Whirlpool WSFC 3M17 X User Manual
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Before using the appliance carefully read Health and Safety guide.
APPLIANCE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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 Instructions on
the back of this booklet.
1. Upper rack
2. Foldable aps
3. Upper rack height adjuster
4. Upper spray arm
5. Lower rack
6. Cutlery basket
7. Lower spray arm
8. Filter Assembly
9. Salt reservoir
10. Detergent and Rinse Aid dispensers
11. Rating plate
12. Control panel
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1. On-O /Reset button with indicator light
2. Program selection button with indicator light
3. Multizone button with indicator light / Key lock
4. Eco program indicator light
5. Key lock indicator light
6. Display
7. Program number and remaining time indicator
DAILY REFERENCE
GUIDE
CONTROL PANEL
8. Tablet (Tab) indicator light
9. Closed water tap indicator light
10. Rinse Aid re ll indicator light
11. Salt re ll indicator light
12. Sani Rinse button with indicator light / Tablet (Tab)
13. Delay button with indicator light
14. Start/Pause button with indicator light / Drain out
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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 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) and should be lled when the SALT REFILL
indicator light in the control panel is lit .
1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the
reservoir cap (anticlockwise).
2. Only the rst time you do this: ll the salt re-
servoir with water.
3. Position the funnel (see gure) and ll 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, we recommend carrying out the
procedure before the washing cycle is started.
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 average (3) water hardness.
• Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• Switch o 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 button.
• The current selection level number and the salt indicator light both ash.
• Press button P to select the desired hardness level (see WATER HARD-
NESS TABLE).
• Switch o 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 speci cally designed for dishwashers.
After the salt has been poured into the machine, the SALT REFILL indi-
cator light switches o .
If the salt container is not lled, the water softener and the
heating element may be damaged as a result.
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 17 - 34 31 - 60
5 Very hard 35 - 50 61 - 90
FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER
Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier. The rinse aid dispenser A should
be lled 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 over ow
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 satis ed 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 o 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 ash.
• Press button P to select the level of rinse aid quantity to be supplied.
• Switch it o 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 4 levels can be set according to the dishwasher model.
The factory setting is speci c 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
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
refer to the mentioned earlier infor-
mation 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 clo-
se 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.
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B
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B
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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 dishes is not needed before any of the programs.
*) Not all options can be used simultaneously.
**) The duration of the program shown on the display or in the booklet is an estimate calculated on standard conditions. 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 up to 20 min.
Standby consumption: Left-on mode consumption: 5 W - O mode consumption: 0.5 W
Program
Drying
phase
Available
options *)
Detergent
container Duration of
wash program
(h:min)**)
Water
consumption
(litres/cycle)
Energy
consumption
(kWh/cycle)
Tub B
1Eco 50° 4:00 9.0 0.83
26th Sense 50-60° 1:20 - 3:00 7.0 - 14.0 0.70 - 1.10
3Intensive 65° - 2:40 17.0 1.30
4Crystals
45°
- 1:40 12.0 1.00
5Rapid 30’ 50° - - 0:30 9.0 0.50
6Pre-Wash cold - --0:10 4.5 0.01
PROGRAMS TABLE
PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION
Instructions on wash cycle selection.
1 ECO
Normally soiled crockery. Standard program, the most e cient in
terms of its combined energy and water consumption.
2 6th SENSE
For normally soiled dishes with dried food residues. Senses the level of
soiling on the dishes and adjusts the program accordingly. When the
sensor is detecting the soil level an animation appears in the display
and the cycle duration is updated.
3 INTENSIVE
Program recommended for heavily soiled crockery, especially suitable
for pans and saucepans (not to be used for delicate items).
4 CRYSTALS
Program for delicate items, which are more sensitive to high tempera-
tures, for example glasses and cups.
5 RAPID 30’
Program to be used for lightly-soiled dishes with no dried food
residues.
6 PRE-WASH
Use to refresh crockery planned to be washed later. No detergent to be
used with this program.
Notes:
Please note that cycles like Rapid or Fast are most e ective for lightly soiled
dishes.
To reduce consumption even further, only run the dishwasher
when it is full.
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OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS
OPTIONS can be selected directly by pressing the corresponding button (see CONTROL PANEL).
If an option is not compatible with the selected program see PROGRAMS TABLE, the corresponding LED ashes rapidly 3 times
and beeps will sound. The option will not be enabled.
MULTIZONE
If there are not many dishes to be washed, a half loading may
be used in order to save water, electricity and detergent.
Select the program and then press the MULTIZONE button:
the indicator over the button lights up and the symbol of
the chosen rack will appear on the display.
By default the appliance washes dishes in all racks.
To wash only the specic rack, press this button repeatedly:
shown on the display (only lower rack)
shown on the display (only upper rack)
shown on the display (option is OFF and the appliance will
wash dishes in all racks).
Remember to load the upper or lower rack only, and to
reduce the amount of detergent accordingly.
TABLET (Tab)
This setting allows you to optimize the performance of the
program according to the type of detergent used.
Press the SANI RINSE button for 3 seconds (the correspon-
ding 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 liquid detergent, this option should
be o .
SANI RINSE
This option can be used to sanitize washed dishes.
It will increase nal rinse temperature and add antibacterial
wash to the selected program.
Select the washing program, press the SANI RINSE button; the
indicator light will light up. To deselect the option, press the
same button again. Ideal to clean crockery and feeding bottles.
The dishwasher door must be kept shut for the entire duration
of the program in order to guarantee reduction of germs. If the
door is opened the indicator lamp starts ashing.
WARNING: the crockery and plates could be extremely hot
at the end of the cycle.
DELAY
The start of the program may be delayed for a period of time
between 0:30 and 24 hours.
1. Select the program and any desired options. Press the
DELAY button (repeatedly) to delay the start of the program.
Adjustable from 0:30 to 24 hours. With each press of the
button, the delay start increases by: 0:30 if selection below
4 hours, 1:00 if selection is below 12 hours, 4 hours if
selection is above 12 hours. If 24 hours reached, and the
button is pressed, the delayed start is deactivated.
2. Press the START/PAUSE button: the timer will begin
counting down;
3. Once this time has elapsed, the indicator light switches o
and the program begins automatically.
If at the time of the countdown the START/PAUSE button is
pressed again the DELAY option is cancelled and the selected
program starts automatically.
The DELAY function cannot be set once a program has
been started.
KEYLOCK
A long press (for 3 seconds) of MULTIZONE button, will activate
the KEYLOCK function. The KEYLOCK function will block the
control panel except the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the
KEYLOCK, long press again.
WATER TAP CLOSED – Alarm
Flashes when there is no inlet water or water tap is closed.
DRAIN OUT
To stop and cancel the active cycle, the Drain Out function
can be used.
A long press of START/PAUSE button, will activate the DRAIN
OUT function. The active program will be stopped and the
water in the dishwasher will be drained out.
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LOADING THE RACKS
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.
(loading example for the lower rack)
CUTLERY BASKET
It is tted with top grids for improved cutlery arrangement.
It must only be positioned at the front of the lower rack.
Knives and other utensils with sharp edges must be placed in the
cutlery basket with the points facing downwards or they must be
positioned horizontally in the tip-up compartments on the upper
rack.
UPPER RACK
Load delicate and light dishes: glasses,
cups, saucers, low salad bowls.
(loading example for the upper rack)
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER RACK
The height of the upper basket can be adjusted:
high position to place bulky crockery in the
lower basket and low position to make the most
of the tip-up compartments by creating more
space upwards.
The upper rack is equipped with a Upper Rack
height adjuster (see gure), without pressing
the levers, lift it up by simply holding the rack si-
des, as soon as the rack is stable in its upper po-
sition. To restore to the lower position, press the
levers (A) at the sides of the rack and move the basket downwards.
We strongly recommend that you do not adjust the height of the
rack when it is loaded.
NEVER raise or lower the basket on one side only.
FOLDABLE FLAPS WITH ADJUSTABLE POSITION
The side foldable aps can be positioned at
three di erent heights to optimize the arrange-
ment of crockery inside the rack.
Wine glasses can be placed safely in the folda-
ble aps by inserting the stem of each glass
into the corresponding slots.
For optimum drying results incline the foldable
aps more. To change the inclination, pull up
the foldable ap, slide it slightly and position it
as you wish.
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DAILY USE
1. CHECK WATER CONNECTION
Check that the dishwasher is connected to the water supply and
that the top is open.
2. SWITCH ON THE DISHWASHER
Press the ON/OFF button.
3. LOAD THE RACKS
(see LOADING THE RACKS).
4. FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
(see PROGRAMS TABLE).
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 P button.
Select the desired options (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS).
6. START
Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/Pause button. When
the program starts you hear a beep.
7. END OF WASH CYCLE
The end of the wash cycle is indicated by beeps and the display
shows End. Open the door and switch o the appliance by press-
ing the ON/OFF button.
Wait for a few minutes before removing the crockery - to avoid
burns. Unload the racks, beginning with the lower one.
The machine will switch o automatically during certain extended
periods of inactivity, in order to minimise electricity consumption.
If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed with
water before being placed in the dishwasher, reduce the amount
of detergent used accordingly.
MODIFYING A RUNNING PROGRAM
If a wrong program was selected, it is possible to change it, provided
that it has only just begun: press and hold the ON/OFF button, the
machine will switch o . Switch the machine back on using the
ON/OFF button and select the new wash cycle and any desired op-
tions; start the cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button.
ADDING EXTRA CROCKERY
Without switching o the machine, open the door (be ware of HOT
steam!) and place the crockery inside the dishwasher. Close the door
and press the START/Pause button the cycle will begin 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. Once the door has been closed or the electricity sup-
ply is restored, to start again the cycle from where it was interrupted,
press the START/Pause button.
For more information about the functions, you can request or download
from the WEB a Use & Care Guide by following the instructions on the last
page.
ADVICE AND TIPS
TIPS
Before loading the baskets, remove all food residues from the crock-
ery and empty the glasses. You do not need to rinse beforehand
under running water.
Arrange the crockery so that it is held in place rmly and does not tip
over; and arrange the containers with the openings facing down-
wards and the concave/convex parts placed obliquely, thus allowing
the water to reach every surface and ow freely.
Warning: lids, handles, trays and frying pans do 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 be-
cause 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.
HYGIENE
To avoid odour and sediment which can be accumulated in the dish-
washer please run a high temperature program at least one a month.
Use a tea spoon of detergent and run it without the loading to clean
your appliance.
UNSUITABLE CROCKERY
• Wooden crockery and cutlery.
• Delicate decorated glasses, artistic handicraft and antique crockery.
Their decorations are not resistant.
• Parts in synthetic material which do not withstand high tempera-
tures.
• 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.
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CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY
Regularly clean the lter assembly so that the lters do not clog and
that the waste water ows away correctly.
The lter assembly consists of three lters which remove food residues
from the washing water and then recirculate the water: to obtain the
best washing results, you need to keep them clean.
The dishwasher must not be used without lters or if the lter is
loose.
After several washes, check the lter assembly and if necessary clean it
thoroughly under running water, using a non-metallic brush and follo-
wing the instructions below:
1. Turn the cylindrical lter A in an anti-clockwise direction and pull
it out (Fig 1).
2. Remove the cup lter B by exerting a slight pressure on the side
aps (Fig 2).
3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate lter C (Fig 3).
4. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER REMOVE
the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).
After cleaning the lters, re-place the lter assembly and x it in
position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the e cient
operation of the dishwasher.
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B
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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 recom-
mended that you check the arms from time to time and clean them
with a small non-metallic brush.
To remove the upper spray arm, turn the plastic locking ring in an
anti-clockwise direction. The upper spray arm should be replaced so
that the side with the greater number of holes is facing upwards.
The lower spray arm may be removed by pulling it upwards.
CLEANING THE WATER INLET HOSE
If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an extended
period of time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and free of
impurities before performing the necessary connections. If this
precaution is not taken, the water inlet could become blocked and da-
mage the dishwasher.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Your dishwasher may not work properly.
Before contacting the Service Centre check if the problem can be solved by going through the following list.
TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
For more information, maintenance procedures and troubleshooting,
see the Use and Care Guide
The Use and Care Guide can be obtained by:
• After-Sales Service; phone number see in warranty booklet.
• download from website: docs.whirlpool.eu
• use QR code
TECHNICAL DATASHEET
The technical data containing the energy consumption data can be
downloaded from the website: docs.whirlpool.eu
CONTACTING AFTER-SALES SERVICE
When you contact the After-Sales Service,
you must provide the codes shown on the
rating plate attached to the left or right side
inside the door of the dishwasher. The pho-
ne number is listed in the warranty booklet
or on the website: www.whirlpool.eu
IEC 436
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PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The dishwasher
won’t start
or does not
respond to com-
mands.
The appliance has not been plugged in
properly. Insert the plug into the socket.
Power outage. The dishwasher starts automatically when the power returns.
The dishwasher door is not closed. Vigorously push the door until you hear the “click”.
It does not respond to commands. Switch o the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on
after approximately one minute and reset the program.
The dishwasher
won’t drain. The wash cycle has not nished yet. Wait until the wash cycle nishes.
The drain hose is bent. Check that the drain hose is not bent (see INSTALATION INSTRUCTION).
The sink drain pipe is blocked. Clean the sink drain pipe.
The lter is clogged up with food residues. Clean the lter (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY).
The dishwasher
makes
excessive noise.
The dishes are rattling against each Position the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
An excessive amount of foam has been
produced.
The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for
use in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER). Reset dishwa-
sher by pressing the DRAIN button (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS) and run
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.
The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use
in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER).
The cap on the rinse aid compartment has
not been shut correctly. Make sure the cap of the rinse aid dispenser is closed.
The lter is soiled or clogged. Clean the lter assembly (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE).
There is no salt. Fill the salt reservoir (see FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR).
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