User manual WHIRLPOOL ESPECIAL IX 5 EN 1 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER/CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO FILL THE SALT CONTAINER HOW TO FILL THE RINSE AID DISPENSER HOW TO FILL THE DETERGENT DISPENSER CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11 BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER/CONNECTIONS 1. Removing the packaging and controls: After unpacking, make sure that the dishwasher is undamaged and that the door closes correctly. If in doubt, contact a qualified technician or your local retailer. • Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. [. . . ] • Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap. 14 • 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. • Do not store inflammable liquids near the dishwasher. • Do not operate the appliance in the open air. • Attention: Danger when door is opened. 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. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. 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). [. . . ] For water with a higher hardness level, regeneration salt must be added too. To activate the salt level indicator, selcet position 2 in 1. Read the product user instructions carefully. If in doubt, contact the detergent manufacturer. [. . . ]