User manual WHIRLPOOL GCIK 6421-BR INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] • 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. • The inlet hose must be securely clamped to the water tap to prevent leaks. • The inlet water temperature varies according to the model installed. [. . . ] • On completion of the programme switch off the dishwasher and turn off the water tap. For appliances with water stop system, this operation is not necessary. 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. Warnings for comparative testing: Comparative testing conditions are described in the additional “Warnings for comparative testing” page. 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: 9 place settings. 14 Black Process Plate 4gb94510. fm5 Page 15 Friday, October 26, 2001 2:38 PM How to Fill the Salt Container From a water hardness category of 1, 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 2 on the selector (setting on delivery) or if the water hardness level changes, set the correct water hardness level on the salt container cap or (according to the model) using system 2, 3 or 4. Press and hold the programme select button and the On/Off button (the salt level indicator lamp will flash and the indicator lamp e will light up). To change the set value: press and hold the programme select button until the required value is reached. As soon as the required water hardness level is reached, press the On/Off button. Press and hold the Start button and simultaneously turn the programme dial one position to the left. Release the Start button (the salt level indicator will flash and the setting value 2 will be displayed). To change the set value: press the Start button until the required value is reached. When the required water hardness level is reached and the indicator lamps light up, as shown in the table, turn the programme dial to the “Off” position. Press and hold the “ECO” button and simultaneously set the mains switch to “On”. Release the “ECO” button (the indicator will flash and the setting value 4 will be displayed). To change the set value: press the “ECO” button again until the required value is reached. When the required water hardness level is reached and the indicator lamps light up, as shown in the table, set the On/Off button in the “Off” position. The new setting is now stored in the memory. Table of water hardness categories: System 1 °dH 0-6 7 - 11 12 - 16 17 - 21 22 - 35 °fH 0 - 11 12 - 16 17 - 29 30 - 37 38 - 62 °Clarke 0-8 9 - 11 12 - 20 21 - 26 27 - 44 mmol/l 0 - 1. 1 1. 2 - 2. 0 2. 1 - 2. 9 3. 0 - 3. 7 3. 8 - 6. 2 Hardness category 0 1 2 3 4 15 Black Process Plate 4gb94510. fm5 Page 16 Friday, October 26, 2001 2:38 PM Table of water hardness categories: System 2 and 3 °dH 0-6 7 - 16 17 - 21 22 - 35 °fH 0 - 11 12 - 29 30 - 37 38 - 60 °Clarke 0-8 9 - 20 21 - 26 27 - 44 mmol/l 0 - 1. 1 1. 2 - 2. 9 3. 0 - 3. 7 3. 8 - 6. 2 Hardness category 0 1 2 3 Indicator Lights no indicator light on / / / System 4 °dH 0-6 7-8 9 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 16 17 - 21 22 - 30 31 - 50 °fH 0 - 11 12 - 15 16 - 17 18 - 21 22 - 29 30 - 37 38 - 54 55 - 89 °Clarke 0-8 9 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 15 16 - 20 21 - 26 27 - 38 39 - 62 mmol/l 0 - 1. 1 1. 2 - 1. 4 1. 5 - 1. 8 1. 9 - 2. 1 2. 2 - 2. 9 3. 0 - 3. 7 3. 8 - 5. 4 5. 5 - 8. 9 Hardness category Note: approx. 4 litres of water are required for regenerating the water softening system. The overall water consumption per load can therefore be increased by between 0 and a max. [. . . ] Press the lever A, the cover will open automatically, sliding to the right. Add the detergent: The bottom line in the detergent dispenser indicates 15 ml of product, the middle line indicates 25 ml. The maximum capacity of the detergent dispenser is 40 ml. Always use the dosage recommended by the manufacturer. 3. [. . . ]