Cycle Selection Chart; Canceling A Cycle; Changing A Cycle Or Setting; Adding Items During A Cycle - Whirlpool 400 Series Use & Care Manual

Cycle Selection Chart

For Series 400, 800, 801, 805, 810 and 811:
Turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle.
For Series 840:
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.
NOTE: Normal Wash, Light Wash and Rinse Only all share the
same cycle button.
For Series 850 and 890:
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 Normal or Light and turn the Cycle
Control knob to RINSE ONLY.
A " " shows what steps are in each cycle. Your model may have
some or all of the cycles shown.
Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.
Cycle time includes dry time.
Use this cycle for hard-to-
clean, heavily-soiled pots,
pans, casseroles, and
regular tableware.
Wash Rinse Rinse Main
Wash
Use this cycle for loads
with heavy food soil.
Wash Rinse Rinse Main
Wash
Use this cycle for loads
with normal amounts of
food soil. (The energy-
usage label is based on
this cycle.)
Wash Rinse Rinse Main
Wash
Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
Rinse Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
98
Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
Rinse Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
98
Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
Rinse Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
90
Use this cycle for pre-
rinsed or lightly soiled
LIGHT
loads.
WASH
Wash Rinse Rinse
Use this cycle for rinsing
dishes, glasses, and
silverware that will not be
washed right away.
Wash Rinse Rinse
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.

Changing a Cycle or Setting

Water
Usage
(gal/L)
(On some models)
8.6/32.7
If your dishwasher has more than one wash cycle, 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.
Water
Usage
4. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher starts a
(gal/L)
new cycle.
8.6/32.7

Adding Items During a Cycle

(On some models)
You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts, or the
Cycle Control knob reaches Light 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.
Water
Usage
3. Close the door, but do not latch it. Wait 30 seconds for the air
(gal/L)
in the dishwasher to warm up. This reduces the amount of
7.2/27.2
moisture escaping from the vent when restarting a cycle.
4. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher resumes
the cycle.
Use
covered
detergent
dispenser
section.
Main Rinse Final Dry
Wash Rinse
Do not use
detergent
with this
cycle.
Main Rinse Final Dry
Wash Rinse

Canceling a Cycle

Time Water
(min) Usage
(gal/L)
85 5.7/21.8
Time Water
(min) Usage
(gal/L)
20 2.9/10.9
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