Cycle And Option Descriptions - Whirlpool WDF320PADW User Instructions

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described. Estimated
cycle times may increase or decrease depending on water temperature, soil conditions, dish load size, and options selected. You can
customize your cycle by selecting an option.
See option selections. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option, or select a different option. You can
change an option anytime before the selected option begins. At each stage of the wash cycle, you may hear noises that you are not
used to hearing in your previous dishwasher. Each cycle will provide a series of pauses and water sprays throughout the wash cycle.
This is normal and will provide optimal cleaning performance.
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and tableware.
This cycle with only the Heat Dry option selected, and without other options selected,
is recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. The
energy usage label is based on this cycle and option combination.
For fast results, 1-Hour Wash will clean dishes using slightly more water and energy.
Select the Heat Dry option to provide best dry performance.
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.
OPTION SELECTIONS
OPTIONS
Hi Temp raises main wash temperature to improve
cleaning for loads containing tough, baked-on food.
Heat Dry dries dishes with heat. This option, with
the use of rinse aid, will provide the best drying
performance. Plastic items are less likely to deform
when loaded in the top rack. Use Heat Dry for
optimum dry performance. Turn the Heat Dry option
off for air dry.
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Cycle and Option Descriptions

CYCLE SELECTIONS
CYCLES
CAN BE WHAT IT DOES
SELECTED
WITH
Sensor
Raises the main
Heavy wash temperature
Normal
to 135°F (57°C).
Soak & Clean
Sensor Uses heating
Heavy element to speed
Normal
drying times.
Soak & Clean Heat Dry option
defaults to On
when any cycle is
selected except
for 1-Hour Wash.
ESTIMATED WATER USAGE
WASH TIME GALLONS
(HH:MM) (LITERS)
3:28 7.4
(28.1)
2:32 2.4 to 7.4
(9.09 to 28)
1:00 7.87 (29.8)
ADDED TIME ADDED
TO CYCLE WATER
GALLONS
(LITERS)
0:05 to 0:13 0 to 3.86
(0 to 14.6)
0:08 to 0:46 0