Whirlpool 3376809 - Manual (Page 6)

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 7-9.
2. Spin the spray arm. It 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
dishwasher until water is
hot. Turn water off. (See
page 18.)
7. Select a cycle. (See page 12.) For
rocker switch models: See
step 8. For 3-button models:
Press POTS & PANS button for
that cycle OR For models with
more than 3 buttons: Push a
Cycle button for the desired cycle. Use
any Cycle button with the RINSE & HOLD
cycle.
8. Select a drying option. For models with
buttons, the indicator above the button
shows red when the option is selected.
NOTES:
• Select ENERGY SAVER DRY for the
RINSE & HOLD cycle (on some
models).
• For models with 3 buttons, the HEATED
DRY option is automatically selected
with the POTS & PANS cycle.
____ ^ 9. Turn the Cycle Control Knob
clockwise to the desired cycle.
You will feel a definite “stop” at
each cycle mark. The dish­
washer automatically 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.
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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.