User manual WHIRLPOOL GSIS 8551 IX 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. [. . . ] 38 • 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). €¢ Select programme 2 (consult the programme chart in the quick reference guide). €¢ Press the Start button for at least 5 seconds until the Start indicator lamp blinks. €¢ The “Start indicator lamp” blinks or the digital display lights up according to the water hardness level selected (chart, setting. €¢ With each successive touch of the Start button the setting increases and when it reaches 7 it returns to 1 again. €¢ Switch off the appliance (consult the quick reference guide). Hardness level German degrees French degrees mmol/l Clarke scale or English degrees °eH Setting blinking frequency (1x-7x) or digital display (1-7) Settings for dishwashers without water hardness sensor only. [. . . ] If you use multi-action dishwasher detergents that incorporate rinse aid and regeneration salt, follow the directions below: • products that incorporate the rinse aid enhance the detergent action only with some programs. €¢ products that do not require using regeneration salt may be used only in areas with specific water hardness level. read the product user instructions carefully. If in doubt, contact the detergent manufacturer. [. . . ]