Whirlpool WDT550SAP
✓ VERIFIEDDishwasher2023–PRESENT
Whirlpool WDT550SAP maintenance schedule and special situations.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning the Exterior | not_stated | Use a soft damp cloth and mild detergent on the exterior, following any finish-specific cleaner instructions. |
| Cleaning and Maintaining the Interior | Monthly | Use the specified dishwasher maintenance cleaner according to the manual and package directions to address residue or filming. |
Special situations
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| If you have a drain air gap | if the dishwasher is not draining well | Check and clean the drain air gap when drainage is poor. |
| Extended Time Without Use | When you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months | Turn off water and power to the dishwasher during an extended summer absence. |
| Extended Time Without Use | not_stated | Protect supply lines against freezing to avoid pressure damage. |
| Extended Time Without Use | When storing your dishwasher in the winter | Have authorized service personnel winterize the dishwasher for winter storage. |
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