Whirlpool GDP8500 warranty Using Your Dishwasher, Before starting your dishwasher, This

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Using Your Dishwasher

In This

Section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page

Before

starting

your

dishwasher

Starting

your dishwasher

.6

Adding

a dish

during

a cycle..

.......... .7

Changing

a cycle

setting

.7

Changing

an option

7

Canceling

a cycle

.”

7

Cycle selection

chart

..........................

8

 

 

 

Page

What happens

In each option

9

Using the detergent dispenser.. ......I0

Using the rinse agent dispenser.. ...11

Quiet operating

tips

12

Water temperature tips

.13

Energy

saying

tips

13

Special

tips on dishwasher use ....

..14

Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. This section explains proper dishwasher operation.

Before starting your dishwasher

1.Properly bad the top rack, bot- tom rack, and thesilverware bas- ket. See pages 15-17.

2.Spin both spray arms with both racks in place to make sure noth- ing prevents arms from turning freely.

3.Add detergent. See pages 10 and 11.

4.Check the rinse agent dispenser. See pages 11 and 12.

5.Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically la_‘&

6.Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn off water.

Starting your dishwasher

The dishwasher will wash and dry dishware according to the selections you make on the control panel.

1 Push a Cycle Selector button

for the desired cycle. The indicator above the button will show red for the selected cycle.

NOTE: Normal Wash, Light Wash and

You will

reel a

 

 

 

 

 

Rinse

& Hold cycles

share

the

same

definite

stop

at each cycle mark. The

 

button.

The

Cycle Control

knob

determines

dishwasher

will automatically

start

the

which

cycle

operates.

 

 

 

cycle you selected.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Push

an Option

 

 

 

NOTE:

lf the door is latched,

you

will

hear

Selector

button for

 

 

 

cycles start

and stop as the

knob

passes

each

desired

option.

 

 

 

each cycle mark. This is normal

and

will

The indicator

above

the

 

 

not

hurt

the

dishwasher.

If you

prefer,

you

button

will show red

for

 

 

can

set cycles with the

door

unlatched.

the selected

option.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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. WaitCycle selection Chart MainWash Rinse Wash Rinse Dry Air Dry Option What happens in each optionHi-Temp Wash option 3inse Hash 3inse ?inse Dry MinutesUsing the detergent dispenser What type of detergent to useDetergent dispenser Rinse agent dispenser Using the rinse agent dispenserHow much detergent to use To check dispenserQuiet operating tips To fill dispenserWater temperature tips To check water temperatureEnergy saving tips 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 basketConnecting a Portable Dishwasher Before startingWhile dishwasher is running When cycle is finished Electrical connectionConverting to built-in 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 If You Need Assistance Or Sewice Before calling for assistanceOn next 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