Whirlpool GDP8500XX manual IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance, We suggestyou follow thesesteps

IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance

We suggestyou follow thesesteps:

1. Before calling for assistance...

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.

If your dishwasher will not run, or stops during a cycle:

lIs the door tightly closed and securely latched?

. Has the cycle been correctly set?

. Is the water turned on?

l Have you checked your home’s main fuses 01 circuit breaker box?

. Is the dishwasher connected to a live circuit with the proper voltage?

lIf the motor has stopped because of an overload, it will automatically reset itself within a few min- utes. If the motor does not start, call for service.

If your dishwasher seems to run too long:

l Are YOUusing Pots & Pans Cycle or have you turned off the Lo-Energy Option? The dish- washer may be waiting for the water to heat.

If dishwasher won’t fill:

lIs overfill protector stuck in “up” position? Overfill orotector should move UD and down freely. Press down to release. ’

If water remains in the dishwasher:

lHas the cycle completed?

l A small amount of remaining water IS normal.

If detergent remains in the covered detergent cup:

lIs the bottom rack in backwards? (The rack bumpers should be at the front.)

l Is the dishwasher detergent fresh and dry without lumps?

lIs the cycle completed?

If white residue appears on front of access panel:

. Is more detergent being used than needed? See page 12 for recommended amounts of detergent.

l Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and build up on exterior of access panel. Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate build-up.

If you hear grinding, grating, crunching, buzzing sounds:

l A hard object has probably entered the POWER CLEAN’” Module. The sound should stop when the object is ground up.

If dishes aren’t as dry as you expected:

l Is the rinse agent dispenser filled? Using a rinse agent greatly improves drying. (See page 13.)

2.If you need assistance or service overseas*...

Contact your Military Exchange or Whirlpool distributor.

WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE

UNITED STATES

Migratory Policy

We realize that you’re purchasing a Whirlpool appliance for what may be a temporary stay in a particular area. If you are transferred to the United States and find that vour Whirloool appliance re- quires service within’the warranty pe’riod, simply cont’act a Whirlpool authorized dealer or set-vice

agknt. All that will be required is proof of the pur-
chase date of the appliance. Service will be sup-
olied as shown in vour orinted warranty.
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3. If you	need	assistance	in the U.S.‘...
Call Whirlpool		Consumer	Assistance	Center
telephone	number. Dial free from anywhere
in the U.S.:

l-800-253-1301

and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satis- factory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service com- pany in your area.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. Donald Skinner

Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation

2000 M-63

.,Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

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