Whirlpool GSF 2981 WS INSTRUCTION FOR USE

GSF 2981

Before using the dishwasher, read the user instructions!

Quick Reference Guide

Wash cycle

Programme selector knob

Pre-Rinse Washing Drying

On/Off button

Start button

Switches “on” when the dishwasher

is operating. Flashes when a fault
occurs. Switches off at the end of
the programme.

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Programme

end

Indicators

Add regeneration salt

Only add regeneration salt

immediately before starting a wash
programme.

Add rinse aid
No water

Check that the appliance fills with
water.

Programme chart

Programmes Loading instructions A B

Automatic programme recommended for

AutoNormal 40-55°C

AutoIntensive 60-70°C

Pre-Rinse cold

Glass 40°C

Rapid 30 min 40°C

Standard

1) Reference programme for energy label in
compliance with EN 50242 regulations;

2) Refer to “User instructions“;

1)

routine washes, with no dried-on or burnt
food (not for EN 50242).

Automatic programme recommended for
heavily soiled crockery with dried-on or burnt
food, for example pans and saucepans.

Crockery to be washed later. - - 5.0 0.02 10

Light soiling, for example glasses and cups. X - 13.0 0.90 55

Lightly soiled crockery with no dried-on
food.

Normally or heavily soiled crockery. X X 16.0 1.05 120

50°C

Detergent

X X 13-16 0.8-1.05 50-120

X X 16-23 1.1-2.0 90-140

X - 13.0 0.70 30

3) 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.

2)

Consumption

Litres kWh Minutes

3)

(We reserve the right to make technical modifications)

5019 496 90158

How to use the appliance

C

BA

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

Switch on the appliance

How to fill the

detergent dispenser

Check the

rinse aid level

Check the regeneration

salt level

Load the racks

Close the door,

turn on the water tap

Select a programme

Press the ON/ OFF button.

Large compartment
With each wash cycle.
Small compartment
For programmes with pre-wash only.

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

On models with water softener system only.

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

Refer to the dishwasher loading instructions.

The last programme selected will light up.
Select the desired programme (using the specific button or
knob). The corresponding indicator lamp lights up.

A:

B:

Select additional

options

Press the START button

Wash cycle

Switch off the appliance

Shut off the water tap,

unload the racks

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

The selected programme
is then memorised (even
in the event of power
failure).

Only after the START button has switched off: Press the

OFF

ON /

Warning: when the door is opened steam comes out!

Unload the appliance, starting from the lower rack.

button. All the indicator lamps switch off.

“Change programme”

Press the START button for 2 sec. until
the Start indicator lamp switches off;

Select another programme and
press the START button again.

- 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.