Whirlpool DP940PWS CycleSelection Charts, To check water temperature, Additional efficiency tips

To check water temperature

1.Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute.

2.Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring cup.

3.Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is running into the cup.

Additional efficiency tips

■To save water and energy and time, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.

■Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible. These cycles use less hot water and energy than a normal cycle.

■Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.

■During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.

■Use the energy-saving dry option whenever possible. Allow longer drying times (overnight) when using these options. Use a rinse aid to improve drying.

■Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse portion of the cycle only when needed.

■Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after meals until the dishwasher is full.

■If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener, since this may contribute to poor wash performance.

CycleSelection Charts

Select the wash cycle and options desired and press START/ RESUME. The dishwasher starts filling once you press START/ RESUME, unless you select a delay wash. You can select an option as the machine is filling.

After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used and uses the same options in the next wash cycle unless new options are selected or Cancel/Drain is selected.

A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle. Your model may have some or all of the cycles shown.

Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added.

Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.

Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot enough, the cycle time will be as shown.

Pots & Pans

Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware.

Use both detergent dispenser sections.

Pre-	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Purge†	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Wash		Wash			Rinse		(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)
140°F		140°F			140°F		87*	8.6/32.6
(60°C)		(60°C)			(60°C)
●		●	●		●	●

Heavy wash

Use this cycle for loads with heavy food soil.

Use both detergent dispenser sections.

Pre-	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Purge†	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Wash		Wash			Rinse		(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)
					140°F		72*	6.9/26.1
					(60°C)
●		●		●	●	●

Normal wash

Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The energy-usage label is based on this cycle.)

Use covered detergent dispenser section.

Pre-	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Purge†	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Wash		Wash			Rinse		(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)
					140°F		61*	4.8/18.0
					(60°C)
		●		●	●	●

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