Canceling A Cycle; Changing A Cycle Or Setting; Adding Items During A Cycle - Whirlpool 940 Series Use And Care Manual

Use this cycle for loads
with heavy food soil.
HEAVY
WASH
Pre- Rinse Main Rinse
Wash Wash
Use this cycle for loads
with normal amounts of
food soil. (The energy-
usage label is based on
this cycle.)
Pre- Rinse Main Rinse
Wash Wash
Use this cycle for pre-
rinsed or lightly soiled
loads.
Pre- Rinse Main Rinse
Wash Wash
Use this cycle for rinsing
dishes, glasses, and
silverware that will not be
washed right away.
Pre- Rinse Main Rinse
Wash Wash
† A small amount of water runs through the pump to
remove soil particles.
14
Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
†
Final Dry Time
Purge
Rinse (min)
140°F 72*
(60°C)
Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
† Final Dry Time
Purge
Rinse (min)
140°F 61*
(60°C)
Use
covered
detergent
dispenser
section.
† Final Dry Time
Purge
Rinse (min)
130°F 58*
(50°C)
Do not use
detergent
with this
cycle.
† Final Dry Time
Purge
Rinse (min)
10
Anytime during a cycle, press
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
6.9/26.1
Cancel/Drain glows. The dishwasher pauses for about 5 seconds
and starts a 2 minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher drain
completely. The light goes off when the dishwasher finishes the
drain.
To stop the drain
You can press Cancel/Drain again to stop the drain immediately.
Remember to drain the dishwasher before starting a new cycle.
NOTE: A small amount of water remains in the dishwasher. This
is normal.
To clear the indicators
Press Cancel/Drain before starting the dishwasher to clear all
Water
options and cycles.
Usage
(gal/L)
4.8/18.0

Changing a Cycle or Setting

During the first minute of a cycle
Press a new cycle and/or options.
After the first minute of a cycle
1. Press
Water
Usage
Cancel/Drain glows. The dishwasher pauses for 5 seconds
(gal/L)
and starts a 2 minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher
4.8/18.0
drain completely.
2. Check the detergent dispensers. If the main wash cup has
opened and the detergent washed away, refill the cups as
needed.
3. Close the door.
4. Press a new cycle and/or options.

Adding Items During a Cycle

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open
the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the main wash
section is still closed, you can add items.
Water
Usage
To add items
(gal/L)
1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying
2.2/10.0
action to stop before opening the door.
2. Open the door. If the main wash detergent dispenser is still
closed, 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 after about a 5 second pause.

Canceling a Cycle