Whirlpool GU1108 user manual

User manual for the device Whirlpool GU1108

Device: Whirlpool GU1108
Category: Dishwasher
Manufacturer: Whirlpool
Size: 2.5 MB
Added : 3/14/2014
Number of pages: 44
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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.whirlpoo

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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 avo

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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 12 3 13 14 4 15 5 16 6 7 8 17 18 19 9 20 10 11 1. Upper level wash 8. Heating element 17. Lower spray arm 9. Silverware basket 18. Filter module 2. 2-position adjuster [on some models] 10. Detergent dispenser 19. Overfill protection float 3. Top rack 11. Active vent 20. Rinse aid dispenser 4. Bottom rack 12. Flexible tines [on some m

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Control Panels GU1100, GU1108 GU1200, GU2300, GU640 GU1500 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) This pattern will continue for up to 6 minutes while the from dis

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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 2-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 in. (22 cm) in the top rack and 13 in. (33 cm) in the bottom rack,  Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines. or lower the top rack to accommodate items up to 11 in. (28

Summary of the content on the page No. 10

FLIP AWAY™ plate holders (on some models) Utensil rack (on some models) You can fold up all, or part, of the row of V-shaped flexible tines Use the Utensil rack to hold specialty cooking items (wooden at the back of the bottom rack. This is useful when washing a spoons, spatulas, and 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 The Utensil rack lies on the two supports in the right lower rack.

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 Place small items such as baby bottle caps, jar lids, corncob To replace the basket in the door holders, etc., in the section(s) with hinged cover(s). Close the 1. Set the silverware basket on the holding buttons. cover to hold small items in place. 2. Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until it locks in place. NOTES:  Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing.  Some foods (such a

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Filling the dispenser Water Hardness Amount of Detergent 1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by rotating the cover latch. Soft to Medium For normally soiled loads Hard Water  Partially fill the Main Wash 0 to 6 grains per section (6 tsp or 30 g) gallon  Fill the Pre-Wash section (4 tsp or 20 g) NOTE: Add only 2 tsp or 10 g of detergent to the Pre-Wash section if dishes are pre-rinsed or the water is very soft (0 to 2 grains per gallon). 2. Fill the Main Wash section with

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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 loads with normal amounts of Cycle Selection Charts food soil. (The energy- Select the wash cycle and options desired. The dishwasher starts usage label is based on filling once you press a cycle, unless you select a delay wash. this cycle.) During the Use both detergent You can select an option as the machine is filling. main wash, the wash dispenser sections. After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used action will repeatedly and uses the same opti

Summary of the content on the page No. 15

Use this rinse cycle for rinsing dishes, glasses, Changing a Cycle or Setting and silverware that will not be washed right During the first fill of a cycle away. Do not use detergent 1. Press a new cycle and/or options. Initial display time after with this cycle. 2. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly rotating clock pattern: for the new cycle. 4 min Pre- Main Rinse Rinse Final Dry Time Water Wash Wash Heated (min) Usage After the first fill of a cycle Rinse (ga

Summary of the content on the page No. 16

Soak & Scour Air Dry Select this option to pre-soak your dishes for 4 hours in your Select this energy-saving option to dry without heat. Air drying is dishwasher instead of pre-soaking them in the sink. When you useful when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be select Soak & Scour, the dishwasher fills and then sprays for 8 sensitive to high temperatures. minutes. It will then pause for 16 minutes while dishes soak, and then spray for 90 seconds to keep dishes wet. Pausing for 16 min

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To delay the start Water Heating Water Heating glows only when the cycle pauses to heat water to 1. Close the door. a set temperature. Washing or rinsing continues as water heats. 2. Repeatedly press Once water reaches the set temperature, the light goes off and the cycle resumes. NOTE: Some portions of the cycle are heated for fixed periods of time, but not to a set temperature. The cycle does not pause. The Water Heating light is not turned on for these timed heats. until you see the desi

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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Stainless Steel Yes Run a rinse cycle if not washing If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with immediately. Prolonged contact with food the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish. Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Sterling Silver or Yes Aluminum Yes Silver Plate Run a rinse cycle if not washing High water temperature and detergents

Summary of the content on the page No. 19

Is the water shut-off valve (if installed) turned on? Drain Air Gap It is normal for certain cycles to repeatedly pause for several seconds during the main wash. Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well.  Dishwasher will not fill Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a Is the overfill protection float able to move up and down drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain freely? Press down to release. system. If a drain is cl

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Is the home water pressure high enough for proper  White spots on cookware with non-stick finish dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be Has the dishwasher detergent removed cookware 20 to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A seasoning? Reseason cookware after washing in the booster pump on the water supply can be added if pressure dishwasher. is too low.  Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Never use soap or laun


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