Canceling A Cycle; Changing A Cycle Or Setting; Adding Items During A Cycle; Using The Plate Warmer - Whirlpool DU900 Use And Care Manual

temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the
water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot
enough, the cycle time will be as shown.
Use this cycle for hard-to-
clean, heavily-soiled pots,
POTS &
pans, casseroles, and
PANS
regular tableware.
Wash Rinse Main
Purge
Wash
140°F 140°F
(60°C) (60°C)
Use this cycle for heavily-
soiled loads.
Wash Rinse Main Purge
Wash
Use this cycle for loads
with normal amounts of
food soil. (The energy-
usage label is based on
this cycle.)
Wash Rinse Main
Purge
Wash
Use this cycle for pre-
rinsed or lightly-soiled
loads.
Wash Rinse Main
Purge
Wash
12
Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
† Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
88*
140°F
(60°C)
Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
† Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
72*
140°F
(60°C)
Use
covered
detergent
dispenser
section.
† Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
62*
140°F
(60°C)
Use
covered
detergent
dispenser
section.
†
Final Dry Time
Rinse (min)
62*
Use this rinse cycle for
rinsing dishes, glasses,
and silverware that will
not be washed right away.
Wash Rinse
Water
† A small amount of water runs through the pump to remove soil
Usage
particles.
(gal/L)
9.1/34.4
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 If your dishwasher has more than one wash cycle, you can
Usage
change a cycle anytime during a cycle.
(gal/L)
1. Lift the door latch to stop the cycle.
6.9/26.1
2. Press a cycle and, if desired, press an option.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise.
4. 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.
5. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher starts a
new cycle.
Water
Usage

Adding Items During a Cycle

(gal/L)
You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts, or the
4.8/18.2
Cycle Control knob reaches Normal Wash.
To add items
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.
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. The dishwasher resumes
the cycle.
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
Use the Plate Warmer cycle to warm serving dishes or dinner
plates.
4.8/18.2
NOTE: Do not use the Air Dry option.
1. Close and latch the door.
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to PLATE WARMER.
3. Allow 8 minutes for the cycle to heat the dishware.
4. Turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
Main † Final
Purge
Wash Rinse

Canceling a Cycle

Using the Plate Warmer

Do not use
detergent
with this
cycle.
Dry Time Water
(min) Usage
(gal/L)
6 2.2/8.3