Whirlpool Adg 9960 Quick Reference Guide

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PROGRAMS 
SELECTION 
BUTTONPush “Programs” button 
(repeatedly) until the 
indicator of the required 
program lights up (see 
“Table of programs” - 
next page).BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME CAREFULLY READ THIS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AND THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS!
MULTIZONEAllows you to choose the 
washing zones. Press this 
button (repeatedly) to 
select the wash zones:
both racksonly lower rackonly upper rack 
(including 
cutlery rack)
 - indicator lits
DELAYED START...

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Chart
1) Program 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 programs as a result of the appliance’s 
automatic calibration system.
2) Reference program 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...

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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 armsWater hardness should be set 
only before the first wash or if 
water hardness has been 
changed
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Visual indicator 
(depending 
on the model).
Unscrew cap.
Fill the salt reservoir with water 
before the first wash only.
(depending on the model)
The salt level indicator lamp may remain lit 
at the end of several wash cycles. If the...

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Daily check
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Daily use
Adding detergent - 
Use only detergent specifically for dishwashers in accordance with the supplier’s recommendations
Open the cover A 
(press the dedicated button).
Only fill the 
detergent 
dispenser prior to 
starting a wash 
program.Shut the cover 
by pressing dedicated ribs. Insert detergent: Tablet / powder / liquid
 
into the big chamber.
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...

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How to load the racks
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A - Two trays to load cutlery
Position 1 Position 2
This positions is ideal to load both cutlery, 
and long tools.Adjust the upper rack in lower position 
before to move the cutlery rack in 
Position 2 (see description in the following 
page).
Load cutlery with the handle into the pins. Knives or cutlery with bulky handle can be 
loaded with the head into the pins. Cutlery rack
 

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How to load the racks
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D
 - CLOSEDD
 - OPEN
You can load dishes up to Ø 20 cm in the upper rack ONLY if the rack is in lower position (see below how to adjust the upper rack).
In the upper rack you can load glasses, cups, bowls and, in the right 
side of the rack, you can load the dessert dishes.Adjustable glass holder - B (provided in some models)
helps to load stemmed glasses.
How to adjust upper rack height (if available) - It could be useful 
to lift up upper rack to have more space in lower...

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How to load the racks
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Arrange crockery so that water does not collect in cavities, ensuring that the spray arms turn freely. Only use dishwasher-proof crockery and dishes. 
Do not use the dishwasher for washing wooden items, aluminium, tin, silver cutlery or decorated crockery (unglazed). In the baskets, dishes (e.g. plates, 
bowls, pots) must be placed in a correct way to let water flow down!
In the lower rack plates and pots can be loaded. 
Vertical plate holders 
(E) can be folded down to...

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Switching off the appliance. Everything OK...Wash cycleSelect program6
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and careRectifying minor faults yourself...109
Overview of programs
The max. possible number of programs is illustrated in the chapter “Chart”. The corresponding programs for your appliance can be found on the panel (page 1).
Choose program according to the attached Table of programs (page 2).
Duration of the program depends on the external conditions in the apartment, temperature and...

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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.
How the faults are shown on the display: Function number “F”x
 - blinkingError number “E”y
 - blinking 0.5 sec. pause
The appliance...
Possible causes...
Solutions...
...is not working/will not start
- The appliance must be switched on.
- Check...

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What to do if...
Crockery and cutlery... Possible causes... Solutions...
...are not perfectly clean/have 
food residues
- Too little space between dishes (incorrect 
arrangement of the concave items in the rack).
- Arrange crockery so that items do not touch each other. Concave items (e.g. 
bowls, cups) must be arranged facing downwards in the rack.
- Too little detergent; detergent too old or 
incorrectly stored.
- If necessary, use more detergent, observing the manufacturer’s indications as...