Whirlpool GU940SCGB0, GU940SCGQ0, GU940SCGZ0, DU925SCGQ3, DU925SCGQ1 Owner’s Manual

Appliances

A Note to You .......................... 2

Dishwasher Safety .................. 3

Parts and Features .................. 4

Starting Your Dishwasher ......6

Loading Your Dishwasher ......8

Using the Dispensers ............ 12

Setting the Controls .............. 14

Selecting a wash cycle ......14

Using Cancel/Drain ............ 16

Selecting cycle options ......16

Changing a cycle or an

option setting ...................... 17

Adding items

during a cycle .................... 17

Using Delay Hours ............ 18

Understanding the

status indicators .................. 19

Washing Special Items ..........20

Caring for Your

Dishwasher ............................ 21

Saving Energy ........................ 23

Solving Common

Dishwashing Problems ........ 24

Troubleshooting .................... 27

Requesting Assistance

or Service .............................. 28

Warranty ................................ 31

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A Note to You

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The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for
you to make your life easier. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we devel-

oped this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and

maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your

appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Whenever you call to request service for Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your Serial Number

complete model number and serial number.

You can find this information on the model Purchase Date

and serial number label (see the "Parts and Dealer Name
Features" section). Dealer Address

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer's name, Dealer Phone

address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Our Consumer Assistance
Center number is toll free.

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In Canada, for assistance or service, see the "'Requesting

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Assistance or Service" section.

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized

servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our

Web site at www.whirlpool.com

in Canada visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com/canada

Please:

• Have your dishwasher installed by a
qualified installer.

• install where dishwasher is protected from

the elements.

• install and level dishwasher on a floor that

will hold the weight, and in an area suitable
for its size and use.

• Properly connect dishwasher to electricity,

water, and drain.l

1-See installation instructions for complete

information.

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• Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and
connectors (such as the cap on the drain

outlet) before installing.t

• Remove all hang tags and temporary
labels.

• Make sure dishwasher is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.

• Properly maintain dishwasher. See the
"Caring for Your Dishwasher" section.

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Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,

and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

er Safety

You will be killed or seriously injured

if you don't follow instructions,

You can be killed or seriously injured

if you don't follow instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using the

dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.

• Use the dishwasher only for its
intended function.

• Use only detergents or rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher

and keep them out of the reach of
children.

• When loading items to be washed:

1) Locate sharp items so that they
are not likely to damage the door
seal; and

2) Load sharp knives with the handles
up to reduce the risk of cut-type

injuries.

• Do not wash plastic items unless they
are marked "dishwasher safe" or the

equivalent. For plastic items not so
marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.

• Do not touch the heating element
during or immediately after use.

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• Do not operate the dishwasher unless
all enclosure panels are properly in

place.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the
door or dish racks of the dishwasher.

• To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in or on the

dishwasher.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may be produced in a hot water system

that has not been used for two weeks
or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO-

SIVE. If the hot water system has not
been used for such a period, before

using the dishwasher turn on all hot
water faucets and let the water flow

from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas.

As the gas is flammable, do not smoke
or use an open flame during this time.

• Remove the door to the washing
compartment when removing an old
dishwasher from service or discarding it.

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This manual covers several different models. The dishwasher you have purchased may
have some or all of the parts and features listed below.

Fold-down tines

...........................(on some models)

.............. (p. 11)

Top

(p. 30)

Extra-capacity

fold=down
(on some models,

not shown)
(p. 11)

Water inlet opening ....

(p. 10) ..............................................

Bottom rack
(p. 10)

Rack bumper

(p. 10) .......................................................................................

..........Upper spray arm

Fold=down divider

(on some models)

.......Model and serial

number label
(on right side)

spray arm

POWER CLEAN*

filter module

(p. 10)

(p. 10)

(p. 10)

(p. 30)

Heating element

Silverware

basket

(p. 9)

Cutlery basket
(on some models)

(p. 8)

Door color panel*

protector

(p. 21)

Detergent

dispensers

(p. 12)

Rinse agent

dispenser

(p. 13)

*See Installation Instructions

for more information.

Cycle selector pads Option selector pads

Series 925 mode|

Series 940 mode|

Cycle selector pads Option selector pads

Cycle status indicators

Series 980 mode|

Cycle selector pads Option selector pads Cycle status indicators

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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.

GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS

• For a grounded, cord connected
dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be grounded. In
the event of a malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least

resistance for electric current. The
dishwasher is equipped with a cord

having an equipment-grounding conduc-
tor and a grounding plug. The plug must

be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is installed and grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING = Improper connection of

the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock.

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.

Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in

doubt whether the dishwasher is
properly grounded. Do not modify the

plug provided with the dishwasher; if it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

For a permanently connected

dishwasher:
The dishwasher must be connected to

a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead

on the dishwasher.

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1. Load the dishwasher. See the "Loading
Your Dishwasher" section.

6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the
dishwasher until water is hot.

Turn off water.

2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn
freely.

3. Add detergent. See the "Using the
Dispensers" section.

4. Add rinse agent, if needed.

5. Close door firmly until it latches.

7. Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one
or more Option pads. The

dishwasher starts filling once
you press a Cycle pad unless

you select the delay wash
cycle. You may press Option

pads as the machine is filling.
The pad indicator glows red

when a cycle or an option is
selected.

You can stop your dishwasher anytime
during a cycle. All you have to do is:

• Open the door slightly. Wait for any filling
or spraying action to stop before opening

the door all the way. Close the door to
continue the cycle.

OR

• Press Cancel/Drain. Once pressed, a
2-minute drain starts.

Your ishwasher

* To save water and energy, do not rinse

dishes before putting them into the
dishwasher.

* Remove large pieces of food, bones, and

other hard items. The POWER CLEAN*
filter module removes food particles from

the water. The module contains a chopping
device which reduces the size of food

items.
NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds,

nuts, and egg shells enter the
POWER CLEAN filter module, you might

hear chopping, grinding, crunching, or
buzzing sounds. Those sounds are normal

when hard items enter the module. Do not
let metallic items (such as pot handle

screws) get into the POWER CLEAN filter
module. Damage can occur.

* Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked

cereals may be hard to remove if left to
dry over a period of time. Run a Rinse

Only cycle to keep dishes moist if you do
not plan to wash them soon.

* Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the

rotating spray arm.

* Load dishes so they are not stacked or

overlapping. It is important for the water

spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best

washing. For best drying, water must be

able to drain from all surfaces.

Loading for quiet operation

* Secure lightweight load items in the racks.
* Pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie

sheets, etc. should not touch interior walls

or interfere with the spray arm's rotation.

* Load dishes so they do not touch one

another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted
during dishwasher operation to prevent

noise transfer through drains.

Use the cutlery basket to hold long items.
Always unload or remove the cutlery basket

before unloading the racks to avoid spilling
water on the cutlery.

IMPORTANT: Remove the basket and tip
the contents onto a cutting board to unload.

This helps avoid accidents with sharp points
and edges.

To remove the cutlery basket:

1. Grasp the basket on both sides and slide
it toward the top of the door.

2. Lift the basket off the holding buttons.

To replace the cutlery basket:

1. Set the basket on the holding buttons.

2. Slide the basket toward the bottom of the
door until it locks into place.

• Load the silverware basket while it is in
the door or take the basket out for loading

on a counter or table.

• Mix items in each section of the basket
with some pointing up and some down to

avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested

items. Load spoons with baked on food
pointing up.

IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items
(knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing

down.

• Put small items (baby bottle caps, jar lids,
etc.) in the section with the lid.

• You can also remove the basket for easy

unloading. Always unload or remove the
basket before unloading the racks to avoid

spilling water on the silverware.

NOTE: The basket may be hung on the

door or on the bottom rack.

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To remove the basket:

1. Grab the basket by the handle and slide
it toward the top of the door.

2. Lift the basket off the holding buttons.

To replace the basket:

1. Set the basket on the holding buttons.

2. Slide the basket towards the bottom of
the door until it locks in place.

To open the basket:

• Unhook the latch as shown.

NOTE: Be sure the cover is completely
latched before pulling out the bottom rack

and before closing the dishwasher door.

Load items with cooked=on or dried=on food 12 place setting load

in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces
facing inward to the spray.

Mixed load

• Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between

prongs and facing inward to the spray.

• Make sure pot handles and other items do
not stop rotation of the spray arm. Spray

arm must move freely.

Mixed load

• Load heavily soiled cookware face down
in rack.

• Do not stack or overlap dishes. Water
spray must reach all soiled surfaces for

best results.

Utensil load

• Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other
large items at sides and back. Loading

such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser and

silverware basket.

NOTES:

• Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items
in the bottom rack.

• Do not load items between the bottom rack
and the dishwasher tub. This can block

the water inlet opening.

• If you have removed the bottom rack for
unloading or cleaning, replace it with

bumpers in front.

Utensil load

Bumpers must face

dishwasher door

Fold=down dividers

(on some models)

Fold-down dividers at the back of the rack

can be lowered to make room for deep
bowls, roasters, and other large rooms.

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