Whirlpool GSIK 6518/1 BR INSTRUCTION FOR USE
GSIK 6518
GB
Before using the dishwasher, read the
installation and maintenance instructions carefully!
1. OVERVIEW
Programme selector
START button
The indicator lights up during operation, flashes when a
fault occurs, and goes off at the end of the programme.
START button RESET function:
Press this button for at least 2 seconds; the selected
programme and options are cancelled. Main failure
displays (repeated flashing of the START indicator lamp)
can be cancelled by RESETTING. Detailed instructions
are given in chapter 5 “What to do, if...”.
Rinse aid level indicator and salt level indicator
They light up when rinse aid or salt need to be added.
Add just before starting a wash cycle.
Fault indication and wash time display
In normal operation it indicates the remaining time
(h:mm), whereas with “Delayed start” selected it
indicates the time remaining until programme start (hh).
If “F..” appears on the display , see chapter 5 “What to do, if...”.
“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
Detergent setting upon initial use and when using a different type of
detergent
1. Select the third programme in the relative table.
2. Press the START button for approx. 7 sec. to change the display.
3. Using the START button, select the desired detergent:
4. Switch the appliance off and then switch it on again. The selected
START button. The dishwasher will start after the set time.
Display shows: 2 -1 = 2 in 1, 3 -1 = 3 in 1, 4 -1 = other combined
action detergents (in this way, the rinse aid and/or salt indicator is
deactivated).
Display shows OFF = Powder detergent (factory setting).
(rinse aid level and salt level indicator activated).
detergent type will be indicated on the display for approx. 3 seconds.
On / Off button
Table 1.1.
Table of programmes
Selectable
P
1
2
3
4
5
1) Programme data obtained in conformity with European standard EN 50242. The data may vary, for example, according to
different loads, extra functions, sensor settings (only with sensor programmes), water supply temperatures, water hardness
and power supply voltage.
2) Energy label programme in compliance with EN 50242. - Information for Test Laboratories:
the EN comparison test and other tests, contact the following address: “nk_customer@whirlpool.com”.
3) The antibacterial action has been shown in collaboration with the Pasteur Institute, Lille (France), in conformity with.
Standard NF EN 13697 - November 2001.
Programmes
Quickwash 45°C
Bio Normal
Intensive 70°C
Hygienic +
Half load 50°C
2)
50°C
3)
extra
functions
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Slightly soi le d c r oc k e ry, without dry
residuals.
Normally soiled crockery.
Energy-saving programme.
Recommended programme for
heavily soiled crockery, especially
suitable for pans and saucepans.
Normally or heavily soiled crockery ,
with additional antibacterial wash. An
interruption of the programme (e.g.
due to door opening) can
compromise elimination of germs.
Ideal for washing a half load of
lightly or normally soiled crockery.
Detergent
dispenser
large small Litres kWh Minutes
Consumption
X — 11.0 0.80 30 ±
X X 12.0 1.05 165 ±
X X 14.0 1.55 155 ±
X X 13.0 1.50 115 ±
X X 10.0 1.04 145 ±
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2. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Detailed instructions are given on the following pages; also see section “5. What to do, in case of...”
1. Switch on the
appliance
2. Select a programme
3. Select the type of
detergent
4. Fill in the detergent
5. Check the rinse aid
level
6. Check the salt level
Press the
Press the button “Select programme” or the programme selector to display the
selected programme. If required, select possible options.
The detergent selection procedure varies depending on the dishwasher model.
Chapter “1. Overview” provides instructions for selecting detergent type.
4a. Powder/gel/tabs
Fill the detergent dispenser compartments in
accordance with the wash programme selected.
Large compartment A for every wash cycle, additional
small compartment B for programmes with pre-wash
(see table 1.1.).
4b. Combined action detergents (2 in 1/3 in 1/... etc.)
Place the detergent in compartment A, as per the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Depending on the model:
/OFF button.
ON
ACB
Visual indicator in dispenser
dark
clear
The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when rinse aid
needs to be added. Not all models are equipped with such an
indicator.
window in salt reservoir cap on bottom of appliance inside
orange
clear
The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when salt needs
to be added. Even once salt has been added, the indicator lamp
only switches off after several wash cycles!
sufficient rinse aid present,
➯
add rinse aid (approx. 150 ml).
➯
when sufficient salt is present,
➯
when salt needs to be added.
➯
C
7. Load the racks
8. Open the water tap
and close the door
9. Start the appliance
Wash cycle
10.End of programme
11.Switch off the
appliance
12.Turn off the water
tap, unload the racks
2
Make sure that the spray arms can turn freely and are not impeded by crockery
or cutlery in the racks.
Detailed instructions on loading the racks are given in chapter “3. How to use
the appliance”, under “How to load the racks”.
Changing the programme
in progress:
Press the START button.
If the appliance is switched off during a
wash cycle, when switched on again it will
resume the cycle from where it was
interrupted. Care must be taken when
opening the door, as steam will escape!
The START indicator lamp switches off at the end of the programme.
Press the
Unload the appliance, starting from the lower rack in order to avoid any
residual drips of water falling onto crockery below.
button. All the indicator lamps switch off.
OFF
- Keep the START button pressed
for about 2 seconds until the
START indicator goes off.
- (Water drains for up to 60
seconds).
- Select the programme again.
- Press the Start button.
3. HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE
PROGRAMME SELECTION
Press the button “Select programme” or the programme selector to display the selected programme. The
appliance must be switched on. If required, select possible options. The corresponding indicator lights up. The
correct programme and the selectable functions are given in table 1.1 on page 1.
Programme times stated in the table were obtained under normal conditions 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.
HOW TO FILL THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
Only fill the detergent dispenser prior to starting a wash programme.
specially recommended for dishwashers, observing the manufacturer's recommended dosage.
Observe the manufacturer's safety warnings!
Open the detergent dispenser compartments by pushing the left button (button 1) of the dispenser.
a. Powder/gel/tabs
Fill the detergent dispenser compartments in accordance with the wash programme selected (table 1.1).
Programmes without pre-wash:
pour the entire recommended dosage into compartment A.
Programmes with pre-wash:
pour 2/3 of the recommended dosage into the large compartment
and 1/3 into the small compartment B.
A
Dishwasher tabs should be placed, according to the
manufacturer's recommendations, in compartment A.
If the “Half load” option is selected, detergent dosage should be
reduced by approximately 1/3.
b. Combined action detergents (2 in 1/3 in 1/... etc.)
Combined action detergents should be placed, according to the
manufacturer's recommendations, in compartment A.
Firmly close and press the detergent compartment lid shut after filling.
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.
The guarantee is not applicable if faults are caused by the use of these products.
Large
compartment
A
use detergents
Only
button
1
compartment
Small
B
HOW TO CHECK/FILL/ADJUST RINSE AID
Not necessary when using a combined action detergent.
a. How to check the rinse aid level
Check the visual indicator C on the rinse aid dispenser: dark = sufficient rinse aid, clear = add rinse aid.
In the case of appliances with an electric indicator on the
control panel, the rinse aid indicator lamp lights up red
when rinse aid needs to be added.
b. How to fill the rinse aid dispenser
Open the rinse aid dispenser by pressing the right button
(button 2) of the dispenser.
Fill the dispenser with rinse aid up to the “max” line
(approx. 150 ml).
Shut the lid again.
Only use rinse aids recommended for use in domestic dishwashers.
any rinse aid spilt accidentally. This prevents the formation of excess suds which can cause a fault
function of the appliance.
Immediately
wipe away
Indicator
max
button
C
2
3
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