Whirlpool WDF520PADM User Manual page 5

OPTIONS
Raises main wash temperature to improve
cleaning for loads containing tough, baked-
on food.
Sanitizes dishes and glassware in
accordance with National Sanitation
Foundation (NSF)/ANSI Standard 184 for
Residential Dishwashers. Certified
residential dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments. The Sani
Rinse indicator indicates at the end of the
cycle whether the Sani Rinse option was
successfully completed. If indicator does not
activate, it is probably due to cycle being
interrupted.
Dries dishes with heat. This option, with the
use of rinse aid, will provide the best drying
performance. Plastic items are less likely to
deform when loaded in the top rack. Use
Heat Dry for optimum drying performance or
turn the Heat Dry option off for air dry.
Runs dishwasher at a later time. Select a
wash cycle and options. Press 4-HR DELAY.
Press START/RESUME. Close door firmly.
NOTE: Anytime door is opened (such as, to
add a dish), START/RESUME must be
pressed again to resume delay countdown.
Control Avoids unintended use of dishwasher between cycles, or cycle and option changes during a cycle.
Lock
To turn on Control Lock, press and hold CONTROL LOCK or 4-HR DELAY (depending on model) for 3 seconds. Control Lock light
will stay on for a short time, indicating that it is activated, and all buttons are disabled. If you press any button while your dishwasher
is locked, light flashes 3 times. Dishwasher door can still be opened/closed while the controls are locked.
To turn off Control Lock, press and hold CONTROL LOCK or 4-HR DELAY (depending on model) for 3 seconds. Light turns off.
NOTE: If your model requires you to press and hold 4-HR DELAY to lock controls, Control Locked LED will be on or off to indicate
whether Control Lock is active or not.
Control Purpose
Press to start or
resume a wash
cycle.
Press to cancel
wash cycle.
To follow progress
of your
dishwasher cycle.
NOTE: Indicators
shown are not
available on all
models.
CAN BE
SELECTED
Sensor
Heavy
Normal
Soak & Clean
Sensor
Heavy
Normal
Available
with any
Available
with any
Comments
If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start/Resume button LED flashes. Cycle
will not resume until door is closed and START/RESUME is pressed.
NOTE: If Start/Resume button is located on top of door, push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing
START/RESUME. If door is not closed within 3 seconds, Start/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone
will be heard (on some top control models), and cycle will not start.
Close the door firmly. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let dishwasher drain completely.
The Clean indicator glows when a cycle is finished.
If you select Sani Rinse option, when cycle is finished, the "Sanitized" indicator glows. If your dishwasher did
not properly sanitize your dishes, the light flashes at the end of the cycle. This can happen if the cycle is
interrupted, or water could not be heated to required temperature. The light goes off when you open and close
door or press CANCEL.
WHAT IT DOES
WITH
Raises main wash
temperature from
105°F (41°C) to
135°F (54°C).
Increases main
wash temperature
from 105°F (41°C) to
130°F (54°C) and
final rinse from
140°F (60°C) to
155°F (68°C).
Uses heating
element and vents
cycle
to speed drying
times. Heat Dry
option defaults to On
when any cycle is
selected except for
1-Hour Wash.
Delays start of a
cycle up to 4 hours
cycle
5
ADDED TIME TO CYCLE
TYPICAL MAX
35 45
60 90
52 52
240 240
.
ADDED
WATER
GALLONS
(LITERS)
0 - 3.7
(0 - 14.0)
0 - 2.6
(0 - 10.0)
0
0