Whirlpool GDP6000XR manual

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    CONVERTIBLE/ PORTABLE DISH WASHER Model GDP6000XR Series -93 reezers. Refrigerator-Treezerr. Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Bull-In Ovens and Surlace Un~ls. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners, Dehumldlfll[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Paw BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. PARTS AND FEATURES.. POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM. Quiet Operating Tips PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT.. RINSE AID DISPENSER.. BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.. Page Changing a Setting[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Model GDP6000XR Series UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSER SILVERWARE BASKET DISPENSER yg& - RINSE AID HOSE CONNECTOR [not shown] fl [ :. .--., MODEL AND SERIAL w NUMBER PLATE LOWER SPRAY ARM HE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is not [...]

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    PO WER CLEAN”’ Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes, When a cycle is started,the dishwasher fills with Water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray armsthrough the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food p[...]

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    Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms. Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful to Separate items so spray can reach all surfaces Top rack loading The top rack is designed for cups. glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends face down for clean- [...]

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    Bottom rack loading l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. DI l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. U l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides o[...]

  • Page 7

    Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dlsh- washer detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amOUntS of phosphorus. Pho[...]

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    Before starting your dishwasher c 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely 2. Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. See page 14 for connecting instructions. CLEAN SELECTOR BUTTONS OPTION SELECTOR BUTTON! Starti[...]

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    CYCLE CONTROL KNOB Selecting a cycle POTS 81 PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cooked- or baked-on foods. Timer delays while the dishwasher automatically heats the water to 145-F (63-C) in both washes and the last rinse (marked ‘1, Cycle time will be about I’/2 to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for[...]

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    The RESET OPTIONS Burton If you want to change a selected option, push the RESET OPTIONS Button Re-select an option, if desired. Energy saving tips You can help save energy if You: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t ne[...]

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    Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. Some items are not dlshwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tlps for the following items: AhUUiUUUl: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishw[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and Hard water fllmlng (hard water film] Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or Improper detergenl “Old” detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Settrng used Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not deposlted on rotating freely Items “Old” detergent Not enough de[...]

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    PROBLEM Dishes not dry Black marks on dishes Chlpplng or breaking glassware Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion Dishes 81 lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on tlatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnish on sllverplate Water left in bottom ot dlshwasher C[...]

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    Connecting your portable dishwasher A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete instructions and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. When moving your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched. Before starting 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn it off. PULL RING Pu[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If dishwasher won’t run, or stops during a cycle: l Is door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has the cycle been correctly[...]

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    1 Making your world a little easier. Part No. 304284 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. ? Makers. Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room AM Condllloners. Dehumldlflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes C[...]