STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER

Starting a wash cycle

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

7. Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one

 

freely.

or more Options pads. See

 

 

the ”Setting the Controls”

 

 

section.

 

 

NOTE: Normal Wash, Light

 

 

Wash and Rinse Only share

3.

Add detergent. See the “Using the

the same pad. The Cycle Control knob

 

Dispensers” section.

determines which cycle operates.

 

8. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to

 

the desired cycle. You will

 

feel a definite “stop” at each

 

cycle mark. The dishwasher

4. Add rinse agent, if needed.

automatically starts the cycle

you select.

 

 

NOTE: If the door is latched, you will

 

hear the cycles start and stop as the

 

control knob passes each cycle mark.

 

This is normal and does not hurt the

5. Close door firmly until it latches.

dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set

the Cycle Control knob with the door

 

 

unlatched.

Stopping the dishwasher

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.

OR

Turn the Cycle Control knob slowly clockwise until you hear water draining. Let the dishwasher drain completely. Then open the door and turn the Cycle Control knob to Off.

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Whirlpool 910 Series warranty Starting a wash cycle, Stopping the dishwasher