Whirlpool GDP8500XX manual ForBestResults, Specialtips, Hot water is a must

ForBestResults

Hot water is a must

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make certain loads are washed in hot water. Two ways to have a reliable hot water supply...

1.Maintain a 140°F (60°C) water supply at central water heater. To check water temperature, turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher.

Let water run until it is as hot as possible, then check with a candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature at the faucet is below 135°F (57°C) have a qualified person raise the waler heater thermostat setting.

2.Do not use Lo-Energy Option. When this option is off, a thermostat will delay the cycle while the dishwasher heats the water until the tempera- ture reaches 140°F (SO’C).

NOTE: When Lo-Energy Option is off and the water is hot enough at the start, the cycle will pro- ceed with no delay. This lets you turn down your water heater, if you choose, without cutting back on hot water needed for good dishwashing.

Quiet operating tips

TOavoid thumping and clattenng noises during operation:

l Make sure lightwerght load Items are secured In the rack.

l Make sure pot lrds and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc. do not touch intenor walls or interfere with either of the spray arms rotation.

l Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.

Specialtips

Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care.

Read these special tips for the following items:

Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to mrnerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.

TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and discoloration. Follow utensil manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.

China: Check manufacturer’s recommendatrons. Hand-painted. metal-tnmmed, and antique chrna fade due to high water temperatures and alkalrne detergent solutron In the dishwasher.

NOTE: Delicate. antique items should not be washed In the dishwasher.

TIPS: Load china carefully. Do not allOW pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by washing it daily in the dishwasher for Several weeks, Then compare It with the rest of the set to see if colors have changed.

Crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high water temper- ature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass WIIIfade in time when washed In the dishwasher

NOTE: Delicate, antique Items should not be washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Load cryslal carefully In top rack

only Be sure to load a few larger Items In the bottom rack to reduce amount of force of water spray reaching glassware from lower spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.

Flafware: Salty and acrdic food may tarnrsh srlver and stainless flatware If allowed to remain on the utensrls. A film may form on sterling srlver and silver plate Items washed In a dishwasher Thus lrlm IS caused by reactron of silver wrth chlonne In the detergent. Gold flatware is not dishwasher safe. The adhesive used In some flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant, causing the handles to come off In the drshwasher. Wash by hand.

TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible, especially if it IS not to be washed right away. Dishwasher detergent may remove antique finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film build-up can be removed with silver polrsh.

Cast iron utensils: The seasoned frnrsh will be removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result.

TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season, coat with unsalted fat and heat In a slow oven for an hour or two.

%Plastics: Many plastics will have “Dishwasher Safe” written on them. Some plastrcs are heat sensitive and may melt or warp.

TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece Place In upper rack only. Air Dry Option provides additional protection.

Non-stick finish utensils: Most can be washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Follow manufacturer’s suggestions.

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