Whirlpool GU940SCGQ0 Use And Care Manual page 22

Protect y ourdishwasher andhomeagainst
waterdamage dueto freezing waterlines.If
yourdishwasher is leftin a seasonal dwell-
ingor couldbeexposed to nearfreezing
temperatures, havea qualified person do
thefollowing:
1. Disconnect power or unplug dishwasher.
2. Turnoffwatersupply to thedishwasher.
3. Remove the4 screws onthe lower
accesspanel a ndremove thelower
accesspanel.
4. Placea shallow panunder thewater
supply valve. T hen,usea wrench to
disconnect thewaterinletfromthewater
supply valve. S eparate thewaterinlet
fromthewatersupply valveanddrain
waterintothepan.
5. Remove the spring clamp from the water
outlet and separate from the water
supply valve; drain water into pan.
6. Reconnect both water inlet and water
outlet to the water supply valve.
7. Empty the pan and reposition it under the
water pump.
8. Remove the clamp and disconnect the
drain hose from the water pump; drain
water into pan.
9. Reconnect drain hose to the water pump,
being sure to position the clamp over the
connection.
10.Replace the lower access panel.
NOTE: If your dishwasher is connected to
a garbage disposal, do not run water into
the sink after winterizing. This could cause
water to refill the drain hose on your
dishwasher.
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Water outlet
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Spring Water pump
clamp and motor
Water supply Water Drain
valve inlet hose
Reconnecting your dishwasher
after storage
1. Remove the 4 screws on the lower
access panel and remove lower
access panel.
2. Turn on the water supply to dishwasher.
3. Reconnect power or plug in dishwasher.
4. Run dishwasher through a complete
cycle and check for leaks.
5. Replace lower access panel.
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