Canceling A Cycle; Changing A Cycle Or Setting; Adding Items During A Cycle - Whirlpool DP840 Use And Care Manual

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
Wash
● ● ● ●
Heavy Wash
Use this cycle for loads with heavy food soil.
Use both detergent dispenser sections.
Wash Rinse Rinse Main
Wash
● ● ●
Normal Wash
Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The
energy-usage label is based on this cycle.)
Use both detergent dispenser sections.
Wash Rinse Rinse Main
Wash
●
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
Wash
Rinse Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
● ● ●
98
Rinse Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
● ● ●
90
Rinse Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
● ● ●
81
Rinse Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
● ●
20
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.
Water
Usage

Changing a Cycle or Setting

(gal/L)
You can change a cycle anytime during a cycle.
8.6/32.7
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
Water
Usage
new cycle.
(gal/L)
7.2/27.2

Adding Items During a Cycle

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
Water
the cycle.
Usage
(gal/L)
4.3/16.3
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
2.9/10.9

Canceling a Cycle

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