Whirlpool GU970 - Manual

5 PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Upper level wash 2. Adjustable top rack 3. Fold-down tines 4. Water inlet opening [in tub wall] 5. Bottom rack 6. Rack bumper 7. Heating element 8. ANYWARE™ silverware basket 9. Top spray arm 10. Extra-capacity fold-down shelves 11. Model and serial number label 12. Lower spr...

6 START-UP GUIDE 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) from dishes. 2. Properly ...

7 Loading Top Rack 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. ■ Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. ■ Load glasses in top rack only. Th...

8 ■ Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are secured in place. ■ Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines and facing inward to the spray. ■ Overlap the edges of plates for large loads. ■ Load soup, cereal, and serving bo...

9 To remove the basket from the door 1. Grasp the silverware basket by the handle. Slide it toward the top of the door. 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...

10 NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent. Rinse Aid Dispenser Rinse aids prevent water from form...

11 Dishwasher Efficiency Tips 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 should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temper...

12 † A small amount of water runs through the pump to remove soil particles. Canceling a Cycle Anytime during a cycle, press CANCEL glows. The dishwasher pauses for about 5 seconds and starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher drain completely. The light goes off when the dishwasher fi...

13 Option Selections You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn the option off. Select a different option if desired. You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins. For example, you can press an unheated drying op...

14 Locked Use Locked to prevent unintended use of the dishwasher. You can also use the Locked feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle. NOTE: When Locked is lit, all buttons are disabled. To lock the controlsPress and hold for 5 seconds. Locked glows. If you press any pad...

15 DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning Cleaning the exterior In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. Cleaning the interior Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on th...

16 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dishwasher is not operating properly ■ Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the door closed tightly and latched? Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the “Cycle Selection Charts....