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DAILY REFERENCE
GUIDE
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APPLIANCE
1 1.Upper rack
2. Foldable flaps
6 2 3.Upper rack height adjuster
4.Upper spray arm
8 5.Lower rack
6.Space Zone
9 3 7.Cutlery basket
8.Lower spray arm
9.Filter Assembly
4 10.Salt reservoir

10 5 11.Detergent and Rinse Aid dispensers

12.Rating plate
13.Control panel
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Service:
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CONTROL PANEL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14
1. On-Off/Reset button with indicator light 8. Tablet (Tab) indicator light
2. Program selection button with indicator light 9. Closed water tap indicator light
3. Multizone button with indicator light / Key lock 10. Rinse Aid refill indicator light
4. Eco program indicator light 11. Salt refill indicator light
5. Key lock indicator light 12. Power Clean® button with indicator light / Tablet (Tab)
6. Display 13. Delay button with indicator light
7. Program number and remaining time indicator 14. Start/Pause button with indicator light / Drain out

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FIRST TIME USE
SALT, RINSE AID AND DETERGENT
ADVICE REGARDING THE FIRST TIME USE FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER
After installation, remove the stoppers from the racks and the retaining Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier. The rinse aid dispenser A should
elastic elements from the upper rack. be filled when the RINSE AID REFILL indicator light in the control
panel is lit.
FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR
The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the dishes and
on the machine’s functional components.
• It is important that the salt reservoir be never empty. 35
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• It is important to set the water hardness. MA X

The salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher (see
PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION) and should be filled when the SALT REFILL B A
indicator light in the control panel is lit. 1. Open the dispenser B by pressing and pulling up the tab on the lid.
1.Remove the lower rack and unscrew the 2. Carefully introduce the rinse aid as far as the maximum (110 ml)
reservoir cap (anticlockwise). reference notch of the filling space - avoid spilling it. If this happens,
2.Only the first time you do this: fill the salt clean the spill immediately with a dry cloth.
reservoir with water. 3. Press the lid down until you hear a click to close it.
3.Position the funnel (see figure) and fill the salt NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the tub.
reservoir right up to its edge (approximately 1 kg);
it is not unusual for a little water to leak out. ADJUSTING THE DOSAGE OF RINSE AID
4. Remove the funnel and wipe any salt residue away from the If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you can ad-
opening. just the quantity of rinse aid used.
Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can get • Switch the dishwasher on using the ON/OFF button.
into the container during the wash program (this could damage the • Switch it off using the ON/OFF button.
water softener beyond repair). • Press button START/PAUSE three times - a beep will be heard.
Whenever you need to add salt, it is mandatory to complete the • Switch it on using the ON/OFF button.
procedure before the beginning of the washing cycle. • The current selection level number and rinse aid indicator light flash.
• Press button P to select the level of rinse aid quantity to be
SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS supplied.
To allow the water softener to work in a perfect way, it is essential that • Switch it off using the ON/OFF button
the water hardness setting is based on the actual water hardness in Setting is complete!
your house. This information can be obtained from your local water If the rinse aid level is set to 1(ECO), no rinse aid will be supplied. The
supplier. LOW RINSE AID indicator light will not be lit if you run out of rinse aid.
The factory setting is for average (3) water hardness. A maximum of 5 levels can be set according to the dishwasher model.
• Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. The factory setting is specific to the model, please follow instruction
• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. above to check this for your machine.
• Hold down button START/PAUSE for 5 seconds, until you hear a • If you see bluish streaks on the dishes, set a low number (2-3).
beep. • If there are drops of water or lime scale marks on the dishes, set a
• Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. high number (4-5).
• The current selection level number and the salt indicator light both flash.
• Press button P to select the desired hardness level (see WATER FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
HARDNESS TABLE). To open the detergent dispenser
Water Hardness Table use the opening device A. Introduce
°dH °fH the detergent into the dry dispenser
Level B only. Place the amount of
German degrees French degrees B
detergent for pre-washing directly
1 Soft 0-6 0 - 10
A inside the tub.
2 Medium 7 - 11 11 - 20 1.When measuring out the detergent
3 Average 12 - 17 21 - 30 refer to the mentioned earlier
4 Hard 18 - 34 31 - 60 information to add the proper
quantity. Inside the dispenser B there
5 Very hard 35 - 50 61 - 90
are indications to help the detergent dosing.
• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Remove detergent residues from the edges of the dispenser and
Setting is complete! close the cover until it clicks.
As soon as this procedure is complete, run a program without loading. 3. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser by pulling it up until the
Only use salt that has been specifically designed for dishwashers. closing device is secured in place.
After the salt has been poured into the machine, the SALT REFILL The detergent dispenser automatically opens up at the right time
indicator light switches off. according to the program. I
If the salt container is not filled, the water softener and the heating f all-in-one detergents are used, we recommend using the TABLET
element may be damaged as a result button, because it adjusts the program so that the best washing and
drying results are always achieved.

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PROGRAMS TABLE

NaturalDry
Detergent
Duration of Water Energy
*) container
Program Available options wash program consumption consumption

Drying
phase
(h:min)**) (litres/cycle) (kWh/cycle)
Tub B

1. Eco 50° 3:10 9,5 0,93

2. 6th Sense 50-60° 1:25 - 3:00 7,0 - 14,0 0,9 - 1,40

3. Intensive 65° - - 2:50 14,0 1,50

4. Daily 50° - 1:35 13,0 1,15

5. Silent 50° - - 3:30 15,0 1,15

6. Rapid 30’ 50° - - - 0:30 9,0 0,55

7. Crystals 45° - - 1:40 11,5 1,20

8. Pre-Wash - - - - - 0:12 4,5 0,01

ECO program data is measured under laboratory conditions according to European Standard EN 50242. Note for Test Laboratories: For information on
comparative EN testing conditions, please send an email to the following address: [email protected]
Pre-treatment of the dishes is not needed before any of the programs.
*) Not all options can be used simultaneously.
**) The duration of the program shown on the display or in the booklet is an estimate calculated on standard conditions. The actual time may vary
depending on many factors such as temperature and pressure of the incoming water, room temperature, amount of detergent, quantity and type of load,
load balancing, additional selected options and sensor calibration. The sensor calibration can increase program duration up to 20 min.
Standby consumption: Left-on mode consumption: 6 W - Off mode consumption: 0.5 W

PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION
Instructions on wash cycle selection.
ECO SILENT
Normally soiled crockery. Standard program, the most efficient in terms Suitable for night-time operation of the appliance. Optimum
of its combined energy and water consumption. performance ensured.

6th SENSE ® RAPID 30’

For normally soiled dishes with dried food residues. Senses the level of Program to be used for lightly-soiled dishes with no dried food residues.
soiling on the dishes and adjusts the program accordingly. When the CRYSTALS
sensor is detecting the soil level an animation appears in the display Cycle for delicate items, which are more sensitive to high temperatures,
and the cycle duration is updated. for example glasses and cups.
INTENSIVE PRE-WASH
Program recommended for heavily soiled crockery, especially suitable Crockery to be washed later. No detergent to be used with this
for pans and saucepans (not to be used for delicate items). program.
DAILY
Normally soiled crockery. Everyday cycle, that ensures optimal cleaning Notes:
performance in shorter time. Please note that cycles like Rapid or Fast are most effective for lightly
soiled dishes.
To reduce consumption even further, only run the dishwasher
when it is full.

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OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS
OPTIONS can be selected directly by pressing the corresponding button (see CONTROL PANEL).

If an option is not compatible with the selected program see PROGRAMS TABLE, the corresponding LED flashes rapidly 3 times and
beeps will sound. The option will not be enabled.

MULTIZONE DELAY
If there are not many dishes to be washed, a half loading The start of the program may be delayed for a period of
may be used in order to save water, electricity and time between 0:30 and 24 hours.
detergent. 1.Select the program and any desired options. Press the
Select the program and then press the MULTIZONE DELAY button (repeatedly) to delay the start of the
button: the indicator over the button lights up and the program. Adjustable from 0:30 to 24 hours. With each
symbol of the chosen rack will appear on the display. By press of the button, the delay start increases by: 0:30 if
default the appliance washes dishes in all racks. selection below 4 hours, 1:00 if selection is below 12
To wash only the specific rack, press this button hours, 4 hours if selection is above 12 hours. If 24 hours
repeatedly: reached, and the button is pressed, the delayed start is
shown on the display (only lower rack) deactivated.
2. Press the START/PAUSE button: the timer will begin
shown on the display (only upper rack) counting down;
3. Once this time has elapsed, the indicator light switches
shown on the display (option is OFF and the appliance will
off and the program begins automatically.
wash dishes in all racks).
If at the time of the countdown the START/PAUSE button
Remember to load the upper or lower rack only, and is pressed again the DELAY option is cancelled and the
to reduce the amount of detergent accordingly. selected program starts automatically.
The DELAY function cannot be set once a program
KEYLOCK has been started.
A long press (for 3 seconds) of MULTIZONE button, will
activate the KEYLOCK function. The KEYLOCK function
will block the control panel except the ON/OFF button. DRAIN OUT
To deactivate the KEYLOCK, long press again. To stop and cancel the active cycle, the Drain Out
function can be used.
A long press of START/PAUSE button, will activate the
WATER TAP CLOSED – Alarm DRAIN OUT function. The active program will be stopped
Flashes when there is no inlet water or water tap is closed and the water in the dishwasher will be drained out.

POWER CLEAN NaturalDry

Thanks to the additional power jets this option provides Door opening system (NaturalDry) is a convection drying system which
a more intensive and powerful wash in the lower rack, in automatically opens the door during/after drying phase to ensure
the specific area. This option is recommended for exceptional drying performance every day. Door opens at the
washing pots and casseroles. Press this button to activate temperature that is safe to your kitchen furniture, thus door will not be
POWER CLEAN (the indicator lights up). opened when the option of POWER CLEAN is on.
As additional steam protection, special designed protection foil is
TABLET (Tab) added together with the dishwasher (depending on the model type -
This setting allows you to optimize the performance of can be the need to buy it). To see how to mount protection foil please
the program according to the type of detergent used. refer to (INSTALLATION GUIDE).
Press the POWER CLEAN button for 3 seconds (the NaturalDry functionality could be disabled by the user as follows:
corresponding symbol will light up) if you use combined • To DISABLE: Switch On, then switch Off. Keep the P button pressed
detergents in tablet form (rinse aid, salt and detergent in for 5 sec., at the end of 5 sec the dishwasher plays a long beep.
1 dose). Switch On the machine, the display shows "oOF"
If you use powder or liquid detergent, this option • To ENABLE: Switch On, then switch Off the machine. Keep the
should be off. P button pressed for 5 sec., at the end of 5 sec the dishwasher plays
a long beep. Switch On the machine, the display shows "oOn"

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DAILY USE
1. CHECK WATER CONNECTION MODIFYING A RUNNING PROGRAM
Check that the dishwasher is connected to the water supply and If a wrong program was selected, it is possible to change it, provided
that the tap is open. that it has only just begun: press and hold the ON/OFF button, the
2. SWITCH ON THE DISHWASHER machine will switch off. Switch the machine back on using the ON/OFF
Press the ON/OFF button. button and select the new wash cycle and any desired options; start the
3. LOAD THE RACKS cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button.
(see LOADING THE RACKS)
4. FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER ADDING EXTRA CROCKERY
(see PROGRAMS TABLE). Without switching off the machine, open the door (be ware of HOT
5. CHOOSE THE PROGRAM AND CUSTOMISE THE CYCLE steam!) and place the crockery inside the dishwasher. Close the door
Select the most appropriate program in accordance with the type and press the START/PAUSE button the cycle will begin from the point
of crockery and its soiling level (see PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION) by at which it was interrupted.
pressing the P button.
Select the desired options (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS). ACCIDENTAL INTERRUPTIONS
6. START
If the door is opened during the wash cycle, or if there is a power cut,
Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button. When the cycle stops. Once the door has been closed or the electricity supply
the program starts you hear a beep. is restored, to start again the cycle from where it was interrupted, press
7. END OF WASH CYCLE the START/PAUSE button.
The end of the wash cycle is indicated by beeps and the display
shows END. Open the door and switch off the appliance by
pressing the ON/OFF button. For more information about the functions, you can request or download
Wait for a few minutes before removing the crockery - to avoid from the WEB a Use & Care Guide by following the instructions on the last
burns. page.
Unload the racks, beginning with the lower one.

The machine will switch off automatically during certain extended

periods of inactivity, in order to minimise electricity consumption.
If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed with
water before being placed in the dishwasher, reduce the amount
of detergent used accordingly.

ADVICE AND TIPS

TIPS UNSUITABLE CROCKERY
Before loading the baskets, remove all food residues from the crockery • Wooden crockery and cutlery.
and empty the glasses. You do not need to rinse beforehand under • Delicate decorated glasses, artistic handicraft and antique
running water. crockery. Their decorations are not resistant.
Arrange the crockery so that it is held in place firmly and does not tip • Parts in synthetic material which do not withstand high
over; and arrange the containers with the openings facing downwards temperatures.
and the concave/convex parts placed obliquely, thus allowing the • Copper and tin crockery.
water to reach every surface and flow freely. • Crockery soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink.
Warning: lids, handles, trays and frying pans do not prevent the The colours of glass decorations and aluminium/silver pieces can
sprayer arms from rotating. change and fade during the washing process. Some types of glass (e.g.
Place any small items in the cutlery basket. crystal objects) can become opaque after a number of wash cycles too.
Very soiled dishes and pans should be placed in the lower basket
because in this sector the water sprays are stronger and allow a higher
DAMAGE TO GLASS AND CROCKERY
washing performance. • Only use glasses and porcelain guaranteed by the manufacturer as
After loading the appliance, make sure that the sprayer arms can rotate dishwasher safe.
freely. • Use a delicate detergent suitable for crockery
• Collect glasses and cutlery from the dishwasher as soon as the
HYGIENE wash cycle is over.
To avoid odour and sediment which can be accumulated in the
dishwasher please run a high temperature program at least one a
month. Use a tea spoon of detergent and run it without the loading to
clean your appliance.

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LOADING THE RACKS
UPPER RACK LOWER RACK
Load delicate and light dishes: For pots, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc. Large plates and lids should
glasses, cups, saucers, low ideally be placed at the sides to avoid interferences with the spray arm.
salad bowls. The lower rack has tip-up supports which can be used in a vertical
position when arranging plates or in a horizontal position (lower) to
load pans and salad bowls easily.

(loading example for the upper rack)

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER RACK

(loading example for the lower rack)
The height of the upper rack can be adjusted: high position to place
bulky crockery in the lower basket and low position to make the most
of the tip-up supports by creating more space upwards and avoid
collision with the items loaded into lower rack.
The upper rack is equipped with a Upper POWER CLEAN IN LOWER RACK
Rack height adjuster (see figure), without Power Clean® uses the special water
pressing the levers, lift it up by simply jets in the rear of cavity to wash more
holding the rack sides, as soon as the rack intensively the high dirty items.
is stable in its upper position. The lower rack has a Space Zone, a
To restore to the lower position, press the special pull-out support in the rear of
levers A at the sides of the rack and move the rack that can be used to support
the basket downwards. frying pans or baking pans in upright position, thus taking up less space.
We strongly recommend that you do Placing the pots/casseroles faced to the Power Clean® component
not adjust the height of the rack when it please activate the POWER CLEAN on the panel.
is loaded. How to use Power Clean®:
NEVER raise or lower the basket on one side only. 1. Adjust the Power Clean®
area (G) folding down the
rear plate holders to load
pots.
FOLDABLE FLAPS WITH ADJUSTABLE POSITION
2. Load pots and casseroles
The side foldable flaps can be positioned at
inclined vertically in Power
three different heights to optimize the Clean® area. Pots have to
arrangement of crockery inside the rack. be inclined towards the
Wine glasses can be placed safely in the power water jets.
foldable flaps by inserting the stem of each
glass into the corresponding slots.
For optimum drying results incline the
foldable flaps more. To change the CUTLERY BASKET
inclination, pull up the foldable flap, slide it It is fitted with top grids for improved
slightly and position it as you wish. cutlery arrangement. The cutlery basket
should be positioned only at the front of
the lower rack.
Knives and other utensils with sharp
edges must be placed in the cutlery
basket with the points facing
downwards or they must be
positioned horizontally in the tip-up
compartments on the upper rack.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS
Regularly clean the filter assembly so that the filters do not clog and On occasions, food residue may become encrusted onto the spray arms
that the waste water flows away correctly. and block the holes used to spray the water. It is therefore
The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove food residues recommended that you check the arms from time to time and clean
from the washing water and then recirculate the water: to obtain the them with a small non-metallic brush.
best washing results, you need to keep them clean.
The dishwasher must not be used without filters or if the filter is
loose.
After several washes, check the filter assembly and if necessary clean it
thoroughly under running water, using a non-metallic brush and
following the instructions below:
1. Turn the cylindrical filter A in an anti-clockwise direction and pull it
out (Fig 1).
2. Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on the side
flaps (Fig 2).
3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate filter C (Fig 3). To remove the upper spray arm, turn the plastic locking ring in an anti-
4. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER REMOVE clockwise direction. The upper spray arm should be replaced so that
the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4). the side with the greater number of holes is facing upwards.

1 2

B
A
A

The lower spray arm may be removed by pulling it upwards.

CLEANING THE WATER INLET HOSE

If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an extended
period of time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and free of
impurities before performing the necessary connections. If this
C precaution is not taken, the water inlet could become blocked and
damage the dishwasher.
3 4
After cleaning the filters, re-place the filter assembly and fix it in
position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the efficient
operation of the dishwasher.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your dishwasher may not work properly.
Before contacting the Service Centre check if the problem can be solved by going through the following list.

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

The dishwasher The appliance has not been plugged in Insert the plug into the socket.
won’t start or does properly.
not respond to
commands. Power outage. The dishwasher starts automatically when the power returns.

The dishwasher door is not closed. Vigorously push the door until you hear the “click”.

It does not respond to commands. Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on
after approximately one minute and reset the program.

The dishwasher The wash cycle has not finished yet. Wait until the wash cycle finishes.
won’t drain.
The drain hose is bent. Check that the drain hose is not bent (see INSTALATION INSTRUCTION).

The sink drain pipe is blocked. Clean the sink drain pipe.

The filter is clogged up with food residues Clean the filter (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY).

The dishwasher The dishes are rattling against each. Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
makes excessive
noise. An excessive amount of foam has been The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for
produced. use in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER). Reset dish-
washer by pressing the DRAIN button (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS) and
run new program without detergent.

The dishes are not The crockery has not been arranged Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
clean. properly.

The spray arms cannot rotate freely, Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
being hindered by the dishes.

The wash cycle is too gentle. Select an appropriate wash cycle (see PROGRAMS TABLE).

An excessive amount of foam has been The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for
produced. use in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER).

The cap on the rinse aid compartment Make sure the cap of the rinse aid dispenser is closed.
has not been shut correctly.

The filter is soiled or clogged. Clean the filter assembly (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE).

There is no salt. Fill the salt reservoir (see FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR).

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONTACTING AFTER-SALES SERVICE

For more information, maintenance procedures and troubleshooting, When you contact the After-Sales Service,
see the Use and Care Guide. you must provide the codes shown on
The Use and Care Guide can be obtained by: the rating plate attached to the left or
• After-Sales Service; phone number see in warranty booklet. right side inside the door of the
• download from website: docs.whirlpool.eu dishwasher. The phone number is listed
• use QR code in the warranty booklet or on the website:
www.whirlpool.eu :
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