Lowering Water Level (DE Filter)

If I use the WASTE option on my filter to lower the water level do I need to add DE or does this bypass the filter? We've been getting some rainstorms around here and pool seems a little high. The last time I backwashed but then had to add DE. Its not that expensive but trying to find a way around it..

Thanks
Chuck
 
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