This document describes the Whirlpool ADG-934/944/955/975/9540/9340 dishwasher, providing instructions for use, technical specifications, and maintenance information.
Function Description:
The Whirlpool ADG series dishwashers are designed for household use to clean crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils. They feature multiple wash programs, water softening capabilities, and a rinse-aid dispenser to ensure optimal cleaning and drying results. The appliance is equipped with a control panel for program selection, a start/on button, additional functions like multi-zone washing and delay timer, and indicators for program progress, rinse-aid, and salt levels. A child-proof safety lock is integrated into the door handle to prevent accidental opening.
Important Technical Specifications:
The dishwasher models covered by this manual (ADG-934/944/955/975/9540/9340) offer various wash programs with different temperatures and durations.
- Water Hardness Settings: The water softener can be adjusted based on local water hardness, ranging from 0 (soft) to 6 (extremely hard, 36-60 °dH). If water hardness is level 1 (up to 5 °dH), no salt is needed.
- Detergent Dispenser Volume: The large compartment has a volume of 45 ml, and the small compartment (outer rim) has a volume of 10 ml.
- Capacity (IEC 436 standard): Normal load for all models is 12 place settings plus serving dishes.
- Reference Detergent Amounts (for test labs):
- Type A IEC reference detergent (Normal 65 °C program): 7.5 g for pre-washing and 17.5 g for main washing.
- Type B IEC reference detergent (Bio-Eco 50 °C program): 5 g for pre-washing and 25 g for main washing.
- Consumption Data (Normal Load, values may vary):
- Pre-rinse (cold): 5.0 Liters water, 0.02 kWh energy, 9 Min. time.
- Rapid 50 °C (ADG 934/944/955/975): 12.5 Liters water, 0.90 kWh energy, 65 Min. time.
- Rapid 50 °C (ADG 9540/9340): 12.5 Liters water, 0.82 kWh energy, 60 Min. time (for ADG 9540), 12.5 Liters water, 0.90 kWh energy, 65 Min. time (for ADG 975).
- Daily 65 °C (ADG 934/944/955/975): 14.0 Liters water, 1.50 kWh energy, 73 Min. time.
- Daily 65 °C (ADG 9540/9340): 14.0 Liters water, 1.50 kWh energy, 73 Min. time.
- Normal 65 °C (ADG 934/944/955/975): 22.0 Liters water, 1.64 kWh energy, 93 Min. time.
- Normal 65 °C (ADG 9540/9340): 22.0 Liters water, 1.64 kWh energy, 93 Min. time.
- Bio/Eco 50 °C (ADG 934/944/955/975): 17.0 Liters water, 1.35 kWh energy, 85 Min. time.
- Bio-Eco 50 °C (ADG 9540/9340): 19.50 Liters water, 1.35 kWh energy, 79 Min. time.
- Intensive 70 °C (ADG 934/944/955/975): 21.5 Liters water, 1.70 kWh energy, 93 Min. time.
- Intensive 70 °C (ADG 9540/9340): 21.5 Liters water, 1.70 kWh energy, 93 Min. time.
- Half Load Consumption (ADG 955/975):
- Pre-rinse: 4.2 Liters water, 0.02 kWh energy, 9 Min. time.
- Rapid 50 °C: 10.5 Liters water, 0.85 kWh energy, 63 Min. time.
- Daily 65 °C: 11.0 Liters water, 1.38 kWh energy, 71 Min. time.
- Normal 65 °C: 17.0 Liters water, 1.55 kWh energy, 90 Min. time.
- Intensive 70 °C: 18.2 Liters water, 1.60 kWh energy, 90 Min. time.
- Electrical Connection: Must comply with local Electricity Board standards. Voltage must match the rating plate.
- Water Connection: Can be connected to cold or hot water up to 60 °C. Water inlet and outlet hoses must be kink-free.
- Water Stop System: For models with this feature, electrical parts are in the inlet hose and plastic casing of the water connection. The hose should not be cut, and the casing should not be immersed in water.
Usage Features:
- Programme Selector: Pull out to select programs (OFF, Pre-rinse, Glasses 40 °C, Quick 50 °C, Bio/Eco 50 °C, Daily 65 °C, Normal 65 °C, Intensive 70 °C). Push in to align with the control panel.
- Start ON Button: Press to start the selected program. The dishwasher memorizes program and additional function settings even after a power failure.
- Additional Functions:
- Multi-zone washing: Allows washing on only the upper or lower rack, reducing detergent and water consumption.
- Delay timer (3h.): Starts the dishwasher at a set time.
- Child-proof Safety Lock: Located in the door handle. To engage, turn the screw slot to the left (horizontal position) with a screwdriver. To open when engaged, slide the latch to the right and press upwards. To disengage, slide the latch to the right, keep pressed, and turn the screw slot to the right (vertical position) with a screwdriver.
- Filling Salt Container: Remove the lower rack, unscrew the cap, fill with 1 liter of water (first time only), use the funnel to add dishwasher salt to the rim (max. 2 kg), stir, and screw the cap back.
- Low Salt Indicator: An electric indicator (S lamp on control panel) or a visual indicator (red floater in cap-window) signals when salt needs to be added.
- Filling Rinse-Aid Dispenser: Open the dispenser by pressing button A, fill with rinse-aid up to the mark, wipe up any spilt rinse-aid, and close.
- Rinse-Aid Dispenser Setting: Adjustable (default is 3). Lower setting for water spots, higher for damp crockery.
- Low Rinse-Aid Indicator: An electric indicator (lamp on control panel) or a visual indicator (bright/dark status) signals when rinse-aid needs to be added.
- Arranging Crockery: Large items below, small items above. Crockery should be arranged securely, not touching, and upside down. Spray arms must turn freely. Cutlery can be placed unsorted in baskets with handles down (or up for sharp items). Only use dishwasher-safe items.
- Upper Rack Adjustment: The upper rack height can be adjusted even when loaded. Pull out handles to lower, pull up handles until it clicks to raise. Both sides must be level.
- Plate Holders: Can be removed to increase space.
- Cutlery Baskets: Can be removed to increase available space.
- Detergent Use: Only use dishwasher detergent. Observe manufacturer's recommended amounts. Fill the large compartment first, then the small one. For programs without pre-rinse, pour all detergent into the large compartment. If using pellets, follow instructions on the box.
- Starting the Dishwasher: Close the door, turn on the tap, pull out the program selector, select the program, push in the selector, select additional functions, and press the ON button.
- Altering Program: Keep the ON button pressed until the Start lamp goes out, pull out the selector, select a new program, push in the selector, select additional functions, and press ON.
- End of Program: The Start pilot light goes out, and the End pilot light comes on briefly.
- Switching Off: Pull out the program selector, turn to position 0, push in the selector (all pilot lamps go out), turn off the tap, open the door, and empty the lower rack first.
- Saving Energy and Water: Do not rinse crockery under running water. Run the dishwasher only when fully loaded or use the half-load program. Select the correct program (skip pre-rinse if possible). Connect to hot water (up to 60 °C) if environment-friendly energy sources are available.
Maintenance Features:
- General Maintenance: Switch off the dishwasher and unplug it before cleaning or maintenance. Turn off the water tap.
- Door Gasket: Periodically clean with a damp cloth to remove food remains.
- Cabinet: Clean with a soft cloth and liquid detergent.
- Spray Arms:
- Upper Spray Arm: Unscrew the nut (turn left), clean, reassemble, and ensure it rotates freely.
- Lower Spray Arm: Press the two clips (A) toward the inside, pull upwards (B) to remove, clean, reassemble, and ensure clips grip and the arm rotates freely.
- Filters:
- Coarse Filter: Remove filter A and take out filter B.
- Fine Filter: Lift the lower spray arm, remove filter C.
- Microfilter (every six months): Rotate the funnel to the left, remove D, remove microfilter E, and lift cover F.
- Cleaning: Clean all filter parts by rinsing under running water in the sink.
- Reassembly: Ensure all parts are correctly placed and fitted, and the spray arm rotates freely.
- Trouble-Shooting Guide: Provides solutions for common issues like the appliance not working, crockery not properly washed, spotted crockery, water spots on glasses/cutlery, or damp crockery with rings/streaks.
- After-Sales Service: If problems persist, check the "Trouble-Shooting Guide," restart the program, and if necessary, call service. Provide fault description, service code (12-digit code starting with 85, found inside the door on the right), address, and phone number.
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