WHIRLPOOL GU3600XTVY User Manual

DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.

You will need your model and serial number located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.

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Table of Contents

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

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

DANGER

WARNING

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.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

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Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

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Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

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Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.

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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.

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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.

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Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

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Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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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

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Do not tamper with controls.

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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher.

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To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.

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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.

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Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

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.

WARNING

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.

Quick Steps

Prepare and load

dishwasher.

Add detergent

for cleaning and rinse aid for drying.

Dishwasher Use

STEP 1

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other

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

Select a cycle and option.

Start dishwasher.

■ 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.

Upper rack Lower 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 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.

■ 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.)

STEP 2

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

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

Hard Water

Soft Water

MAIN WASH

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

Hard Water Soft Water

PREWASH

■ 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

Hard Water Soft Water

Main Wash Pre-Wash

Hard Water Soft Water

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

fill

max

Lock

Full

Add

STEP 3

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 3¹⁄₂ hours to complete.

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.

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 120ºF (49ºC) 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

starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly within 3 seconds. Press START/RESUME.

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.

¹⁄₄

turn to lock

fill

max

Cycle and Option Descriptions

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.

CYCLE SELECTIONS

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

Use for all day-to-day soil types when washing full to partial dish loads.

Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware.

Use for loads with normal amounts of food soil.

Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal.

Use for fast results. The Speed Wash cycle will clean your dishes using slightly more water and energy.

Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away.

This cycle compensates for the size of the dish load by adding time and heat.

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

The energy-usage label is based on this cycle. During the wash, the wash action will repeatedly pause for several seconds.

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

For improved drying, select the Heated Dry option which adds ½ hour.

This cycle does not dry. Do not use detergent.

Cycle

Minimum

1:19 1:27 3:30

1:37 1:39 3:45

1:04 1:24 3:30

1:08 1:21 3:30

0:58 0:58 0:58

0:03 0:15 0:16

Cycle + Options

Minimum

*Maximum

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.

OPTION SELECTIONS

OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:

Pans, casseroles, etc. with tough food soil.

Activates the POWERSCOUR™ spray jets and provides intensified water spray to the back of the lower level rack. May add heat and time to the cycle.

Adaptive Wash, Pots & Pans or Normal cycle

OPTION SELECTIONS

OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:

Loads containing tough, baked-on food.

To sanitize your dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers.

For best drying results, dry dishes with heat.

To run your dish washer at a later time or during offpeak hours.

Control Lock To a vo id u ni nte nd ed

use of your dishwasher, or cycle and option changes during a cycle.

CONTROLS AND

CYCLE STATUS

Increases the target water temperature during the wash portions of the cycle.

Adds heat, wash time and water to the cycle.

Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to approximately 155°F (68°C). This high temperature rinse sanitizes your dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

The Sanitize or Sani Rinse option adds heat and time to the cycle.

Turn OFF when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be sensitive to high temperatures.

This option with the use of rinse aid will provide the best drying performance.

Delays the start of a cycle up to 6 hours. Select a wash cycle and options. Press Delay until reaching the

desired hours for the delay to start. Press START/RESUME. Close the door firmly.

To turn on Lock, press and hold Heated Dry for at least 4 seconds. To turn off Lock, press and hold Heated Dry for at least 4 seconds. When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. If you press any

pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times. The dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are locked.

Adaptive Wash, Pots & Pans or Normal cycle

Adaptive Wash, Pots & Pans or Normal cycle. Only these sanitization cycles have been designed to meet the NSF/ANSI requirements.

Available with any cycle except Rinse Only.

All cycles, except Rinse Only

Anytime

CONTROL PURPOSE COMMENTS

To start or resume a wash cycle

If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator flashes. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and Start/Resume is pressed.

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

drain completely.

To f o ll ow th e progress of your

The Washing indicator glows at the start of the first fill of any cycle (except Rinse Only) and remains on until the end of the main wash cycle.

dishwasher cycle

To f o ll ow th e progress of your

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

dishwasher cycle

To f o ll ow th e

Clean indicator glows when a cycle is finished. progress of your dishwasher cycle

To f o ll ow th e 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.

Dishwasher Features

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

POWERSCOUR™ Wash Area

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

NOTE: You must select the POWERSCOUR™ wash option to use this feature. Make sure items do not interfere with the water feed tube, spray arms, or POWERSCOUR™ spray jets.

■ Load pans, casserole dishes, etc. in the

back of the lower dish rack with the soiled surfaces facing the POWERSCOUR™ spray jets.

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

jets. Stacking, overlapping or nesting items will keep the POWERSCOUR™ spray jets from contacting all of the surfaces.

ANYWARE™ PLUS silverware basket

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

To open the ANYWARE™ 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™ Top 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, 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.

press

Adjustable 2-position Top Rack

To raise or lower the rack, hold the top rack with one hand near the adjuster and use the other hand to pull out the top of the adjuster. Raise or lower the rack to one of the preset positions.

NOTE: The top rack must be level.

Filtration System

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:

■ 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 below shows the recommended cleaning frequency.

Upper Filter Assembly

Locating Tabs

Lower Filter

RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER

Number of Loads Per Week

1-3 Once per year Once per year Twice per year Every two months 4-7 Once per year Once per year Twice per year Once per month 8-12 Once per year Twice per year Every three months Every two weeks 13-14 Once per year Twice per year Every three months Once per week

*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

If you 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 t he Upp er Fil t er

Assembly ¼ turn counterclockwise and lift out.

2. Grasp the Lower Filter in

the circular opening, lift slightly, and pull forward to remove.

3. Clean the filters as shown

below.

If you wash before loading

If you scrape and rinse before loading

If you only scrape before loading*

If you do not scrape or rinse before loading

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.

Locating tab

To remove Upper Filter Assembly

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