Cycle Guide - Whirlpool WDT710PA User Manual

5.
Select a cycle
Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as
driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is approximately
2 / hours but can take less or more time to complete depending
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on selections.
6.
Select options
You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. If you
change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option. Not
all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is selected
for a given cycle, the lights will flash. Adding options may increase the
cycle time.
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.
IMPORTANT: The sensor in your dishwasher monitors the soil level. Cycle time and/or water usage can vary as the sensor adjusts the cycle for
the best wash performance. If the incoming water is less than the recommended temperature or food soils are heavy, the cycle will automatically
compensate by adding time, heat, and water as needed.
This cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and toughness of soil to adjust the cycle for
improved cleaning, using only the amount of water and energy needed. The Sensor cycle
is automatically selected if you first press the Start button.*
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware.
This cycle is recommended for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash and dry
a full load of normally soiled dishes. This dishwasher's government energy certifications
were based on the Normal cycle with only the Heated Dry option selected.**
For fast results, the 1-Hour Wash will clean dishes using slightly more water and energy.
For improved drying, select the Heat Dry option.
NOTE: Some detergents are not recommended for short wash cycles, please refer to your
detergent packaging for more information.
This cycle quietly soaks dishes with an extended prewash which eliminates the need to
presoak dishes, saving personal time and effort. For optimal cleaning results during the
Soak & Clean cycle, add prewash detergent. Use this cycle for loads with heavy amounts
of dried-on or hard to clean baked-on food.
*The government energy certifications are not based on this cycle. See the Normal cycle description for the government energy certification
cycle. Using the Sensor cycle may increase your energy usage.
**No other washing and drying temperature options were selected, and it was not subject to truncated testing. Rinse aid was not used, and there
was no detergent used in the prewash.
7.
The indicator LED on the front right corner of the door panel will
glow while running the cycle and will go out when the cycle is
complete. Also, the LED display on the control panel will light up
during the cycle for Wash, Drain, Drying, Clean, and Sanitized.
8.
NOTE: If needed, run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher
until the water is hot. Turn off water.
Push door firmly closed within 4 seconds of pressing Start. If door
is not closed within 4 seconds, the Start button LED will flash, an
audible tone will be heard, and cycle will not start.
IMPORTANT: If the door is opened for any reason after the cycle
is started (even during the Delay option), the Start button must be
pressed again.

CYCLE GUIDE

CYCLES
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Follow the progress of your dishwasher
Start or resume a cycle
ESTIMATED WATER USAGE
WASH TIME GALLONS
W/O OPTIONS (LITERS)
2:10 to 3:15 3.38 to 7.4
(12.8 to 28.0)
2:45 to 3:25 7.4 (28.0)
2:00 to 3:10 2.4 to 7.4
(9.09 to 28.0)
0:55 to 1:05 7.87 (29.8)
6:45 to 7:25 7.4 (28.0)