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DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
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Model GU970
8275178
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 START-UP GUIDE ..........................................................................6 Using Your New Dishwasher .......................................................6 Stopping Your Dishwasher ................................
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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 1. Upper level wash 6. Rack bumper 12. Lower spray arm 2. Adjustable top rack 7. Heating element 13. POWER CLEAN™ filter module 3. Fold-down tines 8. ANYWARE™ silverware basket 14. Overfill protection float 4. Water inlet opening [in tub wall] 9. Top spray arm 15. Detergent dispenser 5. Bottom rack 10. Extra-capacity fold-down shelves 16. Rinse aid dispenser 11. Model and serial number label Control Panel 5
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Stopping Your Dishwasher START-UP GUIDE You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle. 1. Open the door slightly. Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important 2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the door all safety information and useful operating tips. the way, if needed. Close the door to continue the cycle. OR Using Your New Dishwasher Press CANCEL. A 2-minute drain starts. 1. Scrape large
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Extra-capacity fold-down shelves Fold down the extra shelf on the right side of the top rack to hold Loading Top Rack additional cups, or long items such as utensils and spatulas. The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Adjustable top rack You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. One adjuster is located on
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Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are Loading Silverware Basket secured in place. Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or take Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines and facing the basket out for loading on a counter or table. inward to the spray. NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks Overlap the edges of plates for large loads. to avoid spilling water dropl
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To remove the basket from the door 1. Grasp the silverware basket by the handle. Slide it toward the top of the door. DISHWASHER USE Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. 1 23 4 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 it locks into place. 1.
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Where to fill Rinse Aid Dispenser Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to Top of 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g) drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type. Checking the dispenser Top of 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g) Check the center of the Fill Indicator cap. Cle
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Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Cycle Selection Charts Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Select the wash cycle and options desired. The dishwasher starts Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry filling once you press a cycle, unless you select a delay wash. spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F You can select an option as the machine is filling. (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if Your electro
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Use this cycle for loads Use Canceling a Cycle with normal amounts of covered Anytime during a cycle, press food soil. (The energy- detergent usage label is based on dispenser this cycle.) section. † Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water Purge Wash Wash Rinse (min) Usage (gal/L) CANCEL glows. The dishwasher pauses for about 5 seconds and 140°F 61* 4.8-8.6/ starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher drain (60°C) Light 17.4-32.7 completely. The light goes off when t
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Delay Start Use Delay Start to run your dishwasher at a later time or during Option Selections off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it change your mind, press the option again to turn the option off. latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not Select a different option if desired. latched. You can change an option an
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Locked Use Locked to prevent unintended use of the dishwasher. You can also use the Locked feature to prevent unintended cycle or WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS option changes during a cycle. NOTE: When Locked is lit, all buttons are disabled. If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. To lock the controls Press and hold Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of ano
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Drain Air Gap Stainless Steel Yes Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining Run a rinse cycle if not washing well. immediately. Prolonged contact with food Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain fruit juice can damage finish. system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher from wat
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Dishes are not completely clean TROUBLESHOOTING Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the “Dishwasher First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid Loading” section. the cost of a service call... Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing Dishwasher is not operating properly results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Tip
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NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white Dishes do not dry completely vinegar rinse. This procedure is intended for occasional use only. Vinegar is an acid and using it too often could damage Dishes are not dry your dishwasher. Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water 1. Wash and rinse dishes. Use an air-dry or an energy- drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the “Dishwasher saving dry option. Remove all silverware or metal items. Loading” section. Use a liquid rins
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FILTER MODULE ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE The washing system parts covered by your warranty are Before calling for assistance or service, please check shown below. “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete 1 model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. 2 If you need replacement parts 3 If you need to
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® WHIRLPOOL GOLD DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. SECOND YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON POWER CLEAN™ SYSTEM In the second year from the date of
