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.

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.
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, UTENSIL LOAD
l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other
large items at sides and back. Loading
such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser.
NOTE:
l Do not load glasses, cups or plastic Items
in the bottom rack.
l When lower rack is removed, replace
with bumpers in front.
l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between
prongs and facing the spray.
Silverware basket loading
Load the silverware basket while it’s in or
out of the bottom rack. The loaded basket
should be in the right front corner of the
bottom rack.
Load forks and spoons so they don’t
nest together. Spray can’t reach nested
items.
Mix items in each section of the basket
with some pointing up and some down.
Small items - baby bottle caps, jar lids,
etc - can be put in any section.
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Make sure sharp items (knives, forks,
skewers, etc.) are put in point down. Make
sure long items do not stop the upper
spray arm from turning.
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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. Phospho-
rus softens water and
helps prevent water
spots on dishes.
If water is hard and
phosphorus content is
low (8.7% or less), you
may need to use more
detergent or use a
brand with a higher
phosphorus content
(12% or higher).
Do not add detergent
Until you are ready to
wash. Fresh, dry deter-
gent is necessary for
best washing results.
Store detergent tightly in
a cool, dry place.
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section with
a cover and one without.
l Put detergent in both sections for cycles with
two washes.
l Put detergent in the covered section only for
cycles with one wash.
l Push the cover down
until it is latched.
The cover opens auto-
matically when the main
wash starts. Detergent in
the open section falls
into the dishwasher
when the door is closed.
COVER LATCH
Use coveL~d section for..
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Use both
NORMAL WASH Cycle sections for..
HEAVY WASH Cycle
How much detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use
depends on the hardness of your
water. Iftoo little is used, dishes won’t
be clean. However, if too much is
used in soft water, glassware will
begin to etch.
Find out your waters hardness by
asking your local water depart-
ment, water softener company or
county extension agent.
l HARD -Fill 1 or both sections to top
is 8 or more grains of
l MEDIUM-Fill 1 or both sections to
middle line if water is 5 to 7 grains of
l SOFT-Fill one or both sections to
bottom line if water is 0 to 4 grains of
hardness.

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.
2. Select option.
3. Without turning it, pull the Cycle Con-
trol Knob out to start the Cycle.
RINSE&HOLD
USE AIR DRY
NORMAL WASH Cycle...
1. Turn Cycle Control Knob until it stops
RINSE & HOLD Cycle...
at dot marked NORMAL WASH. 1. Select AIR DRY Option only.
2. Unlatch door and open slightly
2. Select option. 3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out.
3. Without turning it, pull the Cycle Con- 4. Turn Control Knob clockwise to dot
trol Knob out to start the Cycle. marked RINSE & HOLD.
5. Close and latch the door to start the
cycle.
Changing a setting
2. With the Cycle Control Knob pulled out,
You can change a setting any-time during turn clockwise to the cycle you want.
any cycle. 3. Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled
1. Unlatch the doorto stop the cycle, but don’t properly for the new cycle.
open it until the spray arms stop spinning. 4. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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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 81HOLD Cycle
For rinsing a few items to be washed
one or more days later. Cycle time
is about 10 minutes.
Use AIR DRY only.
HEAT DRY or AIR DRY?
If the HEAT DRY Option is selected, air in the steam escape and leave it unlatched, the
dishwasher is heated during the “dry” part of Control Knob will not keep moving. Push in the
the cycle. Control Knob and turn clockwise to OFF.
If the AIR DRY Option is selected, air in the Using the AIR DRY Option helps save energy,
dishwasher is not heated. The Control Knob but dishes take longer to dry [overnight] and
will keep moving clockwise until it stops at some water spotting may result. Some items
HEAVY WASH. If you open the door to let (such as plastics) may need towel drying.
To add a dish after starting
4. Close the door. Do not latch it. Wait 30 sec-
1. To be sure the added item is washed and onds for air in the dishwasher to warm up.
rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob This helps reduce the amount of moisture
has not passed NORMAL WASH. that can come from the vent when restart-
2. Unlatch the door to stop the cycle, but don’t ing the cycle.
open it until the spray arms stop spinning. 5. Latch the door. The dishwasher will start
3. Open the door and add the dish. from where it stopped.

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 correctly for best washing results. In-
drying cycle. Allow longer drying times
(overnight). correct loading may cause poor washing
and the need to rewash all or part of the
load.
5. Don? pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Se-
IeCt the correct cycle for the load and use 6. Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours.
Local utilities recommend this to avoid
the recommended amount of detergent for
good washing results without hand rinsing. heavy usage of energy at Certain times of
day.
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