Whirlpool 900 Series - Manual (Page 5)

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 6-9.
2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn freely.
3. Add detergent. See page 10.
4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See page 11.
5. Close door firmly until it latches.
6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the dish­
washer until water is hot. Turn
water off. (See page 17.)
7. Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one
or more Option pads. (See
pages 12-13.) The indicator
above each pad will show red
when selected.
NOTE: NORMAL, LIGHT, and
RINSE-WASH LATER cycles all share
the same pad. The Cycle Control Knob
determines which cycle operates.
8 . Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to
_____the desired cycle. You will feel
a definite “stop” at each cycle
mark. The dishwasher auto­
matically 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.
Stopping the dishwasher
You can stop your dishwasher anytime during
a cycle. All you have to do 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 clock­
wise until you hear water draining. Let the
dishwasher drain completely. Then open
the door and turn the Cycle Control Knob
to OFF.