Whirlpool GU2800XTVB0, GU2800XTVB1, GU2800XTVB2, GU2800XTVB3, GU2800XTVQ0 Owner’s Manual

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TableofContents

DISHWASHER SAFETY ............................................................. 1

QUICK STEPS ............................................................................ 3

DISHWASHER USE .................................................................... 3

CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS .................................... 5

DISHWASHER FEATURES ........................................................ 7

FILTRATION SYSTEM ............................................................... 8

DISHWASHER CARE ................................................................. 9

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 9

WARRANTY .............................................................................. 12

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 follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

[] Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. [] Do not tamper with controls. [] Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. [] Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in

a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.

[] When loading items to be washed:

1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal; and

2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

[] Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked

"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so

marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.

[] Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after

use.

[] Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels

are properly in place.

[] Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks

of the dishwasher.

[] To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in

or on the dishwasher.

[] Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in

a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water

system has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the

water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,

do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

[] Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment

when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS

For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding

plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet

that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative

if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualified electrician.

[]

For a permanently connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and

connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

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.

Prepareandload _

dishwasher. _

Select a cycle and option.

CYCLES

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for cleaning and ff

rinse aid for

drying.

Add detergent _ _

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Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other

hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.

Upper rack Lower rack

OPTIONS

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START/ RESUME

When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and avoid "nesting" as shown. If your silverware does not fit into the designated slots, flip the covers up and mix silverware types to keep them separated.

Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to better clean your

silverware. Use the slots in the covers to

keep your silverware separated for optimum wash. (See

illustration, right.)

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DELAY

Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from spinning freely. It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.

• Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking the detergent dispenser.

• Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and

drying results.

• Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.

• Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.

Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe."

• To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight

load items are secured in the racks.

Add Detergent

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. Do not use detergent.

• Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.

• Fresh automatic A dishwasher detergent

results in better cleaning. Store tightly

closed detergent B container in acool, dry

place.

A. Cover latch B. Main Wash section C. Pre- Wash section

• The amount of detergent to use depends on: How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads

require more detergent.

The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,

dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical water softener water and some city water]

Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon) [well water and some city water]

• Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the level shown, if needed.

NOTE: Fill amounts shown

are for standard powdered detergent. Follow

instructions on the package

when using other dishwasher

N HardWater II

\ _ _ HardWater

NainWash Pre-Wash

detergent.

Add Rinse Aid

Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying

performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid.

Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final

rinse. Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish

racks and interior of your dishwasher. Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator

drops to "Add" level.

To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap to "Refill" and lift off. Pour rinse aid into

the opening until the indicator level is at

"Full." Replace the dispenser cap and

turn to "Lock." Make sure cap is fully

locked.

Refill

Lock

Full Add

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following

section. Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some cycles and

options will take up to 31/2hours to complete.

CYCLES

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Select Options (options vary by model)

See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section.

You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired.

OPTIONS

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STEP 4

Start or Resume a Cycle

• Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher.

• Push door firmly closed. The door latches ® automatically. Select the wash cycle and options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle.

• You can add an item anytime before the main wash RESUME starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly within 3 seconds. Press START/RESUME.

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NOTE: For most water conditions, the

factory setting of 2 will give good results. If you have hard water or notice

rings or spots, try a higher setting. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser

by either using your fingers or inserting

a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and turning.

turn to lock

CYCLES

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This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all the cycles and options described. You can customize your cycle by selecting an option.

See option selections. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option, or select a different option. You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins.

*Maximum wash times depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected.

CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS WASH TIME (HH:MM)

Cycle Cycle + Options *Maximum

Minimum Minimum

o use for al! day:to_day soil This cycle Compensates for the size of 1:27 3:30

es when washing full to the dish load by adding time and heat,

Partial dish loads. During the wash; the Wash action Will

POTS&

PANS

Use for hard-to-clean, heavily

soiled pots, pans, casseroles,

During the wash, the wash action will repeatedly pause for several seconds.

and regular tableware.

1:37 1:39 3:45

Use for loads with norma! The energy,usage !abel is based on this 1:04 1:24 3:30

t amounts Of food so!. ............... cycle. During the wash, the wash action

NORMAL

CHINA

Use for lightly soiled items or During the wash, the wash action will china and crystal, repeatedly pause for several seconds.

w!ll repeated!y pause for severa! seconds,

1:08 1:21 3:30

e use for fast results:The For improved drying, select the Heated 0:58 0:58 0:58

Speed Wash cyc!e will clean Dry option which adds V2hour.

your dishes using slightly ..................................................................................................................................................

SPEED more water and energy.

WASH

® Use for rinsing dishes, This cycle does not dry. 0:03 0:15 0:16

glasses, and silverware that Do not use detergent.

RINSE ONLY

will not be washed right away.

IMPORTANT: The sensor in your dishwasher monitors the soil level. Cycle time and/or water usage can vary as the sensor adjusts the cycle for the best wash performance. If the incoming water is less than the recommended temperature or food soils are heavy, the cycle will automatically compensate by adding time, heat and water as needed.

OPTIONS

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OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:

® Loads containing

tough, baked-on

food.

HI-TEMP

WASH

Increases the target water temperature during the wash portions of

the cycle. Adds heat, wash time and water to the cycle.

Adaptive Wash, Pots & Pans or Normal cycle

e To sanitize you_ Raises the water temperature inthe final dnse to approximate!y Adaptive Wash; Pots &

dishes and 1550F (68°C), This high temperature rinse sanitizes your dishes Pans or Normal cycle,

k,..J g!assware in and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Only these sanitization

SAN_. accordance with Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not cycles have been

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NSF/ANS! Standard intended for licensed food establishments, designed to meet the 184 for Res dent a . i . i . i NSF/ANS requrements

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o For best drying Turn OFF when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be Available with any cycle

results, dry dishes sensitive to high temperatures, except Rinse Only. with heat. This option with the use of rinse aid will provide the best drying

HEATED performance.

DRY

i To run your dish Delays the start of a CYCleup to 6 houis: All CYciesl except Rinse

® o o washer at a ater On y

("_ , , - desired hours for the delay to start. Press START/RESUME. Close

ume or aurlng of]

, . Select awash cYcle and optionsl Press DelaY until ieaChing the

peaK noursl the door firmly,

Control Lock Toavoid unintended To turn on Lock, press and hold Heated Dry for at least 4 seconds. Anytime

® ® use of your To turn off Lock, press and hold Heated Dry for at least 4 seconds.

O t_ dishwasher, or cycle

and option changes When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. Ifyou press any

HEATED during a cycle, pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times. The

DRY dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are locked.

COMMENTS

RESUME

To cancel wash cycle Close the door firmly. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher

drain completely.

CANCELI

DRAIN

Tofollow the The washing indicator glows at the start of the first fill of anYcYCle (except Rinse Only) and

Washing progress of your remains on until the end of the main wash cYCler

0 dishwasher cYCle

To follow the

Drying progress of your

0 dishwasher cycle

To follow the Clean indicator glows When a cyCle is finished.

The Drying indicator glows during the drying portion of each cycle (except Speed Wash and

Rinse Only).

Sanitized

To follow the progress of your

dishwasher cycle

If you select the Sani Rinse option, when the Sani Rinse cycle is finished, the "Sanitized" indicator glows. 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 or press

CANCEL.

Your Whirlpool dishwasher may have some or all of these features.

POWERSCOUR TMWash Area

The POWERSCOUR TM wash area is located at the back of the lower level rack.

NOTE: You must select the

POWERSCOUR TM wash option to use this feature. Make sure items do not interfere

with the water feed tube, spray arms, or

POWERSCOUR TM spray jets.

• Load pans, casserole dishes, etc. in the

back of the lower dish rack with the

soiled surfaces facing the

POWERSCOUR TM spray jets.

• Only one row of items may face the POWERSCOUR TM spray

jets. Stacking, overlapping or nesting items will keep the

POWERSCOUR TM spray jets from contacting all of the

surfaces.

ANYVVARE TMPLUS silverware basket

The ANYWARE TM PLUS silverware basket can be hung on the door, the bottom rack, or placed inside the bottom rack.

To open the ANYWARE TM PLUS silverware basket:

Unlock the latch.

NOTE: Be sure the cover is completely latched before pulling out the bottom rack and before closing the dishwasher door.

To remove the basket from the door:

1. Grasp the silverware basket by the handle. Slide it toward the top of the door.

2. Lift the basket off the holding buttons. To replace the basket in the door:

1. Set the silverware basket on the holding buttons.

2. Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until is locks into place.

Cup shelves

Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the top rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items

such as utensils and spatulas.

Fold-down Tines

The row of tines on the left-hand and

right-hand sides of the mid-level rack can be adjusted to make room for a variety of dishes.

To adjust the fold-down tines:

1. Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder.

2. Gently push the tine out of the holder.

3. Lay the tines down, toward the center of the rack.

Light Item Clips

The light item clips hold lightweight plastic items

such as cups, lids, or bowls in place during _'_,,// washing.

To move a clip:

1. Pull the clip up and off the tine.

2. Reposition the clip on another tine.

Side clip

The side clip holds

lightweight plastic items such as cups, lids, or

bowls in place during washing.

To move a clip

1. Pull the clip up and off horizontal rack wire.

2. Reposition the clip on another horizontal rack

wire.

Utensil clip

The utensil clip holds specialty cooking items (wooden spoons,

spatulas, and similar items).

To move a clip

1. Pull the clip up and off horizontal rack

wire.

2. Reposition the clip on another horizontal

rack wire.

EZ-2-Lift TMTop Rack

You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top 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 lower the top rack

to accommodate items up to 11" (28 cm) in both the top and bottom racks.

To raise the rack, press

both rack adjusters and lift the rack until it

is in the Up position and level.

To lower the rack,

press both rack adjusters and slide the rack back to its lower

position. NOTE: The top rack

must be level.

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Adjustable 2-position Top Rack

You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top To raise or lower the rack, hold the top H \\ _ _L,, or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top rack. rack with one hand near the adjuster and

Raise the top rack to accommodate items up to 9" (22 cm) in the use the other hand to pull out the top of

top rack and 13" (33 cm) in the bottom rack, or lower the top rack the adjuster. Raise or lower the rack to to accommodate items up to 11" (28 cm) in both the top and one of the preset positions.

bottom racks. NOTE: The top rack must be level.

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Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and energy conservation while providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of your dishwasher, the filter will require maintenance to sustain peak cleaning performance.

The triple filter system consists of 2 parts, an upper filter

assembly and a lower filter.

• The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and foreign objects, along with very fine food particles, out of the pump.

• The lower filter keeps food from being recirculated onto your dishware.

The filters may need to be cleaned when:

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• Visible objects or soils are on the Upper Filter Assembly.

• There is degradation in cleaning performance (that is, soils still present on dishes).

• Dishes feel gritty to the touch.

It is very easy to remove and maintain the filters. The chart

Lower Filter

below shows the recommended cleaning frequency.

RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER

Number of Loads If you wash Per Week before loading

Once per year 4-7 Once per year 8'12 Once per year

13-14 Once per year

*Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will conserve the water and energy that you would have used to prepare your dishes. This

will also save you time and effort.

Very Hard Water

Ifyou have hard water (above 15 grains), clean your filter at least

once per month. Building up of white residue on your dishwasher

indicates hard water. For tips on removing spots and stains, see "Troubleshooting" section.

Filter Removal Instructions

1. Turn the Upper Filter Assembly 1¼turn

counterclockwise and lift

2. Grasp the Lower Filter in the circular opening, lift _) slightly, and pull forward to

out. remove. __

3. Clean the filters as shown _i_,_!i_

below.

If you scrape and rinse If you only scrape If you do not scrape or rinse before loading before loading* before loading

Once per year Twice per year Every two months .......

Once per year Twice per year Once per month

Twice per year Every three months ...... Every tw0 weeks

Twice per year Every three months Once per week

Cleaning Instructions

IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc. as they

may damage the filters. Rinse filter under running water until most soils are removed. If you

have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits from hard water, a soft brush may be required.

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To remove Upper Filter Assembly

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