Whirlpool 1000 User Manual

For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items (such as 
plastics) may need towel drying.

NOTE: The dishwasher automatically heats the air in the 
dishwasher during the “dry” portion of the cycle unless you 
select Air Dry.

Use Delay Hours to run your dishwasher at a later time or during 
off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the 
delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it 
latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not 
latched.

1. Close the door.

2. Press DELAY HOURS 1 time for a 2-hour delay, 2 times for a 

4-hour delay, or 3 times for a 6-hour delay.

3. Select a wash cycle and option.

The number glows above Delay Hours. The dishwasher starts the 
cycle in the selected number of hours. If you do not press a cycle 
within 30 seconds the Delay Hours indicator turns off.

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To cancel the delay and cycle, press CANCEL/DRAIN.

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To cancel the delay and start the cycle, press DELAY HOURS 
until 6 glows. Then press DELAY HOURS one more time. The 
delayed cycle starts. 

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Operate your dishwasher only when you are at home.

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If your home is equipped with a water softener, do not start 
the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener.

Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status 
Indicators. CLEAN glows when a cycle is finished. The light turns 
off when you open the door or press Cancel/ Drain.

WATER HEATING glows whenever water is heated during a cycle. 
Wash or rinse action continues as the water heats.

Lock the controls to prevent your dishwasher from accidentally 
being turned on. Use the Lock feature, also, to prevent accidental 
cycle or option changes during a cycle.

When CONTROLS LOCKED is lit, all buttons are disabled. You 
can lock the dishwasher while the dishwasher is running.

To lock the controls
Press and hold

for 5 seconds. CONTROLS LOCKED glows. If you press any pad 
while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times.

To unlock the controls
Press and hold AIR DRY for 5 seconds until the light turns off. 

NOTE: The dishwasher door can be opened while the controls 
are locked.

During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at 
the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries 
your dishes.

IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent 
during drying.

The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the 
dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be 
in place for the dishwasher to operate. 

Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector 
from moving up or down.