Whirlpool GDP6000XR manual Problem Caused

PROBLEM			CAUSED			BY
Dishes	not	dry	Water		is not		hoi
			enough
			Improper			loading
			No	rinse		aid
			AIR	DRY Setting				used
Black marks		on	Aluminum			utensils
dishes			rubbing			against		items
			during		washing
Chlpplng	or		Improper			loading
breaking
glassware
Cloudy	film	on	loo	much		detergent
glassware,			in soft		water
etching	-
permanent
corrosion			Inadequate				rinsing

Dishes 81 Iron or manganese in

lnterlor of water dlshwasher

yellow or brown

SOLUTION

Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at

sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option

Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov- erload. Do not nest Items

Fill rinse aid dispenser.

Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying.

Use care In loading alumlnum utensils, especially light- weight toll containers. Place so they do not touch dishes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive cleanser.

Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only. Load

between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.

Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue is the first sign of etching [corrosion of glass). Reduce the amount

of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content

If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes

while dishwasher is running (to assure correct water fills]. Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to

assure adequate rinsing and draining. Do not overload.

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 part of the cycle.

3.Add % to 1/2cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals

(usually avallable In drugstores).

4 Close and latch door to complete cycle.

Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to home water supply

Rust spots			on	Allowing		salty	or
stalnless		steel		acidic	foods		such	as
-OR-				mayonnaise,			vinegar,
Dark	spots		on	fruit juices,		salad
tlatware		-		dressings,		milk
stalnless		steel,		products		to remain		on
sliver	plate,		or	flatware.
sterling				Undissolved
				detergent		coming		in
				contact	with		flatware
Bronze	tarnish			Silverplate		is worn		off
on sllverplate				Exposed		base	metal
				to kes on a bronzed
				hue.

Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before washing (use Rinse &I Hold). Clean stained items with silver polish and re-wash. Do not put stalnless steel and sliver

tlatware In the same sllverware basket compartment. Direct contact between these metals can cause perma- nent damage to the sliver.

Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated detergent on wet flatware.

Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated

Water	left in	Dishwasher	cycle	not
bottom	ot	completed
dlshwasher		Clogged	drain	air

sap

Allow dishwasher to complete cycle

Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap be-

tween an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system of the house. The air gap is usually located above the sink or on the top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent the possibility of water backing up from the drain into the

dishwasher due to a plugged drain. The drain air gap is

NOT a part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the

dishwasher warranty. The drain air gap should be kept clean to insure proper draining of the dishwasher

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