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DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada
LAVE-VAISSELLE
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour
installation ou service, le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à
www.whirlpool.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE .........................................25 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................26 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ........................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately f
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Before Using Your Dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The dishwasher you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. A N B O C P Q D R E S F T G H U I J V K L W M A. Upper level wash J. Silverware basket S. Utensil rack (on some models) (on some models) B. Two position adjusters T. FLIP AWAY™ plate holders (on some models) K. ANYWARE™ PLUS silverware (on some models) basket (on some models) C. Top rack U. Filter module L. Detergent dispenser D. Lowe
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Control Panels DU1050 DU1100, DU1101, DUL240 DU1145 DU1148 GU2400, GU3200 6
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GU2500, GU2548 GU2600 START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) 4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run from dishes. hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.”) Turn off water. 2.
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This pattern will continue for up to 6 minutes while the multiple sensors check the incoming water temperature and Quiet operating tips soil level on dishes and cookware. The sensors then determine the ideal cycle for your dish load. After sensing is To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: complete, the display will show the number of minutes left in Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks. the cycle and the cycle countdown will begin. Make sure pot lids
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Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle. EZ-2-Lift™ top rack (on some models) To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items. You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the or bottom rack. Raise the top rack to accommodate items up to top rack. Load bowls in the center section for best stability. 9" (22 cm) in the top rack and 13" (33 cm) in the bottom
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Loading Bottom Rack The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the utensils. Many items, up to 13" (33 cm) tall, fit in the bottom rack. sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the (See recommended loading patterns shown.) water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. 10 place setting Mixed load Secure heavily soiled cook
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When not in use, the utensil rack may remain in the dishwasher Fold-down tines (on some models) and tilt out of the way. You can fold down one row of tines at the back of the bottom rack. You can also remove the utensil rack from the dishwasher. Swing the two supports out of the way for easier bottom rack loading. 1. Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder. 2. Gently pull the tine out of the tine holder. 3. Lay the row of tines down in the rack to make room for larger dishes, bo
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The silverware basket can be hung on the door or on the Style 2 (on some models) bottom rack (see illustration). ANYWARE™ PLUS silverware basket To open the silverware basket Unlock the latch. The silverware basket can also be placed inside the bottom rack. NOTE: Be sure the cover is completely latched before pulling out the bottom rack and before closing the dishwasher door. Place small items such as baby bottle caps, jar lids, corncob holders, etc., in the section(s) with hinged cove
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DISHWASHER USE Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has two sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close Filling the dispenser the door. The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the “Cycle 1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by moving Selection Charts.”) the cover latch to the right. A Hard Water Hard Water Soft Water Soft Water Hard Water Hard Water B Soft Water
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Rinse aid setting Rinse Aid Dispenser IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse The amount of rinse aid released into the final rinse can be aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing adjusted. For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. They also give good results. If you have hard water or notice rings or prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or calcium spots on
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Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible. Pots & Pans These cycles use less hot water and energy than a normal Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, cycle. casseroles, and regular tableware. During the wash, the wash Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher action will repeatedly pause for several seconds. during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding Initial display time after rotating clock pattern: 92-99 min. hea
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Rinse Only After the first fill of a cycle Use this rinse cycle for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away. 1. Press CANCEL/DRAIN. Your dishwasher starts a 2-minute Initial display time after rotating clock pattern: 3 min. drain, if needed, and clears all indicators. If your dishwasher has a dual-digit display, it shows Do not use detergent with this cycle. Pre- Main Rinse Rinse Final Dry Time Water Wash Wash Heated (min) Usage Rinse (gal/L) 10 1.8-/6.8
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Soak & Scour Lock Select this option to pre-soak your dishes for 4 hours in your Use the lock to prevent unintended use of the dishwasher. You dishwasher instead of pre-soaking them in the sink. When you can also use the lock feature to prevent unintended cycle or select Soak & Scour, the dishwasher fills and then sprays for option changes during a cycle. 8 minutes. It will then pause for 16 minutes while dishes soak, and then spray for 90 seconds to keep dishes wet. Pausing for 16 minutes
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Models with a dual-digit display Sanitized You can delay the start of a cycle up to 9 hours. The first time you use Delay, you will see If you select the SANI RINSE™ option, Sanitized glows when the SANI RINSE™ cycle is finished. If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishes, the light flashes at the end of the cycle. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted, or the water could not be heated to the required temperature. The light goes off when you open and close the door o
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WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Aluminum Yes Hollow-Handle No Knives High water temperature and detergents Handles of some knives are attached to can affect finish of anodized aluminum. the blade with adhesives which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher. Disposable No Aluminum Pewter, Brass, No Do not wash throwaway alu
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DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning Drain Air Gap Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining Cleaning the exterior well. Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your d
