Whirlpool GCIK 6421/1 IN INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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Before using the dishwasher, read the user instructions!

GCIK 6421

Quick Reference Guide

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“On/Off” button

Press the ON button to switch on the
dishwasher.
The On/Off indicator lamp lights up and the
display shows the last programme selected.

Retractable programme selector
knob

Press and turn the knob to select the desired
programme.
Once the programme has been selected, the
display shows the programme reference
number (p1...p4).

Start button

Press to start the wash cycle and keep pressed
until an acoustic signal confirms the start of
the wash cycle. The display shows the
approximate duration of the wash cycle.

Indicators

Add rinse aid

Add regeneration salt

Only add regeneration salt immediately
before starting a wash programme.

Additional options

Display

The display shows all the information

relating to the functions selected.

Programme chart

Programmes Loading instructions A B

P1
P2
P3

P4

1) Reference programme for energy label in
compliance with EN 50242 regul a ti o ns ;

2) Refer to “User instructions”;

Black process 45.0° 100.0 LPI

Pre-Rinse cold

Delicate 45°C

1)

Bio-Eco

Intensive 70°C

55°C

Detergent

Crockery to be washed later. - - 5.0 0.02 9
Lightly soiled crockery with no

dried-on food.
Normally soiled crockery with

dried-on food.
Recommended programme for

heavily soiled crockery, especially
suitable for pans and saucepans.

3) Program data obtained in conformity with
European standard EN 50242. Values may vary in
relation to usage, e.g.: different loads, water
temperatures - above or below 15°C - as well as
water hardness and power supply voltage, etc.

(We reserve the right to make technical modifications)

X - 12.0 0.90 79

X - 13.0 1.01 160

X X 20.0 1.48 125

2)

Consumption

Litres kWh Minutes

5019 496 96011

3)

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How to use the appliance

Further indications are given in the single chapters and in the user instructions.

Close the door

How to fill the

detergent dispenser

Check the rinse aid level

Check the regeneration

salt level

Load the racks

Select a programme

Select additional options

Press the Start button

to start the programme

Press the

Large compartment

Small compartment

Mechanical indicator C.
Electric indicator on control panel (if provided).

On models with water softener system only.

Mechanical indicator D.
Electric indicator on control panel (if provided).

Refer to the dishwasher loading instructions.

Press the knob and turn to select the programme.

If necessary (and if provided).
The corresponding indicator lamp lights up.

“Cancel”

On/Off

button .

A:

B:

Press the “Start” button and keep

pressed until the number ( P1,
P2...) of the programme in
progress appears on the display.

Press the “Start” and “Delayed

start” buttons at the same time. The
display shows “P-” and the
programme is stopped.

A

B

“Change programme in
progress”

Press the “Start” button and ke ep
pressed until the number (P1, P2...)
of the programme in progress
appears on the display.

Select and start the programme as

described previously.

C

D

T urn on the water tap,

close the dishwasher door

Wash

cycle

Switch off the appliance

T urn off the wa ter

tap, unload the racks

Black process 45.0° 100.0 LPI

- Only open the dishwasher if
necessary (Warning: beware of
hot steam).

- If the appliance is switched off
during a wash cycle, when
switched on again it will resume
the cycle from where it was
interrupted.

Press the
All the indicator lamps and the display switch off.

Warning: When the door is opened steam comes out!

Unload the appliance, starting from the lower rack.

On/Off

button to switch off the appliance.