Dishwasher Whirlpool - instruction

OnThe modern market is widely used dishwashers firm Whirlpool. These models are of excellent quality and have an acceptable price. The use of a dishwasher allows you to save water consumption and precious time. The dishes loaded into the dishwashing equipment are perfectly laundered and thoroughly dried. In this article we will consider the topic: the dishwasher "Virpul" - the instruction on operation and maintenance, and we will determine how to use it correctly.

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Technical characteristics of the dishwasher Virpul

As an example, take 2 popular models - WHIRLPOOL ADG 145 and dishwasher "Virpul" WP 88, the parameters of which are similar. This will help you understand what to expect from such equipment for all important criteria.

So, these models have such parameters:

• The weight of the dishwasher is 35 kg.
• The dishwasher has dimensions: width - 44 cm, depth - 54 cm, height - 82 cm.
• This dishwasher is fully built-in.
• The equipment has an electronic control type.
• For a program cycle, the dishwasher consumes 13 liters of water and consumes 0.8 kWh.
• The washing time for the regular program is 150 minutes.
• The noise effect when operating the dishwasher is 54 dB.
• Models are equipped with standard washing programs: a regular program cycle for everyday dish washing, intensive dishes for dishes that are heavily soiled, fast cycle.
• The dishwasher is equipped with special programs, which consist in using a pre-soak routine and in applying an economical program for lightly soiled dishes.
• Condensation drying is used.
• The dishwashing technique has a maximum water temperature at the entrance, which is 60 degrees.
• There is a protective function against leaks.
• There is a salt and rinse indicator, and a display of the duration of the washing process.
• Dishwasher-friendly.
• These models are equipped with a "delay start" button with a duration of 1 to 24 hours.

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Switching on the dishwasher Whirlpool

Instructions for turning on the Whirlpool dishwasher:

1. Switch on the dishwashing device.
2. Select the desired program on the display device, if necessary - set additional functions, and the corresponding indicators should light up.
3. Set the type of dishwashing liquid.
4. Fill the detergent dispenser compartments in accordance with the cycle of the selected program.
5. Inspect a sufficient amount of rinse aid.
6. Check for adequate salt.
7. Carry out the loading of the baskets, making sure that the dishes do not extend beyond the baskets, and the sprinklers rotate freely.
8. Start the dishwasher.
9. Open the water tap.
10. After the door closing procedure, the dishwasher starts the washing cycle.
11. After cleaning the dishes, open the door and turn off the equipment.
12. Close the water supply tap and, starting from the lower basket, make the procedure for unloading the dishes.

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Operation of dishwashing equipment Whirlpool - instructions

The basic rules for operating the Virpul dishwashers according to the instructions are:

• When selecting the desired program, the dishwashing machine must be switched on. The selection of additional functions is accompanied by the illumination of the corresponding indicators.
• The procedure for filling the dispenser with detergent must be performed before starting the selected program. It is necessary to use only the washing agents recommended by the manufacturer and to observe the specified dosage. Detergents can be used in the form of powder, gel, tablets. In addition, it is possible to use a combined cleaning agent.

Important! Detergents, which include rinse aid, are used only for a long program cycle. The use of short-term programs entails the presence of detergent residues, since rinsing agents for washing result in an increased effect of foaming.

• It is necessary to control the level of filling, adjust the amount of rinse aid.

Important! Using combined means for washing, you can not use the control.

• The presence of an optical indicator in the dishwasher Whirlpool allows you to select the desired dosage of rinse aid. So, the dark color of the indicator indicates a sufficient amount of rinse aid, a light color scheme recommends adding a rinse aid. There are models in which an insufficient amount of rinse aid is accompanied by a red light.

Important! If an accidental spillage of the rinse aid occurs, it must be removed immediately, as excessive foaming may occur. It can cause damage to the dishwasher.

• It is necessary to regulate and control the level of salt pouring and its dosage.

Important! For a dishwasher, only special regenerating salt should be used.

• If the salt level indicator light glows orange, then a sufficient amount of salt is present. A light indicator light indicates insufficient dosage of the regenerating salt. There are models of dishwashers "Virpul", which have an electrical indicator device, accompanied by a red glow with insufficient salt.
• After filling the doser with regenerating salt, you just need to start some program.
• Leaving salt solution or salt crystals promote the effect of corrosion, which leads to damage to parts made of stainless steel, so in the process of filling the dispenser the main thing is not to overdo it with quantity.
• Some programs typically extend the cycle until the indicator light turns off.
• If soft water is used, the regenerating salt is not used.
• The use of combined cleaning agents in the presence of hard water provides for the addition of salt.

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Loading the baskets of the dishwasher

The presence of improper loading of the baskets contributes to possible malfunctions of the Whirlpool dishwasher, therefore, this process needs to be approached thoughtfully. The basic rules of loading:

• In the bottom basket load covers of pots, plates, salad bowls. Large size dishes recommended to install on the sides of the basket.
• The upper basket is used to load dishes that can easily break.
• The cutlery basket is equipped with sliding shelves in which knives, forks, spoons are placed.

Important! Correct the height of the basket is necessary without the presence of dishes. Do not lift or lower the basket from one side only.

It is necessary to place the dishes in such a way that the blades of the sprinklers can rotate freely.

Important! Do not use a dishwasher for washing aluminum, wooden, tin silver cutlery, as well as plates with decor or hand-painted.

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Rinse process in the Virpul technique

To add dishes to the dishwasher, you need:

1. Carefully open the door, as soon as a very hot steam will come out, capable of causing burns.
2. Adding dishes, close the door - the program will start from the moment from which it was interrupted.
3. You can also use the "Reset" key, which is able to interrupt the program cycle.

Important! During the rinsing procedure, the water supply tap should be opened and the door of the machine closed.

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Completion of the program cycle

After completing the operation of the Virpul dishwasher as instructed:

1. Carefully open the door.
2. Press the power button only after the "Start" button lamp goes out.

Important! Unloading of dishes should start from the bottom basket, so that the remaining drops do not fall on the dishes from the bottom.

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General recommendations and safety precautions

In order for the technician to work right away and not to cause problems during operation, follow these instructions from the time you purchased the "Virpul" dishwasher.

Unpacking

For packaging, materials that are recyclable are used. When removing the packaging, it must be ensured that the "Virpul" dishwasher has not experienced any damage during transportation and the door of the machine is firmly closed. In case of any doubt, you should contact a qualified specialist.

First start-up of the dishwasher Virpul

First use of the dishwasher:

• The dishwasher can operate in the range of 5 to 45 degrees.
• The dishwashing detergent is thoroughly checked at the factory, after a series of tests.
• These tests may leave a drop of water on the equipment that will disappear during the first washing cycle.

Gentle water and electricity consumption

Basic rules that help save water and electricity when using the Whirlpool dishwasher:

• Do not rinse the dishes under the tap.
• You must always include a fully loaded device, if only one basket is loaded, then you need to start the half load function.
• In the presence of environmental energy sources - a centralized heating system, solar panels or heat pumps, the dishwasher must be connected to a hot water pipe that has a temperature of no higher than 60 degrees.

Safety

The main precautions for the instructions of the "Virpul" dishwasher are as follows:

• Store the packaging materials out of the children's access area.
• Children are strictly forbidden to play with the dishwasher.
• Store the rinse aid, rinse aid and regenerating salt in a place that is safe for children.
• The dishwasher must not be used by children and persons with disabilities.
• Do not use the dishwashing device outdoors.
• It is strictly forbidden to store substances near the dishwasher that can easily ignite.
• The water in the dishwasher is not suitable for drinking.
• Do not place solvents in the dispenser compartment, which may provoke an explosion hazard.
• Observe precaution when the door is open.
• Do not sit on the open door, it is forbidden to use it as a support, as it is able to withstand only the extended shelf.
• Sharp objects have a point down, for the location of long cutlery, use the upper basket.
• If you need to clean the dishwasher, you must disconnect the machine, remove the plug from the electrical outlet and close the water tap.

Important! Repair work or structural changes should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

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Elimination of possible malfunctions of dishwashers Virpul

If there is a problem with the Whirlpool dishwasher, you do not always need to contact a specialist, since some of the problems can be eliminated yourself if you know the cause.

The machine does not start

If the dishwasher does not start, then:

• should check if the equipment is on;
• it is necessary to check the fuse and the presence of voltage in the electrical network;
• the door of the machine may not be closed;The
• must be checked to ensure that the "start delay" function is not enabled, since the unit will only start after a while.

Fault code F1

This code informs you that the temperature mode of the feed water must be greater than 3 degrees. Therefore, you should check if there are any problems with the hot water supply.

Fault code F4

Fault code F4 in the dishwasher "Whirlpool" with a flashing indicator indicates possible problems of this nature:

• presence of contaminated or clogged filters;
• it is necessary to check the drain hose so that it is not bent;
• must not have a muffler in the siphon pipe connection.

Fault code F6

The flashing indicator in the fault code F6 warns of faults, which must be remedied as follows:

• it is necessary to check if the water tap is open;
• water inlet hose must not be bent;
• check that the inlet filtering device is not clogged, which is located at the connection point to the tap.

Fault code F8

The presence of a flashing indicating device with fault code F8 warns that:

• it is necessary to check the filter devices for debris and contamination;
• the installation of cups and bowls in the basket must be done upside down;
• it is necessary to check the correct connection of the drain hose.

Important! After completing these operations, the DTC should disappear on the Whirlpool dishwasher display.

Remains of food

If there is not a very good dishwashing or food remains on it, then:

• it is necessary to place the dishes in a basket so that it does not touch each other;
• for bowls and cups is required to be installed upside down;
• it is necessary to use the right amount of detergent, following the manufacturer's instructions;
• dishwashing detergent should be kept in a dry place and its storage period should not be too long;
• in the procedure of washing too dirty dishes it is necessary to choose a program with a high temperature regime;
• if you want to use the "half load" function, then the loading of dirty dishes should only be in the top or only in the lower basket;
• need to use the program with a higher temperature regime;
• check that the sprinklers are not clogged;
• to check the filtering devices and check the correctness of their installation;
• should be free rotation sprinklers.

Remains of plaque and regenerating salt

The dishes are contaminated with plaque and residues of regenerating salt in the following cases:

• If very hard water - it is necessary to increase the amount of regenerating salt;
• the lid of the salt tank is open - you need to check its position;
• if detergents are used that already contain salt - in this case no regenerating salt is added.

Spots and stains on the dishes

If different spots, marks and stains are observed on the surface of the dish, then:

• it is necessary to increase the amount of rinse aid;
• if a combined cleaning agent is used, then add another rinse aid;
• if strips or stains are observed, it is necessary to reduce the dosage of the rinse aid;
• the use of a combined substance, which includes a rinse aid component, is not facilitated by the use of another rinse aid;
• residues of products containing acids or salt, lead to rust stains even on stainless cutlery, therefore it is necessary to use the functional program "preliminary washing";

Important! In the dishwasher "Virpul" it is necessary to load only the dishes, suitable for the process of automatic washing.

Excessive foaming

The presence of the excessive formation of foam indicates that the following rules have been violated:

• should adhere to the recommended composition and dosage of the dishwashing detergent - the use of too much substance leads to the formation of foam;
• is not allowed to use the means for manual washing mode.

Unsecured dishes

If after washing cycle completion the dishes are not sufficiently dried, then:

• You should try to place the dishes so that the water can not stay inside it;
• can increase the amount of rinse aid;
• the effectiveness of drying will increase if, before unloading the dishes, open the dishwasher door for a while, so that the formed steam comes out;
• if the program cycle "fast washing" is applied, the dishes do not have time to dry completely, as there is a short-term washing procedure.

Important! If it was not possible to eliminate the malfunctions on their own, it is necessary to disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical supply and close the water supply tap. After this, contact the service center for experienced specialists.

From this article you learned the basic rules of the operation of the "Virpul" dishwasher, which you can also find in the instructions from the manufacturer. Adhere to these recommendations, so that your dishwasher will really help you in everyday life, and not become a reason for wasting time on solving incomprehensible technical problems.