Cycle Guide
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.
| Cycle | Description | Soil Level | Estimated Wash Time (Hr:Min) | Water Usage (Gallons / Liters) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Soak | This cycle quietly soaks dishes with an extended prewash which eliminates the need to presoak dishes, saving personal time and effort. For optimal cleaning results during this cycle, add prewash detergent. Use this cycle for loads with heavy amounts of dried-on or hard-to-clean baked-on food. | Heavy/Baked On | 6:25 | 7.9 (29.8) |
| Heavy | Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware. | Heavy/Baked On | 2:24 | 6.95 (27.5) |
| Sensor | Senses soil to optimize cycle. Auto cycle is selected if START is pressed first.* | All Soil Levels | 1:36 | 3.96 (15.8) |
| Normal | This cycle is recommended for daily, regular, or typical use to wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. This dishwasher's government energy certifications were based on the Normal cycle with the Door Open Dry option selected.** | Light to Normal | 2:04 | 2.48 (9.1) |
| Quick | For fast results, this cycle will clean dishes using slightly more water and energy. | Light to Normal | 1:05 | 4.52 (18) |
NOTE: Some detergents are not recommended for short wash cycles; please refer to your detergent packaging for more information.
*The government energy certifications are not based on this cycle. See the Normal cycle description for the government energy certification cycle. Using the Sensor cycle may increase your energy usage.
**No other washing and drying temperature options were selected, and the dishwasher was not subjected to truncated testing. Rinse aid was not used, and there was no detergent used in the prewash.
NOTE: More water can be used if higher soil levels are detected in all cycles.
Option Guide
| Option | Description | Can Be Selected With | What It Does | Added Time (Hr:Min) | Water Usage (Gallons / Liters) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi Temp | Helps remove tough, baked-on food. | Available with Normal, Heavy, Sensor, and Soak cycles | Not applicable | 0:09-25:00 | 0-1.8 (6.7) |
| Extended Dry | Dries dishes with extra heat during rinse. For best performance, use Extended Dry with rinse aid and door opening system. | All | Raises temperature for the final rinse to improve dry performance. | 0:25 | 0 |
| Delay | The start of a cycle can be delayed for a period of time between 1 hour and 24 hours. Select the desired program and options. Press the Delay button (repeatedly) to delay the start of the program. Press the START/Resume button and close the door within 4 seconds. The timer will begin counting down. Once the time has passed, the delay indicator light switches off and the program begins automatically. | All | Delays the start of a cycle to the specified duration. | 0 | 0 |
| Door Open Dry | A convection drying system which automatically opens the door a few inches after washing to improve drying performance. If desired, you can turn off the door open dry by pressing the button. The LED light will turn off. | All | Allows moisture to escape. | 0:20 | 0 |
| Sani Rinse | Sanitizes dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF International NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. | Normal, Sensor and Heavy cycles | Heats final rinse water to sanitize dishes. | 0:48 | 0-4.49 (0-17) |
NOTE: The Sanitized indicator will light when the Sanitized Rinse has been selected. The indicator will glow when a cycle is finished. If the Sanitized Rinse option fails or is interrupted, the indicator will blink.
Control Guide
| Control | Purpose | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| START Resume | To start or resume a wash cycle. | If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start indicator flashes. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and START is selected. NOTE: If the Start button is located on top of door, push door firmly closed within 4 seconds of selecting START. If the door is not closed within 4 seconds, the START button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard (on some models), and the cycle will not start. |
| CANCEL Drain | To reset any cycle or options during selection. To cancel a wash cycle after it has started. | Press CANCEL/Drain and close the door firmly. The dishwasher starts a drain sequence. Let dishwasher drain completely. |
| Salt Indicator | If the consumer desires to use the water softener feature in the dishwasher, the salt indicator light will glow when it is time to add salt. | Refer to the owner's manual for more details about how to use the water softener feature. If used, the salt indicator will glow when you need to add more salt. |
| Descale | If limescale accumulation on the heater is detected, the [descale icon] will show. Salt may need to be added to the water softener reservoir and the water hardness level set. Use a dishwasher cleaning agent with Tough cycle to clean the dishwasher. | Once completed, the icon will turn off. Finish® Dishwasher Cleaner Liquid is recommended for descaling the heater. NOTE: In rare cases, you may need to descale the heater a second time. Simply repeat the Tough cycle with Finish® Dishwasher Cleaner Liquid. |
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.
Control panel appearance may vary depending on your model.
Model Number: W11562390B
