Whirlpool GU3100XTVS Review

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Whirlpool
GU3100XTVS
Gold Series

Size: 24" Built-In
MSRP: $699

• Sanitize
• Steam
• Sensors
• Spray Jets
• Steel Tub
• Adj Racks

Energy

301

kWh/Yr

Water

5.3

Gal/Use

Sound

56

dBA

Cleaning

4

Features

Dishwasher Highlights

• The GU3100XTVS has about average electricity usage and efficiency when compared to all other new dishwashers.

• This Whirlpool dishwasher uses 30% more water than average with gallon-per-cycle rates in the bottom 12% of least efficient dishwashers.

• It is 3 dba louder than average with noise ratings in the bottom 31% of the loudest dishwashers.

• This dishwasher has an average number of key cleaning features and should provide acceptable cleaning performance compared to other new dishwashers.

• With a MSRP of $699, it is priced about average when compared to other new dishwashers.

Cleaning Ratings
Spray Jets	Supplemental spray jets are not available with the GU3100XTVS model. Uncommon feature but high-pressure jets are effective on dishes with baked-on food or grease.
Steam	Does not have the capability to generate steam. Steam cycles are only found on a few higher-priced dishwashers and they can really help loosen stubborn food deposits.
Wash Levels	Dishes are washed from 5 different levels, which is standard. Streams of water from several different angles and directions is important for thorough cleaning.	✔
Sensor Washing	Uses one or more sensors to measure soil content, load level, and/or water temperature. Sensors automatically make cycle adjustments to ensure optimum cleaning.	✔
NSF Sanitize	No option to run a sanitary wash or rinse cycle that is NSF certified to remove 99.9% of germs and bacteria. This is an important feature for most households.
Cycles & Options	You can choose from 9 different cycles and options, which is average. Higher cycles and options gives you more flexibility to fit your lifestyle and get your dishes clean.	✔
Food Disposer	No built-in food disposer that can help minimize the amount of debris in the wash water. About 50% of new dishwashers are designed with a hard or soft food disposer.
High-Temp Option	Includes the option to choose a high-temperature wash cycle. High temperature water is one of the most important ingredients for producing really clean dishes.	✔

Drying Ratings
Heated Dry	Includes an option to dry the dishes faster with an internal heating element. Heated drying can also help to reduce spotting on dishes and especially glassware.	✔
Tub Material	Stainless steel interior helps dry dishes faster and more efficiently. Stainless steel has natural heat-retaining and water-condensing properties that help dry your dishes.	✔

Loading Ratings
Number Racks	The GU3100XTVS has a standard 2-rack design with both upper and lower racks. A few dishwasher models have 3-rack designs, but two racks are adequate.	✔
Spray Arms	Uses a superior spray arm design instead of a central tower. Spray arms provide more wash levels and don't take up rack space or limit loading flexibility.	✔
Adjustable Racks	The racks are not adjustable and cannot move up or down. Non-adjustable racks are common and sufficient for many applications, but they are less flexible.
Removable Racks	Like most dishwashers, the racks cannot be removed. It's a little less convenient for those rare occasions when you have huge items that won't fit with both racks installed.
Fold-Down Tines	Rack divider tines cannot be folded down. Not a major issue, but it does limit your ability to create additional space as needed for larger loads.
Cup Shelf	Includes an additional shelf that often allows you to stack two levels of coffee mugs or to secure delicate stemware. Good feature for after-entertaining clean-up.	✔
Silverware Basket	The silverware basket has premium features such as being movable, dividable, or fitted with covered slots. A flexible silverware basket can make loading and unloading easier.	✔
Utility Basket	Like most dishwashers, this does not have an extra utility basket or tray that can store utensils, cutlery, or other items that don't fit in the standard basket.
Detergent Dispenser	Uses a standard detergent dispenser that you fill each time you run a new wash cycle. A few models have reservoirs that can hold multiple cycles of detergent.

Capacity Ratings
Place Settings	This 24-in standard tub dishwasher is designed to hold 12 place settings of dishes, which is 2 place settings less than average. A family of four needs about 14 place settings.
Tub Size	Standard tub size that's intended for lighter volumes of dishes. The shorter tub height is better for repair access but sacrifices some upper rack space.

Efficiency Ratings
Energy Star	The Whirlpool GU3100XTVS is not Energy Star qualified. It uses more electricity and water than most new dishwashers and will be more costly to operate.
Energy Ratings	EnergyGuide ratings estimate an electricity usage of 301 kWh per year. This is 5% higher than the average energy use of other new dishwashers.
Water Ratings	The US Department of Energy estimated water usage for this dishwasher is 5.3 gallons per cycle. This is 30% higher than the average new dishwasher.
Energy Saver	No option to select an economy or quick-wash cycle that uses lower temperatures or less water when your dishes have minimal food deposits.
Half-Load Option	No option to save water and energy by washing just a half-load in either the upper or lower rack. You can still be eco-friendly by waiting for a full load before running a cycle.
Delay-Start Option	Includes an energy-saving option to automatically run the dishwasher overnight or during off-peak energy hours when electric utility rates are often substantially less.	✔

Sound Ratings
Sound Level	Noise level is 56 dBA. It is 3 dba louder than average with noise ratings in the bottom 31% of the loudest dishwashers. A 3 dBA increase is like being 50% closer.

Style Ratings
Door Panel	Stainless steel door panel provides a clean, sleek modern look. One of the more popular appliance styles that is both durable and fashionable.	✔
Tub Material	Stainless steel tub and door lining looks high-tech and is stain-resistant, rust-resistant, durable, and less likely to absorb odors. Helps dry dishes quickly.	✔
Control Console	All-digital touch-pad control console is visible from the front. Not as stylish as fully-integrated (hidden) consoles, but sometimes more convenient to use.	✔
Digital Display	The Whirlpool GU3100XTVS does not include a digital display in the control console that shows cycle time remaining or other wash status information. Not necessary.

Price Ratings
MSRP	The MSRP is $699. Sale price is usually 10%-20% less. It is priced about average when compared to other new dishwashers.	✔

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