Whirlpool GCI 5740, GCFS 4321, GCI 5730, GCI 5750, GCFK 1452 User Manual

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Instructions for use

Before using the dishwasher/Connections
Precautions and general recommendations
How to fill the salt container
How to fill the rinse aid dispenser
How to fill the detergent dispenser
Care and Maintenance

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Before using the dishwasher/Connections

1. Removing the packaging
and controls:

After unpacking, make sure

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that the dishwasher is
undamaged and that the
door closes correctly. If in
doubt, contact a qualified
technician or your local
retailer.
Keep the packaging

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materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of
reach of children, as they are
potentially dangerous.

2. Water and electrical
connections

All water and electrical
connections must be carried
out by a qualified technician
in compliance with the
manufacturer's instructions
(refer to the enclosed
installation booklet) and
current local safety
regulations.
The appliance must only be
used in the household for
the prescribed uses.

Do not use the dishwasher if
it has been damaged in
transit. Consult your local
retailer or our After-Sales
Service.

(Refer to the separate
installation instructions
booklet)

3. Water inlet and drain:

Observe any special

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regulations issued by your
local Water Board.
Make sure the inlet and drain

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hoses are kink-free and are
not crushed.
If the hose length is not

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sufficient, please contact
your local dealer or our After­Sales Service.
The inlet hose must be

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securely clamped to the
water tap to prevent leaks.
The inlet water temperature

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varies according to the model
installed. The maximum
temperature allowed for the
inlet hose is 60°C.
When installing the

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appliance, make sure the
drain water discharges
correctly (if necessary,
remove the wire gauze from
the sink siphon).
Fix the drain hose to the

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spigot with a clamp to
prevent it from coming off
during operation.
For appliances with water-

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stop system only: If the water
connections are made
correctly, the water-stop
system safeguards your home
against damage caused by
flooding.

4. Electrical connection:

Closely adhere to local

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Electricity Board regulations.
Voltage information is shown

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on the rating plate mounted
inside the door on the right
hand side.
The appliance must be

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earthed as prescribed by law.
Do not use extension leads or

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multiple adapters.
Before carrying out

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maintenance, disconnect the
mains plug.
The power cable must only be

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replaced by a qualified
technician.

• For Austria:

is series connected to a fault
current switch, this must be
sensitive to the pulsating
current.

if the apparatus

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Precautions and general recommendations

1. Packing:

The packing box may be fully

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recycled as confirmed by the
recycling symbol.

2. Energy and water saving
tips:

Do not rinse crockery under

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running water.
Always fully load the

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dishwasher before switching
on or set the wash
programme to half load (if
available) if one rack only is
loaded.
If ecological energy sources

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are available such as solar
panel heating, heat pumps or
centralised heating systems,
the appliance may be
connected to the hot water
mains up to a maximum
temperature of 60°C. Make
sure the water inlet hose is of
the correct type. Refer to the
“Connections” chapter in
these user instructions.

3. Disposal

The appliance is built from
reusable materials. If you
decide to scrap the
dishwasher, it must be
disposed of in compliance
with local waste disposal
regulations.
Before scrapping, cut off the

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power cable so that the
appliance cannot be
connected to the mains.

4. Child safety:

Children must not be allowed

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to play with the dishwasher.
Store the detergent, rinse aid

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and salt in a dry place out of
the reach of children.

5. General
recommendations:

The open dishwasher door

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can only support the weight
of the loaded rack when
pulled out. Do not rest
objects on the open door or
sit or stand on it:

appliance may topple
over!

Do not use solvents inside the

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dishwasher:

explosion!

Only use detergents, rinse

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aids and regeneration salts
specially recommended for
use in domestic dishwashers.
Before cleaning or carrying

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out maintenance, switch off
the appliance, disconnect the
mains plug and turn off the
water tap.
If a fault occurs, switch off

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the appliance and turn off
the water tap.

If necessary, the power cable

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may be replaced with
another of the same kind
obtained from our
After-Sales Service.
The power cable must only
be replaced by a qualified
technician.
On completion of the

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programme switch off the
dishwasher and turn off the
water tap. For appliances
with water stop system, this
operation is not necessary.

6. For appliances with water
stop system:

The water inlet hose and
plastic casing contain
electrical components.
Do not therefore cut the
hose or immerse the plastic
casing in water. If the hose is
damaged switch off the
appliance immediately.

the

risk of

7. Warnings for comparative
testing:

Comparative testing
conditions are described in
the additional “Warnings
for comparative testing”
page.

EC Declaration of
conformity:

This appliance has been
designed, constructed and
distributed in compliance
with the safety requirements
of EC Directives:

73/23/EC

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89/336/EC

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93/68/EC

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Load capacity:
8 place settings.

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