Whirlpool GU3100XTVB0, GU3100XTVQ0, GU3100XTVS0 Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

DISHWASHER CARE ................................................................. 4

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 5

WARRANTY ................................................................................ 7

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.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

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.

Tip Over Hazard

Prepare and load _

dishwasher, r_

for cleaning and

rinse aid for

drying.

Add detergent _ _

Select a cycle and option.

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POTS& 0 HEAVY0 NORMAL 0 0 0

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LIGHT RINSE WASH DRY

ONLY

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HI-TEMP HEATED _ DELAY

Start dishwasher. G

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START/
RESUME

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

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 no items are blocking the detergent dispenser

when the dishwasher door is closed.

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.

When loading silverware, always place
sharp items pointing down and avoid

"nesting" as shown.

Lower rack

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

• B

dishwasher detergent
results in better cleaning.
Store tightly closed
detergent container in a
cool, dry place.

• 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. Fillthe 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 detergent.

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

HardWater
SoftWater

Pre-Wash

MainWash

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HardWater
Soft Water

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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 the indicator
window looks clear.

To add rinse aid, turn the

dispenser cap counterclockwise
and lift off. Pour rinse aid into the

opening until the indicator

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window looks full. Replace the

dispenser cap and turn
clockwise. Make sure cap is fully

locked

A. Indicator

NOTE: For most water conditions,

the factory setting of 2 will give good

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results. If you have hard water or
notice rings or spots, try a higher

setting. Turn the arrow adjuster inside

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the dispenser by either using your
fingers or inserting a flat-blade

screwdriver into the center of the
arrow and turning.

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A.Adjustable setting

STEP3

Select a Cycle

Pots & Pans-Use for heavily c Yc L ES

soiled, hard-to-clean items, o e e

NormaI--Use for normal food soil. 0 0 0

The energy usage label is based on
this cycle. PANS

Light-Use for lightly soiled items O O

or china and crystal. LIGHT RINSE

Rinse Only-(no options apply to

this cycle) Do not use detergent. This is only arinse that keeps food
from drying on your dishes and reduces odor buildup in your

dishwasher until you are ready to wash a full load.

POTS& @ HEAVY® NORMAL

ONLY

Select Options

You can customize your cycles by 0 P T I 0 N $ 2 4 6
pressing the options desired. ® ® ® ® ®

Hi-TempWash--(useonlywithPots& 0 0 o Q
Pans and Normal wash cycles) heats

the water during the wash portions of WASH DRY
the cycle,

Heated Dry-(automatic with all except rinse cycle) use for best
drying results, Turn off by pressing Heated Dry so that the light

goes off.
Delay Start-(any cycle) offers the choice to start the o o o

dishwasher automatically at a later time, Select a wash
cycle and options. Press Delay until reaching the desired _')

hour for Delay to start. Press START/RESUME. Close the
door firmly. DELAY

Lock--(on Heated Dry button) use to avoid unintended use of your
dishwasher. When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. The
dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are locked.

To turn on Lock:

Press and hold Heated Dry for at least 4 seconds. The Locked light
glows. If you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the

light flashes 3 times.

To turn off Lock:

Press and hold Heated Dry for at least 4 seconds. The Control
Lock light turns off.

STEP4

Start or Resume a Cycle

• Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the
water is hot. Turn off water.

• Push door firmly closed. The door latches o
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. STARTJ

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

Cycle status indicators allow you to
follow the progress of your
dishwasher cycle. The Clean
indicator glows when the cycle is

finished.

HI-TEMP HEATED _ DELAY

2 4 6

RESUME

Washing Drying Clean

Cleaning the Dishwasher
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and

mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a
stainless steel cleaner is recommended - Stainless Steel Cleaner
and Polish Part Number 31464.

Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered
dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent

on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.
A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is

an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.

Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe

measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a
complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry

option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.

If you have a drain air gap, _,,

m

check and clean it if the
dishwasher isn't draining

well.

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Cleaning the Filters
For best performance and results, the filter assembly must be

cleaned regularly. The filter efficiently removes food particles from
the wash water, allowing water to recirculate during the cycle. For

this reason, it is a good idea to remove the large food particles
trapped in the filter frequently by rinsing the Main filter, metal

strainer and Fine filter under running water. The entire filter
assembly should be cleaned at least once a month.

1. Removethefilterassemblyby
turningtheMainfilter1/4turn

counterclockwise.Liftto
remove.

2. CleantheMainfilterandFine
filterusingacleaningbrush.

3. Reassemblethefilterpartsas

S i

shownintheillustration.

4. Reinserttheentirefilter

/

assemblyinthedishwasher,
positioningitinplace.

5. TurntheMainfilter1/4turn

clockwisetosecureinplace.
NOTE:Thedishwashershouldnot
beoperatedwithoutthefilter

assemblyinstalled.Improper
replacementofthefilterassembly

A. Main filter

B. Metal strainer

C. Fine filter

mayreducetheperformancelevel
oftheapplianceandmaydamagedishesandutensils.

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

In the U.S.A., www.whirlpool.com In Canada, www.whirlpool.ca

Dishwasher is not operating properly

• Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle
Is the door closed tightly and latched?

Is the right cycle selected?
Is the START/RESUME light on? Press START/RESUME.

Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse blown,
or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor
automatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does not

restart, call for service.
Is the water shutoff valve (if installed) turned on?

• Water remains in the dishwasher
Is the cycle complete?

• Detergent remains in the covered section of the dispenser
Is the cycle complete?

Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary.

• White residue on the front of the access panel

Was too much detergent used?

Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different
brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.

• Odor in the dishwasher

Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle

once or twice a day until you have a full load.
Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a vinegar

rinse as described in "Dishwasher Care."

• Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models)
Is the dishwasher aligned with the countertop? Moisture from

the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the counter.

Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.

Dishes do not dry completely

Dishes do not dry completely

Did you use a 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.

Storing the Dishwasher
If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months,

turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the
winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing

temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second
home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your

dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.

• Dishes are not dry
Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water drainage?

Do not overload. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying.
Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying.

Is the rinse aid dispenser empty?
Did you use an air-dry or energy-saving dry option? Use a

heated drying option for dryer dishes.

• Excess moisture on racks and dishwasher interior
Check the rinse aid indicator to see that there is rinse aid in the

dispenser.

Spots and stains on dishes

Spotting and filming on dishes
Is your water hard, or is there a high mineral content in your

water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse aid
helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the rinse aid

dispenser filled. Always use a high-temp option. If your water
hardness is 13 grains or above, it is strongly recommended that

you install a home water softener. If you do not wish to drink
softened water, have the softener installed onto your hot water

supply.
Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results,

water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher.
Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Use

recommended dishwasher detergents only. Do not use less
than 1 tbs (15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be

effective. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra
detergent.

Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher
filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138 to

828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. If you have questions about
your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

NOTE: To remove spots and film from glassware, remove all
silverware and metal items and run a vinegar rinse as described

in "Dishwasher Care."

Silica film or etching (silica film is a milky, rainbow-colored
deposit; etching is a cloudy film)

Sometimes there is a water/chemical reaction with certain
types of glassware. This is usually caused by some

combination of soft or softened water, alkaline washing
solutions, insufficient rinsing, overloading the dishwasher, and

the heat of drying. It might not be possible to avoid the
problem, except by hand washing.