Whirlpool series 980 Use And Care Manual page 16

During the first minute of a cycle
1. Press new Cycle and/or Options.
2. Check the detergent dispensers. They
must be filled properly for the new cycle.
After the first minute of a cycle
1. Press Cancel/Drain. A 2-minute drain
cycle starts. Wait for drain cycle to finish.
2. Press a new Cycle pad.
3. If desired, press one or more Option pad(s).
4. Check the detergent dispensers. They
must be filled properly for the new cycle.
You can add items to the dishwasher load
anytime the Add-A-Dish indicator is on.
1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle.
Wait for 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. Doing so reduces the
amount of moisture in the vent when
restarting a cycle.
4. Close the door firmly until it latches. The
dishwasher resumes the cycle.
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