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What can you tell me about a 1999 Whirlpool Gold? |
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Post# 355032 , Reply# 1   6/6/2009 at 12:30 (5,431 days old) by tristarcxl ()   |   | |
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Don't know why the pictures are blurry today..... What is "Accu-Wash Sensor"? |
Post# 355035 , Reply# 3   6/6/2009 at 12:32 (5,431 days old) by tristarcxl ()   |   | |
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The lower wash arm. Notice the intentions in the roller tracks for the wash arm to pass through... |
Post# 355036 , Reply# 4   6/6/2009 at 12:33 (5,431 days old) by tristarcxl ()   |   | |
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I'm assuming it's self-cleaning? I've never had to do anything to it since I've owned the house. |
Post# 355037 , Reply# 5   6/6/2009 at 12:34 (5,431 days old) by tristarcxl ()   |   | |
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Even it has a wash-arm. Racks can fold down for more flexibility in loading too |
Post# 355038 , Reply# 6   6/6/2009 at 12:35 (5,431 days old) by tristarcxl ()   |   | |
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It even has a 3rd water jet in the roof. I didn't know they still used these?! |
Post# 355050 , Reply# 9   6/6/2009 at 13:20 (5,431 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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This is the last of the true PowerClean disheashers. There is a comparable moderns version, the Whirlpool DU930. There is a Kenmore version of it, the Model #is 13599. The Kenmore version has upscale additions of nyloon instead of vynil racks and a true Sani-rinse option. Also the flatware basket is in the bottom rack, not in the door. I've attached the link to the Kenmore use & care guide. Incidentally, I have the Kenmore Elite version of your mom's dishwasher and I have no complaints about it what so ever. I've had it for 2 years and it does bobLoads just fine. It can t ake dried on oatmeal off bowls that have sat for up to a week or more without a iccup.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO appnut's LINK |
Post# 355053 , Reply# 10   6/6/2009 at 13:27 (5,431 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 355054 , Reply# 11   6/6/2009 at 13:28 (5,431 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 355056 , Reply# 13   6/6/2009 at 13:36 (5,431 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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I had this dishwasher model in my house in Omaha. Loved it and got everything clean. She is not quiet by any means. To answer your question about the Accuwash feature...When you combine the Power Scour option with Normal,Heavy, and Pots and Pans cycles it will raise the wash temp to 145 degrees. The sensor ensures that the water meets that temp before moving on in the cycle. Onto the silverware baskets...the silverware basket can be mounted to the front of the lower rack. Thats what those clips are for in the front of the rack in the left corner and there should be one on the right. One trick that works is to make sure that you load your plates vertically and in the front of the rack area. The back I always used to load my bowls and pots and pans. Another thing is to load the forks and spoons head down in the basket. And mix in each compartment knives forks and spoons. You have to think when you load this basket and what will wash and remember the closer to the jet you get it will clean well. The wash system is very similar to what they put into the KitchenAid 24 series. In fact I think that the 4 way HydroSweep might fit in this...i never tried doing that but have wondered what if... |
Post# 355057 , Reply# 14   6/6/2009 at 13:36 (5,431 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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I can't read your control panel so I don't know what the buttons say on it. Sani-Rinse heats the water to 153 degrees and holds it there for 10 minutes per NSF guidelines for domestic dishwashers. If you select hiigh-temp wash (or such similar option on your machine) it only heats the final rinse water to 140 or 145 degrees. BTW, what's the model number of yours?
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Post# 355084 , Reply# 16   6/6/2009 at 14:34 (5,431 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Actually if you'd go to the Whirlpool website and download the user manual (GU980S), you'll get an accurate description of your cycles and what happens with light, medium, ro heavy soil. Actually Mike, as the manual indicates, Accuwash has more to do with soil sensing like I explained than simply water temperature set points. And rick, this as a pretty top of the line Whirlpool Gold for its day. This is definitely a keeper. Steve 1/18 has the Kenmore version of this dishwasher and I love his.
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Post# 355107 , Reply# 17   6/6/2009 at 18:45 (5,431 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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The whirlpool gold pictured above was the last good dishwasher they made. At least it used enough water and cleaned faster than todays models. I had a whirlpool portable power clean I bought used made in 1992. I am so sorry I got rid of that machine when I remodeled my kitchen. It cleaned so well and I didn't mind the silver ware basket in the door. If you load plates in front it washes beautifully. If it is that much of a problem you can always put the backet inside the rack. This model above is a Gem - don't loose it. Peter |
Post# 355167 , Reply# 22   6/7/2009 at 00:18 (5,430 days old) by cleanteamofny ((Monroe, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 355217 , Reply# 26   6/7/2009 at 08:23 (5,430 days old) by jakeseacrest (Massachusetts)   |   | |
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My 2001 Kenmore Ultra Wash had identical racks and wash arms to this Whirlpool and it was the best dishwasher that I've ever owned! My sister has it now and it is still in use. To avoid the purge and get a full 2 rinses, we always used the Hi Temp Wash button. For the Pots/Pans, Normal, and Water Miser cycles the sequence was W/W/R/R with varying times for each cycle. Never a dirty pot or dish came out of this machine.
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Post# 356358 , Reply# 28   6/11/2009 at 21:06 (5,426 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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I have the kenmore version at my mothers, a little different, Ultra Wash series, the silverware rack goes on the left hand side, but so is my dispenser there too...mine shoots water up thu the middle to the second shower arm and then to the roof...what a great machine, had it since 1988, never a single problem with it,,,,have seen these models taken apart, so freakin easy, 4 twisting clips underneath, unscrew the drain nozzle, pull the wiring plug off, open the door and grab the wash arm and pull up and out, the complete ultra wash module,in seconds...reverse to install the new one, I was amazed!
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Post# 356446 , Reply# 29   6/12/2009 at 02:51 (5,425 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)   |   | |
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