Whirlpool GDP6881XL manual Problem

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PROBLEM

CAUSED BY

SOLUTION

Dishes not washtng clean

Etching - permanent fllmlng which cannot be removed

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Dishes 81 lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown

Small dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, silver plate, or sterling or rust spots on stainless steel

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Bronze tarnish on silverplate

--Water left in bottom of dtshwasher

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Water is not hot enough

Improper loading

Spray arm or arms not rotatrng freely

Not enough detergenl or improper

detergent

“0ld”detergent.

Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is not filling properly

Too much detergent in soft water

Inadequate rinsing

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Iron or manganese in water

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Allowing salty or acidic foods such as

mayonnaise. vinegar, fruit juices, salad dressings, milk products to remain on flatware.

Undissolved

detergent coming in contact with flatware

Silverplate is worn off Exposed base metal to kes on a bronzed hue.

Dishwasher cycle nor-- completed

Clogged drain air gap

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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.

Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers.

Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load- ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.

Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-

est available phosphorus content...especially with hard water

Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter- gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.

If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running [to assure correct fills).

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.

_--“--I Temporary remedy:

1.Set empty dishwasher for a “one wash” cycle.

2.Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled forthe wash part of the cycle.

3.Add ‘/. to % cup (120 to 240 ml] of citric acid crystals

(usually available in drugstores].

4.Close and latch door to complete cycle.

Permanent

solution:

Install

an

iron

or

manganese

filter to

home

waler

supply.

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Rinse

flatware

that

is

to stand

for

several

hours

before

washing

(use Rinse & Hold). Clean stained items with silver

polish and re-wash.

Do

not

put

stalnless

steel

and

sliver

flatware

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 spillrng dry deter- gent on wet flatware.

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Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated.

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 lo insure proper droining of the dishwasher

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