Whirlpool GSX 5961/1 PROGRAM CHART

GB

Before using the dishwasher, read the

installation and maintenance instructions carefully!

GSX 5961

ON button

OFF button

Programme selection button
Press button P (repeatedly) until the required
programme number appears on the display.
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).
In the presence of a fault indication “F..” –, consult the
section “5. What to do if …”.
An acoustic signal sounds as long as the error persists.
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.
Set the detergent
Press button P (repeatedly) to set the type of detergent used.

Powder, gel, tablets (standard): indicator off
Detergent with rinse aid: left indicator
Detergent with salt + rinse aid: right indicator

This deactivates the rinse aid and/or salt indicator .
Half Load/Multizone button

Load the top

Press once = wash
Press twice = wash
lights up)
Press 3 times =
When washing without the top rack, press the “Half
load” (i.e. “wash bottom rack”) button. “twice (the
corresponding indicator/symbol lights up).

or

bottom rack

top rack

bottom rack

(Half load/Multizone deactivated).

Off

only.

(the indicator/symbol lights up)

(the indicator/symbol

Table 1.1.

Power Clean
High pressure with an additional jet for better washing
results and greater bottom rack load flexibility.

“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 dishwash er will start after the set
time.
START button
The indicator lights up during operation, flashes when a
fault occurs, and goes off at the end of the programme.

RESET button - for programme change or indication of
faults
Press this button to cancel a started programme and
selected extra functions. Press this button to cancel the
main fault indicators (F..); also refer to the section “5.
What to do if...”. The programme can then be selected
and started.

Table of programmes

50°C

Selectable

extra

functions

Loading instructions large small Litres kWh Minutes

Normally or heavily soiled crockery, including
pots and pans.

Crockery to be washed later.

Lightly soiled crockery, e.g. glasses and cups, with
a lower pressure jet.

Lightly soiled crockery, without dry residuals.

Normally soiled crockery. Energy-saving
programme with prolonged drying.

Normally or heavily soiled crockery, with
additional antibacterial action. An interruption of
the programme (e.g. due to door opening) can
compromise elimination of germs.

Normally soiled crockery, gentle and quiet (39
dbA) thanks to the lower pressure jet.

P

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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 voltag e .

2) Energy label programme in compliance with EN 50242. - Information for Test Laboratories:
EN comparison test and other tests, contact the following address: “[e-mail]”.

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

40-70°C

Pre-rinse cold

Glasses 40°C

Quickwash 40°C

2)

Bio

Hygienic +

3)

Overnight 55°C

Detergent

dispenser

X X 7-17 0.99-1.75 65-220 ±

— — 4.0 0.03 14 ±

X — 10.0 0.85 100±

X — 10.0 0.65 30 ±

X X 13.0 0.93 200 ±

X X 13.0 1.50 115 ±

X X 13.0 1.20 290 ±

for more detailed information on the

Consumption

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2. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Detailed instructions are given in the following pages, see also chapter “5. What to do if...”

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

Open the dishwasher door.
Press the ON button.

Press the button or to bring up the desired programme on the display.
Select options, if available.

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.

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.

Depending on the model:

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

ACB

7. Load the racks

8. Start the appliance

9. Turn on the water
tap and close the
dishwasher door

Wash cycle

10.End of programme

11.Open the door,
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”.

Press the START button.

Change the programme in

When the door is closed the dishwasher
starts automatically.

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!

At the end of the programme an acoustic signal will sound.
The START indicator lamp switches off.

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

progress:

- Press the RESET button.

- Close the door.

- (Water drains for up to 60 seconds).

- Open the door.

- Select a new programme.

- Press the START button.

3. HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE

PROGRAMME SELECTION

Press the button or to bring up the desired programme on the display. The appliance must be switched
on. If required, select options (if supplied). The corresponding indicator lamp switches on. Appropriate
programmes and relative available options are detailed 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