Whirlpool W10682798-SP Dishwasher User Manual


 
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CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle.
At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or
pauses that are different from traditional washers.
SENSING/FILL
When the START/Pause button is pressed, the washer
will ll to an initial water level and begin sensing to
determine the load size. If the lid is closed when
the washer is done sensing, the lid will lock and the
washer will continue lling to begin operation. The lid
will remain locked for the rest of the cycle unless the
cycle is Paused or Cancelled.
If the lid is open when the water stops entering the
washer, the cycle will not begin until the lid has been
closed and the START/Pause button is pressed. If the
cycle has not been started within 10 minutes of the
water lling the washer, the washer will pump out the
water.
NOTE: Avoid opening lid during sensing phase. The
sensing process will start over when the washer is
restarted. The Sensing/Fill light may also come on
during the Soak and Wash portions of the cycle. This
is normal. To restart the washer after the lid has been
opened press START.
WASH
You will hear the motor and agitator moving the load.
During the rst stage of the sensing/wash cycle,
water will partially ll the washer and then begin to
move the load. It is normal to have the sensing light
on during this stage. You will hear the agitator rotate,
followed by a several second pause. This process will
repeat for several minutes, allowing the entire load to
become saturated. The lower water level combined
with HE detergent at this stage allows for concentrated
cleaning. Concentrated cleaning delivers the detergent
directly to the soils. It is normal for the load to be
above the water line during this stage. At the beginning
of the second stage, the washer will add water to the
correct level based on the load size. You will hear the
agitator move quicker during this stage of the wash
cycle. The motor sounds may change at different
stages in the wash cycle.
RINSE
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the
washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear
the motor turning on briey (short hum) to move the
basket while lling.
SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for
proper water removal, based on the selected cycle
and spin speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.
LOCKED
To allow for higher spin speeds, the
lid will lock and the Locked light
will turn on. When this light is lit, the
lid is locked and cannot be opened.
When this light is blinking, the washer
is paused. When this light is off, the lid
can be opened.
After a cycle is started, water will
enter washer. Lid will be unlocked
during the Sensing/Fill process. If
you need to open the lid to add a
garment after this point, you must
press START/Pause and wait for the
lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after washer
movement has stopped. Depending on where in the
cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds
to several minutes for the lid to unlock. Press START/
Pause to resume the cycle.
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