WIO 3T126 PFE - Dishwasher WHIRLPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	WIO 3T126 PFE
Product type	Built-in dishwasher
Capacity	14 standard place settings
Dimensions (W x H x D)	60 x 85 x 60 cm (estimated)
Weight	Approximately 45 kg (estimated)
Power supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz, 10 A (estimated)
Energy consumption (Eco program)	0.95 kWh
Water consumption (Eco program)	9.5 L
Wash programs	Eco, 6thSense, Intensive, Fast Wash & Dry, Crystal, Quick 30', Quiet, Prewash
Options	Multizone, Delay (1-12 h), Turbo, Power Clean, Tablet
Drying	NaturalDry (automatic door opening)
Technologies	6th Sense (soil detection), Power Clean (high-pressure jets), water softener
Noise levels	Not specified (estimated ~44 dB)
Control panel	Display with indicators, touch buttons
Indicators	Salt level, rinse aid level, Tablet, Multizone
Filtration system	3-piece filter, cleanable
Basket	3 baskets: upper, lower, cutlery compartment
Tub material	Stainless steel (estimated)
Maintenance	Cleaning of filters and spray arms recommended regularly
Availability of spare parts	Up to 10 years according to regulations
After-sales service	Contact details in the warranty booklet

Frequently Asked Questions - WIO 3T126 PFE WHIRLPOOL

How to fill the regenerating salt reservoir?

Remove the lower basket, unscrew the reservoir cap (located at the bottom of the tub). The first time, fill with water, then add salt up to the rim (approx. 1 kg). Close tightly and start a cycle immediately to avoid corrosion.

Where is the rinse aid dispenser?

The rinse aid dispenser is located on the dishwasher door, next to the detergent dispenser. Fill it when the corresponding indicator lights up. Never pour the liquid directly into the tub.

What are the available programs and their duration?

Programs include Eco (3h10), 6thSense (1h25-3h), Intensive (2h50), Quick wash 50° (1h25), Crystal (1h40), Quick 30' (0h30), Silent (3h30) and Prewash (0h12). Durations may vary depending on options and load.

How to activate the Power Clean option?

Place pots and pans facing the Power Clean jets at the back of the tub, then press the Power Clean button on the panel. The indicator lights up to confirm activation.

What does the Tablet indicator mean?

The Tablet indicator shows that the Tablet option is activated, optimizing the cycle for all-in-one detergents. If you use powder or liquid, disable this option.

How to clean the filters?

Turn the cylindrical filter to unlock it, then remove the assembly. Clean it under running water by removing residues. Replace it by snapping it correctly in place. Never remove the pump protection (black part).

What to do if the dishwasher does not start?

Check that the water tap is open and the inlet hose is not kinked. If the display shows H6, clean the filter on the inlet hose. Turn the appliance off and on again, then restart the program.

How to use the NaturalDry system?

NaturalDry automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle to improve convection drying. This function is active by default on compatible programs. It does not work if the Turbo option is selected.

What detergent to use and how much?

Use a dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, or tablet). Pour the recommended dose into the dry dispenser. For prewash, add a little detergent directly into the tub. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Where to find the serial number and rating plate?

The rating plate is located on the side of the dishwasher door. It contains the codes needed for after-sales service. You can also scan the QR code on the appliance for detailed information.

USER MANUAL WIO 3T126 PFE WHIRLPOOL

1. ON-OFF/Reset button with indicator light
2. Program selection button
3. Salt refill indicator light
4. Rinse Aid refill indicator light
5. Program number and delay time indicator
6. Tablet indicator light
7. Display

8. Multizone indicator lights

9. Multizone button

10. Delay button
11. Turbo button with indicator light
12. Power Clean® button with indicator light
13. START/Pause button with indicator light / Tab

FIRST TIME USE

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 mandatory that the salt reservoir never be empty.

- It is important to set the water hardness. The salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher and must be filled when the SALT REFILL indicator light S in 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 1 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).

Whenever you need to add salt, it is mandatory to complete the procedure before the beginning of the washing cycle to avoid corrosion.

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. 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.

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.

Usage of detergent not designed for dishwashers may cause malfunction or damage to the appliance.

WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM

Water softener automatically reduces water hardness, consequently preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing also to better cleaning efficiency. This system regenerates itself with salt, therefore it is required to refill salt container when empty.

Frequency of regeneration depends on water hardness level setting - regeneration takes place once per 6 Eco cycles with water hardness level set to 3. Regeneration process starts in final rinse and finishes in drying phase, before cycle ends.

• Single regeneration consumes: 3.5L of water;
  • Takes up to 5 additional minutes for the cycle;
  • Consumes below 0.005kWh of energy.

PROGRAMS TABLE

Program	Programs description	Drying phase	Natural-Dry	Available options *)	Duration of wash program (h:min)**	Water consumption (litres/cycle)	Energy consumption (kWh/cycle)
1. Eco	Eco 50°- Program is suitable to clean normally soiled tableware, that for this use, it is the most efficient programme in terms of its combined energy and water consumption, and that it is used to assess compliance with the EU Ecodesign legislation.	√	√		3:10	9.5	0.95
2.	6thSense® 50°- 60°- For normally soiled dishes with dried food residues. Senses the level of soiling on the dishes and adjusts the program accordingly.	√	√		1:25 - 3:00 7.0 - 14.0 0.90	- 1.40
3.		Intensive 65° - Program recommended for heavily soiled crockery, especially suitable for pans and saucepans.	√	√		2:50	16.0	1.60
4.		Fast Wash&Dry 50° - Normally soiled crockery. Everyday cycle, that ensures optimal cleaning and drying performance in shorter time.	√	√		1:25	11.5	1.10
5.		Crystals 45° - Program for delicate items, which are more sensitive to high temperatures, for example glasses and cups.	√	√		1:40	11.5	1.20
6.		Rapid 30' 50° - Program to be used for half load of lightly-soiled dishes with no dried food residues. Without drying.	-	-		0:30	9.0	0.50
7.		Silent 50° - Suitable for night-time operation of the appliance. With the lowest noise.	√	√		3:30	15.0	1.15
8.		Prewash - Use to refresh crockery planned to be washed later. No detergent to be used with this program.	-	-		0:12	4.5	0.01

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 up to 20 min.

OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

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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 flashes rapidly 3 times and beeps will sound. The option will not be enabled.

MULTI ZONE MULTIZONE - If there are not many dishes to be washed, a half loading may be used in order to save water, electricity and detergent. By default the appliance washes dishes in all racks.

DELAY - The start time of the program may be delayed for a period of time between 1 and 12 hours.

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

TURBO - This option can be used to reduce the duration of the main programs while maintaining the same washing and drying performance levels.

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

TABLET (Tab)- If you use powder or liquid detergent, this option should be off.

OPERATION INDICATOR - A LED light projected on the floor indicates that the dishwasher is working. One of the following operating modes can be selected:

a) Disabled function.
b) When the cycle starts the light goes on for few seconds, stays off during the cycle and flashes at the end of the cycle.
c) The light stays on during the cycle and flashes at the end of the cycle (default mode).

NaturalDry is a convection drying system which automatically opens the door during/after drying phase to ensure exceptional drying performance every day. Door opens at the temperature that is safe to your kitchen furniture, thus door will not be opened when the option of TURBO is on.

LOADING THE RACKS

CAPACITY: 14 standard place-settings

CUTLERY RACK

The third rack was designed to house the cutlery.

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(loading example for the cutlery rack)

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)

UPPER RACK

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

(loading example for the upper rack)

FOLDABLE FLAPS WITH ADJUSTABLE POSITION

POWER CLEAN®

Power Clean ^® uses the special water jets in the rear of cavity to wash more intensively the high dirty items. The lower rack has a Space Zone, a special pull-out support in the rear of the rack that can be used to support frying pans or baking pans in upright position,

thus taking up less space.

Placing the pots/casseroles faced to the Power Clean® component please activate the POWER CLEAN® on the panel.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

More information in the Daily Reference Guide on website.

CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS

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In case you find foreign objects (such as broken glass, porcelain, bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them carefully.

NEVER REMOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).

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To remove the upper spray arm, turn the plastic locking ring in a clockwise direction.

The lower spray arm may be removed by pulling it upwards.

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 which 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
The dishwasher does not fill the water. Display shows: H, 6 and On/Off LED is blinking rapidly	No water in the water supply or the tap is closed.	Make sure there is water in the water supply or the tap running.
	The inlet hose is bent.	Make sure the inlet hose is not bent (see INSTALLATION) reprogram the dish-washer and reboot.
	The sieve in the water inlet hose is clogged; it is necessary to clean it	After having carried out the verification and cleaning, turn off and turn on the dishwasher and restart a new program.
Dishwasher finishes the cycle prematurely. Dis-play shows: 15 and On/Off LED is blinking rapidly	Drain hose positioned too low or siphoning into home sewage system.	Check if end of drain hose is placed at correct height (see INSTALLATION).Check for siphoning into home sewage system, install air admittance valve if necessary.
	Air in water supply. Check water supply for leaks	or other issues letting air inside.

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

• Using QR code on your product.

- Visiting our website docs.whirlpool.eu and 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.

DANKE, DASS SIE SICH FÜR EIN WHIRLPOOL PRODUKT ENT- SCHIEDEN HABEN.

KLARSPÜLERSPENDER AUFFÜLLEN

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UNTERKORB

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MERCI D'AVOIR CHOISI UN PRODUIT WHIRLPOOL.

OPTIONS ET FONCTIONS

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PANIER INFÉRIEUR

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CESTELLO SUPERIORE

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Per pentole, coperchi, piatti, insalatiere, stoviglie, ecc. In teoria conviene disporre piatti e coperchi di grandi dimensioni ai lati, per evitare interferenze con l'elemento aspersore. 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.

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ONDERSTE REK

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