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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 .........................................23 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................24 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. 1 2 14 3 15 16 4 17 5 18 6 19 7 8 20 9 10 21 11 22 12 13 1. Upper level wash 9. Water inlet opening [in tub wall] 18. Utensil rack (on some models) 10. Silverware basket 19. FLIP AWAY™ plate holders 2. Two position adjuster (on some models) (on some models) (on some models) 11. ANYWARE™ PLUS silverware 20. Filter module 3. Top rack
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Control Panels GU630, GU1100, GU1108 GU1200, GU2300 GU1500 DU1020 DUL300 6
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IMPORTANT (on some models): When the cycle starts, you will see a rotating pattern of lights START-UP GUIDE in the display window indicating that the unit is operating. 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) from dishes. This pattern will continue for up to 6 minutes while
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Run a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move wash them soon. Foods such as eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, them during the cycle. and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items. dry over a period of time. Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the Quiet operating tips top rack. Load bowls in the center section for best stability.
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Adjustable two position top rack (on some models) Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top secured in place. or bottom rack. Raise the top rack to accommodate items up to 9" (22 cm) in the top rack and 13" (33 cm) in the bottom rack, or Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines. lower the top rack to accommodate items up to 11" (28 cm) in
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FLIP AWAY™ plate holders (on some models) Utensil caddy (on some models) You can fold up all, or part, of the row of V-shaped flexible tines Use the utensil caddy to hold wooden spoons, spatulas, and at the back of the bottom rack. This is useful when washing a similar items. variety of dishes, pots and pans, or roasters. Place the entire row of tines in the down position when washing a large number of plates. The utensil caddy has three hooks. (See arrows.) For best wash performance, hook t
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Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested Loading Silverware Basket items. Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware. Style 1 (on some models) Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid n
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DISHWASHER USE NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with two washes. Use only the covered section for cycles with one wash. See the “Cycle Detergent Dispenser Selection Charts” for more details. The detergent dispenser has two sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close How much detergent to use the door. The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little, dishes won’t be clea
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Rinse Aid Dispenser Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is (4
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Use this cycle for china and crystal. This cycle uses a light Cycle Selection Charts wash and gentle dry. During the Select the wash cycle and options desired. The dishwasher starts heated dry, the heating element Use main filling once you press a cycle, unless you select a delay wash. cycles on and off. detergent You can select an option as the machine is filling. Initial display time after rotating dispenser After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used clock pattern
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To stop the drain Soak & Scour You can press CANCEL again to stop the drain immediately. Select this option to pre-soak your dishes for 4 hours in your Remember to drain the dishwasher before starting a new cycle. dishwasher instead of pre-soaking them in the sink. When you select Soak & Scour, the dishwasher fills and then sprays for To clear the indicators 8 minutes. It will then pause for 16 minutes while dishes soak, and then spray for 90 seconds to keep dishes wet. Pausing for Press CA
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Air Dry To delay the start Select this energy-saving option to dry without heat. Air drying is 1. Close the door. useful when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be 2. Repeatedly press sensitive to high temperatures. until you see the desired hours of delay in the display. When the delay reaches 12 hours, the delay turns off. Press The dishes take longer to dry and some spotting can occur. For DELAY START again to select a new number of delay hours. best drying, use a liquid rinse aid.
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Water Heating Water Heating glows only when the cycle pauses to heat water to a set temperature. Washing or rinsing continues as water heats. WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Once water reaches the set temperature, the light goes off and the cycle resumes. If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with NOTE: Some portions of the cycle are heated for fixed periods of the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. time, but not to a set temperature. The cycle does not pause. The Mate
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To clean interior Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge and clean. Stainless Steel Yes OR Run a rinse cycle if not washing Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a immediately. Prolonged contact with food damp sponge. containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish. OR See the vinegar rinse procedure in “Spotting and filming on Sterling Silver or Yes dishes” in “Troubleshooting.” Silve
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TROUBLESHOOTING Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models) First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Is the dishwasher aligned with the countertop? Moisture from the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the counter. Dishwasher is not operating properly Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information. Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Dishes are not completely clean Is the door closed tightly and latch
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NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white vinegar rinse. This procedure is intended for occasional use Dishes are damaged during a cycle only. Vinegar is an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher. Chipping of dishes 1. Wash and rinse dishes. Use an air-dry or an energy saving Did you load the dishwasher properly? Load the dishes and dry option. Remove all silverware or metal items. glasses so they are stable and do not strike together from washing action. M
