Whirlpool GDU3024XL User manual

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~ 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 Loading 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 14
Silverware Basket Loading 6 1. Before Calling for Assistance 14
ADDING DETERGENT 7 2. If You Need Assistance 14
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 3. IfYouNeedService 14
STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 4. If You Have a Problem 14
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Before you use your dishwasher
It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your dishwasher:
l Is installed by a qualified installer.
l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
l Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.
l Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.-
* Has been properly electrically grounded.*
l Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
-See installation instructions for comolete information.

Parts and features
Model GDU3024XL
UPPER SPRAY ARM
TOP RACK
BOTTOM RACK
RACK BUMPER
DETERGENT
DISPENSERS \
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SILVERWARE BASKET
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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
arinds up and removes food particles. During
grinding, some sounds will de heard.
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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
Model Number
plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Serial Number
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 Purchase note
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.
Service Company and Telephone Number

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 arm&through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particles, and 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 food
particles from the water, stores them, then
washes them down the drain.
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow-
erful spray from rotating arms.
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-
Water must be hot
cles from the water. It contains a chopping de-
vice 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, crunch-
ing or buzzing sounds. Those sounds are nor-
mal when hard items enter the module. DO
NOT LET METALLIC ITEMS GET INTO THE POWER
CLEAN MODULE.
For best cleaning and drying resutts, water should be al least
140°F (60°C).
1. Turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run
until it is as hot as possible.
2. Hold a candy or meatthermometer in the stream of hot water
to measure the temperature.
3. If the temperature is too low, have a qualified person raise
the water heater thermostat setting.
Check Water
Temperature
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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 separate
items so spray can reach all surfaces.
Top rack loading
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CUP AND GLASS LOAD
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
and smaller items.
l Place so open ends face down for clean-
ing and draining.
l load glasses in top rack only. Bottom
rack is not designed for glasses. Damage
may occur.
MIXED LOAD
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l Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead
to breakage.
Be sure lightweight items are held firmly
in place.
China, crystal and other delicate items
must not touch another item during dish-
washer operation. Damage may occur.
UTENSIL LOAD
l Load plastic items only in the top rack.
Only plastic items marked “dishwasher
safe” are recommended.
l Plastic items can be melted in the bottom
rack.
l Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
l Items with cooked-on or dried-on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with
soiled surfaces facing the spray.