Whirlpool CycleSelection Charts, CancelingaCycle, ChangingaCycleorSetting, For DU810, DU811

CycleSelection Charts

For DU810, DU811:

Turn the cycle control knob to the desired cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the cycles start and stop as the cycle control knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and does not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set the cycle control knob with the door unlatched.

For DU850:

Press the desired cycle. Turn the cycle control knob to the desired cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the cycles start and stop as the cycle control knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and does not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set the cycle control knob with the door unlatched.

To use Rinse Only, press HEAVY WASH or NORMAL WASH and turn the cycle control knob to Rinse Only.

A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle.

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

These models meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Cycle time includes dry time.

Pots & Pans

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

Use both detergent dispenser sections.

Wash	Rinse	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
			Wash		Rinse		(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)
●	●	●	●	●	●	●	98	8.6/32.7

Heavy Wash

Use this cycle for loads with with heavy food soil.

Use both detergent dispenser sections.

Wash	Rinse	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
			Wash		Rinse		(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)
●		●	●	●	●	●	90	7.2/27.2

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.

Wash	Rinse	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
			Wash		Rinse		(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)
			●	●	●	●	81	4.3/16.3

Rinse Only

Use this cycle for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away.

Do not use detergent with this cycle.

Wash	Rinse	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
			Wash		Rinse		(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)
				●	●		20	2.9/10.9

CancelingaCycle

You can cancel a cycle at any time.

1.Turn the cycle control knob slowly clockwise until you hear water draining. Let the dishwasher drain completely.

2.Open the door.

3.Turn the cycle control knob to Off.

ChangingaCycleorSetting

You can change a cycle anytime during a cycle.

1.Lift the door latch to stop the cycle.

2.Turn the cycle control knob clockwise.

3.Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly for the new cycle.

NOTE: Turning the cycle control knob can cause the covered detergent dispenser section to open and release the detergent. Check the covered section if the cycle uses detergent in both sections.

4.Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher starts a new cycle.

AddingItemsDuringaCycle

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts, or the cycle control knob reaches Normal Wash.

1.Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop before opening the door.

2.Open the door and add the item.

3.Close the door, but do not latch it. Wait 30 seconds for the air in the dishwasher to warm up. This reduces the amount of moisture escaping from the vent when restarting a cycle.

4.Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher resumes the cycle.

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