What Happens In Each Option - Whirlpool 8900 Series Use & Care Manual

Operating Instructions
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China Crystal Cycle
A light wash and gentle dry for china and crystal.
Cycle time' is about 62 minutes plus the lime
needed to heat water to 140°F (60%) in the wash
(marked t) if Lo-Energy Option is not selected and
the last rinse (marked tt), if Hi-Temp Rinse Option
is selected.
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What happens in each option
Water heating
The dishwasher will heat water during portions of
the Pots 8 Pans, Heavy Wash, Normal, Light
Wash and China Crystal Cycles to improve wash-
ability (see pages 6, 7 and 8). The Cycle Control
Knob does not move while the water is heating.
The-heating time is based on the temperature of
the water supply as it enters the dishwasher.
The cooler the water, the longer the heating time.
When the water temperature reaches 140°F
(SO%), the Cycle Control Knob will begin moving
again. If the water supply is already hot enough,
the dishwasher will not pause.
Lo-Energy Option
The dishwasher will not heat the wash water as
described above when the Lo-Energy Option is
selected. This will reduce the amount of electricity
needed to run the dishwasher, but loads may
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Rinse 8 Hold Cycle
For rinsing a few Items lo be washed one or more
days later, Cycle time is about 14 minutes. Do not
use detergent.
Rinse
'Cycle time mcludes heated dry time.
not wash as well if the waler supply temperature
is too low.
Hi-Temp Rinse Option
When this option is selected, water for the final
rinse is heated to 140°F (60°C). Use this option lo
heIt, dry dishes faster and reduce spotting. If the
water is already hot enough, the cycle contin&
-without delay.
Air Dry Option
Air in the dishwasher is automatically heated
during the "dry" part of all cycles except Rinse
8 Hold.
If the Air Dry Optlon is selected, air in the dish-
washer is not heated. Using this option helps save
energy, but dishes take longer to dry (overnight)
and some spotting may result. Some items (such
as plastics) may need towel drying.
For bes! drying results, use a liquid rinse agent
such as Jet-Dtya