User manual WHIRLPOOL GCIK 6421/1 IN 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. Water supply pressure: 0. 3 - 10 bar. • • • • • • 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 AfterSales Service. [. . . ] • 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. • Do not store inflammable liquids near the dishwasher. • Do not operate the appliance in the open air. • 7. 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. 6. 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. 15 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 4gb94604. fm Page 16 Wednesday, October 1, 2003 12:39 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). The dishwasher is equipped with an electronic control system that allows you to adjust the water softening system to suit the local water hardness level. 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 Adjust the water softening system as follows: If the water hardness level does not correspond to position h3 on the selector (setting on delivery) or if the water hardness level changes: Keep the “Delayed Start” button pressed, until the DISPLAY shows the symbol “bS”. Press the Start button to access the water hardness level setting (the current value is shown on the display). • Press the “Delayed Start” button again to select the most appropriate hardness level (h1, h2…h5). Use the table below to select the correct setting. • Press the Start button to quit programming mode. If the water hardness level falls within category 1 (soft), no salt is required. • mmol/l 0 - 0, 7 0, 9 - 1, 6 1, 8 - 4, 0 4, 1 - 5, 2 5, 4 - 6, 3 6, 5 - 7, 4 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 . h0 . h1 . h2 . h3 . h4 . h5 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. [. . . ] 4. 5. G I H J 20 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 4gb94604. fm Page 21 Wednesday, October 1, 2003 12:39 PM Troubleshooting Guide FAULT DESCRIPTION The anti-flood system has been tripped (where present). 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. [. . . ]