and film

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Solution chart

A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, turn to page 25 for service information.

Problem

Fad Soil Left on Dishes

Spotting and

Filming

Cause

Improper Loading

Water temperature is too low

Use of incorrect, too little or ineffective detergent

Detergent cakes in dispenser

Pump or spray arm clogged by labels from bottles and cans

Low water pressure due to insufficient fill

Slowdown of wash arm due to high suds

Hard water or high mineral content in water

Solution

Follow loading instructions on pages 15-17.

Use the Hi-Temp Wash option. If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C). minimum. See recommended procedure on page 13.

Use recommended dishwasher deter- gents only. Follow recommendations on page 11 for amounts; never use less than one tablespoon per load. Detergent must be fresh to be efl ective. Always store detergent in a cool, dry area, preferably in an airtight container.

Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser. Check dispenser for caked detergent. Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present.

Remove labels before washing or wash by hand. See page 14.

Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply may be necessary if pressure is too low.

Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher deter- gents only.

Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse agent helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse agent at all times.

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Contents UseAhdCare Thank you for buying a Whirlpool’ appliance Your safety is important to usReach IT Help us help youParts And Features Page Before starting your dishwasher Using Your DishwasherStarting your dishwasher ThisAdding a dish during a cycle Canceling a cycleCycle Close the door. Do not latch It. WaitCycle selection Chart MainWash Rinse Wash Rinse Dry Hi-Temp Wash option What happens in each optionAir Dry Option 3inse Hash 3inse ?inse Dry MinutesUsing the detergent dispenser What type of detergent to useDetergent dispenser How much detergent to use Using the rinse agent dispenserRinse agent dispenser To check dispenserTo fill dispenser Quiet operating tipsWater temperature tips To check water temperatureEnergy saving tips Special tips on dishwasher use Preparing to load the dishwasher Loading Your DishwasherLoading the top rack This Section PagePageMixed load Loading the bottom rackUtensil load Dish loadTo remove the basket Loading the silverware basketTo replace the basket To open the basketConnecting a Portable Dishwasher Before startingWhile dishwasher is running When cycle is finished Electrical connectionConverting to built-in Cleaning the interior Cleaning the exteriorCaring For Your Dishwasher Caring for simulated wood topSolution chart Common Dishwashing ProblemsBlack or Gray Marks on Dishes Page Removing spots and film If You Need Assistance Or Sewice Before calling for assistanceOn next If you need service in the U.S.A If you need assistance or Service overseasIf you need assistance in the U.S.A If you need FSP replace- ment parts in the U.S.APower Cleantm washing system parts covered by your warranty Lf you are not satisfied With how the problem was solvedWhirlpool Dishwasher Warranty
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