Hoover Domestic Appliance User Manual
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1. FULL EMPTY dark light Cleaning the filters The filter system fig A 4 consists of a central container that traps the larger particles a flat gauze that continuously filters the wash water a micro filter located beneath the gauze that traps the tiniest particles ensuring a perfect rinse To achieve excellent results every time the fil ters should be checked and cleaned after each wash To remove the filter unit simply turn the handle anticlockwise fig 25 1 For ease of cleaning the central container is removable fig 25 2 Remove the gauze filter fig 25 3 and wash the whole unit under a jet of water If necessary a small brush can be used With the Self cleaning Micro filter mainte nance is reduced and the filter unit need only be checked every two weeks Nevertheless after each wash it is advisable to check that the central container and the gauze filter are not clogged NB after cleaning the filters make sure that they are correctly reassembled and that the gauze filter is properly positioned at the bottom of the dishwasher Make sure that the filter is screwed back clockwise into the gauze as poor seating of the filter unit could have an adverse effect on the efficiency of the appliance Warning never use the dishwasher without the filters Practical hints Selecting the programme This dishwasher offers you a wide range of wash programmes so that you can choose the most suitable ac2. a gloss finish The dishwasher does not require special maintenance because the tank is selfclea ning Regularly wipe the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove any food remains or rinse aid It is advisable to remove limestone deposits or dirt periodically by doing an empty wash pour a glass of vinegar on the bottom of the tank and select the light wash If in spite of the routine cleaning of the filters you notice that the dishes or pans are not pro perly washed or rinsed check that all the spray heads on the rotor arms fig A 5 are clear If they are blocked clean them in the following Way To remove the upper rotor arm turn it until it lines up with the stop marked by the arrow fig 1b Push it upwards and keeping it pushed in unscrew it in a clockwise direction To reassemble it repeat the same opera tion but turn it anticlockwise The lower rotor arm can be removed simply by pulling it upwards fig 2 wash the rotor arms under a jet of water to clear any blockage in the spray heads When you have finished refit the rotor arms in the same position remembering to re align the arrow and screw into position 17 The water heater element is made of a special stainless steel which after a while may change colour this does not in any way affect its performance or its working life Both the door lining and the tank lining are in stainless steel however should spots
3. caused by oxidation occur this is probably due to a high level of iron salts presents in the water The spots can be removed with a mild abrasi ve agent never use chlorine based materials steel wool etc WHEN CYCLE IS FINISHED After every wash it is essential to turn off water supply and to switch off the machine by pres sing the On Off button to the off position If the machine is not going to be used for some time it is advisable to follow these rules 1 do an empty wash with detergent in order to clean the machine of any deposits pull out the electric plug turn off the water tap fill the rinse aid container leave the door ajar Keep the inside of the machine clean If the machine is left in places where the temperature is below 0 any water left inside the pipes may freeze Wait until the temperature rises above zero and then wait for about 24 hours before starting up the dishwasher NOOR WP Identifying minor faults Warning Before removing any panel 1 Turn the knob to STOP 2 Pull the electric plug out Should the dishwasher fail to operate before contacting the Service Centre make the following checks FAULT 1 Machine completely dead 2 Machine does not draw water 3 Machine does not discharge water 4 Machine discharges water continuously 5 Spray arms are not heard to rotate 6 On electronic appliances without a display eco indi cator light and ind
4. causes for no 5 REMEDY Check Bottom of saucepans have not been washed well Burnt on food remains must be soaked before putting pans in dishwasher Edge of saucepans have not been washed well Reposition saucepans Spray arms are partially blocked Remove spray arms by unscrewing ring nuts clockwise and wash under running water The dishes have not been properly loaded The end of the outlet hose is in the water Do not place the dishes too closely together The end of the outlet hose must not come into contact with the outflow water The incorrect amount of detergent has been measured out the detergent is old and hard Increase the measure according to how dirty the dishes are and change detergent The wash programme is not thorough enough Choose a more vigorous programme The lower basket dishes have not been washed Water is too hard The dishes knock against one another Depress half load button Check salt and rinse aid level and regulate amount Should the fault persist Contact Service Centre Load dishes better onto the basket The revolving arms knock against the dishes Inadequate air flow Load dishes better Leave the dishwasher door ajar at the end of the wash program to allow the dishes to dry naturally Plate and cup filter very dirty Water inlet tap turned off Water inlet tap turned off 18 Clean plate and cup filter Switch off
5. crockery or pans Close the door pressing on it to make sure it is firmly shut Water softener unit Depending on to the source of the supply water contains varying amounts of limestone and minerals which are deposited on the dishes leaving whitish stains and marks The higher the level of these minerals present in the water the harder the water is The dishwasher is fitted with a water softener unit which through the use of special regene rating salt supplies softened water for washing the dishes The softener unit can treat water with a hardness of up to 60 fH French grading or 33 dH German grading through five different settings The degree of hardness of your water can be obtained from your water supply company Regulating the water softener The table below lists different degrees of water hardness with the corresponding setting for the softener unit Level Water Water Use of Water N hardness hardness regene softener of HH rating setting washes tH dH salt French German 0 0 9 0 5 NO FREE 1 10 30 6 16 YES position N 1 50 2 31 40 17 22 YES position N 2 40 3 41 50 23 27 YES position N 3 30 4 51 60 28 33 YES position 4 20 The water softener unit is set in the factory at level 2 as this is suitable for the majority of users If your water is at level 0 you need not use any regenerating salt nor need you make any adjustment as your water is soft According
6. has been designed to offer maximum flexibility in use and can be loaded with up to 24 plates on two rows up to 30 glas ses on five rows or a mixed load Using the lower basket Saucepans oven dishes tureens salad bowls lids serving dishes dinner plates soup plates and ladles can be loaded on the lower basket Place the cutlery in the plastic cutlery holder with the handles pointing upwards Place the cutlery holder on the lower basket fig 15 making sure that the cutlery does not get in the way of the rotating arms A standard daily load is represented in Figs 13 14 and 15 Upper basket Fig 13 soup plates dinner plates dessert plates saucers cups glasses mmoou Il Upper basket Fig 14 A soup plates dinner plates dessert plates saucers cups glasses with stems glasses single section cutlery basket TOTMOOU uo n m Hn m H I Lower basket Fig 15 medium sized saucepan large saucepan frying pan lids tureens serving dishes cutlery oven dishes oQmmoou uo gy g gu wg gH I Please load the dishwasher sensibly to ensure the best wash results 12 international place load Ref EN 50242 Correct loading for the upper basket is indicated in Fig 16 and for the lower basket in Fig 17 Fig 22 cutlery basket Upper basket Fig 16 5 5 2 glasses B 12 saucers C 4 4 4cups D small bowl E medium bowl F large bowl G 1 1 forks 1 1 serv
7. the appliance Turn on the tap Re set the cycle Switch off the appliance Turn on the tap Re set the cycle N B Should any of the situations occur and should the machine give a bad wash performance it is necessary to remove the deposits from the dishes by hand since the final drying cycle hardens the deposits which a second wash in the machine would not be able to remove If the malfunction continues contact a Service Centre quoting the serial number of the dishwasher This is found on the plaque on the inside of the dishwasher door at the top or on the guarantee This information will make it possible to take more effective action more quickly The manufacturers decline any responsability for any printing mistakes in this instruction booklet They also reserve the right to modify their own appliances as necessary without altering the essential characteristics 19 Genuine HOOVER spares Always replace parts with genuine HOOVER spares These are available fram your local Hoover dealer or direct fram Hoover When ordering parts always quote your model number HOOVER Service Should you require service at any time please call your local HOOVER Service Office listed on the back page of this book Hoover have a computensed nationwide service network of over 300 engineers wha will respond quickly to your call und guarantee your repair for 12 months Guarantee Hoovercare To mamaia your HOOVER product in peak conditi
8. the machi ne is compatible with the power supply Socket If it is not get a suitably qualified person to fit the correct type and to make sure that the cables to the mains socket are able to cope with the power rating of the appliance ensure that the dishwasher does not crush power cables if there is a water softening device installed in the home there is no need to add salt to the water softener fitted in the dishwasher the dishwasher is designed for normal kitchen utensils Objects that have been contamined by petrol paint traces of steel or iron corrosi ve chemicals acids or alkalis must not be washed in the dishwasher if you wish to dispose of an old dishwasher be careful to remove the door to eliminate the risk of children becoming trapped inside it the dishwasher has been made from mate rials which can be recycled so that it can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way in general it is not advisable to use adap tors multiple plugs and or extension cables Water left in the machine or on the dishes at the end of the wash programme should not be swallowed Leaning or sitting on the open door of the dishwasher could cause it to tip over Cutlery is washed best if it is placed in the basket with the handles downwards howe ver to avoid any injury from blades or sharp points it can be placed with the handles upwards Should it be necessary to replace the supply cord call the Service Department Th
9. water softener unit Important it is necessary to add water until the container overflows Only install the dishwasher after completely filling the salt container Salt loading indicator This model is provided with an electric light on the control panel which lights up when it is necessary to reload the salt container Important the appearance of white stains on dishes is generally an important sign that the salt container needs filling Adjustment of the upper basket If 27 cm to 31 cm plates are normally used load them onto the lower basket after the upper basket has been placed in its upper position and proceed as follows 1 Pull out the upper basket 2 Then grasp the basket from both sides and lift it upwards fig 20 Dishes that are bigger than 20 cm in diameter can no longer be loaded onto the upper basket and the mobile supports cannot be used when the basket is in the upper position ADJUST BASKET TO THE LOWER POSITION 1 Grasp the basket from both sides and lift slightly upwards fig 21a 2 Then slowly release into the correct position fig 21b N B NEVER LIFT OR LOWER THE BASKET BY ONE SIDE ONLY fig 21 1 Attention It is advisable to adjust the basket before loading the dishes Loading dishes To load dishes For good wash performance remove any debris from the dishes bones tooth picks the remains of meat and vegetables to avoid blocking the filters water outlet and w
10. HOOVER H IL EMEN o o o HOOVER A BCDE F G Onoff button F Door handle button G Programme selector C Extra rinse button Mains indicator light D Half Load button Salt level indicator light E Time Saver button L Rinse aid indicator light Technical Data EN 50242 place load 12 Capacity with pans and dishes 8 people Water supply pressure Min 0 08 Max 0 8 MPa Fuse see rating plate Power input see rating plate Supply voltage see rating plate Dimensions With working top Without working top Height cm 85 82 Depth cm 60 56 3 Width cm 60 59 8 Depth with door open cm 120 117 PROGRAMME SELECTION Average S 3 i Ha ecial function heck li Programm nten duration in p Check list ogramme contents buttons available Programme Cold pre wash Manwan Hot rinse with Time Saver button Detergent for soaking Detergent for Clean filter Check rinse aid dispenser Check salt container Hot pre wash With cold water 70 button Extra rinse button Half load button Short cold pre wash for items that are 1 P PRE WASH stored in the dishwasher until you are Te ready to wash a full load LI Once a day for heavily soiled pans and 2 85 INTENSIVE any other items that have been left all day for washing Ene nd an a for normal soiled items Using detergents BIO 50 C with enzyme Programme standardised to EN 50242 Once a day for normal soiled pans and UN
11. IVERSAL any other items that have been left all day for washing YES YES YES YES YES NM DAILY 50 Suitable for heavily soiled items that are to be washed straight after a meal Suitable for delicate crockery and DELICATE 50 glassware Also for less soiled items excluding pans Quick wash for dishes which are to be 29 SPEED WASH washed immediately after the meal Wash load of 4 6 persons Suitable for rinsing dishes which have PLATE WARMING not been used for some time and for warming dishes prior to serving Attention This dishwasher is equipped with an anti overflow safety device which works even when power is switched off and if the water level is too high the supply will automatically be closed off Important To ensure the correct operation of the anti overflow safety device it is recommended not to move or to tilt the dishwasher during operation If itis necessary to move or to tilt the dishwasher first make sure the washing cycle is finished and that no water is left in the tank Selecting the programme and special functions Use in conjunction with programme guide To set the programme turn the dial clockwise until the pointer indicates the symbol of the required programme Then press the ON OFF button Ensure that the water supply is turned on and the door is closed properly 70 button This button is an option available on the Intensive and Universal programmes which wil
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13. ashing arm nozzles and as a result reducing washing efficiency Try not to rinse the dishes before loading them into the dishwasher 13 If saucepans and oven dishes are encrusted with the remains of burnt or roast food it is advisable to leave them to soak before washing Using the upper basket The upper basket is provided with mobile racks hooked to the sides of the basket which can be regulated in two positions upright and lowered In the lowered position the racks may be used for tea and coffee cups kitchen kni ves and ladles Glasses with stems may be safely hung on the ends of the racks Glasses cups saucers and dessert plates may be loaded under the racks Soup plates and ordinary plates may be loa ded with the rack in the upright position Plates should be loaded vertically with the underside of the plate towards the back of the dishwasher with a space between each plate to allow water to pass freely It is advisable to load plates of the same size together in order to utilize maximum basket capacity Plates may be loaded in a single row Fig 13 or on both rows Fig 14 It is advisable to load large plates approx 27 or more cm slightly tilted towards the rear to facilitate introduction of the basket into the machine Salad bowls and plastic bowls may also be loaded on the upper basket It is advisable to block these in place so that the jets of water do not make them overturn The upper basket
14. cording to the type of dishes and how dirty they are Refer to the PROGRAMME LIST to choose the most suitable programme Useful hints In order to avoid any dripping from the top rack remove the lower rack first If the dishes are to be left in the machine for some time leave the door ajar to let some air circulate and to improve the drying performance How to make SAVINGS 1 If you want the dishwasher to give a com plete wash place the dishes in the dishwasher at the end of each meal and if necessary turn on the COLD PRE WASH cycle to soften the food remains and remove bigger particles of food from the new load of dishes When the dishwasher is full start the complete wash cycle programme 16 2 If the dishes are not very dirty or if the baskets are not very full select an ECONOMY programme following the instructions in the program list How to get really good wash RESULTS 1 Place the dishes face downwards 2 Try to place the dishes in such a way that they are not touching one another If they are loaded properly you will get better results 3 Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher remove any remaining food bones shells pieces of meat or vegetables coffee grounds skin of fruit cigarette ash etc that could clog up the outflow and the washing arm jets 4 After loading the dishes check that the washing arms can rotate freely 5 Pans and other dishes that have particularly stubborn food particles or r
15. emnants of burnt food should be left to soak in water with dishwasher detergent 6 To wash silver properly rinse the silver immediately after use espe cially if it has been used for mayonnaise eggs fish etc b do not sprinkle detergent onto it C keep it separate from other metals What to DO if 1 You want to stop the dishwasher to put in more dishes whilst it is in the middle of a wash Open the door only after pressing the but ton so that the dishwasher is in OFF After closing the door wait 3 minutes before starting up the machine again What not to wash It should also be remembered that not all dishes are suitable for washing in a dishwasher We advise against using the dishwasher to wash items in thermoplastic cutlery with wooden or plastic handles saucepans with wooden handles items in aluminium crystal leaded glass unless otherwise stated Certain decorations may fade It is therefore a good idea before loading the whole batch to wash just one of the items first so as to be sure that others like it will not fade It is also a good idea not to put silver cutlery with non stainless steel handles into the dishwasher as there could be a chemical reaction between them IMPORTANT When buying new crockery or cutlery always make sure that they are suitable for washing in a dishwasher Cleaning and maintenance The outside of the cabinet can be cleaned with a non abrasive cleaning agent suitable for
16. er to allow the machine to be fitted between existing cabinets of the same height in modern fitted kitchens The feet can be adjusted so that correct height is reached The laminated top of the machine does not require any particular care since it is heat proof scratchproof and stainproof fig 5 The work top can be easily adjusted to line it with the top of existing cabinets this is done by moving it by 5 mm each time up to a maxi mum of 25 mm To adjust it unscrew the two screws at the back and fix the top in the position required fig 6 Underneath existing work top when fitting beneath a work top In most modern fitted kitchens there is only one single work top under which cabinets and electrical appliances are fitted In this case remove the working top of the dishwasher by unscrewing the screws under the rear edge of the top fig 6 The height will then be reduced to 82 cm as scheduled by the International Regulations ISO and the dishwasher will fit perfectly under the kitchen working top fig 7 Opening the door Put your hand into the recess and push upwards If the machine comes open while it is working an electrical safety device automatically switches everything off For the machine to work properly the door should not be opened while it is in opera tion Closing the door Place the baskets in the machine Make sure that both the spray arms are free to rotate and are not obstructed by cutlery
17. icator light No 1 with audible signal are heard 7 On electronic appliances with a display E1 appears on the display with audible signal CAUSE Plug is not connected to wall Socket REMEDY Connect electric plug O I button has not been pressed Press button Door is open Close door No electricity See causes for no 1 Check the fuse in the plug and the electricity supply Check Water tap is turned off Turn water tap on Programme selector is not at correct position Turn programme selector to correct position The inlet hose is bent Eliminate the bends in the hose The inlet hose filter is not correctly connected Filter is dirty Clean the filter at the end of the hose Clean filter Outlet hose is kinked Straighten outlet hose The outlet hose extension is not correctly connected Follow the instructions for connecting the outlet hose carefully The outlet connection on the wall is pointing downwards not upwards Position of outlet hose is too low Excessive amount of detergent Call a qualified technician Lift outlet hose to at least 40 cm above floor level Reduce amount of detergent Use suitable detergent Item prevents arms from rotating Check FAULT 8 Load of dishes is only partially washed 9 Presence of white spots on dishes 10 Noise during wash 11 The dishes are not completely dry CAUSE See
18. ing spoons 3 3 3 dessert spoons L 3 3 3 teaspoons Lower basket Fig 17 M 8 4 soup plates N 11 1 dinner plates O 12 dessert plates P serving dish Q cutlery 14 Cutlery basket fig 22 Place the side racks in the lower position and fill with 6 6 knives R in the spaces left insert cutlery with the handles down Take care not to load more than two different types of cutlery in the same compartment Cutlery basket fig 23 The cutlery basket is made with two detachable parts which will enable various loading options The two parts can be detached by sliding the left section away from the right section Removable section fig 26 Only for HD 95 M The lower basket has two rows of racks at the front that can be lowered in a very simple and rapid way to allow easier loading of salad bowls saucepans and lids TO LOWER THE RACKS 1 Lift the racks slightly upward and let them drop to the correct position 2 Lifting again is enough them to bring them to a vertical position Half load wash upper basket 1 2 mixed load 1 2 load standard fig 18 fig 19 A glasses A 6 glasses B cups 5 1cups soup plates serving dish D dinner plates D 6 soup plates dessert plates 6 dinner plates F saucers F 6 dessert plates G saucepan G 6 saucers H lid H medium bowl Irying pan small bowl L medium bowl small bowl Place
19. is appliance is designed for domestic use only If the appliance breaks down or stops working properly switch it off turn off the water supply and do not tamper with it Repair work should only be carried out by an approved service agent and only genuine spare parts should be fitted Any failure to follow the above advice may have serious consequences for the safety of the appliance INSTALLATION Technical notes After unpacking adjust the height of the dishwasher For the dishwasher to work correctly it must be level Adjust the feet so that the machine does not tilt by more than 2 degrees If it you need to move the machine after removing the packaging do not try to lift it by the bottom of the door Open the door slightly and lift the machine by holding on the top Fig 8 Important when the appliance is located on a carpet floor attention must be paid to ensure that there is no obstruction to the bottom vents Make sure that the plug on the appliance remains accessible after installation C This appliance complies with Directives 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC and following changes 10 Electrical connection Plug your dishwasher into the power socket If the plug we supply does not fit CUT IT OFF AND DESTROY IT You can t use it on other appliances and the exposed wires could be dangerous if anyone plugged it in Fit a suitable plug as follows Connect to the terminal in the plug marked with the
20. l increase the temperature of the water of washing from 50 to 70 Extra rinse button Extra rinse button for very dirty washing Half load button By pressing this button it is possible to wash a small quantity of crockery using only the upper basket for dishes and cutlery in the bottom basket This reduces water and energy consumption and requires a smaller quantity of detergent Time Saver button The Time Saver button combined with the delicate programme washes lightly soiled dishes in 29 minutes IMPORTANT When this button is selected the programme finishes at the STOP R 29 position on the programme dial Safety Instructions Please read the instructions in this booklet carefully because they contain important infor mation on how to install use and maintain your dishwasher safely as well as containing useful tips on how to make the most of it Keep this booklet safe for future reference There are certain basic safety rules which are valid for any domestic appliance They are the following never touch the appliance when your hands or feet are wet or damp do not use when your feet are bare do not remove the plug from the mains sup ply socket by pulling the mains cable or the machine itself do not leave the appliance exposed to the elements rain sun etc do not let children or others incapable of operating it use the machine without super vision make sure that the plug fitted to
21. letter E OR marked with the Earth symbol OR coloured green OR coloured green and yellow green and yellow wire blue wire marked N OR coloured black brown wire marked L OR coloured red WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Fuses and plugs This appliance should be used only on a Socket with a minimum rating of 18 Amp Our ready fitted plug is already equipped with a 13 amp fuse which is BS 1362 ASTA approved Any replacement should be exactly the same If the fuse cover is lost do not use the plug until it is replaced A correct replacement fuse cover obtainable from your dealer or Electricity Board must be the same colour as shown or named on the insert on the base of the plug Water connection The inlet and drain hoses can be directed to left or right The dishwasher can be connected to either cold or hot water as long as it is no hotter than 60 Water pressure must be between 0 08 MPa and 0 8 MPa If the pressure is below the mini mum consult our service department for advice The inlet hose must be connected to a tap so that the water supply can be cut off when the machine is not in use fig 1 B The dishwasher is fitted with 3 4 threaded connector fig 2 Connect inlet hose A to water tap B with a 3 4 attachment making sure that it has been pro perly tightened If it is necessary to lengthen the inlet pipe an extension pipe can be fitted If limescale deposits or sa
22. nd are present in the water it is advisable to obtain the appropriate filter art 9226085 from the Service Centre fig 3 The filter D must be inserted between the tap B and the inlet hose A remembering to fit the washer C If the dishwasher is connected to new pipes or to pipes which have not been in use for a long time run water through for a few minutes befo re connecting the inlet hose In this way no deposits of sand or rust will clog up the water inflow filter Connecting the outlet hose The outlet hose should disharge into a stand pipe making sure that there are no kinks fig 4 The standpipe must be at least 40 cm above floor level and it must have an internal diameter of at least 4 cm It is advisable to fit an anti odour air trap fig 4 x If necessary the outlet hose can be extended up to 2 6 m provided that it is kept at a maxi mum height of 85 cm above floor level The hose can be hooked over the side of the sink it must not be immersed in water in order to prevent water from being syphoned back to the machine when this is in operation fig 4 y When installing the appliance under a worktop the hose pipe clamp must be attached to the wall in the highest possible position under the worktop fig 4 z Check that there are no kinks in the inlet and outlet hoses 11 Installation in fitted kitchens Fitting between existing cabinets The height of the dishwasher 85 cm has been designed in ord
23. on vou may abso wish to take gat a Hoovercare policy which for an annual payment provides a comprehen sive maint nance and repair scheme For further information telephone your local HOC ER Service Office listed overleaf Free 5 Years Parts UK amp Eire only In the first year Hoover will replace and fit any defective parts free of charge for the part and labour In Years 2 5 defective parts wall be supplied free only if fitted in UK and Eire by Hoover and our standard call out and labour charges paid Hoover guarantees all parts of this product for 5 years from the date of purchase During that time HOOVER engineers will replace or repair all defective parts free of charge except for parts subject to fair wear and tear such as belts The engineers labour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months To qualify for benefits under the guarantee you must be able to provide proof of date of purchase and the appliance must have been supplied installed and used in accordance with Hoover instructions Consequential losses and accidental damage lo the product are not covered by the guarantee you have any trouble with your HOOVER product simply telephone your nearest HOOVER Service Office This guarantee does not affect your statutory or common law rights Hoover cannot be responsible for the results of using this machine for any purposes other than those described in these instructions HOOVER SERVICE FOR YO
24. sults and is also a waste Do not use an excessive amount of detergent and help limit damage to the environment at the same time Wash with soaking cycle If setting the intensive wash programme a second dose of about 20 gr of detergent 1 table spoon must be added to the machine in the prewash section of detergent compartment 2 Fig 10 15 Filling the rinse aid container The rinse aid container can be found to the right of the detergent container it has a capacity of about 130 ml Fig A 3 Turn the cap B anticlockwise and pour enough liquid will last several washes up to the maximum level shown Fig 11 Replace the cap The rinse aid which is automatically released during the last rinsing cycle helps the dishes to dry quickly and prevents spots and stains forming It is always advisable to use rinse aid Check the rinse aid level through the indicator eye which is situated in the centre of the dispenser A Regulating the rinse aid from 1 to 6 The regulator is placed under the cap B and can be turned using a coin The recommended position is 3 Fig 12 The limestone content of the water considerably affects the formation of limescale and the drying performance It is therefore important to regulate the quantity of rinse aid to achieve good washing results If after the wash streaks occur on the dishes decrease the amount by one position If whitish spots occur increase the amount by one position
25. the cutlery in the plastic cutlery holder on the lower basket Information for the test laboratories General programme comparison see programmes selection Ref EN 50242 Standards 1 Upper basket position low 2 Normal load 3 Shine setting 5 4 Amount of detergent 8 gr for pre wash 22 gr for wash Loading the detergent and the rinse aid Filling the detergent container It is essential to use a detergent that is specifically designed for dishwashers either in powder liquid or tablet form Unsuitable detergents like those for washing up by hand do not contain the proper ingredients for use in a dishwasher and stop the dishwasher from working correctly Normal wash The detergent container is inside the door fig A 2 If the lid of the container is closed press the button to open At the end of every wash cycle the lid is always open and ready for the next time the dishwasher is used The amount of detergent to be used varies according to how dirty the dishes are and on the type of dishes to be washed We advise using 20 30 gr of detergent in the wash section of detergent compartment 1 Fig 9 After pouring the detergent into the container close the lid Since not all detergents are the same the instructions on the boxes of detergent can vary We should just like to remind users that too little detergent does not clean the dishes properly whilst too much detergent will not produce better re
26. to the degree of hardness of your water regulate the softener unit in the fol lowing way 12 remove the lower rack Unscrew and remo ve the cap from the salt dispenser located in the bottom of the tub Fig A 1 Turn the selector screw to the required posi tion with a screwdriver or a knife Loading the salt The dishwasher is fitted with a softener which clears the water of lime which could cause scale and damage the dishwasher On the bottom of the machine there is a container for the salt for regenerating the softener Fig 1 The filter medium of the softening plant must be reactivated with dishwasher water softener regenerating salt Other types of salt contain small quantities of insoluble particles which over a long period of time may affect and deteriorate the softener performance To add salt unscrew the cap of the container on the bottom and then refill the container fig 24 During this operation a little water will overflow but keep adding salt until the container is full When the container is full clean the thread of salt residue and retighten the tap If the dishwasher is not required straightaway set the Prewash programme so that the salt solution which has overflowed is discharged from the washing tank The salt dispenser has a capacity of between 1 5 and 1 8 kg and for efficient use of the appliance it should be refilled from time to time according to the regulation of the
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