Hotpoint BFZ 700 User's Manual
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1. Avoid washing horn handled and bronze cutlery in the machine Delicate decorative glassware and vases special antique or irreplaceable china the decorative patterns printed on these items will not be dishwasher proof e Plastic objects that are not resistant to hot water Copper and Pewter utensils Aluminium and Sliver objects Some types of glass can become opaque in appearance after they have been washed too many times ina dishwasher e Highly absorbent materials such as sponges and towels should never be placed in a dishwasher fin any doubt check with the manufacturer on items suitability for dishwasher s WARNING Dishes or cutlery soiled with tobacco ash wax lubricating grease or paint should not be put in the dishwasher Ourrecommendation In future only purchase table or kitchenware that has been confirmed dishwasher proof D ISHWASHER Care and Cleaning 12 Unplug the appliance Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance on the dishwasher always remove the plug from the electricity socket After every wash When the wash cycle has ended always remember to turn off the water supply tap and to leave the appliance door ajar This way moisture and bad odours will notbe trapped inside The filter assembly e If you want consistent good results from your dishwasher you need to clean the filter assembly e Remove the larger food particles trapped inside the cup C and t2. 57 Height cm 82 Capacity 12 standard place settings M ains water pressure 4 3 psi 145 psi 30 KPa 1MPa 0 3 10 bar Power voltage See data plate Total absorber power See data plate Fuse See data plate This dishwasher conforms to the following European Community Directives e 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent modifications e 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent modifications e 97117 CE Labelling e 2002 96 CE Waste Electrical and Electronic E Equipment D ISHWASHER How to use your Dishwasher First of all Turn on the water supply tap completely Add the correct amount of detergent Load the baskets cor rectly Check that the spray arms rotate freely Close the door securely Press the ON OFF button A The display turns on and 3 dashes appear these indicate that the dish washer is now awaiting instruc tions Select the wash cycle Turn knob M until the reference notch on the knob corresponds with the number or symbol for the cycle you wish to set see programme chart Press the Start button R and the wash cycle starts up the approximate amount of time left until the end of the wash cycle is displayed After a few seconds you will hear a short beep the wash cycle has begun and indicator G displays the symbol corresponding to the cycle starting phase The counter L will indicate the estimated amount of t
3. C more sensitive to high Divin Crystal Care temperatures PE Wash differentiated on the two racks Cold pre wash delicate for glassware Wash at 52 C and glasses on the Lukewarm rinse at 45 C upper rack and heavy Hot rinse at 65 C Auto duty for the pans on Drying Duo Wash the lower rack To optimise wash performance and save on energy try yo use the dishwasher with a full wash load If it takes some time to fill your dishwasher use the soak cycle to avoid caked on food and build up of bad odours Short wash at 47 C with the 24 Hot rinse at 62 C 25 gr extra drying 12 5 25 gr 108 u D ISHWASHER Before Using your Dishwasher Adjusting the water softener Your dishwasher can adjust its salt consumption according to the hard ness of the water in your home This way you can optimise and customise your dishwasher s salt consumption To adjust salt consumption do as follows 1 Unscrew the salt container cap 2 There is an arrow on the neck of the container see figure if necessary turn the arrow anti clockwise from the setting to the setting Select the arrow position depending on the water hardness referring to the table Salt Filling the salt container Always use salt which is intended for dishwasher use The salt container is situated underneath the lower basket fill it up as follows 1 Pull out the lower basket completely unscrew and remove the container cap
4. available on our web site at SERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk 5 Ml Hotpoint Guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 days after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web site at www theservicecentre co uk and where necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee we will replace your machine or if you prefer give you your money back All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years except microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance O Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet O Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use O Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate O Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyon
5. only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used If you lose the fuse cover a replacement may be obtained from your local authorised Service Centre or Electrical company Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug WARNING DO NOT use the plug unless the fuse cover is fitted Changing the Plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket WARNING To avoida shock hazard DO NOT insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the plug the colour of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the terminal markings in the plug which if not coloured could be EARTH E or NEUTRAL N LIVE L Changing the Mains Lead A lead can be ordered from Hotpoint Service UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made Itis strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician lf the domestic wiring includes a residual current operated circuit breaker ensure that it conforms to the latest regulations Safety Information At the time of delivery All functions of your dishwasher have been thoroughly tested at the factory A small number of water marks may have been left as a resu
6. 2 If itis the first time you add the salt first fill the container up with water you won t have to do this again next time 3 Putthe dishwasher funnel on the hole and pour in approximately two kilos of salt It is normal that some water comes out of the container 4 Screw the cap back in place carefully When should load the salt The salt container should be filled up when the low salt indicator light S flashes Once you have loaded the salt for the first time it is normal that the low salt indicator light stays on or flashes for about 5 consecu tive cycles Water Hardness mmol l salt Autono consu Selector my op mption position _ cycles 2 grams kg cycle l i TIE ape pels els You don t know how hard the water in your home is Ask the company that supplies water in your area D ISHWASHER Before Using your Dishwasher The detergent Adding detergent To open lid A press button B The detergent should be put into the e Use the right amount of detergent see programme chart e Store your detergent and rinse two containers C and D aid in a cool dry place safely If using a tablet put it in container away from children D Now you can close the lid press it down until you hear it click If it won t close Check whether there is any detergent residue on the edges of the dispenser Remove the excess Warning Three in one dishwasher tablets are now
7. Notes D ISHWASHER Notes D ISHWASHER Notes K Hotpoint Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists directly employed by us ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer SERVICECENTRE Repair Service and Information Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun amp Bank Holidays www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Serial number f Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Open 8 30 to 5 30 Mon Fri amp 9 to 12 Sat www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 Indesit Company UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB P 195047867 02 July 2005
8. available on the market and combine detergent salt and rinse aid all in one If the water in your area is hard or very hard we still recommend you pour extra salt into the relevant dispenser to prevent the formation of white streaks on your dishes or on the interior of the appliance Using a three in one product means it is no longer necessary to put rinse aid into the relevant container If you want to achieve perfectly dry dishes you may add rinse aid as long as the dosage adjuster is set to no 2 In any case please read the manufacturer s instructions on the packet If you use only these products it is normal for the salt and rinse aid indicator lights to flash permanently after a certain number of cycles Rinse aid Rinse aid makes dishes sparkle more as itimproves their drying The rinse aid container is situated on the inside of the door You should fill it up when the rinse aid indicator T lights up on the control panel The amount of rinse aid needs to be increased if the dishes appear dull or you can see circular stains ee The amount of rinse aid Adding sea y A needs to be reduced if the To open the dispenser turn cap C oo OOO U dishes are sticky or you can anticlockwise Take care when you eaaiwhile steak pour in the rinse aid to avoid it You can choose from six different positions overflowing You can regulate the It is normally set to 4 amount of rinse aid used by the dishwasher move the adjus
9. i pertain H Lower basket L Detergent and rinse aid 1 mM F dispenser T The Control A ON OFF Button R Start Reset Button Press this button to turn the With Start the wash cycle appliance on begins whereas all the settings C Door opening handle are cleared with Reset Use this handle to open the S Low salt indicator light jf 2 E dishwasher door This light warns you that it is al D Display LCD time to add more salt A Buttons and indicator lights to T pro ram the appliance Low rinse aid indicator light This light warns you that it is G Cycle phase indicator light time to add more rinse aid pre wash wash rinses drying y Delayed start indicator light H Extra drying button This indicates that the D Press this button for greater delayed start has been set drying V Halfload indicator light Delayed start select button To indicate that the half loading has This button delays the start of beenset l the wash cycle you selectedby Z Extra drying indicator light 1 to 24 hours To indicate that the extra drying L Multifunction numeric has been set indicator It informs you as to the duration of the cycle the amount of time left to wait and any error codes M Cycle selection knob Turn it to select the desired wash cycle N Half load selection button To allow you to wash a half load on the upper rack Technical Characteristics Technical characteristics Width cm 59 5 Depth cm
10. K Hotpoint Designed for the real world Instructions for Installation and Use Dishwasher Model BFZ 700 To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference D ISHWASHER Contents Electrical Connection 3 For Your Safety 4 Installation 5 Getting to know your Dishwasher 6 The Controls 6 How to use your Dishwasher 7 Programme Chart 8 Before Using your Dishwasher 9 10 Loading your Dishwasher 11 Care and Cleaning 12 Troubleshooting 13 Information for Test Labs 14 After Sales Service 15 Hotpoint Guarantee 16 Notes 17 18 19 Key Contacts Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from Indesit Company UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB D ISHWASHER Electrical Connection WARNING This appliance must be earthed Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse If you need to replace the fuse
11. ales service options Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066066 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance Available 364 days a year with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen we offer two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind O Repair Protection Plan FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover Kitchen Cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK 08709 077 077 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site Genuine parts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all
12. ance Tap off alarm Ifthe H2O code is flashing it means you have forgotten to tum the water tapon Turn the appliance off at the ON OFF button turn on the water tap and wait approximately 20 seconds before turning the appliance back on The wash cycle will start up again after a few minutes Clogged filter alarm Ifthe appliance is blocked and the code A05 is flashing this means the filter is clogged by large particles of food residue Turn the knob to OFF clean the filter thoroughly and reposition itin its seat then tum the appliance back on The wash cycle will start up as normal after a few seconds Water load solenoid valve malfunction alarm Ifthe code A02 flashes TURN the dishwasher OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN after one minute Ifthe alarm persists first turn off the water tap to avoid any flooding and then cut off the electricity supply and call for technical assistance lf after all the checks the appli ance still does not operate or the problem persists call Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page and inform them of the type of problem the abbreviation of the model name Mod and the relative num bers S N written on the rating plate located on the inner edge of the door Switch off at the mains socket and remove the plug Turn off the water supply i DJ ISHWASHER INFORMATION FOR TEST LABS Load for 12 Standard Settings tests upper rack at top position Fri a i E A Loading
13. considerable salad damage as well as danger to the user The dishwasher must first be disconnected from the electricity supply before any repairs or other work can be carried out Switch off at the mains socket and water supply and remove the plug Resolving minor problems yourself Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that arise during normal daily usage yourself without having to call out a service engineer Not only does this save costs but it also means the appliance is available for use again that much sooner The following list of common occurences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of most problems If the dishwasher won t start check E sthe dishwasher plugged in at the electricity socket and swiiched on E Is there a power failure check other appliances E Checkthefuse Ml sthe water supply tap turned on E sthewaterinlethose connected property E Is the pressure of the water supply sufficient E Istheinlethose kinked Ml Is the filter on the water supply hose blocked E Isthedishwasherdoornotclosed property If water remains inside the dishwasher check E the drain hose is notkinked W the drain syphon is not obstructed E the dishwasher filters are not Clogged If the dishes are not being cleaned properly check E thecorrectamount ofdetergent has been added E there is regenerating salt in the salt container E the dishes have been loade
14. d correctly E ihe selected programme is Suitable for the type of dishes and the degree of soiling Ml allfilters are clean and positioned correctly M the spray arm nozzles are not obstructed E there is nothing obstructing the rotation of the spray arms If the dishes fail to dry or remain dirty check E there is rinse aid inside the rinse aid container E therinse aid dispenser setting is Correct E the detergent being used is of good quality and has not lost its effectiveness for example through incorrect storage with the box leftopen If the dishes show signs of streaking staining etc check E therinse aid dispenser setting is notsettoo high If there are visible traces of rust inside the tank check E the cap off the salt container is securely closed and that the water softner setting is correct E thecorrectamount of detergent is being used Certain detergents can be more corrosive than others E the tank is made of steel and therefore any rust marks are due to external elements fragments of rust from the tank pipes pots cutlery etc Special products are commercially available to remove such marks Error messages Your dishwasher is equipped with a safety system which is able to de tect operating faults You will know ifthere are any faults if codes start flashing on the display Take a note of the codes turn the appliance offand call Hotpoint Serv ice for technical assist
15. d an inner high pressure hose which turns bright red if it breaks Leaks are prevented as the clear outer hose now contains the water It is vital that you check it on a regular basis if you see ithas turned bright red you know you need to replace it as soon as possible Call for an authorised technical engineer to come and replace it Condensation proof tape On some models a transparent condensation proof adhesive tape has been provided It should be stuck onto the lower side of your wooden worktop to protect it from the formation of condensation When not provided this tape can be requested as a spare part from authorised retailers Drain hose connection WARNING Connect your dishwasher drain hose to pipes which connect to the foul drain system and not to surface water drains IMPORTANT For the correct operation of your dishwasher it is essential to comply with the following information Standpipe Ensure that the hose is not pushed too far down the standpipe If the end of your drain hose is fitted with retaining flaps ensure they are inserted fully into the standpipe This will prevent the pipe from jumping out during installation and use DO NOT position the standpipe near an electrical outlet ENSURE that the drain hose is not kinked and it is routed as shown in the diagram The standpipe should have a bore of at least 38mm 1 1 2 It should be installed as shown have a trap fitte
16. d and must discharge into the same drain system as your household sink It MUST NOT be connected to a surface water drain Recommended hei ht for 65mm 2 172 max standpipe 500mm 20 40mm 1 12 min Sink Waste System For under sink drainage Before connecting the drain hose remove any internal restrictions This will prevent a build up of debris which could cause a blockage Remove any restrictions from the waste spigot and ensure that the sealing bung is removed The hose should be routed such that it is raised to a minimum height of 800mm 31 2 e securely using a t ec Jubilee type clip NOTE Ensure the sink outlet pipe has a minimum diamtere of 32mm j m Pil T i fi N a 1 Untie the end ofthe GREY drainage hose from the rear of the appliance 2 Reposition the Hooked End Support as required along the GREY drainage hose 3 If fitting an under sink waste disposal unit cut out the membrane bung or blanking plug Ensure the drain hose is securely attached to prevent it coming away while the machine is in use and causing a flood D ISHWASHER Getting to know your Dishwasher I r 7 1 n J s i Da gt ie od F gt op 1 ji 1 5 Pa Tu E K En _ Upper basket l Bottomspray arm j wu E F Top spray arm J Saltcontainer cap E 4 NEE A G Basket height adjuster K Washing filter ken N 4 aly
17. e other than one of our own service engineers PEO AA TAN Pus For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk Recycling amp Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully To minimise risk of injury to children remove the door plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut A Disposal of old electrical appliances The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance 16 D ISHWASHER
18. erside are not obstructed Do not touch the heating element during or straight after awash cycle Ifthe appliance malfunctions turn off the water inlet tap and disconnect the plug from the wall socket Then read the section entitled Troubleshooting If you cannot resolve the problem then call Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page The rating plate featuring the technical data serial number and markings is visibly positioned on the inner edge of the door DONOT remove the rating plate The dishwasher is intended for use by adults DO NOT allow children to come near or play with the controls Keep children away from detergents and clear of the dishwasher door when open Keep all packaging material away from children 1 2 3 DO NOT use solvents such as alcohol or turpentine which may cause an explosion DO NOT load dishes to wash that are soiled with ash wax or paints DO NOT lean sit or stand on any part of the dishwasher this could cause injury and or damage the appliance DO NOT drink any water residues from inside the dishwasher D ISHWASHER Installation Choose where you wantto install your dishwasher you can place it so that its sides or back panel are side by side with furniture or up againstthe wall The dishwasher is provided with water supply anddrain hoses which can be directed towards the left or right to facilitate appropriate installation Levelling Once the app
19. h all the instructions contained in this manual before using the dishwasher Installation must be performed by a qualified technician in compliance with the regulations in force including the prevention and elimination of radio frequency interference The dishwasher is designed for washing and drying dishes an other use shall be considered improper The manufacturer declines all responsibility for uses other than those described above 1 Seperate packaging materials and dispose of safely DO NOT leave discarded packaging material around the home After removing the packaging check to make sure your appliance is intact If in doubt contact a _ qualified professional DONOT use extension leads and multiple plugs If the electricity supply wire is not long enough then have it replaced with one of the correct length and remember that it should be free of bends or dangerous kinks Inthe event of any damage to the power cord have it replaced by a qualified technician The mains plug must be easily accessible after installation If the appliance is not operating properly or if maintenance operations are necessary disconnect the dishwasher from the mains power supply unplug it the various 7 DONOT install outdoors not even if the area is covered by a roof it is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms If installed on a carpeted or covered floor ensure that the openings on the und
20. he semi circular filter A after each wash pull the cup handle upwards to remove them Just rinse them under running water The entire filter assembly should be cleaned thoroughly once a month cup C semi circular filter A cylindrical filter B Rotate filter B anticlockwise to remove it For cleaning use anon metallic brush Reassemble the filter parts as shown in the figure and reinsert the whole assembly into the dishwasher Position it into its housing and press downwards The dishwasher is not to be used without filters Improper replacement of the filters may re duce the efficiency ofthe wash and even damage your dishwasher Cleaning the spray arms Food residue may become encrusted onto the spray arms and block the holes where water comes out Check the spray arms regularly andcleanthem once in awhile DO NOT use solvents or abrasives toclean the exterior and rubber parts of your appliance do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm soapy water only Ifthere are any stains onthe surface ofthe appliance interior use a cloth dampened with water and alittle white vinegar or a cleaning product specifically made for dishwashers The seals One of the factors that cause unpleasantodours to form inside the dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals Periodic cleaning using a damp sponge will preventthis from occurring G
21. ime left until the end of the wash cycle Indicator lights Your dishwasher is provided with an indicator light G with 4 sym bols which come on as the appli ance carries out each phase of the selected programme These indicator lights represent each phase corresponding to or O AN w GO AR Sh pre wash wash rinses drying At all times your dishwasher tells you what phase itis at Modifying a wash cycle in progress But if you have chosen the wrong cycle not to worry You can modify the wash cycle in progress only if it has only just started Keep the Reset button R pressed for about 3 seconds a prolonged beep will sound followed by three short beeps The cancelled cycle time will flash on the display Turn the knob to select anew wash cycle You ve left out a dish Interrupt the wash cycle by press ing the ON OFF button open the door and insert the dish you had forgotten close the door and press the ON OFF button again The cycle will start up from where you interrupted it Cycle end The end of the wash cycle is indicated by two short beeps and the word END flashes on the display Warning Turn the appliance off by pressing button A unplug the appliance from the electricity socket to cut off the power supply the power supply cable should consequently be easily accessible Turn off the water tap Wait a few minutes before unload ing the dishes they are very hot If you wa
22. it a little while they dry better due tothe steam Make sure the wash cycle has ended before removing the dishes Empty the lower basket first There s been a power failure or you opened the dishwasher door The wash cycle stops and then restarts when the electricity comes back on or when you close the door You decide SD when it starts When you have loaded the dishes you can choose when to start your dishwasher before setting the wash cycle desired Press button I repeatedly to postpone the start of the wash cycle from 01 hour to 24h If you press the button again the word OFF is displayed no selection made Once you have made your selection make sure the appliance door is shut and startthe wash cycle by pressing the START button Symbol U lights up on the display and the countdown begins Once the countdown is up the wash cycle begins and the approximate amount of time left until the end of the wash cycle is displayed A quick look at the indicator lights will keep you informed of the countdown progress at all times Have you changed your mind If you change your mind you can set a shorter time delay press button l to select it You need not reset the wash cycle Ifyou have changed your mind and wish to start the wash cycle immediately press button I until the countdown is fully reset Indicator light U will turn off and the cycle will start at the sound of a beep The indicator light cor
23. liance is positioned adjust the feet by screwing them in or out depending on how high you want it and to level it so that it is horizontal Make sure that it is not inclined more than 2 degrees If the appliance is level it will help ensure its correct operation Height Adjustment Insert the appliance into the cutout and then adjust the height using the screws located on the front bottom part of the machine Use a screwdriver to turn the screws in the clockwise or anti clockwise direction to increase or decrease the height respectively Adjusting the Back Feet Insert the appliance into the cutout and then adjust the height using the screws located on the front bottom part of the machine Use a screwdriver to turn the screws in the clockwise or anti clockwise direction to increase or decrease the height respectively Cold water connection Connectthe cold water supply hose to a 3 4 gas threaded connection taking care to screw it tightly onto the tap Ifthe water hoses are new or have been out of use for an extended period of time letthe water run to make sure itis clear and free of impurities before making the connection If this precaution is not taken the water inlet could get blocked causing damage to your dishwasher Anti flooding protection Your dishwasher has a special system which stops the water supply in the event of leaks inside the appliance Itis equipped with a water inlet that has aclear outer hose an
24. lt they will disappear when the appliance is used for the first time WARNING The dishwasher must not be connected to the electricity supply while installation is being carried out This appliance should only be connected to a 230 240V AC source via a properly installed earthed socket Use the dishwasher solely in a domestic environment DO NOT stand or place heavy objects on the door when itis open this could damage the door or cause the appliance to tip forward lf your family includes children DO NOT allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with its controls Keep detergents and rinse aids away from children Keep children away from the open door of a dishwasher there could still be some detergent left inside CAUTION The dishwasher meets the requirements set out by the regulations in force concerning safety and electrical equipment Any technical checks should be conducted exclusively by a trained and authorised technician Repairs carried out by unaithorised persons will invalidate the guarantee as well as posing a potential hazard to the user The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from failure to observe the above precautions from tampering with even a single component or from the use of non original spare parts D ISHWASHER For your Safety This manual forms an integral part of the appliance It must always be kept handy for reference Read throug
25. oing away Ifthe dishwasher is not going to be used for some time carry out the following e run a cycle with the dishwasher empty e switch off at the electrical socket and unplug e turn off the water supply tap disconnect the inlet hose and allow to drain e fill the rinse aid dispenser leave the door ajar to preventthe build up of unpleasant odours inside the dishwasher Before using the dishwasher after a long break plug in and switch on at the electrical socket Reconnectthe inlet hose and turn on the water supply tap Check there are no deposits of rust inside the water pipe if there are allow water to run from the supply tap for a few minutes Disconnecting the dishwasher Whendisconnecting the dishwasher itis importantthattasks are carried out in the correct sequence e switch off atthe mains and remove the plug from the socket tum off the water supply e disconnect drain and water inlet hose e pull out the dishwasher carefully withdrawing hoses atthe same time Moving the appliance Drain water from the dishwasher secure all loose parts Only transport in an upright position lfnot kept upright during transport any water remaining inside may seep into the control module and Cause subsequent errors with programme functions D ISHWASHER Troubleshooting Caution Do not forget that repairs should only be carried out by a qualified specialist Improper repairs can lead to
26. or System that measures how dirty the dishes are and decides the most Suitable programme for the load setting the optimal cycle length number of rinses and water level This provides a more efficient and economic wash cycle Wash cycle Detergent Ei Cycle selection ER for Cycle E Cycle description Rinse Aid margin Instructions pre was h ith wash without extra drying Pre wash with hot water at 40 C 5 25 gr 120 Very dirty dishes pots and pans not to Auto be used with delicate Super Wash rer gt Normally dirty Wash at 50 C dishes pots and Cold Rinse pans Standard daily Rinse with hot water at 70 C le Drying Auto Normal Ir we 2 Rinses with cold water Rinse with hot water at 70 C Drying Wash at 65 C 88 30 gr Environmentally frien C dly cycle with low 2 Cold pre washes energy consumption Wash at 50 C de levels suitable for Hot rinse at 65 C 5 25 gr 145 eco l normally dirty pans Drying Auto and dishes Economic and fast cycle to be used for slightly dirty dishes Run cycle immediately after use Without drying except when the extra drying option has been selected _ Pre wash of dishes pg gt Bee lee on Short cold wash to prevent food amp residue from drying on the dishes to be completed after Soak the subsequent meal Special cycle to be i O used for delicate Wash at 52 C Rinse at 45 C items which are P ie Hot rinse at 65
27. responding to the cycle phase under way will come up on the display and the countdown to the estimated cycle end begins Half load Your dishwasher also allows you to wash half a load When you only have little cutlery to wash you can run just half a load on the upper rack saving on both water and electricity Press button N you will hear a beep and the symbol V corresponding to the half load will light up Once you have made your setting start the wash cycle by pressing the START button This option is available with all wash cycles Press itonce more to resetthe rack selection and the dishwasher will consequently wash on both racks NE How to programme extra drying an If you want your dishes to be perfectly dry follow the instructions below Press button H After a prolonged beep indicator light Z lights up and the time corresponding to the wash cycle selected on the knob will flash on the display To disable the extra drying option press the same button and indicator light Z will be turned off after a beep is sounded This option is incompatible with the soak cycle Remember that with extra drying the wash cycle will last longer to provide you with drier dishes ISHWASHER Programme Chart Select the most suitable programme for the type of dishes and how dirty they are To select the wash programme see the chart below Auto Wash Cycle the dishwasher is equipped with a Sens
28. ter F which you will find under lid C 10 D ISHWASHER Loading your Dishwasher First of all Before placing dishes in the baskets remove all course food remains This avoids blocking the filter which would reduce the efficiency of the wash If saucepans and frying pans are very dirty allowthem to soak before being washed To make iteasier to load your dishes pull the baskets out Multisystem baskets The dishwasher is fitted with upper lower and cutlery baskets They provide greater flexibility for loading dishes making them more suitable for your specific needs What goes into the lower basket We recommend you place the most difficult dishes to wash into the lower basket saucepans lids soup dishes and plates a load example is shown in the photo e Serving dishes and large lids place them on the sides of the basket e Saucepans salad bowls must always be placed upside down Very deep dishes place them obliquely thus allowing water to run down them and cleaning them better e Glasses and cups position them as shown in load example photo The cutlery basket may be split into two parts by pulling out the handle When you only have alittle cutlery to wash you can use just half the basket save space for other crockery or place the other half in the upper basket instead see figures A and B Knives and utensils with sharp blades or tips should be positioned with the sharp parts a
29. the detergent Loading the Rinse Aid The cleaning detergent should be introduced intothe The amount of rinse aid used for each cycle can be two containers Comp 2 and Comp 3 see table regulated by turning the dose adjuster F which you at the end of the page will find under lid C There are 6 different settings the normal dosage is setting 5 This basket is equipped with two removable grids insert the cutlery one by one into the slots with the handles at the bottom Position them so that they donttouch door side Press the extra dry button if existing 14 K Hotpoint After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us the manufacturer As part of our commitment to you all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after s
30. tthe bottom This basket is equipped with two removable grids Insert the cutlery one by one into the slots with the handles atthe bottom Position them so that they don t touch In this specific model the cutlery basket is fitted with two detachable side compartments as shown in figure A1 which can be hooked on either the upper or lower basket as required What goes into the upper basket Place delicate and lightweight dishes in the upper basket glasses tea cups and coffee cups saucers and plates shallow salad bowls slightly dirty frying pans and Shallow pans Position lightweight dishes in such a way as to avoid their being moved by the spray of water The dishwasher can also be equipped with one or two tip up compartments onto which you can place mugs and cups as well as long sharp knives and serving cutlery After loading the dishes remember to check that the spray arms can turn freely without hitting against any dishes How to adjust the upper basket The upper basket can be set in high or low position to enable you to organise your dishes effortlessly There are two handles on the sides of the upper basket use these to adjust its height see fig C lower basket Load examples upper basket au if IM What can Wash Items not suitable for the dishwasher Cutlery and tableware made from wood or part wood They may become faded and unsightly in appearance
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