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Contents Paae BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER -2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. 2 PARTS AND FEATURES. 3 POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM.. 4 Quiet Operating Tips 4 PROPER LOADING . 5 Top Rack Loading . 5 Bottom Rack Loading . 6 Silverware Basket Loading 6 ADDING DETERGENT.. . . 7 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. 8 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.. . , 8 01986 Whirlpool Changing a Setfing ................ Selecting a Cycle, ................. HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? ............... To Add a Dish After Starting .........
Parts and features Model GDU4050XP MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE UPPER SPRAY A TOP RACK SILVERWARE BASKETS BOTTOM RACK 3 RACK BUMPER ,LOWER SPRAY ARM THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. .THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to keep the wash and rinse water clean. It also grinds up and removes food particles. During *Tmk. grinding, some sounds will be heard.
POWR 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 arm&through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particle&and back through the rotating spray arms.
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful items so spray can reach all surfaces. spray arms. to separate Top rack loading The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. l load glasses in top rack only. Bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage may occur.
Bottom rack loading DISH LOAD m\ \ Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. l l l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. Silverware basket loading out of the bottom rack. The loaded baskets should be in the center front of the bottom rack. YES NB T . Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dlshwasher 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. Phosphorus softens water and helps prevent water spots on dishes. If water is hard and phosphorus content is low (8.
Before starting your dishwasher 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. Starting your dishwasher DUAL WASH Cycle... 1. Select a drying option. 2. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked DUAL WASH. The dishwasher will automatically start that cycle. LOW ENERGY NORMAL WASH Cycle... 1. Select a drying option. 2.
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB Selecting a cycle DUAL WASH Cycle A double wash for heavilv soiled loads. Cycle time is about 65 minutes. PRE-WASH PLUS NORMAL Cycle For moderate loads. Cycle minutes. to heavily soiled time is about 60 LOW ENERGY NORMAL Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads. [The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.] Cycle time is about 55 minutes. RINSE & HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Cycle time is about10 minutes.
Energy sating tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 2. Use the LOW ENERGY NORMAL cycle for normally soiled loads. It uses less hot water and energy than DUAL WASH or PRE-WASH NORMAL. 3. Air dry dishes drying cycle. (overnight). for best washing results. In4. load correctly correct loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load.
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 for the following items: Ahk’UUU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.
Common dishwashing problems -- - PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTIONS Spottlng and tllmlng (hard water film) Hard water FIII detergent tergent with be necessary To remove ..-_ ,, _ _.. _i ..l ,- =c, -_e- I~.. . ..- -_ .I .7&d e. . .“,-..e-. es.. ._ dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher dehighest available phosphorus content. May to install water softener. spots and film, try a vinegar rinse... 1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use AIR DRY. 2. Remove all metal items. 3.
PROBLEM .- .- ._ . .‘Dishes not washing clean CAUSED BY SOLUTION Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot betore starting. Improper Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items. Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest YOUfollow these four stem: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
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I Making your world a little easier. Part No. 304282 01986 Whirlpool ?isG%E*1 :e Makers. Printed in U.S.A. Corporation ~‘“s*My$~ Chshaashers. 1-d Bullt-ln Ovens. and Surlace Units. 1 Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners.
