Whirlpool GSFH 3970 WS, GSFH 3970 IN PROGRAM CHART

Quick reference guide

Chart

PROGRAMME	START BUTTON
SELECTION	The indicator lights up during operation, flashes when a fault occurs, and goes off
BUTTON	at the end of the programme.
(See Table of	START BUTTON RESET FUNCTION:
programmes	Press this button for at least 2 seconds; the selected programme and options will
below)	be cancelled. Main failure displays (repeated flashing of the START indicator lamp)
	can be cancelled by RESETTING. Detailed instructions are given in chapter
	“What to do if...”.

START	MULTI	POWER	ON/OFF
DELAY	ZONE	CLEAN	BUTTON
option	option	option

(see at right for options description)

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE

FIRST TIME CAREFULLY READ THIS QUICK

REFERENCE GUIDE AND THE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS! THE GUARANTEE IS NOT

APPLICABLE IF FAULTS ARE CAUSED BY

INCORRECT USE OF THE APPLIANCE.

Options and display description

SALT INDICATOR			FAULT INDICATION AND WASH TIME DISPLAY
When lit, the salt reservoir			In normal operation it indicates the remaining time
needs to be refilled.			(h:mm), whereas with “Delayed start” selected it
			indicates the time remaining until programme start (hh).
			If “F..” appears on the display, see chapter “What to do
			if...”.

Table of programmes

Consumption

P

Available

Detergent

Programmes

Loading instructions

Litres

kWh

Minutes

1)

options

Normally or heavily soiled crockery,

1

Delay

including pots and pans. Thanks to

Steam Sensor + 40-70°C

steam action, soaking or hand pre-

Multizone

X

7-17

0.99-1.75

65-220

treatment is no longer needed. In

Power Clean

addition hygiene is ensured due to the

high temperature steam.

2

Pre-Wash

cold

Delay

Crockery to be washed later.

—

4.0

0.03

14

Multizone

3

Glasses

40°C

Delay

Light soiling, for example glasses and

X

10.0

0.85

100

Multizone

cups.

4

Quickwash

40°C

Delay

Lightly soiled crockery, with no dried-on

food. * Use of tablets not

X *

10.0

0.65

30

Multizone

recommended.

5

Eco

2)

50°C

Delay

Normally soiled crockery.

Multizone

X

11.0

1.05

165

Energy-saving programme.

Power Clean

6

Delay

Normally or heavily soiled crockery, with

Antibacterial 3)

additional antibacterial wash. Programme

Multizone

X

13.0

1.50

115

interruption (e.g. due to door opening)

Power Clean

can compromise elimination of germs.

7

Overnight

55°C

Delay

Normally soiled crockery, gentle and quiet

X

13.0

1.20

290

Multizone

thanks to the lower spray pressure (39 dbA).

1)Programme data obtained in conformity with European standard EN 50242, obtained under normal conditions (without additional options) 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.

2)Reference programme for energy label in compliance with EN 50242 regulations. - Note for Testing Institutes: for detailed information on the EN/Standard loading comparison test and other tests, contact the following address: “[e-mail]”.

3)The antibacterial action has been tested by the Institut Pasteur of Lille (France), based on the NF EN 13697 standard of November 2001.

RINSE AID INDICATOR

When lit, the rinse aid dispenser needs to be refilled.

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.

HALF LOAD/

MULTIZONE

Allows you to choose the washing zones. Press this button to select the wash zones:

both racks

only upper rack

only lower rack

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 (see page 4). Press this button to activate Power Clean (the indicator lights up).

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How to set detergent type: powder/gel/tablet (if option is available)

First time use

In order to always ensure the best cleaning results, you NEED to set:

DETERGENT type and WATER HARDNESS.

1. Select 3rd programme	2. Press START button	3a. Check your	3b....and set it on your dishwasher	4. Remember to use salt and rinse	5. Switch off and switch on
(see Table of programmes	for 7 seconds	detergent type...	using the START button	aid when needed (as indicated	again to save setting
- page 1)			(as per table below)	below)

Dishwasher models

	Detergent	model without
	types		model with display
		display
	Powder or gel	3h 6h 9h	no symbol	add salt	add rinse aid
	(factory setting)
	Tablet 2 in 1			add salt	rinse aid
	Tablet 3 in 1
				salt	rinse aid
	Tablet All in 1

For models without “detergent type” option, the salt and rinse aid indicators will be lit when tablets are used.

How to set water hardness

Switch on the appliance

-Select the 2nd programme “P2” - consult the table of programmes.

* only before the first wash or if the	-	Press the START button for at least 5 seconds until the START indicator lamp flashes.
water hardness has been changed	-	The water hardness setting is shown on the display (if present) or the START button flashes.

-With each successive touch of the START button the setting increases and when it reaches 7 it returns to 1 again.

-The appliance must be switched off to memorise the new setting.

		1. Ask your water supply company what the water hardness is...					2. ...enter this value on your		Suggestions for detergent use
							dishwasher
							Dishwasher	Dishwasher	Gel or Powder
								without
		German		French	English	Water	with display:			Tablets
	1- salt reservoir							display: count	(rinse aid and
		degrees °dH		degrees °fH	degrees °eH	hardness	insert value in
								START button	salt)
	2- rinse aid dispenser						the display	led flashes
	3- detergent dispenser	0	- 5	0 - 9	0 - 6.3	Soft	1	1x
	4- racks system	6 - 10		10 - 18	7 - 12.6	Medium	2	2x
	5,6,7,8- available functions on the panel	11	- 15	19 - 27	13.3 - 18.9	Average	3	3x	go to step 1	if extra salt is
	9- filters									needed go to
		16	- 21	28 - 37	19.6 - 25.9	Medium-hard	4	4x
									(see “Daily	step 1
	10spray arms
		22	- 28	38 - 50	26.6 - 35	Hard	5	5x	check”)	(see “Daily
										check”)
		29	- 35	51 - 63	35.7 - 44.1	Very hard	6	6x
		36	- 60	64 - 107	44.8 - 74.9	Extremely	7	7x
						hard

Water hardness level is factory set for medium hard water (a number “4” is shown on the display or the START indicator lamp flashes 4 times).

Even if you use tablets which include salt, you must still add salt since such detergents are not effective enough at softening hard water.

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Filling the salt reservoir - Dissolve limescale (not necessary if water hardness level is set to “soft”!)

Daily check

1	Visual indicator	Fill the salt	Add salt
	(depending	reservoir with	(never add
			detergent!).
	on model).	water before the
			min. 1.5 kg
	Unscrew cap.	first wash only.
			max. 2 kg

Visual indicator (depending on model). Screw on the cap. Salt residues around cap need to be removed.

	The salt level indicator lamp may remain lit for the duration of several wash cycles. If the	Salt indicator	The indicator lamp on the control panel
		(depending on	lights up when SALT NEEDS TO BE	orange: OK.	clear: NEEDS TO BE ADDED
	water hardness level falls within category (soft), no salt is required.
		the model)	ADDED.

Adding rinse aid (not necessary when you use tablets). How to adjust the rinse aid dosage regulator

	2	Visual	Add rinse aid
			to max.
		indicator B
			line ~100 ml

If required, open the cover (press lever).

The rinse aid dosage can be adjusted to the detergent used. The lower the setting, the less rinse aid is dispensed (factory setting: position 4). Press the lever to open the cover. Using a coin or similar object, turn the arrow to the desired setting. After adjusting the rinse aid setting, shut the cover again.

Rinse aid indicator (depending on model)

	The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when RINSE AID NEEDS TO BE	dark: OK.	clear: NEEDS TO BE ADDED
	ADDED.

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

If there are streaks: reduce the dosage by turning the dial to a lower setting (1-3). If crockery is not perfectly dry: increase the dosage by turning the dial to a higher setting (5-6). Plastic dishes have more difficulty drying and a higher rinse aid setting will not improve the situation.

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.

Adding detergent - Use only detergent specifically for dishwashers in accordance with the supplier’s recommendations.

3	Tablet / gel / powder
	Only fill the
Open the cover A	detergent dispenser
(press lever).	prior to starting a
	wash programme.

Daily use

Use only one tablet per cycle, placed in the detergent dispenser.

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