Quick reference guide |
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME CAREFULLY READ
THIS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AND THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS!
(see at right for options description) |
PROGRAM SELECTION |
START/RESUME BUTTON |
CANCEL/OFF BUTTON |
BUTTON |
Push this button to start the selected program: the |
Push this button to switch off the control panel. |
Push “Programs” button |
indicator lights up and goes off at the end of the |
If pressed when a program is running it cancels the |
(repeatedly) until the indicator |
program. |
program ongoing draining water for 1 minute (0:01 |
of the required program lights |
When the door is opened during a washing cycle, |
is shown into the display). |
up (see “Table of programs” |
the cycle is temporarily paused: the Start indicator |
If pressed when the dishwasher is switched off, it |
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blinks. To resume the cycle close the door and |
drains any possible liquids from dishwasher |
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push Start button again. |
(1 minute process). |
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Table of programs |
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Consumption |
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Loading instructions |
gent |
Litres |
kWh |
Minutes |
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Normally or heavily soiled crockery, |
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40-70°C |
Power Clean |
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including pots and pans. Thanks to steam |
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7-14 |
0.99-1.80 |
70-185 |
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Glasses |
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40°C |
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Light soiling, for example glasses and cups. |
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10.0 |
0.85 |
100 |
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Quickwash |
45°C |
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Lightly soiled crockery, with no dried-on |
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11.0 |
0.80 |
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BioNormal |
2) |
50°C |
Power Clean |
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X |
11.0 |
0.98 |
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Energy-saving program. |
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rinse |
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60°C |
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Normally soiled crockery. |
X |
10.0 |
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Everyday |
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Overnight |
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X |
13.0 |
1.20 |
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1)Program 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 programs as a result of the appliance’s automatic calibration system.
2)Reference program 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: “nk_customer@whirlpool.com”.
3)The antibacterial action has been tested by the Institut Pasteur of Lille (France), based on the NF EN 13697 standard of November 2001.
THE CONTROL PANEL OF THIS DISHWASHER ACTIVATES PUSHING
ANY BUTTON EXCEPT CANCEL/OFF BUTTON.
FOR ENERGY SAVING THE CONTROL PANEL DEACTIVATES AUTOMATICALLY AFTER 30 SECONDS IF NO CYCLE HAS STARTED.
Options and display description
SALT INDICATOR |
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RINSE AID INDICATOR |
When lit (at the end of the cycle), |
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When lit (at the end of the cycle), |
the salt reservoir needs to be |
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the rinse aid dispenser needs to |
refilled. |
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be refilled. |
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WASH TIME DISPLAY
Indicated the cycle duration and the remaining time (h:min). With “Delayed start” selected it indicates the time remaining until program start (h.00) - below 1h (0:min).
If “Fx Ey” messages appears on the display, see page 6 - chapter “What to do if...”.
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).
ANTIBACTERIAL RINSE 3)
This function activates an antibacterial rinse at the end of the wash cycle, guaranteeing a further reduction of bacteria. Press the button to activate or deactivate the function. This function can be used with the programs indicated in the table of programs. The dishwasher door must be kept shut for the entire duration of the program in order to guarantee reduction of bacteria. If the door is opened the indicator lamp starts flashing.
TABLET SETTING
This setting allows to optimize the cycle performances according the type of detergent used. Push the Tablet button for 3 seconds (until the indicator lights up) if you are using the combined detergents in tablet (rinse aid, salt and detergent in 1 dose). If you are using powder detergent or liquid detergent, the Tablet indicator on the control panel has to be off.
DELAYED START BUTTON
Push the button (repeatedly) to delay the start of the program. 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 0. Then press the START button. The dishwasher will start after the set time.
GSF PL 961A+ |
5019 496 01669 |
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How to set water hardness in order to always assure the best cleaning results |
First time use |
1- salt reservoir
2- rinse aid dispenser
3- detergent dispenser
4- racks system
5,6,7,8- available functions on the panel
9- filters
10spray arms
Water hardness should be set only before the first wash or if water hardness has been changed
-Press and hold together Programs and CANCEL/Off buttons for minimum 3 seconds.
-The current water hardness setting will be visible on the display.
-Press the Programs button to increase setting. Value range goes from 1 to 7 (when the level reaches 7, the next press of the start button will set the level back to 1).
-Wait 30 seconds (control panel switches off) or press Start/Resume button to save setting.
Water hardness level is factory set for medium-hard water (level 4).
Even if you use tablets which include salt functionality, you must still add regeneration salt since such detergents are not effective enough at softening hard water.
1. Ask your water supply company what the water hardness is... |
2. ...enter this value on |
Suggestions for detergent use |
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English |
Water hardness |
Insert value is shown |
Gel or Powder |
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degrees °fH |
degrees °eH |
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0 - 6.3 |
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7 - 12.6 |
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13.3 - 18.9 |
Average |
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19.6 - 25.9 |
Medium-hard |
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Hard |
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HARD extra salt |
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“Daily check”) |
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- 50 |
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At first time use, the salt reservoir has to be filled independently from water hardness level (see description below in step 1 “Daily check”).
Filling the salt reservoir - Dissolve limescale (not necessary if water hardness level is set to “soft”!) |
Daily check |
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Visual indicator |
Screw on the cap. |
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Salt residual |
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around the cap |
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Unscrew cap. |
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salt reservoir have |
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a level indicator |
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cap (see below |
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Fill the salt reservoir with water |
Add salt (never add detergent!) |
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min. 0.8 kg / max. 1 kg |
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The salt level indicator lamp may remain lit Salt indicator on the control panel |
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NEEDS TO BE ADDED. |
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Adding rinse aid (not necessary when you use tablets). How to adjust the rinse aid dosage regulator
Daily check
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If required, open the cover B (press the dedicated button).
Add rinse aid to the max. line ~150 ml
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 button to open the cover B. Using a coin or similar object, turn the arrow to the desired setting. After adjusting the rinse aid setting, shut the cover again.
Check the rinse aid indicator to check the level into the dispenser.
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Rinse aid indicator on the control panel
The indicator lamp lights up when RINSE AID NEEDS TO BE ADDED.
Rinse aid indicator on the dispenser
dark: OK. |
clear: NEEDS TO BE 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 programs. In the case of shorter programs, 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
Daily use
Open the cover A |
Insert detergent: Tablet / powder / liquid into the big chamber |
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