User manual WHIRLPOOL GSIK 6593/2 AL 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. • 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 After-Sales Service. [. . . ] • Store the detergent, rinse aid and salt in a dry place out of the reach of children. Safety warnings: • The open dishwasher door can only support the weight of the loaded rack when pulled out. Do not rest objects on the open door or sit or stand on it: the appliance may topple over!• Do not use solvents inside the dishwasher: risk of explosion!• Sharp knives and forks that might cause injury must be placed in the cutlery basket with the sharp end facing downwards. Long-handled utensils must be arranged horizontally in the upper rack, with the sharp end facing away from the front of the appliance. • 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. 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. EC Declaration of conformity This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC Directives: • 73/23/EEC • 89/336/EEC • 93/68/EEC Load capacity: 12 place settings. 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). [. . . ] The fixing nut must be tightened until it clicks. Make sure the spray arm rotates freely. D D C 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the filters 1. Rotate the microfilter counter-clockwise (in the direction of the arrow “0”) and extract it (E). Clean all filters under running water, paying attention not to bend the fine-mesh filter. [. . . ]