Whirlpool GUI500XTKQ0 Use & Care Manual page 12

Rinse aid setting
The amount of rinse aid released into the final wash can be
adjusted. The factory setting is at 2. For most water conditions,
set the adjuster to 1 or 2. If there are rings or calcium (hard water)
spots on dishes, try a higher setting.
To adjust the setting
Open the dispenser cover. Turn the adjuster inside the dispenser
to the desired setting.
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent.
Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry
spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least
120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as
well if the water temperature is too low.
To check water temperature
1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at
least 1 minute.
2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring
cup.
3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is
running into the cup.
4. If the water temperature at the faucet is below 120°F (49°C),
have a qualified person raise the water heater's thermostat
setting.
• To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before
putting them into the dishwasher.
• Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible.
These cycles use less hot water and energy than the Normal
cycle.
• Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher
during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding
heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.
• During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This
reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.
• Use the energy-saving dry option whenever possible. Allow
longer drying times (overnight) when using these options. Use
a rinse aid to improve drying.
• Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse
portion of the cycle only when needed.
• Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after
meals until the dishwasher is full.
If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want
to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of
the softener, as this may contribute to poor wash
performance.
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Select the wash cycle and options desired. The dishwasher starts
filling once you press a cycle, unless you select a delay wash.
You can select an option as the machine is filling.
After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used
and uses the same options in the next wash cycle unless new
options are selected or Cancel/Drain is selected.
A "O" shows what steps are in each cycle. Your model may have
some or all of the cycles shown.
Display time is for models with the dual digit display on the
console.
Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added.
Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.
NOTE: Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle
time indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the
soil level on dishes and temperature of the water entering the
dishwasher. The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time. If the
water is already hot enough, the cycle time will be as shown.
Your electronic dishwasher senses the soil level on your dishes.
Soil level determines the length of some cycles, the amount of
heat added to a wash or rinse, and the number of washes and
rinses in a cycle.
Cycle time depends upon the soil on the dishes, and water usage
may be higher for large amounts of soil.
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Anti=Bacterial
Use this cycle for all
day-to-day soil types,
including both normal
and heavy soils, giving
you exceptional
cleaning performance
combined with
reassuring sanitization.
Initial display time after
rotating clock pattern:
86-94 min
Use both detergent
dispenser sections.
Wash Main
Wash
Rinse Rinse Final Dry Time Water
Heated (min) Usage
Rinse (gal/L)
• •
130OF 145OF
/S4°C) !63°C)
• • 91" 6.9-10.4/
160°F Light 26.2-39.4
!71°0) soil
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Pots & Pans
Wash
130°F
(54oc)
Main
Wash
Use this cycle for hard-
to-clean, heavily-soiled
pots, pans, casseroles,
and regular tableware.
Initial display time after Use both detergent
rotating clock pattern: dispenser sections.
84-92 min
Rinse Rinse Final Dry Time Water
Heated (rain) Usage
Rinse (gal/L)
• • • • 89* 6.9-10.4/
140°F 140°F Light 26.2-39.4
(60°C) (60°0) soil
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