User manual WHIRLPOOL DWH C40 W INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] • This dishwasher has been factory tested to ensure it functions correctly. Such testing may leave slight water marks that will disappear with the first wash. Water and electrical connections: All water and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions (refer to the enclosed installation booklet) and current local safety regulations. The appliance must only be used in the household for the prescribed uses. [. . . ] • Always fully load the dishwasher before switching on or set the wash programme to half load/ Multizone (if available) if one rack only is loaded. • If ecological energy sources are available such as solar panel heating, heat pumps or centralised heating systems, the appliance may be connected to the hot water mains up to a maximum temperature of 60°C. Make sure the water inlet hose is of the correct type. Refer to the “Connections” chapter in these user instructions. Disposal: The appliance is built from reusable materials. If you decide to scrap the dishwasher, it must be disposed of in compliance with local waste disposal laws. Before scrapping, cut off the power cable so that the appliance cannot be connected to the mains. • To prevent situations of potential danger to children (e. g. danger of suffocation), break the lock of the door so that it can no longer be closed. Child safety: • Children must not be allowed to play with the dishwasher. • Store the detergent, rinse aid and salt in a dry place out of the reach of children. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. HOW TO FILL THE SALT CONTAINER From a water hardness category of 1–2 (medium), before using the dishwasher, 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 (factory setting) or if the water hardness level changes: Set the water hardness level (for dishwashers without water hardness sensor only): Setting must be carried out according to the following table. • Switch on the appliance (consult the quick reference guide). • Select programme 2 (consult the programme chart in the quick reference guide). • Press the Start button for at least 5 seconds until the Start indicator lamp blinks. • The “Start indicator lamp” blinks or the digital display lights up according to the water hardness level selected (chart, setting - blinking frequency or digital display). • With each successive touch of the Start button the setting increases and when it reaches 7 it returns to 1 again. • Switch off the appliance (consult the quick reference guide). The selected setting is now memorized. Hardness level German degrees °dH French degrees °fH mmol/l Clarke scale or English degrees °eH Setting blinking frequency (1x-7x) or digital display (1-7) Settings for dishwashers without water hardness sensor only. [. . . ] The float lowers and is no longer visible when the salt container is empty. 15 HOW TO FILL THE RINSE AID DISPENSER The rinse aid facilitates drying and prevents the formation of unsightly spots and streaks on crockery. Before using the dishwasher for the first time, fill the rinse aid dispenser. Only use rinse aids recommended for use in domestic dishwashers. Press button A to open the cover (see drawing). [. . . ]