Whirlpool GDP8500XX Dishwasher User Manual


 
If You Need Service Or Assistance
We suggest you follow
these 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 your dishwasher will not run, or stops
during a cycle:
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Is the door tightly closed and securely latched?
. Has the cycle been correctly set?
. Is the water turned on?
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Have you checked your home’s main fuses 01
circuit breaker box?
. Is the dishwasher connected to a live circuit with
the proper voltage?
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If the motor has stopped because of an overload,
it will automatically reset itself within a few min-
utes. If the motor does not start, call for service.
If you hear grinding, grating, crunching,
buzzing sounds:
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A hard object has probably entered the POWER
CLEAN’” Module. The sound should stop when
the object is ground up.
If dishes aren’t as dry as you expected:
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Is the rinse agent dispenser filled? Using a rinse
agent greatly improves drying. (See page 13.)
2. If you need assistance or service
overseas*...
Contact your Military Exchange or Whirlpool
distributor.
WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE
UNITED STATES
Migratory Policy
We realize that you’re purchasing a Whirlpool
appliance for what may be a temporary stay in a
particular area. If you are transferred to the United
States and find that vour Whirloool appliance re-
quires service within’the warranty pe’riod, simply
cont’act a Whirlpool authorized dealer or set-vice
agknt. All that will be required is proof of the pur-
chase date of the appliance. Service will be sup-
olied as shown in vour orinted warranty.
If your dishwasher seems to run too long:
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Are YOU using Pots & Pans Cycle or have you
turned off the Lo-Energy Option? The dish-
washer may be waiting for the water to heat.
If dishwasher won’t fill:
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Is overfill protector stuck in “up” position?
freely. Press down to release.
Overfill orotector should move UD and down
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
3. If you need assistance in the U.S.‘...
If water remains in the dishwasher:
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Has the cycle completed?
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A small amount of remaining water IS normal.
If detergent remains in the covered
detergent cup:
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Is the bottom rack in backwards? (The rack
bumpers should be at the front.)
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Is the dishwasher detergent fresh and dry
without lumps?
telephone number. Dial free from anywhere
in the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained consultants. The
consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satis-
factory operation from your appliance or, if service
is necessary, recommend a qualified service com-
pany in your area.
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Is the cycle completed?
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. Donald Skinner
Director of Consumer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
.,Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
If white residue appears on front of access
panel:
. Is more detergent being used than needed? See
page 12 for recommended amounts of detergent.
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Some liquid detergents develop excess foam
and build up on exterior of access panel. Try a
different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate
build-up.
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