KDFX 6010
Quick Reference Guide How to use the appliance Dishwasher loading instructions and racks provided What to do if.

Quick Reference Guide

Before using the dishwasher, read the user instructions!
Options 3) Time and failure display Indicates in hours the time remaining until the start of the wash cycle. Toward the end of the programme, during the drying cycle, the display will indicate the time remaining in minutes. F. Identification of faults for service technician 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. Half load - Multizone button Load the upper or lower rack only. This function can be used with any programme. Press once = upper rack (the indication lamp/symbol comes on) Press twice = lower rack (the indication lamp/symbol comes on) Press 3 times = Off (half load function deactivated). When washing without the top rack, press the Half Load button twice, or Lower rack wash (the corresponding LED/symbol comes on). Set detergent (when the appliance is used for the first time and when using a different type of detergent) Off indicator = detergent (powder, gel, tablets) Left indicator =2 in 1 detergent Right indicator = 3 in 1 / 4 in 1 detergent Turbo clean 7) A higher spray pressure offers better cleaning, in particular with very dirty dishes.

On button

Off button
Programme selection button The selected programme is shown in the window of the display.
Start button Switches on when the dishwasher is operating. Flashes when a fault occurs. Switches off at the end of the programme.
Reset button After pressing the Reset button, the selected programme and the supplementary functions are cancelled (except the detergent and water hardness settings, see user instructions) and must be reset. On releasing the button this is confirmed by an acoustic signal. Indicators Add rinse aid
Add regeneration salt Only add regeneration salt immediately before starting a wash programme.
Programme chart Programmes

Sensor +7) 40-70C

Loading instructions
Automatic programme recommended for routine washes, with dried-on food (for example for EN 50242). Crockery to be washed later. Light soiling, for example glasses and cups. Lightly soiled crockery with no dried-on food. Normally soiled crockery. Normally or heavily soiled crockery, with additional antibacterial action. Normally soiled crockery, gentle and quiet programme thanks to the low spray pressure (39dbA).

Detergent A B

Consumption 3) Lit kWh Min

7-17 0.99-1.58 65-170

Pre-Rinse Glass Quickwash7) Eco1) 6) 7)

cold 40C 40C 50C

X X X X

4.0 10.0 10.0 13.0 13.0

0.03 0.85 0.65 1.05 1.50

Antibacterial4) 5) 7)

Overnight
1) Reference programme for energy label EN 50242; 2) Refer to User instructions; 3) The data relevant to programmes are values obtained in the laboratory in conformity with Standard EN 50242. In practical use there may be time variations or leaps depending on different loads, function options, water temperatures or hardness and different power supply voltages. 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. 6) Energy saving programme with prolonged drying cycle. 7) These programmes can be used with the turboray option.
Important information for Test Laboratories: For detailed information on the EN comparison test and other tests, contact the following address: nk_customer@whirlpool.com.

How to use the appliance

Further indications are given in the single chapters and in the user instructions. Open the door, switch on the appliance Press the ON button. How to fill the detergent dispenser Compartment A: With each wash cycle. Compartment B: For programmes with pre-wash only. If using combined action dishwasher tabs, follow the user instructions! Check the rinse aid level Mechanical indicator C. Electric indicator on control panel (if provided). Check the regeneration salt level On models with water softener system only. Mechanical indicator D. Electric indicator on control panel (if provided). Load the racks Refer to the dishwasher loading instructions. Select a programme The display shows the last programme selected. Press P or until the selected programme lights up. Select options If necessary (and if provided) the corresponding indicator lamp lights up. Press the Start button The selected programme is then memorised (even in the event of power failure). Turn on the water tap close the dishwasher door Change programme in progress 1. Press the Reset button. 2. Automatic draining approx. 30 sec. 3. Select a new programme. 4. Select the desired options again (except Set detergent - if provided and Water hardness setting). 5. Start the dishwasher again by pressing the Start button.
Wash cycle 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. Switch off the appliance At the end of the programme an acoustic signal will sound and End will appear on the display. Once the Start button has switched off: press OFF, all the indicator lights will switch off. Turn off the water tap, unload the racks Warning: when the door is opened steam comes out! Unload the appliance, starting from the lower rack.
Dishwasher loading instructions and racks provided
Upper rack: Crockery holder (A): Depending on the position, for long-handles utensils, cups and plates. Glass holder (B): Long-stemmed glasses. Long-handled utensils (e.g. carving forks, knives) must be arranged with the sharp end facing in towards the appliance. Half Load: Load the upper rack (see description of Options). Place the cutlery basket (C), if provided, in the upper rack. Rack height adjustment (also when loaded): Lower adjustment: Pull the two rack handles (D) outwards and lower the rack. Upper adjustment: Pull the two rack handles (D) upwards until the rack clicks into place (factory setting). The rack must be level on both sides. Removing the top rack to provide clearance for large items of crockery in the bottom rack: Open the rack guide retainers (E) on the right and left and remove the top rack. When the upper rack is in place the retainers must always be closed.

Lower rack: Depending on the model with fixed or tilting plate holders (F). Half Load: Load the lower rack (see description of Options). Greater washing power, particularly for plates and saucepans.
Cutlery basket (G): Grid (H) to keep items separate. Sharp knives and forks that might cause injury must be placed in the cutlery basket with the sharp end facing downwards.
Only use dishwasher-proof crockery and dishes. Do not use the appliance for items not suitable for washing in a dishwasher, for example wooden items, aluminium, tin, hand-decorated crockery (unglazed), silver cutlery.

What to do if.

If a fault occurs, before contacting our After-Sales Service, make the following checks to try and remedy the problem (* see also the corresponding chapter in the user instructions). Problem The appliance is not working Cause No water supply. The appliance does not load sufficient water. Remedy
Open the tap. Clean the water supply tap filter. Ensure there are no kinks in the water hose. There is a power failure. Insert the plug into the mains socket. Press the Start button. Close the door. Check the safety circuit breaker. Starting the selected programme. The programme can be set to 0 to start. Insufficient rinse aid. Residual water in cavities. The water jet does not reach the crockery. Insufficient detergent. Unsuitable programme. Spray arms blocked. Spray arm nozzles clogged. Incorrect detergent/detergent too old. Increase dosage *. Load crockery at an angle. Arrange crockery so that items do not touch each other. Load crockery upside down. Follow recommended detergent dosage. Select a more intense wash cycle. The spray arms must be able to turn freely. Remove any impurities obstructing the water flow *. Use a good quality detergent. Check filters regularly/if necessary clean *. Insert the filter correctly *. Depending on the material, if necessary use a detergent with a greater whitening power. Increase the rinse aid dosage *. Reduce the rinse aid dosage *. Close the salt container lid properly *. Change water hardness setting, if necessary add salt *. Use suitable glasses. Use suitable cutlery.
If crockery is not perfectly dry If crockery is not perfectly clean
Sandy or grainy residues Colour of plastic parts faded
Clogged filters. Filters incorrectly assembled. Tomato/carrot juice,.
Deposits on crockery Removable Not removable Opaque glasses/ glasses not sparkling Rust on cutlery Identifying appliance faults
Streaks on the crockery/glasses. Streaks on glasses. Layer of salt on crockery/glasses. Insufficient water softening, calcium deposits. Cannot be washed in the dishwasher. Not made of stainless steel.
The START indicator lamp flashes. Ensure the filter assembly is not clogged Indicator F. (if provided). and that there is no interruption to the water supply (if necessary, clean the filters*). Start the programme again. Press the START button for 2 seconds, until the START indicator lamp switches off. Select a new programme and press the Start button again.

If after carrying out the above checks the malfunction persists or appears again, turn the appliance off and turn off the water supply tap, then call our After-Sales Service (see guarantee). Before contacting our After-Sales Service, take note of the following: The nature of the fault The appliance type and model The service code (the number indicated on the adhesive rating plate) inside the door on the right-hand side.

Printed in Italy 11/06