Whirlpool GSXK 3970 PROGRAM CHART

Quick reference guide

Chart

ON

BUTTON

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 “What to do if...”.

START BUTTON

The indicator lights up during operation, flashes when a fault occurs and goes off at the end of the programme.

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.

(see at right for options description)

OFF	PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON	RESET BUTTON
BUTTON	Press button “P” (repeatedly) until the	For programme change or indication of faults.
	required programme number appears on	Press this button to cancel a started programme and selected extra
	the display (see “Table of programmes”	options. Press this button to cancel the main fault indicators “F..”
	below).	also refer to the chapter “What to do if...”. The programme can then
		be selected and started.

Options and display description

SALT INDICATOR	RINSE AID	RUNNING PROGRAMME
When lit, the salt	INDICATOR	INDICATOR
reservoir needs to be	When lit, the rinse aid	A LED light projected on the
refilled.	dispenser needs to be	floor indicates that the
	refilled.	dishwasher is working.

Table of programmes

Detergent

Consumption

P

Available

Programmes

Loading instructions

Litres

Kwh

Minutes 1)

options

SET THE

HALF LOAD/

POWER CLEAN

DELAYED START

Normally or heavily soiled crockery,

DETERGENT

MULTIZONE

Thanks to the

BUTTON

Press this button

Allows you to choose

additional power jets

Press the button

1

Delay

including pots and pans. Thanks to

Steam Sensor +

40-70°C

steam action, soaking or hand pre-

(repeatedly) to set the

the washing zones.

this option provides a

(repeatedly) to delay

Multizone

X

7-17

0.99-1.75

65-220

treatment is no longer needed. In

type of detergent used.

Press this button

more intensive and

the start of the

Power Clean

addition hygiene is ensured due to

(repeatedly) to select

powerful wash in the

programme.

the high temperature steam.

the wash zones:

lower rack, in the

Adjustable from 1 to 24

2

Delay

specific area. This

hours. With each press

Pre-Wash

cold

Crockery to be washed later.

—

4.0

0.03

14

option is

of the button, the

Multizone

Powder, gel

both racks

recommended for

delayed start indicator

washing pots and

increases by one hour

(standard)

3

Glasses

40°C

Delay

Light soiling, for example glasses and

casseroles (see

and after 24 resets

X

10.0

0.85

100

page 4). Press this

from 00. Then press

Multizone

cups.

button to activate

the START button. The

Lightly soiled crockery, with no

Detergent

only upper

Power Clean (the

dishwasher will start

4

Quickwash

40°C

Delay

X *

indicator lights up).

after the set time.

Multizone

dried-on food.

10.0

0.65

30

with rinse aid

rack

* Not recommended tablets use.

5

Eco 2)

50°C

Delay

Normally soiled crockery.

Multizone

X

11.0

1.05

165

Detergent

only lower

Energy-saving programme.

Power Clean

with salt +

rack

Normally or heavily soiled crockery,

Delay

rinse aid

6

Antibacterial 3)

with additional antibacterial wash.

Multizone

Programme interruption (e.g. due to

X

13.0

1.50

115

Power Clean

door opening) can compromise

elimination of germs.

7

Overnight

55°C

Delay

Normally soiled crockery, gentle and

quiet thanks to the lower spray

X

13.0

1.20

290

Multizone

pressure (39dbA).

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

3)The antibacterial action has been tested by the Institut Pasteur of Lille (France), based on the NF EN 13697 standard of November 2001. GSXK 3970 5019 496 01600

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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

* only before the first wash or if the water hardness has been changed

Switch on the appliance

-Select the 2nd programme “P2” - consult the table in the Programme Chart.

-Press the START button for at least 5 seconds until the START indicator lamp flashes.

-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
								without	Gel or Powder
	German		French		English	Water	with display:
								display: count	(rinse aid and	Tablets
	degrees °dH		degrees °fH		degrees °eH	hardness	insert value in
								START button	salt)
							the display
								led flashes
	0	- 5	0	- 9	0 - 6.3	Soft	1	1x
	6 - 10		10	- 18	7 - 12.6	Medium	2	2x
										if extra salt is
	11	- 15	19	- 27	13.3 - 18.9	Average	3	3x
									go to step 1	needed go to
	16	- 21	28	- 37	19.6 - 25.9	Medium-hard	4	4x
									(see “Daily	step 1
	22	- 28	38	- 50	26.6 - 35	Hard	5	5x	check”)	(see “Daily
	29	- 35	51	- 63	35.7 - 44.1	Very hard	6	6x		check”)
	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.

	Filling the salt reservoir - Dissolve limescale (not necessary if water hardness level is set to “soft”!)							Daily check
1				Visual indicator				Visual indicator
				(depending				(depending on
				on model).				model). Screw
								on the cap. Salt
								residues around
								cap need to be
								removed.
					Fill the salt reservoir	Add salt
					with water before the	(never add detergent!).
					first wash only.	min. 1.5 kg
						max. 2 kg
		The salt level indicator lamp may remain lit for the Salt indicator (depending on the model)
		duration of several wash cycles. If the water			The indicator lamp on the control panel lights up		orange: OK.	clear: NEEDS TO
		hardness level falls within category (soft), no salt is						BE ADDED
					when SALT NEEDS TO BE ADDED.
		required.

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

Daily check

	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		dark: OK.		clear: NEEDS TO BE ADDED
	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 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.

Daily use

	3		Tablet / gel / powder
		Only fill the	Use one tablet per one cycle, only placed in
	Open the cover A
	(press lever).	detergent dispenser	detergent dispenser.
		prior to starting a	All types of tablets can be used, but for 2 in 1
		wash programme.
			type adding of salt is mandatory.

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