Whirlpool GDP8500XX manual Energy saving tips

Wood: Many wooden Items ~111crack and warp or lose therr frnrsh

TIPS: Do not wash cuttrng boards, wooden salad bowls or knaves wrth wooden handles In the dishwasher

Pewter or pewter-like materials: Items may streak, discolor. and pit.

TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best. hand wash wrth mild detergent.

Energy saving tips

You can help save energy if you

1.Wash full loads. Running a half-lrlled drsh- washer uses the same amount 01 eleclnclty and hot water as a fully loaded machine

2.Use the Light Wash Cycle whenever

possible. It uses less hot water and energy than other cycles

3.Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times (over- night). Use a rinse agent to improve drying.

4.Load correctly for best washing results Incorrect loading may cause poor washrng and the need to rewash all or part of the load

5.Do not pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Select the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent for good washing results wtthout hand rrnsing.

6.Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours Local utrlrties recommend thts to avoid heavy usage 01 energy at certain lames of day

7.Select the Lo-Energy Option. The auto- matic water heating in the main wash will be turned off.

NOTE: Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low.

Dishwasher care & cleaning

Exterior - Regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is neces- sary, in most cases, to keep the outside of 1 dishwasher nice iooking and clean.

Interior - Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build-up on the Inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area. To clean dishwasher -interior:

1.Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste.

OR

2.Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge.

Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than automatic dishwasher de- tergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing