Whirlpool GDP6881XL User Manual

PORTABLE
DISHWASHER

Model GDP6881XL

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2

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HI-TEMP WASHING Option 8

Selecting a Cycle 9
PARTS AND FEATURES 3 The AIR DRY Option
POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM 4
PROPER LOADING

Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading

Silverware Basket Loading
ADDING DISHWASHER DETERGENT 7
RINSE AID DISPENSER 7

The RESET OPTIONS Button’ : : : : : : : : : : : : 9
5 ENERGY SAVING TIPS
5 SPECIALTIPS
6 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 12
6 CONNECTING YOUR PORTABLE

DISHWASHER 14

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15

BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 1. Before Calling for Assistance 15

STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8

Changing a Setting 8
To Add a Dish After Starting 8

2. If You Need Assistance 15

3. If You Need Service 15

4. If You Have a Problem 15

01984 Whirlpool Corporation

Before you use your dishwasher

It is your personal responstbllity and obligation to be sure your dlshwasher:

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Is installed by a qualified installer.

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Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.

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Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.

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Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.

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Has been properly electrically grounded.

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Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

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Is properly maintained.

See installation instructions for complete information.

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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

.THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to

keep the wash and rinse water clean. It also
grinds up and removes food particles. During
arindina. some sounds will be heard.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

When you need service or call with a question,

have this information ready.

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Do+e

Service Company

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-?Or; PANEL
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OPTIONS

and Telephone

THE OVERFLOW
PROTECTOR is
designed to prevent
too much water
from entering the
dishwasher. It is not
removable.

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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 particle&and back
through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean
water during

Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow­erful spray from rotating arms.

a cycle - the number of times depends on the cycle being used.

The POWER CLEAN* Module removes food
particles from the water, stores them, then
washes them down the drain.

Step-saving

preparation for washing

It is not necessary

to rinse dishes before

putting them into the

dishwasher. Just re-

move large pieces,
bones, and other hard

items. The POWER
CLEAN Module will
remove food parti-

Hot water is a must

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Check Water

Temperature

1. Maintain 140°F water supply at central
water heater. To check water temperature,

Hot water dissolves
and activates the
dishwashing deter­gent. Hot water dis­solves grease on
dishes and helps dry
glasses spot-free.
Make certain loads
are washed in hot
water fat leastl40”F ­6O’C): Two ways to
have a reliable hot
water supply...

cles from the water. It contains a chopping de­vice which will reduce the size of food items.

If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts and
egg shells enter the POWER CLEAN Module,
You might hear chopping, grinding, crunch­ing or buzzing sounds. Those sounds are nor­mal when hard items enter the module. DO
NOT LET METALLIC ITEMS GET INTO THE POWER
CLEAN MODULE.

turn on hot water faucet nearest the dish­washer. Let water run until it is as hot as pos­sible, then check with a candy or meat
thermometer. If the temperature is too low,
have a qualified person raise the water
heater thermostat setting.

Use HI-TEMP WASHING Option. If water heat-

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ing is needed, a thermostat will delay the
cycle until temperature reaches 145 F
(63:‘C). If water is hot enough, the cycle will
proceed with no delay. This lets You turn
down Your water heater, if You choose,
without cutting back on hot water needed
for good dishwashing.

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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
items so spray can reach all surfaces.

Top rack loading

CUP AND GLASS LOAD

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The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
and smaller items.

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Place so open ends face down for clean­ing and draining.

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Load glasses in top rack only. Bottom
rack is not designed for glasses. Damage

may occur.

Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead
to breakage.

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Be sure light items are held firmly in place.

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China, crystal and other delicate items

must not touch another item during dish-

washer operation, Damage may occur.

Separate

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UTENSIL LOAD

ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK

The top rack does not have to be level

LOWER

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Raise or lower one or both sides to help
fit tall items in the top or bottom rack.

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Turn knob clockwise to raise a side.

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Turn knob counterclockwise to lower a side.

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Items with cooked-on or dried-on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with
soiled surfaces facing the spray.

Load plastic items only In the top rack.
Only plastic items marked “dishwasher
safe” are recommended.

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Plastic items can be melted in the bottom
rack.

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Small bowls, pans and other utensils

can be placed in the top rack.