Whirlpool WDT550SAPW - Manual

This dishwasher control guide covers essential operational features of Whirlpool appliances, including wash cycles like Extended Soak, Heavy, Sensor, Normal, and Quick, each tailored to soil levels, time, and water usage. The document also explains advanced options such as Hi Temp, Extended Dry, Delay, Door Open Dry, and Sani Rinse, detailing their functions, compatibility with cycles, added cycle times, and water consumption. Additionally, it addresses maintenance aspects like salt and descaling indicators, ensuring proper detergent use and energy efficiency standards are followed.

Page 1 – Dishwasher Cycle and Options Overview
Page 2 – Dishwasher Option Functions
Page 3 – Control Button Operations
Page 4 – Wash Program Specifications
Page 5 – Advanced Wash Cycle Options
Page 6 – Sanitary Rinse and Command Guide
Page 7 – Wash Cycle Performance and Limitations
Page 8 – Feature Compatibility and Consumption
Page 9 – Dishwasher Control and Safety

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Dishwasher Cycle and Options Guide

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.

Cycle Guide

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.

Cycles:

Descriptions:

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.

NOTE:

Some detergents are not recommended for short wash

cycles; please refer to your detergent packaging for more
information.

Light to Normal

1:05

4.52

(18)

*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.

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About this manual

Brand: Whirlpool
Model: WDT550SAPW
Document type: Manual
Category: Dishwasher
Language(s): English, Spanish, French
Pages: 9
File size: 213.8 KB
Format: PDF

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Summary

Page 1 - Dishwasher Cycle and Options Overview

Details of five wash cycles–Extended Soak, Heavy, Sensor, Normal, and Quick–including their purposes, recommended soil levels, estimated times, water usage, and energy certification notes.

Page 2 - Dishwasher Option Functions

Explanation of features such as Hi Temp, Extended Dry, Delay, Door Open Dry, and Sani Rinse, detailing their function, compatible cycles, added time, and water consumption.

Page 3 - Control Button Operations

Explanation of control functions for Start/Resume, Cancel/Drain, Salt Indicator, and Descaling, including operational behaviors and notes on usage scenarios like door timing and maintenance.