Whirlpool GSIS 8551 NB INSTRUCTION FOR USE

Before using the dishwasher, read the user instructions!

GSIS 8551

Quick Reference Guide

Programme selector knob

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.

Options

GB

Time and failure display

Indicates in hours the time remaining until the start
of the wash cycle. Switches off at programme start
and indicates the remaining time in hours and
minutes.

“F....” Information for the After-Sales Service

“Delayed start” button

The wash cycle can be programmed to start after 1 ­24 hours. With each successive touch of the button,
the delayed start indicator increases by 1 hour, and
after 24 returns to 00. Then press the Start button.
The dishwasher will start at the set time.

3)

Indicators

Add regeneration salt

Only add regeneration salt immediately before

starting a wash programme.

Programme chart

Programmes Loading instructions A B

Pre-Rinse cold

Rapid 30 min 40°C

Normal

Antibacterial

1)

4) 5)

Intensive 70°C

1) Reference programme for energy label EN 50242;

2) Refer to “User instructions”;

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.

Important information for Test Laboratories:
For detailed information on the EN comparison test and other tests, contact the following address:
“[e-mail]”.

Crockery to be washed later. - - 5.0 0.02 10
Lightly soiled crockery with no

dried-on food.
Normally soiled crockery. X X 16.0 1.05 160

50°C

Normally or heavily soiled
crockery, with additional
antibacterial action.

Recommended programme for
heavily soiled crockery , especially
suitable for pans and saucepans.

4) The bacteria removal efficiency has been tested by the
Institut Pasteur de Lille (France), based on the NF EN
13697 standard of November 2001.

5) Programme interruption (e.g. the door being opened)
may compromise the result of the antibacterial rinse.

(We reserve the right to make technical modifications)

Detergent

X - 13.0 0.70 30

X X 16.0 1.75 120

X X 17.0 1.90 135

2)

Consumption

Litres kWh Minutes

3)

5019 496 90410

BK/I/B/GB

How to use the appliance

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

Switch on the appliance

Fill the detergent dispenser

Check the rinse aid level

Check the

regeneration salt level

Load the racks

Close the dishwasher door,

turn on the water tap

Select a programme

Press the ON / OFF button.

Compartment
With each wash cycle.
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:

ABC

B:

Select additional options

Press the Start button

Wash cycle

Switch off the appliance

Turn 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: P ress the ON /
All the indicator lamps switch off.

Warning: When the door is opened steam comes out!

Unload the appliance, starting from the lower rack.

“Change programme in progress”

Press the ST ART 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.

OFF

button.

BK/II/B/GB