Starting Your Dishwasher - Whirlpool DP840CWDB3 Use And Care Manual

Starting Your Dishwasher
This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference.
Starting a wash cycle
1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 7-9.
2.
Spin
the spray arm. it should tum freely.
3. Add detergent. See page 10.
4. Add rinse agent, if needed. Sea page 11.
5. Close door firmly until it latches.
7. Select a drying option. (See page 13.)
= ,, For models with buttons, the
indicator above the button will
show red when the option has
been selected. For models
with rocker switches, the
switch indicates which option has been
selected.
NOTE: Select AIR DRY for
the RINSE & HOLD cycle. For
Series 840 models, push a
Cycle button for the desired
cycle. NORMAL WASH,
LIGHT WASH, and RINSE & HOLD
cycles share the same button. The Cycle
Control Knob determines which cycle
operates. For Series 830 models, the
HEAT DRY option is automatically
selected with the POTS & PANS cycle.
8. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to
the desired cycle. You will
feel a definite =stop" at each
cycle merk. The dishwasher
automatically starts the cycle
you select.
NOTE: If the door is latched, you will hear
the cycles start and stop as the 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.
6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the
_ dishwasher until water is hot.
Turn water off. (See page 20.)
Stopping the dishwasher
You can stop your dishwasher anytime
during a cycle. All you have to de is:
• Open the door slightly. Wait for any filling
or spraying action to stop before opening
the door all the way. Close the door to
continue the cycle.
OR
• Turn the Cycle Control Knob slowly
clockwise until you hear water draining. Let
the dishwasher drain completely. Then
open the door and turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF.