Whirlpool WFE2B19X Dishwasher User Guide

Whirlpool WFE2B19X Dishwasher User Guide

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CONTROL PANEL

1. ON-OFF/Reset button with indicator light
2. PREVIOUS program button
3. NEXT program button
4. FAVOURITE program button with indicator light
5. Salt reservoir empty indicator light
6. Rinse Aid reservoir empty indicator light
7. DESCALE indicator light
8. Closed Water Tap indicator light
9. Display
10. Program number and remaining time indicator
11. Power Clean® option button with indicator light
12. Half Load option button with indicator light/ Settings – 3 sec. press
13. Extra Dry option button with indicator light
14. Delay option button with indicator light
15. START/Pause button with indicator light

FIRST TIME USE

SETTING MENU

FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR
The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the dishes and on the machine’s functional components. The salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher (under the lower rack on the left side).

• It is mandatory that the salt reservoir never be empty.
• It is important to set the water hardness.
• Salt must be filled when the SALT REFILL indicator light on the control panel is lit.

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the reservoir cap (anticlockwise).
2. Position the funnel (see figure) and fill the salt reservoir right up to its edge (approximately 0,5 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak out.
3. Only the first time you do this: fill the salt reservoir with water.
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). Run a program every time as soon as you completed refilling the salt reservoir to avoid corrosion.

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 “3”. See,, WATER HARDNESS TABLE”. To change, follow instructions in section “SETTING MENU”.

Only use salt that has been specifically designed for dishwashers. After the salt has been poured into the machine, the SALT REFILL indicator light switches off. If the salt container is not filled, the water softener and the heating element may be damaged as a result of limescale accumulation. Use of salt is recommended with any type of dishwasher detergent.

WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
Water softener automatically reduces water hardness, consequently preventing scale buildup on the heater, contributing also to better cleaning efficiency. This system regenerates itself with salt, therefore it is required to refill the salt container when empty. The frequency of regeneration depends on the water hardness level setting – regeneration takes place once per 4-6 Eco cycles with the water hardness level set to 3. The regeneration process occurs at the beginning of the cycle with additional fresh water.

• Single regeneration consumes: ~3L of water;
• Takes up to 5 additional minutes for the cycle;
• Consumes below 0.005kWh of energy.

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 adjust the quantity of rinse aid used. To change, follow instructions in the section “SETTING MENU”. If the rinse aid level is set to ZERO, 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 6 levels can be set according to the dishwasher model.

• If you see bluish streaks on the dishes, set a low number (0-3).
• If there are drops of water or limescale marks on the dishes, set a mid-range number (4-5).

FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
To open the detergent dispenser use the opening device C. Introduce the detergent into the dry dispenser D only. Place the amount of detergent for pre-washing directly inside the tub.

1. When measuring out the detergent refer to the mentioned earlier information to add the proper quantity. Inside the dispenser D, 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.
   Usage of detergent not designed for dishwashers may cause malfunction or damage to the appliance.

DAILY USE

1. CHECK WATER CONNECTION Check that the dishwasher is connected to the water supply and that the tap is open.
2. SWITCH ON THE DISHWASHER Open the door and press the ON/OFF button.
3. LOAD THE RACKS (see LOADING THE RACKS).
4. FILL THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
5. CHOOSE THE PROGRAM AND CUSTOMISE THE CYCLE Select the most appropriate program in accordance with the type of crockery and its soiling level (see PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION) by pressing the PREVIOUS/NEXT buttons. Select the desired options (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS). Not all options are compatible with all programs.
6. START Start the wash cycle by pressing START/Pause button (led is lit) and closing the door within 4 sec. When the program starts you hear a single beep. If the door was not closed within 4sec., the alarm sound will be played. In this case, open the door, press START/Pause button and close the door again within 4 sec.
7. END OF WASH CYCLE The end of the wash cycle is indicated by sound and the display shows END. Open the door and switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/ OFF button. Wait for a few minutes before removing the crockery – to avoid burns. Unload the racks, beginning with the lower one.

MODIFYING A RUNNING PROGRAM
If a wrong program was selected, it is possible to change it, provided that it has only just begun. RESET the machine: press and hold the ON/OFF button for more than 3. sec., and the machine will switch off. The dashboard will show “0:01”. Close the door and wait until drain cycle ends (around 1 minute). Open the door and switch the machine back on using the ON/OFF button and select the new wash cycle and any desired options. Start the cycle by pressing the START/Pause button and closing the door within 4 sec.

ADDING EXTRA CROCKERY
Without switching off the machine, open the door first slightly to avoid water splashing out (START/Pause led starts blinking) (Caution! Hot steam!) and place the crockery inside the dishwasher. Press the START/Pause button and close the door within 4 sec., the cycle will resume from the point at which it was interrupted.

ACCIDENTAL INTERRUPTIONS
If the door is opened during the wash cycle, or if there is a power cut, the cycle stops. ONLY IF YOU PRESS the START/Pause button and close the door within 4 sec., the cycle will resume from the point at which it was interrupted.

ADVICE AND TIPS

TIPS Before loading the baskets, remove all food residues from the crockery and empty the glasses. You do not need to rinse beforehand under running water. Arrange the crockery so that it is held in place firmly and does not tip over; and arrange the containers with the openings facing downwards and the concave/convex parts placed obliquely, thus allowing the water to reach every surface and flow freely. Warning: lids, handles, trays and frying pans should not prevent the sprayer arms from rotating. Place any small items in the cutlery basket. Very soiled dishes and pans should be placed in the lower basket because in this sector the water sprays are stronger and allow a higher washing performance. After loading the appliance, make sure that the sprayer arms can rotate freely.

UNSUITABLE CROCKERY

• Wooden crockery and cutlery.

• Delicately decorated glasses, artistic handicrafts and antique crockery.
  Their decorations are not resistant.

• Parts in synthetic material which do not withstand high temperatures.

• Copper and tin crockery.

• Crockery soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink. The colours of glass decorations and aluminium/silver pieces can change and fade during the washing process. Some types of glass (e.g. crystal objects) can become opaque after a number of wash cycles too.

DAMAGE TO GLASS AND CROCKERY

• Only use glasses and porcelain guaranteed by the manufacturer as dishwasher safe.
• Use a delicate detergent suitable for crockery
• Collect glasses and cutlery from the dishwasher as soon as the wash cycle is over.

TIPS ON ENERGY SAVING

• When the household dishwasher is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, washing tableware in a dishwasher usually consumes less energy and water than hand dishwashing.
• In order to maximize dishwasher efficiency, it is recommended to initiate the wash cycle once the dishwasher is fully loaded. Loading the household dishwasher up to the capacity indicated by the manufacturer will contribute to energy and water savings. Information on the correct loading of tableware can be found in the Loading chapter. In case of partial loading, it is recommended to use a dedicated wash options if available (Half load/ Zone Wash/ Multizone), filling up only selected racks. Incorrect loading or overloading of the dishwasher may increase resources usage (such as water, energy and time, as well as increase noise level), reducing cleaning and drying performance.
• Manual pre-rinsing of tableware items leads to increased water and energy consumption and is not recommended.

HYGIENE
To avoid odour and sediment which can be accumulated in the dishwasher please run a high-temperature program at least once a month. Use a teaspoon of detergent and run it without loading to clean your appliance.
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 inlet and outlet hoses, and let all the water drain away. Make sure that the water softener is full of dissolved regeneration salt in the salt container, to protect the appliance from temperatures of up to -20°C. If the appliance was stored in frost conditions the appliance must remain at an ambient temperature of min. 5°C for at least 24 hours before the first run.

PROGRAMS TABLE

ECO program data is measured under laboratory conditions according to European Standard EN 60436:2020. 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 dishes is not needed before any of the programs. *) Not all options can be used simultaneously. **) Values given for programs other than the program Eco are indicative only. The actual time may vary depending on many factors such as temperature and pressure of the incoming water, room temperature, amount of detergent, quantity and type of load, load balancing, additional selected options and sensor calibration. The sensor calibration can increase program duration by up to 20 min.

OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

OPTIONS can be selected/ deselected, after choosing the program, directly by pressing the corresponding button (if available – the indicator lights up) (see CONTROL PANEL). If an option is not compatible with the selected program (see PROGRAMS TABLE), the corresponding LED flashes rapidly 3 times and beeps will sound. The option will not be enabled. An option can change time or water or energy consumption for the program.

LOADING THE RACKS

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY
Regularly clean the filter assembly so that the filters do not clog and that the waste water flows away correctly. Using the dishwasher with clogged filters or foreign objects inside the filtration system or spray arms may cause unit malfunction resulting in loss of performance, noisy work or higher resources usage. The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove food residues from the washing water and then recirculate the water. The dishwasher must not be used without filters or if the filter is loose. At least once per month or after every 30 cycles, check the filter assembly and if necessary clean it thoroughly under running water, using a non-metallic brush and following the instructions below:

1. Turn the cylindrical filter A in an anti-clockwise direction and pull it out (Fig 1). It is important when reinstalling the filter that the two triangles shown on the zoom meet.
2. Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on the side flaps (Fig 2).
3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate filter C (Fig 3).
4. In case you find foreign objects (such as broken glass, porcelain, bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them carefully.
5. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues.
   NEVER REMOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (shown by an arrow) (Fig 4). After cleaning the filters, replace the filter assembly and fix it in position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the efficient operation of the dishwasher.

TROUBLESHOOTING

In case your dishwasher doesn’t work properly, check if the problem can be solved by going through the following list. For other errors or issues please contact authorized After-sales Service whose contact details can be found in the warranty booklet. Spare parts will be available for a period of either up to 7 or up to 10 years, according to the specific Regulation requirements.

http://docs.whirlpool.eu

Policies, standard documentation, ordering of spare parts and additional product information can be found by:

• Using QR code and visiting our website: docs.whirlpool.eu
• Visiting our website: parts-selfservice.whirlpool.com
• Alternatively, contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting our After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on your product’s identification plate.

The model information can be retrieved using the QR-Code reported in the energy label. The label also includes the model identifier that can be used to consult the portal of the registry at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu

References

• Whirlpool Docs
• Register | Whirlpool Europe

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