Whirlpool ADG 8531 Quick reference guide

Quick reference guide

PROGRAMME AND DELAY SELECTOR KNOB

(see at right for options description and table of programmes below)

START BUTTON

The indicator lights up during operation, flashes when a fault occurs, and goes off at the end of the programme.

START BUTTON RESET FUNCTION:

Press this button for at least 2 seconds; the selected programme and options will be cancelled. Main failure displays (repeated flashing of the ST ART indicator lamp) can be cancelled by RESETTING. Detailed instructions are given in chapter “What to do if...”.

ON/OFF

BUTTON

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME CAREFULLY READ THIS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AND THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS! THE GUARANTEE IS NOT APPLICABLE IF FAULTS ARE CAUSED BY INCORRECT USE OF THE APPLIANCE.

Options and display description

SALT INDICATOR

When lit, the salt reservoir needs to be refilled.

Programme settings without start delay

Switch on the appliance

- press the ON/OFF button. OK/Start lamp flashes.

Chart

RINSE AID INDICATOR

When lit, the rinse aid dispenser needs to be refilled.

Start delay and programme settings

Table of programmes

Deter-

gent

X*13.0 0.70 30

50°C

Available

options

Delay

Loading instructions Litres kWh

Lightly soiled crockery , with no dried-on food.

not recommended.

Normally soiled crockery . Energy saving programme with prolonged drying cycle.

Normally or heavily soiled crockery.

Recommended programme for heavily soiled crockery, especially suitable for pots and pans.

Ideal for washing a half load of lightly or normally soiled crockery.

* Use of tablets

1) Programme data obtained in conformity with European standard EN 50242, obtained under normal conditions (without additional options) 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.

2) Reference programme for energy label in compliance with EN 50242 regulations. - Note for Testing Institutes: for detailed information on the EN/Standard loading comparison test and other tests, contact the following address: “nk_customer@whirlpool.com”.

Programmes

Quickwash 40°C

Eco

Daily 60°C

Intensive 70°C

Half load 50°C

Consumption

Minutes

X 16.0 1.05 195

X 16.0 1.35 120

X 17.0 1.65 145

X 13.0 1.00 130

Set the desired start delay (3-6-9h). The

selected start delay lamp (3-6-9h) flashes.

Press the OK/Start button for confirmation.

After that the OK/Start lam p switches off

and the selected start delay lamp lights up.

If you wish another time setting, press OK/

Turn the programme knob to your desired

Press the OK/Start button for confirmation.

The dishwasher starts immediately or after For a Reset, press the OK/Start button at a

Start button again.

programme position.

The OK/Start lamp flashes.

After that the OK/Start lamp lights up.

the start delay selected. minimum of 2 seconds.

All settings are cancelled.

In the selection mode, all

Indication:

described settings have to be selected

within 30 seconds, otherwise no settings

will be saved.

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How to set detergent type: powder/gel/tablet (if option is available)

First time use

In order to always ensure the best cleaning results, you NEED to set: DETERGENT type and WATER HARDNESS.

1- salt reservoir 2- rinse aid dispenser 3- detergent dispenser 4- racks system 5,6,7,8- available functions on the panel 9- filters 10- spray arms

Select 3rd programme (see Table of programmes

- page 1)

Press START button for 7 seconds

3a.

Check your detergent type...

Powder or gel

(factory setting)

Tablet 2 in 1

Tablet 3 in 1

Tablet All in 1

For models without “detergent type” option, the salt and rinse aid indicators will be lit when tablets are used.

How to set water hardness

Switch on the appliance

before the first wash

only

water hardness has been changed

Ask your water supply company what the water hardness is...

French

degrees °fH

or if the

Water

hardness

0 - 9 Soft 1 1x 10 - 18 Medium 2 2x 19 - 27 Average 3 3x 28 - 37 Medium-hard 4 4x 38 - 50 Hard 5 5x 51 - 63 Very hard 6 6x

64 - 107 Extremely hard 7 7x

- Select the 2nd programme “P2” - consult the table of programmes.

- Press the START button for at least 5 seconds until the START indicator lamp flashes.

- The water hardness setting is shown on the display (if present) or the START button flashes.

- With each successive touch of the START button the setting increases and when it reaches 7 it returns to 1 again.

- The appliance must be switched off to memorise the new setting.

...enter this value on your dishwasher

Dishwasher with

display: insert

value in the

display

Detergent

types

Dishwasher

without display:

count START

button led

flashes

3b.

...and set it on your dishwasher

using the START button

(as per table below)

Dishwasher models

model without

display

3h 6h 9h

model with display

Suggestions for detergent use

Gel or Powder

(rinse aid and

salt)

go to step 1

(see “Daily

check”)

Remember to use salt and rinse aid when needed (as indicated below)

no symbol add salt add rinse aid

add salt

salt

Tablets

rinse aid

Water hardness level is factory set for medium hard water (a number “4” is shown on the display or the START indicator lamp flashes 4 times).

if extra salt is needed go to

step 1

(see “Daily

check”)

Even if you use tablets which include salt, you must still add salt since such detergents are not effective enough at softening hard water.

Switch off and switch on again to save setting

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Filling the salt reservoir -

Dissolve limescale (not necessary if water hardness level is set to “soft”!)

Daily check

The salt level indicator lamp may remain lit for the duration of several wash cycles. If the water hardness level falls within category (soft),

Adding rinse aid

(not necessary when you use tablets). How to adjust the rinse aid dosage regulator

Rinse aid indicator (depending on model)

Only use rinse aids recommended for use in domestic dishwashers. If there are streaks: reduce the dosage by turning the dial to a lower setting (1-3). If crockery is not perfectly d ry : incr e a s e the dosage by turning the dial to a higher setting (5-6). Plastic dishes have more difficulty drying and a higher rinse aid

setting will not improve the situation. 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.

Adding detergent -

Visual indicator (depending on model). Unscrew cap.

Visual indicator

If required, open the cover B (press right button).

salt is required.

The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when RINSE AID NEEDS TO BE ADDED.

Immediately

Fill the salt reservoir with water before the first wash only.

Salt indicator

(depending on

the model)

Add rinse aid to the max. line ~150 ml

wipe away any rinse aid spilt accidentally. This prevents the formation of excess suds which can cause a fault function of the appliance.

The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when SALT NEEDS TO BE ADDED.

Use only detergent specifically for dishwashers in accordance with the supplier’s recommendations

Tablet / gel / powder

Use only one tablet per one

Open the cover A (press left button).

Only fill the detergent dispenser prior to starting a wash programme.

cycle, only placed in detergent dispenser.

All types of tablets can be used, but for 2 in 1 type adding of salt is mandatory.

Add salt

(never add detergent!). min. 1.5 kg

max. 2 kg

orange: OK. cle a r: NEE DS TO BE ADDED

The rinse aid dosage can be adjusted to the detergent used. The lower the setting, the less rinse aid is dispensed (factory setting: position 4). Press the button to open the cover B. Using a coin or similar object, turn the arrow to the desired setting. After adjusting the rinse aid setting, shut the cover again.

dark: OK. clear: NEEDS TO BE ADDED

By pressing dedicated ribs shut the cover.

Visual indicator (depending on model). Screw on the cap. Salt residues around cap need to be removed.

Daily use

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