Whirlpool ADG 8990 Quick Reference Guide

Quick reference guide

Chart

ON

BUTTON

FAULT INDICATION AND WASH TIME DISPLAY

In normal operation it indicates the remaining time (h:mm), whereas with “Delayed start” selected it indicates the time remaining until programme start (hh).

If “F..” appears on the display, see chapter “What to do if...”.

START BUTTON

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

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

(see at right for options description)

OFF	PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON	RESET BUTTON
BUTTON	Press button “P” (repeatedly) until the required	For programme change or indication of faults.
	programme number appears on the display (see	Press this button to cancel a started programme and selected extra
	“Table of programmes” below).	options. Press this button to cancel the main fault indicators “F..”
		also refer to the chapter “What to do if...”. The programme can then
		be selected and started.

Options and display description

SALT INDICATOR	RINSE AID	RUNNING PROGRAMME
When lit, the salt	INDICATOR	INDICATOR
reservoir needs to be	When lit, the rinse aid	A LED light projected on the
refilled.	dispenser needs to be	floor indicates that the
	refilled.	dishwasher is working.

Table of programmes

Consumption

Deter-

P

Programmes

Available

Loading instructions

gent

Litres

Kwh

Minutes 1)

options

Delay

Normally or heavily soiled crockery,

1

Aqua Steam 40-70°C

AntibacterialMultizone

including pots and pans. Thanks to steam

action, soaking or hand pretreatment is no

X

7-15

0.99-1.75

65-205

rinse

longer needed. In addition hygiene is

ensured due to the high temperature steam.

2

Pre-Wash

cold

Delay

Crockery to be washed later.

—

4.0

0.03

14

Multizone

3

Glasses

40°C

Delay

Light soiling, for example glasses and cups.

X

10.0

0.85

100

Multizone

4

Quickwash

45°C

Delay

Lightly soiled crockery, with no dried-on

X *

11.0

0.80

30

* Not recommended tablets use.

Multizone

food.

5

Delay

Bio

2)

50°C

Multizone

Normally soiled crockery.

X

11.0

0.98

170

Antibacterial

Energy-saving programme.

rinse

6

Overnight

55°C

Delay

Normally soiled crockery, gentle and quiet

thanks to the lower spray pressure

X

13.0

1.20

290

Multizone

(39dbA).

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: “[e-mail]”.

3)The antibacterial action has been tested by the Institut Pasteur of Lille (France), based on the NF EN 13697 standard of November 2001.

SET THE DETERGENT

Press this button (repeatedly) to set the type of detergent used.

Powder, gel (standard)

Detergent with rinse aid

Detergent with salt + rinse aid

HALF LOAD/

MULTIZONE

Allows you to choose the washing zones. Press this button (repeatedly) to select the wash zones:

both racks

only upper rack

only lower rack

ADG 8990

ANTIBACTERIAL

RINSE 3)

This function activates an antibacterial rinse at the end of the wash cycle, guaranteeing a further reduction of bacteria.

Press the button to activate or deactivate the function. This function can be used with those programmes marked with the relative description in table. The dishwasher door must be kept shut for the entire duration of the programme in order to guarantee reduction of bacteria. If the door is opened the indicator lamp starts flashing.

DELAYED START BUTTON

Press the button (repeatedly) to delay the start of the programme. Adjustable from 1 to 24 hours. With each press of the button, the delayed start indicator increases by one hour and after 24 resets from 00. Then press the START button. The dishwasher will start after the set time.

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How to set water hardness in order to always assure the best cleaning results

First time use

1- salt reservoir

2- rinse aid dispenser

3- detergent dispenser

4- racks system

5,6,7,8- available functions on the panel

9- filters

10spray arms

* only before the first wash or if the water hardness has been changed

Switch on the appliance

-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.

	1. Ask your water supply company what the water						2. ...enter this value on your		Suggestions for detergent use
	hardness is...						dishwasher
							Dishwasher	Dishwasher
	German		French		English	Water		without	Gel or Powder
							with display:
								display: count	(rinse aid and	Tablets
	degrees °dH		degrees °fH		degrees °eH	hardness	insert value in
								START button	salt)
							the display	led flashes
	0	- 5	0	- 9	0 - 6.3	Soft	1	1x
	6 - 10		10	- 18	7 - 12.6	Medium	2	2x		if extra salt is
	11	- 15	19	- 27	13.3 - 18.9	Average	3	3x
									go to step 1	needed go to
	16	- 21	28	- 37	19.6 - 25.9	Medium-hard	4	4x
									(see “Daily	step 1
	22	- 28	38	- 50	26.6 - 35	Hard	5	5x	check”)	(see “Daily
	29	- 35	51	- 63	35.7 - 44.1	Very hard	6	6x		check”)
	36	- 60	64 - 107		44.8 - 74.9	Extremely	7	7x
						hard

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).

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

Filling the salt reservoir - Dissolve limescale (not necessary if water hardness level is set to “soft”!)

Daily check

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

Fill the salt reservoir	Add salt
with water before the	(never add detergent!).
first wash only.	min. 1.5 kg
	max. 2 kg

	The salt level indicator lamp may remain lit for the Salt indicator (depending on the model)
	duration of several wash cycles. If the water	The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up	orange: OK.	clear: NEEDS TO
	hardness level falls within category (soft), no salt is			BE ADDED

required.	when SALT NEEDS TO BE ADDED.

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

Daily check

2	Visual
	indicator

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

Add rinse aid to the max. line ~150 ml

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.

Rinse aid indicator (depending on model)	The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when RINSE AID NEEDS		dark: OK.		clear: NEEDS TO BE ADDED
	TO BE ADDED.

Only use rinse aids recommended for use in domestic dishwashers. Immediately wipe away any rinse aid spilt accidentally. This prevents the formation of excess suds which can cause a fault function of the appliance.

If there are streaks: reduce the dosage by turning the dial to a lower setting (1-3). If crockery is not perfectly dry: increase 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 - Use only detergent specifically for dishwashers in accordance with the supplier’s recommendations

Daily use

Tablet / gel / powder

3	Open the cover A	Only fill the
	(press left button).	detergent dispenser
		prior to starting a
		wash programme.

Use only one tablet per one cycle, only placed in detergent dispenser.

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

By pressing dedicated ribs shut the cover.

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