WH8IA15AM3TUCH0 - Dishwasher WHIRLPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Built-in dishwasher
Brand	Whirlpool
Model	WH8IA15AM3TUCH0
Capacity	15 place settings
Dimensions (H x W x D)	82 x 60 x 57 cm
Net weight	45 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Annual energy consumption	295 kWh/year
Energy class	A++
Noise level	44 dB(A)
Wash programs	Self-cleaning, Eco, Intensive, Quick, Delicate, Pre-wash
Additional functions	Delayed start, Steam option, Extra drying, Half load
Child safety	Yes, key lock
Drying type	Condensation drying with heat exchanger
Water consumption per cycle	9.5 L (Eco program)
Maintenance and cleaning	Regular cleaning of filters and spray arms, automatic maintenance program
Repairability index	8.2/10
Spare parts available	Filters, spray arms, door seal, upper basket
Warranty	2 years (parts and labor)

Frequently Asked Questions - WH8IA15AM3TUCH0 WHIRLPOOL

How to install my Whirlpool WH8IA15AM3TUCH0 dishwasher?

Installation must be carried out by a professional. Ensure compliance with the built-in dimensions (82 x 60 x 57 cm). Connect the cold water supply (pressure 0.5-8 bar) and the drain. Plug into a 220-240 V socket with grounding.

Which program to use for very dirty dishes?

Use the Intensive program at high temperature (65-70°C) for pots and pans. You can activate the Steam option for effective pre-soaking.

How to clean the filters of my dishwasher?

Remove the filter at the bottom of the tub, rinse it under running water while gently brushing. Replace it after drying. Perform this operation once a month to avoid bad odors.

Why won't my dishwasher start?

Check that the door is properly closed, the program is selected, and the delayed start indicator is not active. Make sure the water supply is open and the inlet filter is not clogged.

How to use the delayed start?

Press the Delayed start button several times to choose the number of delay hours (from 1 to 24 hours). Confirm by pressing Start. The dishwasher will start automatically at the chosen time.

What to do in case of an error code displayed?

Consult the manual to identify the code. Common codes: E1 (water inlet problem), E2 (drain problem). Turn off power for 1 minute, then restart. If the error persists, contact after-sales service.

How to activate child safety?

Press simultaneously the P and Delayed start buttons for 3 seconds. A padlock symbol appears. Repeat the same combination to deactivate.

How much regenerating salt to use?

Fill the salt reservoir using a funnel up to the brim (about 1 kg). The salt indicator will turn off after a few cycles. Use specific salt for water softener.

How to improve dish drying?

Activate the Extra drying option available on some programs. Use a rinse aid to facilitate drying. Open the door slightly at the end of the cycle to let steam escape.

Where to find spare parts for this model?

Spare parts (filters, arms, seals) are available on the official Whirlpool website or from authorized dealers. Use the model reference WH8IA15AM3TUCH0 for precise search.

USER MANUAL WH8IA15AM3TUCH0 WHIRLPOOL

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CONTROL PANEL

1. ON-OFF/Reset button with indicator light
2. Eco program button with indicator light
3. Auto Intensive program button with indicator light
4. Auto Mixed program button with indicator light
5. Auto Fast program button with indicator light
6. Rapid program button with indicator light
7. Crystals program button with indicator light/ Self-Clean program - 3 sec. press
8. Prewash program button with indicator light
9. Salt reservoir empty indicator light
10. Rinse Aid reservoir empty indicator light
11. Display
12. Program number and remaining time indicator
13. Closed water tap indicator light
14. DESCALE indicator light
15. Power Clean® option button with indicator light
16. Half Load option button with indicator light
17. Extra Dry option button with indicator light/ Settings - 3 sec. press
18. Silent option button with indicator light
19. Sani Rinse option button with indicator light
20. Turbo option button with indicator light
21. Delay option button with indicator light
22. START/Pause button with indicator light

FIRST TIME USE

More information in the Daily Reference Guide on website.

SETTING MENU

1. Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON-OFF ⏻ button.
2. Hold the Settings ✉ (Extra Dry + ) button for 3 seconds, until you hear a beep and the display shows „SEt”.
3. After one second the first available setting (letter, n-1) will be displayed.
4. Press Prewash program / Power Clean® option POWER CLEAN buttons to scroll through the list of available settings (see table below), then press START/Pause ▶ to view or change the value of currently selected setting.
5. Press Prewash program 🤨 / Power Clean® option POWER CLEAN buttons to change the value, then press START/Pause ▶ to save the new value.
6. To change another setting, repeat points 2 and 5.
7. Press ON-OFF ⏻ or wait 30 seconds to exit the menu.

LETTER	SETTING	VALUES(Default - in bold)*
	Cycle Counter - number of washing cycles carried out by the dishwasher.	Eg. 25 cycles: 25; Eg. 13.947 cycles: 13_947 (scrolling for 3 times)
	Water Hardness Level (see "SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS" and "WATER HARDNESS TABLE")	1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
	Rinse Aid Level(see "ADJUSTING THE DOSAGE OF RINSE AID")	0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
	NaturalDry (see "OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS")“1" = On, "0" = Off	1 | 0
	Time on the floor (see "OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS")“1" = On, "0" = Off	1 | 0
	Sound“1" = On, "0" = Off	1 | 0
	Internal Lights (see "OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS")“1" = On, "0" = Off	1 | 0
	Factory Settings - press START/Pause to re-store to the factory default all the values of the settings included in the settings menu.	-

*) The default value does not apply to the Cycle Counter.

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.
• Remove the lower rack and unscrew the reservoir cap (counterclockwise).
• 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.
• Only the first time you do this: fill the salt reservoir with water.
• 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 have completed refilling the salt reservoir to avoid corrosion.

WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM

The 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, so 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 ~3 L of water;
• Takes up to 5 additional minutes for the cycle • Consumes below 0.005 kWh 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.

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 information mentioned earlier to add the proper quantity. Inside the dispenser D, there are indications to help with 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.

DISPLAY ON THE FLOOR

-1 1. Delay Time on the floor - indicator of the time left to the start of the cycle, when the Delay option is set 2. Salt reservoir empty - indicator light on the floor 3. Remaining Time on the floor - indicator of the time left to the end of the cycle

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PROGRAMS TABLE

Program	Programs description		Drying phase	NaturalDry	Available options *)	Duration of wash program (h: min) **	Water consumption (litres/cycle)	Energy consumption (kWh/cycle)
Eco	Eco 50°- program is suitable to clean normally soiled tableware, that for this use, it is the most efficient program in terms of its combined energy and water consumption, and that it is used to assess compliance with the EU Ecodesign legislation.		√	√		4:40 9.9	0.55
	Auto Intensive 65° - Automatic program for heavily soiled dishes and pans.	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.	√	√		2:25 - 3:10	17.0 - 25.0 1.30	- 1.70
	Auto Mixed 55° - Automatic program for normally soiled dishes with dried food residues.		√	√		1:20 - 3:20	7.5 - 20.5 0.75	- 1.20
	Auto Fast 50° - Automatic program for normally and lightly soiled dishes. The everyday cycle that ensures optimal cleaning and drying performance in shorter time.		√	√		1:00 - 1:50	8.0-16.0 0.70	- 1.10
	Rapid 45° - Program is recommended for limited amount of lightly-soiled dishes with no dried food residues. Does not include the drying phase.		-	√		0:30 - 0:40	10.5 - 15.0 0.55	- 0.65
	Crystals 45° - Program for delicate items, which are more sensitive to high temperatures, for example glasses and cups.		√	√		1:40 - 1:50	12.5 - 17.0 0.95	- 1.20
	Prewash - Use to refresh crockery planned to be washed later. No detergent is to be used with this program.		-	√		0:12 4.5	0.10
	Self-Clean 65° - Program to be used to perform maintenance of the dishwasher, to be carried out only when the dishwasher is EMPTY using specific detergents designed for dishwasher maintenance.		-	-		1:15	12.7 1.10

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: [e-mail]. 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

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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.

POWER CLEAN® - Thanks to the additional power jets this option provides a more intensive and powerful wash in the lower rack, in the sink area. This option is recommended for washing pots and casseroles. We refer to the Power Clean® loading section.

HALF LOAD - If there are not many dishes to be washed, HALF LOAD is used to save water, electricity or time, depending on the selected program. Remember to halve the amount of detergent.

- EXTRA DRY - The higher temperature during the final rinse and the extended drying phase allow improved drying. The EXTRA DRY option results in the lengthening of the wash cycle.

SILENT - Suitable for night-time operation of the appliance. This option can be used to limit noise emission during wash phases. It will increase the time depending on base cycle selection.

SANI RINSE - This option can be used to sanitize washed dishes. It will increase the final rinse temperature and add antibacterial wash to the tested program. Ideal to clean crockery and feeding bottles. The dishwasher must be kept shut for the entire duration of the program in order to guarantee reduction of germs. WARNING: the crockery and plates could be extremely hot at the end of the cycle.

A TURBO - Thanks to the Turbo option you can reduce time up to 40% depending on the selected base program. Energy and water consumption are increased.

DELAY - The start of the program may be delayed for a period of time between 0:30 and 24 hours.

The DELAY function cannot be set once a program has been started.

TIME ON THE FLOOR - A LED light projected on the floor indicates the time left to the end of the cycle. The light goes off every time the door is opened. The light goes off at the end of a cycle. This feature is active by default, but it is possible to deactivate it in the "SETTINGS MENU".

NaturalDry - It is a convection drying system which automatically opens the door during/after the drying phase to ensure exceptional drying performance every day. The door opens at a temperature that is safe for your kitchen furniture, so the door will not be opened when the SANI RINSE option is on. As additional steam protection, a specially designed protection foil is added together with the dishwasher.

DESCALE - Alarm - Limescale accumulation was detected on the internal components of the appliance. Check if the water hardness setting is at the correct value and that salt is present in the salt container (see TIME USE), then use a descaling product (WPro brand is recommended) with the Self-Clean program. After a successful descaling, the icon will stop being displayed.

If the actions above are not performed, product performance will deteriorate. The DESCALE warning will start blinking and the "dES" alarm will appear on the display. If still no action is taken, the appliance will only allow a certain number of cycles to be started (indicated during the "dES" alarm display) and then will be BLOCKED to prevent component damage, with only the Self-Clean program available. Performing a full descaling will unblock the product. In the case of extremely high amounts of limescale, descaling may have to be performed twice to be efficient.

WATER TAP CLOSED - Alarm - Flashes when there is no inlet water or the water tap is closed.

INTERNAL LIGHTS - When the feature is active, the LEDs in the tub are automatically switched on/off as soon as the user opens/closes the door respectively. If the door remains opened for more than 10 minutes, the LEDs in the tub switch off (to turn them on again, the door has to be closed and opened again). This feature is active by default, but it is possible to deactivate it in the "SETTINGS MENU".

SENSING - When the sensor is detecting the soil level, an animation appears in the display (around 20 min.) and the cycle duration is updated. SENSING is for the level of soiling on the dishes and is present for all cycles (except Eco) adjusting the program accordingly.

CYCLE COUNTER - This feature shows the number of cycles the dishwasher has performed.

For the number of cycles from 0-999, a fixed number will be displayed.

Example for 25 cycles.

When the cycle number is higher than 1000, the number will scroll in the display. The "_" represents the "", as for instance: 1.000 = 1_000, 13.947 = 13_947 (the number will scroll for 3 times).

Example for 13.947 cycles:

After the cycle visualization, the display will return to visualize "n" ^C . NOTE: The dishwasher may have already performed about 30 cycles. This is due to the extended quality process carried out during production. It guarantees higher product quality.

LOADING THE RACKS

CAPACITY: 15 standard place-settings

TOP RACK

The top rack provides a targeted cleaning Wash Zone for bowls, mugs, even big plates and cutlery that you'd normally load in the lower racks, making extra space for the rest of the day's dishes.

A separate arrangement of the cutlery makes collection easier after washing and improves washing and drying performance.

Knives and other utensils with sharp edges must be positioned with the blades facing downwards.

UPPER RACK

Load delicate and light dishes: glasses, cups, saucers, low salad bowls.

The upper rack has tip-up supports which can be used in a vertical position when arranging tea/ dessert saucers or in a lower position to load bowls and food containers.

(loading example for the upper rack)

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER RACK

The height of the upper rack can be adjusted: a high position to place bulky crockery in the lower basket and a low position to make the most of the tip-up supports by creating more space upwards and avoiding collision with the items loaded into the lower rack.

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 flaps can be folded or unfolded to optimize the arrangement of crockery inside the rack. Wine glasses can be placed safely in the foldable flaps by inserting the stem of each glass into the corresponding slots.

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 lower rack has tip-up supports which can be used in a vertical position when arranging plates or in a horizontal position (lower) to load pans and salad bowls easily.

(loading example for the lower rack)

POWER CLEAN®

Power Clean® uses special water jets in the rear of the cavity to wash high-dirt items more intensively. The lower rack has a Space Zone, a special pull-out support in the rear of the rack that holds frying pans or baking pans in an upright position, placing pots/casseroles facing the Power Clean®. Activate the POWER CLEAN® on the panel.

CUTLERY BASKET

It is fitted 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.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

More information is available in the Daily Reference Guide on the website.

CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY

The dishwasher must not be used without filters or if the filter is loose.

It is important when reinstalling the filter that the two triangles shown in the zoom meet (Fig 1). If you find foreign objects (such as broken glass, porcelain, bones, fruit seeds, etc.), please remove them carefully.

Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER REMOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (shown by an arrow) (Fig 4).

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 recommended that you check the arms from time to time and clean them with a small non-metallic brush.

To remove the upper spray arm, you must remove it together with the manifold.

The Top Rack has a fixed wash tube with all the wash nozzles facing upward. To clean it, you can slide the rack out and with tweezers remove items that may be lodged in the nozzles.

The lower spray arm may be removed by pulling it upwards and rotating it anti-clockwise. To mount it back, pull it down and rotate it clockwise.

The ceiling spray arm may be removed by pressing it up and then rotating it anti-clockwise. To mount it back, pull it upwards and rotate it clockwise.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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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.

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Descale indicator is lit or blinking;"dES" alarm is displayed.	Limescale is accumulating on internal components of the appliance.	Descale the appliance immediately using the Self Clean program and a commercially available descaling product (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS). Refill the reservoir with salt. Check the water hardness setting. If the appliance is not descaled, it will stop functioning.
The dishwasher won't drain. Display shows: F7 E3 or F9 E1	The filter is clogged with food residues or limescale	Clean the filter and descale the appliance (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY and DESCALE INSTRUCTION).
	The drain hose is kinked. Check the drain hose (see INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION).	INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION).
	The sink drain pipe is blocked. Clean the sink drain pipe.	pipe.
The dishwasher does not fill the water. The display shows: H2O and is lit; acoustic alarm sounds.	No water in the water supply or the tap is closed.	Make sure there is water in the water supply and the water tap is open.
	The water inlet hose is kinked.	Check the inlet hose (see INSTALLATION). Open dishwasher door, press START/Pause button and close the door within 4 seconds.
	The screen in the water inlet hose is clogged; it is necessary to clean it.	Check and clean the screen in the water inlet hose. Open dishwasher door, press START/Pause button and close the door within 4 seconds.
The dishwasher finishes the cycle prematurely. The display shows: F8 E3	The filter is clogged with food residues or limescale.	Clean the filter and descale the appliance (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY and DESCALE INSTRUCTION).
	Drain hose positioned too low or siphoning into the home sewage system.	Check if the end of the drain hose is placed at the correct height (see INSTALLATION). Check for siphoning into the home sewage system, and install a siphon breaker/air admittance valve if necessary.
	An excessive amount of foam is present.	The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER).
	Air in the water supply. Check water supply for leaks or other issues letting air inside.
The dishes are not dried well.	Rinse aid is not present or the dosage is too low.	Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled (see FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER). Multifunctional tablets only will not provide as good drying effects as the actual use of liquid rinse aid.
	The dishes have been unloaded after the door was opened automatically but before the actual cycle end.	Make sure the cycle has ended before starting to unload the dishes (see DAILY USE). For even better drying results, it is recommended to let the dishes sit inside the dishwasher with the door open for additional 15 minutes after the cycle ends.
	The dishes are sitting too flat.	If you notice puddles of water inside cavities of cups, mugs or bowls, try loading the dishes (especially in the upper rack) providing more inclination to let larger amounts of water drip down before drying starts.
	The selected cycle does not have the drying phase.	Please check in the PROGRAMS TABLE if the selected program is equipped in the drying phase. A cycle without the drying phase may not deliver desired drying efficiency, so it is recommended to change cycle selection for the one that has the drying phase.
	The dishes are made of non-stick or plastic. Some water drops remaining on this type of material are normal.
Dishes and glasses are covered with limescale or a whit-ish film.	The salt reservoir is empty.	Refill the reservoir with salt as soon as possible. Using the appliance without salt may cause damage to its internal components.
	The water hardness setting is too low.	Increase the setting (see WATER HARDNESS TABLE).
	The cap of the salt reservoir is not properly closed.	Check and close the salt reservoir cap.
	The rinse aid reservoir is empty or the rinse aid dosage is insufficient.	Refill the dispenser with rinse aid and check the dosage setting (for more information - see FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER).
The dishwasher shows F8 E5	Valve is blocked or faulty. Close the water tap, if possible. Do not switch off the power supply. Call the service.
Detergent leaks.	Depends on the liquid detergent used and can be emphasized in case of delay option is activated.	Small leaks will not cause machine malfunction and can be avoided by changing liquid deter-gent type or using tablets.

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FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER

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UPPER BASKET

Place fragile and light items in it: glasses, cups, saucers, low salad bowls.

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER BASKET

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