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Whirlpool GDU3024XL manual

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  • Page 1

    ~ DISH WASHERS ?rs, Freezers, Refrlgeralor-Freezers, Ice Makers, Olshwashers, Bullt-ln Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlfi[...]

  • Page 2

    ~ Contents Page Changing a Setting 8 BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 Selecting a Cycle 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? 9 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 To Add a Dish After Starting 9 POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM 4 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10 PROPER LOADING 5 SPECIALTIPS 11 Top Rack Loading 5 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 12 Bottom Rack Loadi[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Model GDU3024XL UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSERS ‘?I/ SILVERWARE BASKET r MODEL AND SERIAL THE OV-ERFLOW 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 ar[...]

  • Page 4

    PO WER 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 p[...]

  • Page 5

    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 separate items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading I CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends[...]

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    Bottom rack loading l DISH LOAD l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. A , UTENSIL LOAD l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may[...]

  • Page 7

    Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use auiomatlc dlsh- washer 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. Pho[...]

  • Page 8

    Option Selector Switch Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dish- sure nothing will stop it from turning washer until it is hot. Turn it off. freely 2. Close and latch the door. Starting your dishwasher HEAVY WASH Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot marked HEAVY WASH[...]

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    / Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about 60 minutes. NORMAL WASH Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.) Cycle time is about 55 minutes. RINSE 81 HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Cy[...]

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    Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- 2. Use fhe NORMAL WASH CYCLE for nor- washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. mally soiled loads. It uses less hot water and energy than HEAVY WASH. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid 4. Load c[...]

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    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. Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalin- ity of the dishwasher detergent. If[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spotting and tllmlng CAUSED BY Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergeni “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Settmg used Small particles Spray arm or arms not deposlted on rotating freely Items “0ld”detergent Not enough detergent, or Use more dishwashe[...]

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    PROBLEM Dlsher not washing clean Etching - permanent fllmlng which cannot be removed Dishes 6 lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown Small dark spots on flatware - rtalnless steel, silver plate, or sterllng or rust spots on stainless steel Bronze tarnish on sllverplate Water left In bottom of dlshwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Improper lo[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. 1. If dishwasher won’t run, or stops during cycle: l is doortightly closed and securely latched? 9 Has cycle been correctly set (and Control Knob pulled out]? l Is[...]

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    Whirlpool Home A /Appliances Part No. 303378 Rev, A Making your world a little easier. Printed in U.S.A :e Makers, DIshwashers, BUllt-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners, Dehumidifiers, Automattic Washers, Clothes DryI[...]