Whirlpool Adg 9860 Quick Reference Guide

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Chart
(see at right for options description)
PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
Press button “P” (repeatedly) until the 
required programme number appears on 
the display (see “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.
ON 
BUTTON
OFF 
BUTTON
FAULT INDICATION AND WASH TIME DISPLAY
In normal operation it indicates the remaining time (h:mm), whereas with “Delayed 
start” selected it indicates...

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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
10- spray arms
*
 only before the first wash
 or if the water hardness has been changed
Even if you use tablets which include salt, 
you must still add salt since such detergents 
are not effective enough at softening hard 
water.Water hardness level is factory set for 
medium hard water (a number “4” is 
shown on the display or the START 
indicator...

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Daily check
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3
Rinse aid indicator (depending on model)
The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when RINSE AID NEEDS 
TO BE ADDED.
dark: OK.
clear: NEEDS 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...

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A - Two trays for
cutlery
(In some models only)
B - Adjustable glass holder
How to adjust upper 
rack height
 (if available) 
- It could be useful to lift 
up upper rack to have 
more space in lower 
rack or bring it down to 
load long stem glasses.
- Grasp and take out the 
two lateral handles (C
) 
must be on same level
 
and lift up or take down 
the upper rack.
How to remove cutlery rack and/or upper rack 
(if available) 
- It could be useful to remove cutlery rack to 
load stem glasses in...

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Switch off the appliance Everything o.k. ...Wash cycleSelect programmeQuick, permanent or alternating6
7
8
Exercise caution when opening the door: beware of hot steam.
Only press the OFF button once the START indicator lamp has switched off.
All the indicator lamps switch off. Unload the appliance, starting from the lower rack in order to avoid any residual drips of water falling onto crockery below.
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Overview of programmes
The max. possible number of...

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What to do if...
If a fault occurs, before contacting
 the After-sales Service, make the following checks to try and remedy the problem. Most faults can be remedied by taking the following courses of action, 
quickly restoring normal appliance operation.
The appliance... Possible causes... Solutions...
...is not working/will not start
- The appliance must be switched on.
- Check the household circuit fuse if there is no power supply.
- The dishwasher door doesnt close.
- Check if the dishwasher’s...

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What to do if...
Crockery and cutlery... Possible causes... Solutions...
...salt indicator lit
- Use tablets for soft water.
- Set “Detergent type” option; if this option is not available, it is normal for the salt indicator to light up.
...have deposits: regeneration salt residue
- Water too hard.- In areas with very hard water, more regeneration salt needs to be added (see page 2 “How to set water 
hardness”).
- Salt reservoir cap open. - Close the salt reservoir cap properly.
- Not enough...

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What to do if...
If, after carrying out the above checks, the fault persists, disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap.
Contact the After-sales Service (see warranty).
Before contacting our After-Sales Service, take note of the following:
- the description of the fault,
- the appliance type and model,
- the service code (the number indicated on the adhesive rating plate) inside the door on the right-hand side:Precautions and general recommendations1. Packing
The packaging materials...