Whirlpool 980 Series Dishwasher User Manual


 
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
dishwasher until water is hot.
Turn water off. (See page 19.)
7. Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one
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or more Option pads. (See
pages 12-14.) The dishwasher
starts filling once you press a
Cycle pad unless you select
the delay wash cycle. You may
press Option pads as the machine is
filling.
The pad indicator glows red when a cycle
I or an option is selected.
Stopping the dishwasher
You can stop your dishwasher anytime
during a cycle. All you have to do is:
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Open the door slightly. Watt for any filling
or spraying action to stop before opening
the door all the way. Close door to con-
tinue cycle.
OR
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Press CANCEL/DRAIN. Once pressed, a
2-minute drain starts. (See page 13.)
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