Cycle Selection Charts; Canceling A Cycle; Changing A Cycle Or Setting - Whirlpool DP840SWS Use And Care Manual

Cycle Selection Charts

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 860:
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.
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
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.
Water
3. Turn the cycle control knob to Off.
Usage
(gal/L)
8.6/32.7

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
detergent dispenser section to open and release the
detergent. Check the covered section if the cycle uses
Water
detergent in both sections.
Usage
(gal/L) 4. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher starts a
new cycle.
7.2/27.2
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