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FIRST TIME USE

 

SALT, RINSE AID AND DETERGENT

ADVICE REGARDING THE FIRST TIME USE

After installation, remove the stoppers from the racks and the reta-

ining elastic elements from the upper rack.

FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR

The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the dishes and 

on the machine’s functional components.

• 

It is important that the salt reservoir be never empty. 

• 

It is important to set the water hardness.

The salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher 

(see PRO-

DUCT DESCRIPTION)

 and should be filled when the 

SALT REFILL indi-

cator light

     in the control panel is lit .

1.  Remove the lower rack and unscrew the 

reservoir cap (anticlockwise). 

2.  Only the first time you do this: fill the salt re-

servoir with water.

3.  Position the funnel 

(see figure)

 and fill the salt  

reservoir  right up to its edge (approximately 

1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak 

out.

4.  Remove the funnel and wipe any salt residue 

away from the opening.

Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can get 

into the container during the wash program (this could damage the 

water softener beyond repair).

Whenever you need to add salt, it is mandatory to complete the 

procedure before the beginning of the washing cycle.

SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS

To allow the water softener to work in a perfect way, it is essential that 

the water hardness setting is based on the actual water hardness in 

your house. This information can be obtained from your local water 

supplier. 

The factory setting is for avarage (3) water hardness.

• Switch on the appliance by pressing the 

ON/OFF

 button.

• Switch off the appliance by pressing the 

ON/OFF

 button.

• Hold down button 

START/PAUSE

 for 5 seconds, until you hear a beep.

• Switch on the appliance by pressing the 

ON/OFF

F button.

• The current selection level number and the salt indicator light both 

flash.

• Press button 

P

 to select the desired hardness level 

(see WATER

HARDNESS TABLE)

.

• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.

Setting is complete!
As soon as this procedure is complete, run a program without loading.

Only use salt that has been specifically designed for dishwashers.

After the salt has been poured into the machine, the SALT REFILL indi-

cator light switches off.

If the salt container is not filled, the water softener and the 

heating element may be damaged as a result.

FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER

Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier. The rinse aid dispenser 

A

 should

be filled when the 

RINSE AID REFILL

   

indicator light

 in the control

panel is lit.

1.  Open the dispenser 

B

 by pressing and pulling up the tab on the lid.

2.  Pour in the rinse aid (max.110 ml), making sure it does not overflow 

from the dispenser. If this happens, clean the spill immediately with a 

dry cloth. 

3.  Press the lid down until you hear a click to close it.

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub.

ADJUSTING THE DOSAGE OF RINSE AID

If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you can ad-

just the quantity of rinse aid used.

• Switch the dishwasher on using the 

ON/OFF

 button.

• Switch it off using the 

ON/OFF

 button.

• Press button 

START/PAUSE

 three times - a beep will be heard.

• Switch it on using the 

ON/OFF

 button.

• The current selection level number and rinse aid indicator light flash.
• Press button 

P

 to select the level of rinse aid quantity to be supplied.

• Switch it off using the 

ON/OFF

 button

Setting is complete!

If the rinse aid level is set to 1 (ECO), no rinse aid will be supplied

. The

LOW RINSE AID indicator light will not be lit if you run out of rinse aid. 

A maximum of 5 levels can be set according to the dishwasher model. 

The 

factory setting is specific to the model, please follow instruction above 
to check this for your machine

.

 

• 

If you see bluish streaks on the dishes, set a low number (2-3).

• 

If there are drops of water or limescale marks on the dishes, set a 

mid-range number (4-5).

FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER

A

B

To open the detergent dispenser 

use the opening device A. Introduce 

the detergent into the dry dispenser 

B only. Place the amount of 

detergent for pre-washing directly 

inside the tub.

1. When measuring out the detergent re-

fer to the mentioned earlier information 

to add the proper quantity. Inside the 

dispenser 

B

 there are indications to help 

the detergent dosing. 

2. Remove detergent residues from the edges of the dispenser and

close the cover until it clicks.

3. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser by pulling it up until the

closing device is secured in place. 
The detergent dispenser automatically opens up at the right time

according to the program.

If all-in-one detergents are used, we recommend using the 

TABLET

button, because it adjusts the program so that the best washing and

drying results are always achieved.

Water Hardness Table

Level

°dH 

German degrees

°fH 

French degrees

1

Soft

0 - 6

0 - 10

2

Medium

7 - 11

11 - 20

3

Average

12 - 17

21 - 30

4

Hard

18 - 34

31 - 60

5

Very hard

35 - 50

61 - 90

MAX

A

B

35

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Summary of Contents for WFC 3C26 F X

Page 1: ...ith indicator light Tablet 13 Delay button with indicator light 14 Start Pause button with indicator light Drain out THANK YOU FOR BUYING A WHIRLPOOL PRODUCT In order to receive a more complete assistance please register your appliance on www whirlpool eu register You can download the Safety Instructions and the Use and Care Guide by visiting our website docs whirlpool eu and following the Instruc...

Page 2: ...ING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier The rinse aid dispenser A should be filled when the RINSE AID REFILL indicator light in the control panel is lit 1 Open the dispenser B by pressing and pulling up the tab on the lid 2 Pour in the rinse aid max 110 ml making sure it does not overflow from the dispenser If this happens clean the spill immediately with a dry cloth 3 Press...

Page 3: ...y are most effective for li ghtly soiled dishes To reduce consumption even further only run the dishwasher when it is full ECO program data is measured under laboratory conditions according to European Standard EN 50242 Note for Test Laboratories For information on comparative EN testing conditions please send an email to the following address dw_test_support whirlpool com Pre treatment of the dis...

Page 4: ...opped and the water in the dishwasher will be drained out TABLET This setting allows you to optimize the performance of the program according to the type of detergent used A long press for 3 seconds of the SANI RINSE button will activate the function the corresponding symbol will light up if you use combined detergents in tablet form rinse aid salt and detergent in 1 dose If you use powder or liqu...

Page 5: ...ter supply and that the tap is open 2 SWITCH ON THE DISHWASHER Press the ON OFF button 3 LOADTHE RACKS see LOADING THE RACKS 4 FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER see PROGRAMS TABLE 5 CHOOSETHE PROGRAM AND CUSTOMISETHE CYCLE Select the most appropriate program in accordance with the type of crockery and its soiling level see PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION by pressing the P button Select the desired options see ...

Page 6: ...able flaps by inserting the stem of each glass into the cor responding slots For optimum drying results incline the foldable flaps more To change the inclination pull up the foldable flap slide it sli ghtly and position it as you wish LOWER RACK For pots lids plates salad bowls cutlery etc Large plates and lids should ideally be placed at the sides to avoid interferences with the spray arm The low...

Page 7: ... NEVER REMOVE the wash cycle pump protection black detail Fig 4 A A B C 2 1 4 3 After cleaning the filters re place the filter assembly and fix it in posi tion correctly this is essential for maintaining the efficient operation of the dishwasher CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS On occasions food residue may become encrusted onto the spray arms and block the holes used to spray the water It is therefore rec...

Page 8: ... new program without detergent The dishes are not clean The crockery has not been arranged properly Arrange the crockery correctly see LOADING THE RACKS The spray arms cannot rotate freely being hindered by the dishes Arrange the crockery correctly see LOADING THE RACKS The wash cycle is too gentle Select an appropriate wash cycle see PROGRAMS TABLE An excessive amount of foam has been produced Th...

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