Canceling A Cycle; Changing A Cycle Or Setting; Adding Items During A Cycle; Option Selections - Whirlpool DP940PWS Use And Care Manual

Light wash
Use this cycle for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads.
Use covered detergent dispenser section.
Pre- Rinse Main Rinse
Wash Wash
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.
Pre- Rinse Main Rinse
Wash Wash
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A small amount of water runs through the pump to remove soil
particles.

Canceling a Cycle

Anytime during a cycle, press CANCEL/DRAIN. Cancel/Drain
glows. The dishwasher pauses for about 5 seconds and starts a
2-minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher drain completely.
The light goes off when the dishwasher finishes the drain.
To stop the drain
You can press CANCEL/DRAIN again to stop the drain
immediately. Be sure to drain the dishwasher before starting a
new cycle.
NOTE: A small amount of water remains in the dishwasher. This
is normal.
To clear the indicators
Press CANCEL/DRAIN before starting the dishwasher to clear all
options and cycles.
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Purge Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
140°F 58*
(60°C)
Purge † Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
10

Changing a Cycle or Setting

During the first 2 minutes of a cycle
Press a new cycle and/or options.
After the first 2 minutes of a cycle
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
1. Press CANCEL/DRAIN. Cancel/Drain glows. The dishwasher
4.8/18.0 pauses for 5 seconds and starts a 2-minute drain (if needed).
Let the dishwasher drain completely.
2. Check the detergent dispensers. If the main wash cup has
opened and the detergent washed away, refill the cups as
needed.
3. Close the door.
4. Press a new cycle and/or options and press START/
RESUME.

Adding Items During a Cycle

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open
the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the main wash
section is still closed, you can add items.
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
To add items
2.2/10.0
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. If the main wash detergent dispenser is still
closed, add the item.
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
moisture escaping from the vent when restarting a cycle.
4. Close the door firmly until it latches and press START/
RESUME. The dishwasher resumes the cycle after about a
5-second pause.
You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you
change your mind, press the option again to turn the option off.
Select a different option if desired.
You can change an option anytime before the selected option
begins. For example, you can press an unheated drying option
anytime before drying begins.
After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used
and uses the same options in the next wash cycle, unless you
select new options or press CANCEL/DRAIN.

Option Selections

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