Whirlpool 900 warranty Setting the Controls, Selecting a wash cycle

Setting the Controls

Operating your dishwasher’s controls properly helps you obtain the best possible washing results. This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options.

Selecting a wash cycle

Press a Cycle pad. (Some cycles share the same pad.) Turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle.

			A “ 3” shows what each cycle includes						CYCLE
					MAIN		FINAL		TIME
CYCLE			WASH RINSE WASH RINSE RINSE DRY (Minutes)
POTS-N-PANS
		Double wash for
	POTS-N-PANS
		maximum cleaning
		of cooked-on or
		baked-on foods.	3	3	3	3	3	3	76†

•The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in both washes.

•The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the final rinse.

HEAVY
(on some models)
Double wash for
cleaning heavily
soiled loads.	3	3	3	3	3	3	76†

•Select Hi-Temp Wash to heat water in the main wash.

•The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the final rinse.

NORMAL
	Double wash for
NORMAL	normal, everyday
	soiled loads. (The
	Energy Guide label	3	3	3	3 3	66†
is based on this cycle.)

•Select Hi-Temp Wash to heat water in the main wash.

•The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the final rinse.

†Cycle time includes dry time and may be longer depending on the temperature of water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot enough, the cycle times will be as shown. The Cycle Control knob does not move while water is being heated.

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