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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 option 
any time before drying begins.

After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used 
and uses the same options in the next wash cycle, unless you 
select new options or press CANCEL.

Hi-Temp Scour 

Select this high-temperature option for improved cleaning of 
heavily-soiled dishes. Selecting this option adds heat, water and 
time to the wash cycle. Heating the water helps improve washing 
results.

The Pots & Pans cycle, with the Hi-Temp Scour feature, is 
recommended for baked-on soil.

NOTE: 

The Hi-Temp Scour feature is an option with Normal 

Wash, Heavy Wash, and Pots & Pans.

SANI RINSE™ Option

Select this option to raise the water temperature in the final rinse 
to approximately 155°F (68°C) for 10 minutes. The SANI RINSE™ 
option adds heat and time to the cycle. In the Normal Wash, 
Heavy Wash, and Pots & Pans cycles, this high-temperature rinse 
sanitizes your dishes and glassware in accordance with the NSF 
Protocol P153 Sanitization and Cleaning Performance of 
Household Spray-Type Dishwashers.

NOTE: 

Use the SANI RINSE™ option with the Normal Wash, 

Heavy Wash, and Pots & Pans cycles.

Air Dry

Select this option to dry dishes without heat and save energy. 
The dishes take longer to dry and some spotting can occur.

For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items (such as 
plastics) may need towel drying.

NOTE:

 The dishwasher automatically heats the air in the 

dishwasher during the “dry” portion of the cycle unless you 
select AIR DRY.

Delay Start

Use Delay Start to run your dishwasher at a later time or during 
off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the 
delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it 
latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not 
latched.

To delay the start

1.

Close the door.

2.

Press DELAY START 1 time for a 2-hour delay, 2 times for a 4-
hour delay, or 3 times for a 6-hour delay.

3.

Select a wash cycle and option.

The number glows above Delay Start. The dishwasher starts the 
cycle in the selected number of hours. If you do not press a cycle 
within 30 seconds, the Delay Start indicator turns off.

NOTES: 

To cancel the delay and cycle, press CANCEL.

To cancel the delay and start the cycle, press DELAY START 
until “6” glows. Then press DELAY START one more time. The 
delayed cycle starts.

Cycle Status Indicators

Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status 
Indicators. 

Sensing

Your dishwasher senses the soil level on the dishes. Soil level 
determines the length of some cycles, the amount of heat added 
to the wash or rinse, and the cycle needed for the load. Sensing 
glows during the soil sensing parts of the cycle. Wash action 
continues while sensing occurs.

Water Heating

Water Heating glows whenever water is heated during a cycle. 
Wash or rinse action continues as the water heats.

Clean

Clean glows when a cycle is finished. The light turns off when you 
open the door or press CANCEL.

Sanitized

If you select the SANI RINSE™ option, Sanitized glows when the 
SANI RINSE™ cycle is finished. If your dishwasher did not 
properly sanitize your dishes, the light flashes at the end of the 
cycle. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted. The light goes 
off when you open the door.

Summary of Contents for GU970

Page 1: ...SHWASHER Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 8275178 Model GU970 ...

Page 2: ...are Basket 8 DISHWASHER USE 9 Detergent Dispenser 9 Rinse Aid Dispenser 10 Dishwasher Efficiency Tips 11 Cycle Selection Charts 11 Canceling a Cycle 12 Changing a Cycle or Setting 12 Adding Items During a Cycle 12 Option Selections 13 Cycle Status Indicators 13 Drying System 14 Overfill Protection Float 14 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS 14 DISHWASHER CARE 15 Cleaning 15 Drain Air Gap 15 Storing 15 TROUBLES...

Page 3: ...injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed 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 ...

Page 4: ...able for its size and use Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors such as the cap on the drain outlet before installing See Installation Instructions for complete information 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 wi...

Page 5: ... 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 spray arm 13 POWER CLEAN filter module 14 Overfill protection float 15 Detergent dispenser 16 Rinse aid dispenser Control Panel ...

Page 6: ...o rinse the dishes before putting them into the dishwasher The wash module removes food particles from the water The module contains a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items NOTE If hard items such as fruit seeds nuts and egg shells enter the wash module you might hear chopping grinding crunching or buzzing sounds These sounds are normal when hard items enter the module Do not le...

Page 7: ...section for best stability Extra capacity fold down shelves Fold down the extra shelf on the right side of the top rack to hold additional cups or long items such as utensils and spatulas 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 each side of the top rack To adjust the top rack 1 Hold the top rack with one ...

Page 8: ...he bumpers in front Fold down tines You can fold down one row of tines at the back of the bottom rack 1 Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder 2 Gently pull the tine out of the tine holder 3 Lay the row of tines down in the rack to make room for larger dishes bowls pots pans or roasters LoadingSilverwareBasket Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or take the baske...

Page 9: ...t in a cool dry place Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning NOTE Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle Filling the dispenser 1 If the dispenser cover is closed open the cover by pushing the Cover latch 2 Fill the Main Wash section with detergent See How Much Detergent to Use 3 Close the Main Wash dispenser cover Fill the Pre Wash section if needed It is normal for the c...

Page 10: ... cap 3 Add rinse aid Fill to the smallest opening in the lower part of the dispenser Overfilling can cause the rinse aid to leak out and could cause oversudsing 4 Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth 5 Replace the Fill Indicator cap Close tightly Where to fill Top of 3rd step 3 tbs or 45 g Top of 2nd step 2 tbs or 30 g Top of 1st step 1 tb or 15 g Water Hardness Amount of Detergent Sof...

Page 11: ... 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 CycleSelectionCharts 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 Your electro...

Page 12: ...opening the door 2 Open the door If the main wash detergent dispenser is still closed add the item 3 Close the door but do not latch it Wait 30 seconds for the air in the dishwasher to warm up This reduces the amount of moisture escaping from the vent when restarting a cycle 4 Close the door firmly until it latches The dishwasher resumes the cycle after about a 5 second pause Pre Wash Rinse Main W...

Page 13: ...cally heats the air in the dishwasher during the dry portion of the cycle unless you select AIR DRY Delay Start Use Delay Start to run your dishwasher at a later time or during off peak hours You can add items to the load anytime during the delay countdown After adding items close the door firmly until it latches The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not latched To delay the start 1...

Page 14: ...Safe Comments Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of anodized aluminum Disposable Aluminum No Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans in the dishwasher These might shift during washing and transfer black marks to dishes and other items Bottles and Cans No Wash bottles and cans by hand Labels attached with glue can loosen and clog the spray arms or pump and reduce washi...

Page 15: ... Interaction Center and ask for Part Number 300096 NOTE The drain air gap is an external plumbing device that is not part of your dishwasher The warranty provided with your dishwasher does not cover service costs directly associated with the cleaning or repair of the external drain air gap To clean the drain air gap Clean the drain air gap periodically to ensure proper drainage of your dishwasher ...

Page 16: ...ould be 120 F 49 C as it enters the dishwasher Refer to the Dishwasher Efficiency Tips section Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent Use recommended dishwasher detergents only Refer to the Detergent Dispenser section Never use less than 1 tb 15 g per load Detergent must be fresh to be effective Store detergent in a cool dry area Heavy soil and or hard water generally require extra dete...

Page 17: ...gent dispenser Do not use detergent Follow with a Normal wash cycle with detergent If treatment is needed more often than every other month the installation of an iron removal unit is recommended Black or gray marks on dishes Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing Disposable aluminum items can break down in the dishwasher and cause marking Hand wash these items Remove aluminum markings b...

Page 18: ...th Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and ...

Page 19: ...19 Notes ...

Page 20: ...ident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation 4 Any labor costs during the limited warranty periods 5 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 6 Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be...

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