Whirlpool GDP6881XL manual

PORTABLE DISH WASHER II Model GDP6881XL . . . _ i :Tk“q- gi ,r q**Y:‘& 1 .‘.>c.?*rlie4.$‘9.:: . :.I>.. >‘-. ._ ‘: ‘/ . ,,-.: 1, . ..e. ;ers. Freezers. Refrigerator-freezers. Ice Makers, Olshwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Suriace Untts. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Atr Condltloners, Oehumldi[...]

Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 HI-TEMP WASHING Option 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Selecting a Cycle 9 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 The AIR DRY Option 9 POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM 4 The RESET OPTIONS Button’ : : : : : : : : : : : : 9 PROPER LOADING 5 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10 Top Rack Loading 5 SPECIALTIPS 1 1 Bottom Rack Loading[...]

Parts and features Model GDP6881XL ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK UPPER SPRAY ARM MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) WATER COLUMN BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER LOWER SPRAY ARM DETERGENT DISPENSERS (Permanent Lab -?Or; PANEL designed to prevent I COLOR too much water OPTIONS from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. .THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is design[...]

POWER 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 arms, through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food[...]

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 d CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. . . Place so open en[...]

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. l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides or bac[...]

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[...]

Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. 2. Close and latch the door. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dish- washer until it is hot. Turn it off. (If yours is a portable dishwasher, see page 14 for connecting instructions.) Starting your dishwasher Clean Selector Buttons POTS[...]

Option Selector Buttons Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle POTS dr 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 1% to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. HEAVY WAS[...]

Energy saving tips You can help save enerav it vou: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 2. Use the NORMAL WASH Cycle for normally soiled loads. It uses less hot water and en- ergy than other wash cycles. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a raped dr[...]

Special tips on dishwasher use 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. Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due tothe minerals in the water and the alkalin- ity of the dishwasher detergent. If [...]

Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION --m-w Spottlng and fllmlng Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent. or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de- tergent with highest available phosphorus content May be nece[...]

.-I---.“--..-D--- --L-=.----l---- PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION --.- Dishes not Water is not washtng clean 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 Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). [...]

Connecting your portable dishwasher A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Comolete instructions and the adapter ore packed with your dishwasher. When moving Your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched. Use the built-in pull bar or hold it at the too front corners. Before starting- 1. Run water [...]

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

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