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

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

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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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