Whirlpool Adg 8921 Ix Instructions For Use

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER/
CONNECTIONS
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO FILL THE SALT CONTAINER
HOW TO FILL THE RINSE AID DISPENSER
HOW TO FILL THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
 
						

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BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER/
CONNECTIONS
1. Removing the packaging and controls: 
After unpacking, make sure that the dishwasher is 
undamaged and that the door closes correctly. If in 
doubt, contact a qualified technician or your local 
retailer.
•Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, 
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as 
they are potentially dangerous.
This dishwasher has been factory tested to ensure 
it functions correctly. 
Such testing may leave slight water marks that will 
disappear with the first wash.
2. Water and electrical connections:
All water and electrical connections must be 
carried out by a qualified technician in compliance 
with the manufacturers instructions (refer to the 
enclosed installation booklet) and current local 
safety regulations.
The appliance must only be used in the household 
for the prescribed uses.
Do not use the dishwasher if it has been damaged 
in transit. Consult your local retailer or our 
After-Sales Service.
(Refer to the separate installation 
instructions booklet)
3. Water inlet and drain: 
Observe any special regulations issued by your local 
Water Board.
Water supply pressure: 0,03 - 1,0 MPa.
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.
The inlet hose must be securely clamped to the 
water tap to prevent leaks.
The inlet water temperature varies according to 
the model installed. Inlet hose marked “25°C Max”:
maximum temperature 25°C.
All other models: maximum temperature 60°C.
When installing the appliance, make sure the drain 
water discharges correctly (if necessary, remove 
the wire gauze from the sink siphon).
Fix the drain hose to the spigot with a clamp to 
prevent it from coming off during operation.
For appliances with water-stop system only: If the 
water connections are made correctly, the water-
stop system safeguards your home against damage 
caused by flooding.4. Electrical connection:
Closely adhere to local Electricity Board 
regulations.
Voltage information is shown on the rating plate 
mounted inside the door on the right hand side.
The appliance must be earthed as prescribed by law.
Do not use extension leads or multiple adapters.
Before carrying out maintenance, disconnect the 
mains plug.
If necessary, the power cable may be replaced with 
one the same obtained from our After-Sales 
Service. The power cable must only be replaced by 
a qualified technician.
Warning for models provided with LCD 
display:
The mains plug must be positioned in an easily 
accessible place.
For Austria: if the apparatus is series connected to 
a fault current switch, this must be sensitive to the 
pulsating current.
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.
 
						

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1) For Great Britain only
Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp 
fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. 
approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:
1.Remove the fuse cover (
A) and fuse (
B).
2.Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.
3.Refit both into plug.
Important:
The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse 
cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is 
fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour 
embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical 
store.
2) For the Republic of Ireland only
The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently 
apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 
2-pin, side earth type.
3) Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please contact 
Whirlpool Service for further instruction. Please do not attempt to 
change plug yourself. This procedure needs to be carried out by a 
qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with the manufactures 
instructions and current standard safety regulations.
 
						

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Packing:
The packing box may be fully recycled as 
confirmed by the recycling symbol .
2. Energy and water saving tips:
Do not rinse crockery under running water.
Always fully load the dishwasher before switching 
on or set the wash programme to half load/
Multizone (if available) if 
one rack only is loaded.
If ecological energy sources are available such as solar 
panel heating, heat pumps or centralised heating 
systems, the appliance may be connected to the hot 
water mains up to a maximum temperature of 60°C. 
Make sure the water inlet hose is of the correct type. 
Refer to the “Connections” chapter in these user 
instructions.
3. Disposal:
The appliance is built from reusable materials. If 
you decide to scrap the dishwasher, it must be 
disposed of in compliance with local waste disposal 
laws. 
Before scrapping, cut off the power cable so that 
the appliance cannot be connected to the mains.
To prevent situations of potential danger to 
children (e.g. danger of suffocation), break the lock 
of the door so that it can no longer be closed.
4. Child safety:
Children must not be allowed to play with the 
dishwasher.
Store the detergent, rinse aid and salt in a dry place 
out of the reach of children.
5. Safety warnings:
The open dishwasher door can only support the 
weight of the loaded rack when pulled out. Do not 
rest objects on the open door or sit or stand on it: 
the appliance may topple over!
Do not use solvents inside the dishwasher: 
risk of 
explosion!
Sharp knives and forks that might cause injury must 
be placed in the cutlery basket with the sharp end 
facing downwards.
Long-handled utensils must be arranged 
horizontally in the upper rack, with the sharp end 
facing away from the front of the appliance.
Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, 
switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains plug 
and turn off the water tap.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.
Attention: Danger when door is opened.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The appliance must be used at temperatures 
between 5°C and 45°C.
This appliance is marked according to the 
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste 
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, 
you will help prevent potential negative 
consequences for the environment and human 
health, which could otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of this product. 
The symbol   on the product, or on the 
documents accompanying the product, indicates 
that this appliance may not be treated as household 
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the 
applicable collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. 
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with 
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, 
recovery and recycling of this product, please 
contact your local city office, your household 
waste disposal service or the shop where you 
purchased the product.
 
						

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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 - blinking frequency or 
digital display).
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).
The selected setting is now memorized.Settings for dishwashers without 
water hardness sensor only.
In appliances provided with a water 
hardness sensor, the setting is 
automatically executed.
Hardness
levelGerman 
degrees
°dHFrench 
degrees
°fHmmol/lClarke scale 
or English
degrees
°eHSetting
blinking frequency
(1x-7x)
or digital display
(1-7)
1 soft0 - 5 0 - 90 - 0.90 - 6.31x1
1 - 2 medium6 - 1010 - 181.0 - 1.87 - 12.62x2
2 average11 - 1519 - 271.9 - 2.713.3 - 18.93x3
3 medium-hard16 - 2128 - 372.8 - 3.719.6 - 25.94x4
4 hard22 - 2838 - 503.8 - 5.026.6 - 355x54 very hard29 - 3551 - 635.1 - 6.335.7 - 44.16x64 extremely 
hard36 - 6064 - 1076.4 - 10.744.8 - 74.97x7If the water hardness level falls within 
category 1 (soft), no salt is required.
How to fill the salt container
Warning: Only use regeneration salts for use in domestic dishwashers!
Do not fill the salt container with unsuitable substances, such as detergent, 
as this will cause irreparable damage to the water softener system.
1.Remove the lower rack.2.Unscrew the cap by turning it counter-clockwise.3.When first using the dishwasher: fill the salt container to the rim with water.4.Fill the salt container to the rim with salt (using the filler provided) 
(when filling for the first time use min. 1.5 kg and max. 2 kg) and stir 
with a spoon handle.
5.Screw the cap back on by turning it clockwise.6.Fit the lower rack.7.If regeneration salt is to be added, immediately start a wash 
programme (rinsing alone is not sufficient) in order to eliminate any 
residual saline solution straight away and avoid corrosion.
Salt level indicator
The dishwasher is equipped with an electric or visual salt level indicator 
(depending on the model installed).
Electric indicator
The salt level indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when the salt 
container is empty.
Visual indicator
The float is clearly visible in the cap window when the salt container is full.
The float lowers and is no longer visible when the salt container is empty.
 
						

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HOW TO FILL THE RINSE AID DISPENSER
(Not necessary when using a combined action detergent)
The rinse aid facilitates drying and prevents the formation of unsightly 
spots and streaks on crockery. Before using the dishwasher for the 
first time, fill the rinse aid dispenser. Only use rinse aids recommended 
for use in domestic dishwashers.
1.Press button 
A to open the cover (see drawing). 
2.Fill the dispenser with rinse aid up to the dotted line 
(about 100 ml 
maximum).
Immediately wipe away any rinse aid spilt accidentally!
 This prevents 
the formation of excess suds which may spoil washing results.
3.Close the cover.
Thereafter, regularly check the rinse aid level.
How to adjust the rinse aid dosage regulator
Factory setting: Position 4.
If you are not satisfied with washing or drying results, change the rinse 
aid dosage setting.
1.Press button 
A to open the cover (see drawing). 
2.If crockery is prone to whitish streaks: reduce the dosage by 
turning the dial to a lower setting (1-3) using a coin or the like. If 
crockery is not perfectly dry: increase the dosage by turning the 
dial to a higher setting (5-6).
3.Close the cover.
Rinse aid level indicator:
Visual indicator:
lightadd rinse aid
darksufficient rinse aid.
Electric indicator (if provided):
The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when more rinse aid 
needs to be added.
A
 
						

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HOW TO FILL THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
Only use detergents recommended for use in domestic dishwashers.
Only fill the detergent dispenser prior to starting a wash
 
programme (see the Quick Reference Guide).
1.Press button 
C to open the cover.
2. How to fill the detergent dispenser.
Programmes with pre-rinse:
-Powder and/or liquid detergent: 
pour two thirds of the recommended dosage into the 
compartment (
A);
pour one third into the 
compartment (
B).
-Tablets: 
place a tablet in the 
compartment (
A) and/or follow the 
directions on the detergent pack.
Programmes without pre-rinse:
-Powder and/or liquid detergent, tablets:
pour the entire recommended dosage into the
 compartment (A).
For programmes with additional “Half load/Multizone” function 
selected (if provided):
-When using powder or liquid detergent the dosage can be 
reduced by 1/3.
3.Close the cover.
Detergent
Use good quality liquid or powder dishwasher detergents and/or 
tablets (
do not use hand dishwashing detergents).
On some models the type of detergent used can be selected (
D).
Selector on the inside of the door (on the left).
If, on the other hand, you are using a normal powder detergent, check 
the levels of regeneration salt and rinse aid, topping up as required.
In order to safeguard the environment, follow the manufacturer’s 
directions for use. Do not use more than the amount of detergent that 
is recommended. Observe the manufacturer’s safety warnings. 
Keep these products out of reach of children.
If you use detergents in tablet form, follow the manufacturer’s 
directions for use.
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 programmes.
products that make the use of regeneration salt unnecessary (3 
in 1 / 4 in 1) are only suitable for use with water up to hardness 
level 3. 
For water with a higher hardness level, regeneration salt must 
be added too.
To activate the salt level indicator, selcet position 2 in 1.
Read the product user instructions carefully. If in doubt, contact the 
detergent manufacturer.
The guarantee is not applicable if faults are caused by the use of these 
products.
AB
C
Position E- for one component detergents: gel, tablets, 
powder;
Position F- for two component detergents (with rinse 
aid - 2 in 1);
Position G- for three or four component detergents 
(with rinse aid and salt - 3 in 1; 4 in 1).
 
						

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the appliance, 
disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap.
Cleaning the outside of the appliance:
To clean the outside of the appliance, use a neutral detergent and a 
damp cloth. 
Clean the control panel with a damp cloth only.
Do not use abrasive detergents.
Cleaning the inside of the dishwasher:
Regularly wipe the door seal and inside of the door with a damp cloth 
to remove any food residue.
Upper spray arm:
1.Slacken the fixing nut (
A) (by turning it counter-clockwise) and 
detach the spray arm (
B) by pulling it down.
2.Rinse the nozzles.
3.To remount the spray arm, align it and then tighten the fixing nut 
(by turning it clockwise)
, paying attention not to bend it.
 
 The fixing nut must be tightened until it clicks!
Make sure the spray arm rotates freely.
Lower spray arm:
1.Slacken the fixing nut (
C) (by turning it counter-clockwise) and 
detach the spray arm (
D) by pulling it upwards.
2.Rinse the nozzles.
3.To remount the spray arm, align it and then tighten the fixing nut 
(by turning it clockwise), paying attention not to bend it.
The fixing nut must be tightened until it clicks.
Make sure the spray arm rotates freely.
A
B
D
C
C D
 
						

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the filters
1.Rotate the microfilter counter-clockwise (in the direction of the 
arrow 
“0”) and extract it (
E).
2.Remove the wide-mesh filter (
F).
3.Remove the fine-mesh filter (
G).
4.Clean all filters under running water,
 paying attention not to bend 
the fine-mesh filter. 
Check that no impurities are left inside the dishwasher!
5.To reassemble: 
insert the wide-mesh filter into the microfilter so it clicks into 
place. Insert the fine-mesh filter. 
The filter must be fitted under both tabs (H). 
Insert the wide-mesh filter / microfilter unit and turn clockwise 
(in the direction of the arrow 
“1”), until the dashed lines on the 
microfilter and fine-mesh filter are aligned.
The filter unit must be correctly assembled to ensure good 
wash results!
E
F
G
H
 
						

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