Bauknecht GSI 5971/1 IN, GSI 5971/1 SW, GSI 5971/1 WS installation and maintenance instructions

Before using the dishwasher, read the

installation and maintenance instructions carefully!

GSI 5971

1. OVERVIEW

Programme select button

START button The indicator lights up during operation, flashes when a fault occurs, and goes off at the end of the programme. START button RESET fun ctio n: Press this button for at least 2 seconds; the selected programme and options are cancelled. Main failure displays (repeated flashing of the START indicator lamp) can be cancelled by RESETTING. D etailed instructions are given in chapter 5 “What to do, in case of...”.

Rinse aid level indicator and salt level indicator They light up when rinse aid or salt need to be added. Add just before starting a wash cycle.

Fault indication and wash time display In normal operation it indicates the remaining time (h:mm), whereas with “Delayed start” selected it indicates the time remaining until programme start (hh). If “F..” appears on the display, see chapter 5 “What to do, in case of...”.

“Delayed start” button Press the button (repeatedly) to delay the start of the programme. Adjustable from 1 to 24 hours. With each press of the button, the delayed start indicator increases by one hour and after 24 restarts from 00. Then press the START button. The dishwasher will start after the set time.

Detergent setting upon initial use and when using a different type of detergent

1. Select the third programme in the relative table.

2. Press the START button for approx. 7 sec. to change the display.

3. Using the START button, select the desired detergent: Display shows: 2 -1 = 2 in 1, 3 -1 = 3 in 1, 4 -1 = other combined action detergents (in this way, the rinse aid and/or salt indicator is deactivated). Display shows OFF = Powder detergent (factory setting). (rinse aid level and salt level indicator activated).

4. Switch the appliance off and then switch it on again. The selected detergent type will be indicated on the display for approx. 3 seconds .

Half Load/Multizone button

Load the top

press once = wash top rack (the indicator/symbol lights up) press twice = wash bottom rack (the indicator/symbol lights up) press 3 times = Off (Half load/Multizone deactivated). When washing without the top rack, press the “Half load” (i.e. “wash bottom rack”) button. “twice (the corresponding indicator/ symbol lights up).

Power Clean High pressure with an additional jet for better washing results and greater bottom rack load flexibility.

On / Off Button

bottom

rack only.

Table 1.1.

Table of programmes

40-70°C

50°C

Available

options

Loading instructions large small Litres kWh Minutes

Normally or heavily soiled crockery , including po ts and pans.

Crockery to be washed later.

Lightly soiled crockery, e.g. glasses and cups, with a lower pressure jet.

Lightly soiled crockery, without dry residuals.

Normally soiled crockery. Energy-saving programme with prolonged drying.

Normally or heavily soiled crockery, with additional antibacterial action. An interruption of the programme (e.g. due to door opening) can compromise elimination of germs.

Normally soiled crockery, gentle and quiet (39 dbA) thanks to the lower pressure jet.

for more detailed information on the EN comparison test and

Programmes

1 2 3 4 5

1) Programme data obtained in conformity with European standard EN 50242. The data may vary, for example, acco rding to different loads, extra functions, sensor settings (only with sensor programmes), water supply temperatures, water hardness and power supply voltage.

2) Energy label programme in compliance with EN 50242. - Information for Test Laboratories: other tests, contact the following address: “nk_customer@whirlpool.com”.

3) The antibacterial action has been shown in collaboration with the Pasteur Institute, Lille (France), in conformity with. Standard NF EN 13697 - November 2001.

Pre-Rinse cold

Glasses 40°C

Quickwash 40°C

Bio

Hygienic +

Overnight 55°C

Detergent

dispenser

X X 7-17 0.99-1.75 65-220 ±

— — 4.0 0.03 14 ±

X — 10.0 0.85 100 ±

X — 10.0 0.65 30 ±

X X 13.0 0.93 200 ±

X X 13.0 1.50 115 ±

X X 13.0 1.20 290 ±

Consumption

5019 496 01100

2. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Detailed instructions are given on the following pages; also see section “5. What to do, in case of...”

1. Switch on the appliance

2. Select a programme

3. Select the type of detergent

4. Fill in the detergent

5. Check the rinse aid level

6. Check the salt level

Press the

Press the button “Select programme” or the programme selector to display the selected programme. If required, select possible options.

The detergent selection procedure varies depending on the dishwasher model. Chapter “1. Overview” provides instructions for selecting detergent type.

4a. Powder/gel/tabs Fill the detergent dispenser compartments in accordance with the wash programme selected. Large compartment A for every wash cycle, additional small compartment B for programmes with pre-wash (see table 1.1.). 4b. Combined action detergents (2 in 1/3 in 1/... etc.) Place the detergent in compartment A, as per the manufacturer's recommendations.

Depending on the model:

/OFF button.

ACB

Visual indicator in dispenser dark clear The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when rinse aid needs to be added. Not all models are equipped with such an indicator.

window in salt reservoir cap on bottom of appliance inside orange clear The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when salt needs to be added. Even once salt has been added, the indicator lamp only switches off after several wash cycles!

sufficient rinse aid present,

➯

add rinse aid (approx. 150 ml).

➯

when sufficient salt is present,

➯

when salt needs to be added.

➯

7. Load the racks

8. Open the water tap and close the door

9. Start the appliance

Wash cycle

10.End of programme

11.Switch off the appliance

12.Turn off the water tap, unload the racks

Make sure that the spray arms can turn freely and are not impeded by crockery or cutlery in the racks. Detailed instructions on loading the racks are given in chapter “3. How to use the appliance”, under “How to load the racks”.

Changing the programme in progress:

Press the START button. If the appliance is switched off during a

wash cycle, when switched on again it will resume the cycle from where it was interrupted. Care must be taken when opening the door, as steam will escape!

The START indicator lamp switches off at the end of the programme.

Press the

Unload the appliance, starting from the lower rack in order to avoid any residual drips of water falling onto crockery below.

button. All the indicator lamps switch off.

OFF

- Keep the START button pressed for about 2 seconds until the START indicator goes off.

- (Water drains for up to 60 seconds).

- Select the programme again.

- Press the Start button.

3. HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE

PROGRAMME SELECTION

Press the button “Select programme” or the programme selector to display the selected programme. The appliance must be switched on. If required, select possible options. The corresponding indicator lights up. The correct programme and the selectable functions are given in table 1.1 on page 1.

Programme times stated in the table were obtained under normal conditions and may vary depending on conditions. Differences of up to 20 minutes are possible with sensor programmes as a result of the appliance's automatic calibration system.

HOW TO FILL THE DETERGENT DISPENSER

Only fill the detergent dispenser prior to starting a wash programme. specially recommended for dishwashers, observing the manufacturer's recommended dosage. Observe the manufacturer's safety warnings!

Open the detergent dispenser compartments by pushing the left button (button 1) of the dispenser. a. Powder/gel/tabs

Fill the detergent dispenser compartments in accordance with the wash programme selected (table 1.1). Programmes without pre-wash: pour the entire recommended dosage into compartment A. Programmes with pre-wash: pour 2/3 of the recommended dosage into the large compartment

and 1/3 into the small compartment B.

Dishwasher tabs should be placed, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, in compartment A.

If the “Half load” option is selected, detergent dosage should be reduced by approximately 1/3.

b. Combined action detergents (2 in 1/3 in 1/... etc.)

Combined action detergents should be placed, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, in compartment A.

Firmly close and press the detergent compartment lid shut after filling.

Detergents with rinse aid incorporated may be effective only with longer programmes. In the case of shorter programmes, detergent residue may be a problem (if necessary, use powder detergent). Detergents with rinse aid incorporated tend to form excess suds.

The guarantee is not applicable if faults are caused by the use of these products.

Large

compartment

use detergents

Only

button

compartment

Small

HOW TO CHECK/FILL/ADJUST RINSE AID

Not necessary when using a combined action detergent.

a. How to check the rinse aid level

Check the visual indicator C on the rinse aid dispenser: dark = sufficient rinse aid, clear = add rinse aid. In the case of appliances with an electric indicator on the control panel, the rinse aid indicator lamp lights up red when rinse aid needs to be added.

b. How to fill the rinse aid dispenser

Open the rinse aid dispenser by pressing the right button (button 2) of the dispenser.

Fill the dispenser with rinse aid up to the “max” line (approx. 150 ml).

Shut the lid again.

Only use rinse aids recommended for use in domestic dishwashers. any rinse aid spilt accidentally. This prevents the formation of excess suds which can cause a fault function of the appliance.

Immediately

wipe away

Indicator

max

button

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