Cycle Selection Charts; Canceling A Cycle; Changing A Cycle Or Setting; Adding Items During A Cycle - Whirlpool 810 Series Use And Care Manual

Cycle Selection Charts

For Series 810 and 811:
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.
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: Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Rinse Only all share the
same cycle button.
For Series 850:
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 HEAVY WASH or NORMAL WASH and
turn the cycle control knob to Rinse Only.
A " " shows what steps are in each cycle.
Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.
These models meet the ENERGY STAR
efficiency.
Cycle time includes dry time.
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 with heavy food soil.
Use both detergent dispenser sections.
Wash Rinse Rinse Main
Wash
14
® guidelines for energy
Rinse Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
98
Rinse Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
90
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
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
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

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
Water
detergent dispenser section to open and release the
Usage
detergent. Check the covered section if the cycle uses
(gal/L)
detergent in both sections.
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4. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher starts a
new cycle.

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.
Water
2. Open the door and add the item.
Usage
(gal/L)
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
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.
Main Rinse Final Dry
Wash Rinse
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