User manual WHIRLPOOL ADG 4500 IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] (Refer to the separate installation instructions booklet) 3. Water inlet and drain: • Observe any special regulations issued by your local Water Board. • Make sure the inlet and drain hoses are kink-free and are not crushed. • If the hose length is not sufficient, please contact your local dealer or our After-Sales Service. [. . . ] • Store the detergent, rinse aid and salt in a dry place out of the reach of children. Safety warnings: • The open dishwasher door can only support the weight of the loaded rack when pulled out. Do not rest objects on the open door or sit or stand on it: the appliance may topple over!• Do not use solvents inside the dishwasher: risk of explosion!• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap. • If a fault occurs, switch off the appliance and turn off the water tap. • On completion of the programme switch off the dishwasher and turn off the water tap. • Repairs and technical modifications must be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician. • The water in the dishwasher is not potable. 16 • Do not store inflammable liquids near the dishwasher. • Do not operate the appliance in the open air. Resistance to frost: If the appliance is placed in surroundings exposed to the risk of frost, it must be drained completely. Turn off the water tap, remove the flexible inlet and outlet hoses, and let all the water run out. For appliances with water stop system: The water inlet hose and plastic casing contain electrical components. Do not therefore cut the hose or immerse the plastic casing in water. If the hose is damaged switch off the appliance immediately. The appliance must be used at temperatures between 5°C and 45°C. EC Declaration of conformity: This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC Directives: • 73/23/EC • 89/336/EC • 93/68/EC Load capacity: 10 place settings. Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 3GB94612. fm Page 17 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 3:37 PM HOW TO FILL THE SALT CONTAINER From a water hardness category of 1–2 (medium), before using the dishwasher for the first time, fill the salt container with regeneration salt (to find out the hardness level of water in your area, contact your local Water Board or check the last bill you received). If the water hardness level does not correspond to position 3 on the selector (setting on delivery) or if the water hardness level changes: Setting the correct water hardness level: Set the water hardness by turning the selector inside the salt container. Use the table below to set the dial to the correct setting: Hardness level 1 soft 1 - 2 medium 2 average 3 mediumhard 4 hard 5 extremely hard German degrees °dH 0-4 5-9 10 - 22 23 - 29 30 - 35 36 - 41 French degrees °fH 0-7 8 - 15 16 - 30 31 - 45 46 - 60 61 - 80 mmol/l Clarke scale or English degrees °eH 0 - 5, 0 6, 3 - 11, 3 12, 5 - 27, 5 28, 8 - 36, 3 37, 5 - 43, 8 45, 0 - 51, 3 Setting If the water hardness level falls within category 1 (soft), no salt is required. 0 - 0, 7 0, 9 - 1, 6 1, 8 - 4, 0 4, 1 - 5, 2 5, 4 - 6, 3 6, 5 - 7, 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 How to fill the salt container Warning: only use regeneration salts for use domestic dishwashers!Do not fill the salt container with unsuitable substances, such as detergent, as this will cause irreparable damage to the water softener system. Unscrew the cap by turning it counter-clockwise. When first using the dishwasher: fill the salt container to the rim with water. [. . . ] The system that controls the water level in the dishwasher has been tripped. The dishwasher is unable to heat the water. The dishwasher is unable to drain water from the tank. The dishwasher is unable to measure the amount of water loaded precisely. E1 E2 - E9 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 • Alarms E1, E2, E3, E4, E9 automatically “halt” the wash programme in progress, moving it to end of cycle. [. . . ]