Whirlpool 931 Cycle Status Indicators, Drying System, Overfill Protection Float, Delay Hours

For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items (such as plastics) may need towel drying.

NOTE: The dishwasher automatically heats the air in the dishwasher during the “dry” portion of the cycle unless you select Air Dry.

Delay Hours

Use Delay Hours to run your dishwasher at a later time or during off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not latched.

To delay the start

1.Close the door.

2.Press DELAY HOURS 1 time for a 2-hour delay, 2 times for a 4-hour delay, or 3 times for a 6-hour delay.

3.Select a wash cycle and option.

The number glows above Delay Hours. The dishwasher starts the cycle in the selected number of hours. If you do not press a cycle within 30 seconds the Delay Hours indicator turns off.

NOTES:

■To cancel the delay and cycle, press CANCEL/DRAIN.

■To cancel the delay and start the cycle, press DELAY HOURS until 6 glows. Then press DELAY HOURS one more time. The delayed cycle starts.

IMPORTANT:

■Operate your dishwasher only when you are at home.

■If your home is equipped with a water softener, do not start the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener.

Cycle Status Indicators

Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status Indicators. CLEAN glows when a cycle is finished. The light turns off when you open the door or press Cancel/ Drain.

Water Heating

WATER HEATING glows whenever water is heated during a cycle. Wash or rinse action continues as the water heats.

Controls Locked

Lock the controls to prevent your dishwasher from accidentally being turned on. Use the Lock feature, also, to prevent accidental cycle or option changes during a cycle.

When CONTROLS LOCKED is lit, all buttons are disabled. You can lock the dishwasher while the dishwasher is running.

To lock the controls

Press and hold

for 5 seconds. CONTROLS 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.

Overfill Protection 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.

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