WHIRLPOOL GDP6000XRP0
Owner's Manual

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 armsthrough the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particlesand back through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean water during a cycle - the number of times depends on the cycle being used.

The POWER CLEAN* Module removes particles from the water, stores them, washes them down the drain. Load dishes so soiled surfaces erful spray from rotating arms. face pow-

food then

Step-saving

preparation

for washing
might hear chopping, grinding, crunching or buzzing sounds. Those sounds are normal when hard items enter the module. DO NOT LET METALLIC ITEMS (I.E. POT HANDLE SCREWS) GET INTO THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE. THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE POWER CLEAN� MODULE.

It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces, bones, and other hard items. The POWER CLEAN� Module will remove food particles 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

Hot water

is a must
the temperature is too low, have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting. 2. Use HI-TEMP WASHING Option. If water heating 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.

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 (at least 140°F - 60°C). Two ways to have a reliable hot water supply... I. Maintain 140°F water supply at central water heater. To check water temperature, 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

Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation: l Make sure light weight load items are secured in the rack. l Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls 4 or interfere with either of the spray arms rotation. l Load dishes so they don�t touch one another. NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dlshwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.

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