Whirlpool GU970 manual Drying System, OverfillProtection Float, Locked

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 controls

Press and hold

for 5 seconds. Locked glows. If you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times.

To unlock the controls

Press and hold AIR DRY for 5 seconds until the light turns off.

NOTE: The dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are locked.

Drying System

During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes.

IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent during drying.

OverfillProtection Float

The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate.

Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down.

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.

Material	Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Aluminum	Yes
	High water temperature and detergents
	can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Disposable	No
Aluminum	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
	washing performance.
Cast Iron	No
	Seasoning will be removed and iron will
	rust.
China/	Yes
Stoneware	Always check manufacturer’s
	recommendations before washing.
	Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze
	patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
	or fade.
Crystal	Yes
	Check manufacturer’s recommendations
	before washing. Some types of leaded
	crystal can etch with repeated washing.
Gold	No
	Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass	Yes
	Milk glass yellows with repeated
	dishwasher washing.
Hollow-Handle	No
Knives	Handles of some knives are attached to
	the blade with adhesives which can
	loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass,	No
Bronze	High water temperatures and detergent
	can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable	No
Plastics	Cannot withstand high water
	temperatures and detergents.
Plastics	Yes
	Always check manufacturer’s
	recommendations before washing.
	Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand
	high temperatures and detergents. Load
	plastics in top rack only.

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