Whirlpool GU980SCGS2 Owner’s Manual

Appliances

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

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

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

Starting Your Dishwasher ......5

Loading Your Dishwasher ......7

Using the Dispensers ............ 11

Setting the Controls .............. 13

Selecting a wash cycle ......13

Using Cancel/Drain ............ 15

Selecting cycle options ......15

Changing a cycle or

option ................................ 16

Adding items

during a cycle .................... 16

Using Delay Hours ............ 17

Understanding the

status indicators .................. 18

Washing Special items .......... 19

Caring for Your

Dishwasher ............................ 20

Saving Energy ........................ 22

Solving Common

Dishwashing Problems ........ 23

Troubleshooting .................... 26

Requesting Assistance

or Service .............................. 27

Warranty ................................ 32

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A Note to You

_iiii_ ,_ _, _y_g _ W_©©_ '_ __ 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.

Centern.mberistoll free. 1-800-253-1301

i Our Consumer Assistance i

Assistance or Service" section.

I InCanada, for assistance or service, see the "Requesting J

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

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.*

* See Installation Instructions for complete

information.

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

outlet) before installing.*

• 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.

ishwasher 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.

All 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 can 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, 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

Top

(p. 31)

Extra=capacity

fold-down (p. 10)

Water inlet opening

(p. 9) ..........

Bottom rack .... ........

(p. 9) .....................................

Rack bumper ......................

(p. 9) .............................................

Heating element

Silverware

basket

(p. 8) Cutlery basket

(p. 7)

Features

Fold-down tines

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

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

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

Fold-down divider

.................. (p. 9)

Model and serial

number label

(on right side)

spray arm

(p. 9)

POWER CLEAN TM

filter module

(p. 31)

Overfill protector

(p. 20)

Detergent

dispensers

(p. 11)

Rinse agent

dispenser

(p. 12)

Cycle selector pads Option selector pads

i Your

shwasher

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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. If desired, press one or more Options. The

dishwasher starts filling once you press a Cycle unless

you select the delay wash cycle. You can press Options

as the machine is filling.

The indicator glows 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.

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

Loadin Your ishwasher

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• 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 x'v' 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.

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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 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. It can also be

placed inside 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 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.

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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.

• 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.

Mixed load

Utensil load

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.

Fold=down dividers

Fold-down dividers at the back of the rack can be lowered to make room for deep bowls, roasters, and other large items.

Bumpers must face

dishwasher door

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