Whirlpool ADG 6971 User Manual
GB
Before using the dishwasher, read the
installation and maintenance instructions carefully!
ADG 6971
1. OVERVIEW
Programme selector
On / Off Button
Start button
Switches “on” when the dishwasher is operating. Flashes when a
fault occurs. Switches off at the end of the programme.
START button RESET fun ction:
Press this button for at least 2 seconds; the selected programme
and options are cancelled. Main failure displays (repeated flashing
of the START indicator lamp) can be cancelled by RESETTING.
Detailed instructions are given in chapter 5 “What to do, in the
event of...”.
Rinse aid level indicator and salt level indicator
These indicator lamps light up when rinse aid or salt need to be added.
Add just before starting a wash programme.
Time and failure display
With normal operation, the display indicates residual time (h:mm),
while with the“Delayed start” function selected it indicates time
remaining until the start of the programme (hh).
If “F..” appears on the display, see chapter 5 “What to do, in the event of ...”.
Delayed start button
The wash cycle can be programmed to start after 1- 24 hours.
With each successive touch of the button, the delayed start
indicator increases by one hour and after 24 returns to 00. Then
Detergent setting upon initial use and when using a different type of detergent
1. Select the third programme in the relative table.
2. Press the START button for approx. 7 sec. to change the display.
3. Using the START button, select the desired detergent:
4. Switch the appliance off and then switch it on again. The selected detergent
press the Start button. The dishwasher will start at the set time.
Display shows: 2 -1 = 2 in 1, 3 -1 = 3 in 1, 4 -1 = other combined action
detergents (in this way, the rinse aid and/or salt indicator is deactivated).
Display shows OFF = Powder detergent (factory setting).
(rinse aid level and salt level indicator activated).
type will be indicated for approx. 3 sec.
HalfLoad/Multizone
Load the upper or lower rack only.
press once = wash upper rack (the indicator light/symbol lights up)
press twice = wash the lower rack (the indicator light/symbol lights up)
press 3 times = Off (Half load/Multizone deactivated).
When washing without the top rack, press the “Half load”
(i.e. “lower rack wash”) button twice. The indicator light/
corresponding symbol lights up.
Table 1.1.
Programme chart
50°C
Selectable
options
Recommended programme for routine washes,
with dried-on food (e.g. EN 50242).
Crockery to be washed later. — — 4.0 0.03 14 ±
Lightly soiled crockery, with no dried-on food. X — 10.0 0.65 30 ±
Normally soiled crockery. X X 13.0 1.05 195 ±
Normally - heavily soiled crockery, with additional
antibacterial wash. Programme interruption (e.g.
due to door opening) can compromise elimination
of germs.
Recommended programme for heavily soiled
crockery, especially suitable for pans and
saucepans.
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1) Programme data obtained in conformity with European standard EN 50242. Values may vary in relation to usage, e.g. different loads, options,
different sensor settings (only with sensor programmes), different water supply temperatures, as well as water hardness and power supply voltage.
2) Reference programme for energy label in compliance with EN 50242. - Important information for Test Laboratories:
the EN/Standard loading comparison test and other tests, contact the following address: “nk_customer@whirlpool.com”.
3) The antibacterial action has been tested by the Institut Pasteur of Lille (France), based on the NF EN 13697 standard of November 2001.
Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool USA
Programmes
Auto Sensor 50-65°C
Pre-Rinse cold
Rapid 40°C
2)
Bio
Antibacterial
3)
Intensive 70°C
Detergent
dispenser
X X 11-16 1.10-1.50 100-130±
X X 13.0 1.50 115 ±
X X 14.0 1.55 155 ±
Consumption
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2. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Detailed instructions are given on the following pages; also see section “5. What to do, in case of...”
1. Switch on the
appliance
2. Select a programme
3. Select the type of
detergent
4. Fill in the detergent
5. Check the rinse aid
level
6. Check the salt level
Press the
Press the button “Select programme” or the programme selector to display the
selected programme. If required, select possible options.
The detergent selection procedure varies depending on the dishwasher model.
Chapter “1. Overview” provides instructions for selecting detergent type.
4a. Powder/gel/tabs
Fill the detergent dispenser compartments in
accordance with the wash programme selected.
Large compartment A for every wash cycle, additional
small compartment B for programmes with pre-wash
(see table 1.1.).
4b. Combined action detergents (2 in 1/3 in 1/... etc.)
Place the detergent in compartment A or in the cutlery
basket, as per the manufacturer's recommendations.
Depending on the model:
/OFF button.
ON
ACB
Visual indicator in dispenser
dark
clear
The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when rinse aid
needs to be added. Not all models are equipped with such an
indicator.
window in salt reservoir cap on bottom of appliance inside
orange
clear
The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when salt needs
to be added. Even once salt has been added, the indicator lamp
only switches off after several wash cycles!
sufficient rinse aid present,
➯
add rinse aid (approx. 100 ml).
➯
when sufficient salt is present,
➯
when salt needs to be added.
➯
C
7. Load the racks
8. Open the water tap
and close the door
9. Start the appliance
Wash cycle
10.End of programme
11.Switch off the
appliance
12.Turn off the water
tap, unload the racks
2
Make sure that the spray arms can turn freely and are not impeded by crockery
or cutlery in the racks.
Detailed instructions on loading the racks are given in chapter “3. How to use
the appliance”, under “How to load the racks”.
Changing the programme
in progress:
Press the START button.
If the appliance is switched off during a
wash cycle, when switched on again it will
resume the cycle from where it was
interrupted. Care must be taken when
opening the door, as steam will escape!
The START indicator lamp switches off at the end of the programme.
Press the
Unload the appliance, starting from the lower rack in order to avoid any
residual drips of water falling onto crockery below.
button. All the indicator lamps switch off.
OFF
- Keep the START button pressed
for about 2 seconds until the
START indicator goes off.
- (Water drains for up to 60
seconds).
- Select the programme again.
- Press the Start button.
3. HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE
PROGRAMME SELECTION
Press the button “Select programme” or the programme selector to display the selected programme. The
appliance must be switched on. If required, select possible options. The corresponding indicator lights up. The
correct programme and the selectable functions are given in table 1.1 on page 1.
Programme times stated in the table were obtained under normal conditions and may vary
depending on conditions. Differences of up to 20 minutes are possible with sensor programmes
as a result of the appliance's automatic calibration system.
HOW TO FILL THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
Only fill the detergent dispenser prior to starting a wash programme.
specially recommended for dishwashers, observing the manufacturer's recommended dosage.
Observe the manufacturer's safety warnings!
Open the detergent dispenser compartments by pushing the left lever (lever 1) of the dispenser.
a. Powder/gel/tabs
Fill the detergent dispenser compartments in accordance with the wash programme selected (table 1.1).
Programmes without pre-wash:
pour the entire recommended dosage into compartment A.
Programmes with pre-wash:
pour 2/3 of the recommended dosage into the large compartment
and 1/3 into the small compartment B.
A
Dishwasher tabs should be placed, according to the
manufacturer's recommendations, in compartment A or in the
cutlery basket.
If the “Half load” option is selected, detergent dosage should be
reduced by approximately 1/3.
b. Combined action detergents (2 in 1/3 in 1/... etc.)
Combined action detergents should be placed, according to the
manufacturer's recommendations, in compartment A or in the
cutlery basket.
Firmly press the detergent compartment lid shut after filling.
Detergents with rinse aid incorporated may be effective only with longer programmes. In the
case of shorter programmes, detergent residue may be a problem (if necessary, use powder
detergent). Detergents with rinse aid incorporated tend to form excess suds.
The guarantee is not applicable if faults are caused by the use of these products.
Lever
1
compartment
use detergents
Only
Large
compartment
A
Small
B
HOW TO CHECK/FILL/ADJUST RINSE AID
Not necessary when using a combined action detergent.
a. How to check the rinse aid level
Check the visual indicator C on the rinse aid dispenser: dark = sufficient rinse aid, clear = add rinse aid.
In the case of appliances with an electric indicator on the
control panel, the rinse aid indicator lamp lights up red
when rinse aid needs to be added.
b. How to fill the rinse aid dispenser
Open the rinse aid dispenser by pressing the right lever
(lever 2) of the dispenser.
Fill the dispenser with rinse aid up to the “max” line
(approx. 100 ml).
Shut the lid again.
Only use rinse aids recommended for use in domestic dishwashers.
any rinse aid spilt accidentally. This prevents the formation of excess suds which can cause a fault
function of the appliance.
Lever
2
Immediately
Indicator
max
wipe away
C
3
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