Normal wash cycle, What happens in each cycle – Whirlpool 8500 User Manual
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Operating Instructions
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What happens in each cycle
Pots & Pans Cycle
A double wash with maximum cleaning for cooked-
on or baked-on foods. The Cycle Control Knob
stops while the dishwasher heats water to 140°F
(60°C) in both washes and the final rinse (markedt).
Cycle time* is about
1'/2
to 2 hours, depending on
the time needed to heat water.
Normal Wash Cycle
A single wash for normal, everyday soiled loads.
(The Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle.)
The Cycle Control Knob stops while the dishwasher
heats water to 140°F (60°C) in the wash and in the
final rinse (markedt). Cycle time* is about 70
, minutes plus the time needed to heat water.
LIGHT
OFF
RINSE & HOLD
^^^^RINSE
Rinse
Washt
Rinse
Rinset
Dry
Off
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NOTE: Cycle Control Knob stops while water is heating. See “Water heating" on page 8.
*Cycle time includes heated dry times.