Whirlpool GU980SCGB3 Owner’s Manual

Use And Care

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 [he

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 app ance 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 informat on on your appliance.

Whenever you call to request service for

your appliance, you need to know your

complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model

and serial number label (see the "Parts and

Features" section).

Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer's name,
address, and telephone number.

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

Center number is toll free.

I Our Consumer Assistance

Assistance or Service" section,

I n Canada, for assistance or service, see the "Requesting

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

sewicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your app lance on- ne, please visit our

Web site at www.whirlpool.eom

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 fl-om
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 connecl dishwasher to electricity,

water, and drain.t

t See Installation Instructions for complete

information.

Model Number ...............................

Serial Number

Purchase Date ............................

Dealer Name ..........................................

Dealer Address ................

Dealer Phone

1-800-253-1301

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

outlet) before installing.t

• Remove all bang 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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Dishwasher Safety

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.
Atl safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the

word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions,

You ca_ be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using the

dishwasher, [oflow basic precautions,

including the following:
* Read all instructionsbefore 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 [he 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 healing element

during or immediately after use.

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q'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 cised 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

cornpartrnent when removing an old
dishwasher from sen,ice or discarding it.

Parts and Features

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)

Top spray

(p. 30) r"

Extra-capacity
fold-down shelf

{on some models,
not shown}

(p. !!)

Water inlet opening

(p. 10)

Bottom rack

(p, 10) ....

Upper spray arm

Fold-down divider

(on some models)

Model and serial

number label

(on righ[ side)

(p. 11)

(p 10)

(p. 10}

Rack bumper

(_ lO)

Heating element
Silverware

basket
(p. 9)

Cutlery basket
(on some models)

(p 8)

Door color paneF

Lower spray arm

.......POWER CLEAN*

filter module

(p. 3O)

"Overfill protector

(p 21)

Detergent

dispensers

(p. 12)

.....Rinse agent

dispenser

(p, 13)

_Sae Installation Instructions

for more information.

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Series 925 model

Cycle selector pads Option selector pads

cycle status indicators

Series 940 model

Cycle selector pads Option selector pads

/

Cycle selector pads Option selector pads Cycle status indicators

Cycle status indicators

Series 980 model

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Starting 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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For a grounded, cord connected
dishwasher:

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

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

resis[ance 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 intoan 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.Loadthedishwasher.Seethe"Loading

6, Run hot water at the sink nearest the

dishwasher until water is hot.

I_ YourDishwashersect'o_,

2.Spinthesprayarms.Theyshouldturn

freely.

3.Adddetergent,Seethe"Usingthe

Dispensers"section,

4.Addrinseagent,ifneeded.

5.Closedoorfirmlyuntil it latches.

Turn off water,

7, Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one

or more Option pads. The
dishwasher starLs 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

,,_t_ when a cycle or an option is

selected.

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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,

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Loading Your Dishwasher

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• To save water and energy, do not rinse
dishes before pu[tirlg them into [he
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 [he
POWER CLEAN filter module, you might

hear chopping, grindhlg, crunciling, 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 p!an to wash them soon.

• Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the
rotating spray arm.

• Load dishes so lhey 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
anether_

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted
during dishwasher operation to prevent
noise transfer through drains.

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

before unloading [he racks to avoid spilling

water on the cutlery.
IMPORTANT: Remove the basket and tip

the conlents 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.

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• 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 Lip,

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

down.

• Put small items (baby bottle caps, jar lids,
ele.) in lhe 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.

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 bolding 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,

Loaditemswithcooked-onordried-onfood
inthebottomrack,withsoiledsurfaces
facinginwardtothespray

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.

• 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

silvePware 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 cleanh_g, replace it with

bumpers in front.

12 place settingload

Ng

Mixed load

Utensil load

Bumpersmustface

dishwasherdoor

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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