User manual WHIRLPOOL GSI 5233 C-WS INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Make sure the water inlet hose is of the correct type. Refer to the chapter “Connections” in these user instructions. Disposing of packaging and old machine 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 carrying out maintenance, disconnect the mains plug. • The power cable must only be replaced by a qualified technician. • For Austria: if the apparatus is series connected to a fault current switch, this must be sensitive to the pulsating current. 12 HOW TO FILL THE SALT CONTAINER From a water hardness category of 1-2 (average), 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 on the selector (setting on delivery) or if the water hardness level changes: Turn the selector to the correct position. Set the water hardness by turning the selector (if fitted) inside the door (top left) using a screwdriver. Use the table below to set the dial to the correct setting: Hardness category 1 soft 1 - 2 average 2 average 3 medium-hard 4 hard 4 very hard 4 extremely hard German degrees °dH 0-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 16 - 21 22 - 28 29 - 35 36 - 60 French degrees °fH 0-9 10 - 18 19 - 27 28 - 37 38 - 50 51 - 63 64 - 107 Position of selector 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 If the water hardness level falls within category 1 (soft), no salt is required. How to fill the salt container Warning: only use regeneration salts for use in 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 counterclockwise. When first using the dishwasher: fill the salt container to the rim with water. Fill the salt container to the rim with salt (using the filler provided) (when filling for the first time use min. Screw the cap back on by turning it clockwise. After filling the regeneration salt container, immediately start a wash program (the Prewash program alone is not sufficient), so as to eliminate any residual saline solution straight away. Check the salt level regularly. Salt level indicator The dishwasher is equipped with an electric or visual salt level indicator (depending on the model installed). Electric indicator: The salt level indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when the salt container is empty. Visual indicator: The float is clearly visible in the cap window when the salt container is full. 1. 4. The float lowers and is no longer visible when the salt container is empty. 5. 7. 13 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. How to fill the rinse aid dispenser: Only use rinse aids recommended for use in domestic dishwashers 1. Press button A to open the cover (see drawing). Fill the dispenser with rinse aid up to the dashed line “max” (about 100 ml. ). Immediately wipe away any rinse aid spilt accidentally. This prevents the formation of excess suds which may spoil washing results. Thereafter, regularly check the rinse aid level. How to adjust the rinse aid dosage regulator: Factory setting: position 4. [. . . ] Make sure the two levers are correctly inserted (they should click). Make sure the spray arm rotates freely. Cleaning the filters: 1. Fully unscrew the wide-mesh central filter by turning it counter-clockwise and extract it (E). Fully unscrew the fine-mesh filter and extract it from the wide-mesh central filter (F) (pay due attention to the holes in the bottom of the filter). Clean all filters regularly under running water, and check that no impurities are left inside the dishwasher. 5. [. . . ]