Whirlpool 8900 - Manual (Page 6)

U S I N G Y O U R D I S H W A S H E R
Using Your Dishwasher
In This Section
Page
Before starting your dishwasher.......6
Starting your dishwasher.................. 6
Starting your dishwasher using
delay wash.......................................... 7
Adding a dish during a cycle............7
Changing a cycle setting.................. 8
Changing an option...........................8
Canceling a cycle.............................. 8
Cycle selection chart.........................8
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What happens in each option.........10
The signal lights.............................. 11
Using the detergent dispenser...... 12
Using the rinse agent dispenser....13
Quiet operating tips.........................14
Water temperature tips....................15
Energy saving tips...........................15
Special tips on dishwasher use..... 16
Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. This
section explains proper dishwasher operation.
Before starting your dishwasher
1. Properly load the top rack, bot­
tom rack, and the silverware bas­
ket. See pages 17-20.
1 4. Checkthe rinse agent dispenser.
See pages 13 and 14.
2. Spin both spray arms with both
racks in place to make sure noth­
ing prevents arms from turning
freely.
5. Push door firmly when closing
and it will automatically latch.
3. Add detergent. See pages 12
and 13.
6. Run hot water at sink nearest
dishwasher until water is hot.
Turn off water.
Starting your dishwasher
The dishwasher will wash and dry dishware according to the selections you make on the
control panel.
1. Push a Cycle Selector button for the
desired cycle. The indicator above the
button will show red for the selected cycle.
NOTE: Normal Wash and Light Wash
cycles share the same button. The Cycle
Control knob determines which cycle
operates.
2. Push an Option Selector button for each
desired option. The indicator above the
button will show red for the selected option.
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