Hotpoint DWF60 User's Manual
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1. 27 Key 5 4 4 44 4 42 004 4 444 7 Back Page 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 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 separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC and subsequent modifications Electrical Supply 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 only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used WARNING Do not use the plug unless the fuse cover is fitted Changing the plug ER2. Electricity consumption in kWh without heat exchanger Water consumption in litres with Aquasensor 16 Non delicate Soups potatoes pasta rice eggs roast or fried Soups casseroles sauces potatoes pasta rice eggs roast or fried food Coffee cakes milk sausage cold drinks food salads Rinse off if the dishes have been stacked for several days in the a lot a little a little very little dishwasher prior to washing loosely attached Pre rinse Laboratory measured value in accordance with European Standard EN 50242 92 90 83 64 30 19 2 0 1 4 1 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 23 18 16 18 12 5 Loading your Dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Scrape off any large amounts of left over food It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water Place objects in the dishwasher in such a way that Items such as cups glasses pots pans etc are stood upside down Curved items or those with recesses should be at a slant so that water can run off They are stacked securely and cannot tip over They do not prevent the spray arms from rotating while washing takes place Cutlery Cutlery should always be inserted in random order with the blades pointing downwards take care with knife blades This enables the jet of water to reach the individual items more easily Special cutlery basket with cover DWF61 only To achieve most efficient results follow cut
3. the salt solution has become sufficiently concentrated Note When the control is set to it is not necessary to fill up with salt as none will be consumed while the dishwasher is operating The LOW SALT indicator is switched off If the control is set between 1 then salt must be added to the dispenser WARNING DO NOT pour detergent into the special Salt Container This will destroy the water softener LOW SALT Indicator Add more salt as soon as the LOW SALT indicator 5 Jon the front panel lights up FILLING THE RINSE AID CONTAINER The purpose of Rinse Aid is to prevent formation of water marks on tableware and utensils and to ensure that glasses are clean and sparkling Rinse Aid is consumed during the washing process To open the lid press on the rinse aid 1 container lid and simultaneously lift the lid off the lug 2 Pourthe rinse aid into the filler hole until the level indicator turns dark Close the lid ensuring that it has snapped closed Important Only use rinse aids intended for use in domestic dishwashers Adjusting the amount of Rinse Aid The amount of rinse aid added to the water can be varied by adjusting the control The rinse aid control has been factory set at 3 5 This setting is recommended when Sun All in One is being used Do not alter the setting of the rinse aid con trol unless streaks or water marks are left on the dishes Streaks Turn knob towa
4. Rinse Aid Container with level indicator Rating Plate Upper Basket with 2 tier cup rack Upper Spray Arm Lower Spray Arm Cutlery Basket Detergent Compartment Locking Mechanism Detergent Compartment Er Serial No r3 7212461 FAH FL s Ll l2 ee ART Dd D 2nd Ae Talal zz pau rE5Jub1 L cm 137 Getting to Know your Appliance DWF61 DWF60 Fascia 1 Mains Switch ON OFF 7 Door Handle 2 Time Delay Selector Switch 8 Wash Basket Programme Selector 3 Numerical Indicator DWF 61 only 4 Time to End Indicator 9 Programme Selection Buttons 5 Salt Refill Indicator 10 Programme End Buttons Reset 6 Rinse Aid Indicator 11 Selection Indicators Before Using your Appliance Before using your Dishwasher you must carry Press and hold the ECONOMY 50 out the following steps to ensure you obtain programme button 9 and set the the best possible wash performance from your appliance Follow these 4 steps Adjust the Water Softener Fill the Salt Container Fill the Rinse Aid Container Add detergent ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENER order to rinse dishes and glasses satisfactorily the dishwasher requires soft water i e containing little or no lime otherwise water stains are left behind on crockery and glasses etc If the tap water exceeds a certain level of hardness it must be softened ie decalcifie
5. supplied with your appliance are indicated on the facia Type of crockery eg china pots pans cutlery glasses etc Type of food remains Amount of food remains Conditions of food remains Wash Programme Programme Sequence Programme details Duration in minutes with heat exchanger Electricity consumption in kWh with heat exchanger Water consumption in litres with Aquasensor Non delicate Soups cassero les sauces potatoes pasta rice eggs roast or fried food alot L little very little Delicate Soups potatoes Coffee cakes milk pasta rice eggs roast sausage cold drinks or fried food salads Intensive 70 medium loosely attached Normal 65 optimized and adapted with how the appliance is loaded and how dirty the The programme sequence is 110 130 1 25 1 35 Rinse off if the dishes have been stacked for several days in the dishwasher prior to washing 15 Programme Overview DWF60 This overview lists the maximum possible number of programmes The programmes supplied with your appliance are indicated on the facia Type of crockery eg china pots pans cutlery glasses etc Type of food remains Amount of food remains Conditions of food remains Wash Programme Programme Sequence Programme details Duration in minutes with out heat exchanger
6. A i z 15 L ul Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket WARNING To avoid a 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 colour of the markings identifying terminals in the plug You should therefore wire it as shown Changing the Mains Lead Green and yellow Earth wire to terminal marked E symbol or coloured green and yellow l 13A ASTA approved fuse v a T to 51362 C EAD Brown Live wire to Blue Neutral wire to terminal I terminal marked L or marked N or coloured black coloured red clamp A special lead can be ordered from your Service Department UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician Installation Follow the Installation Instructions making sure the Dishwasher is correctly installed When installing the Dishwasher carry out tasks in the following order choose a location level the appliance adjusting the feet connect to a drainage system connect in
7. HOTPOINT 60cm FREESTANDING DISHWASHER USER amp INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODELS DWF61 amp DWF60 ES ml Contents Electricity Supply Safety Information 3 Installation Choose a Location esent 4 Adjust the Feet ccccsssssscsssecsssesscsssecsssecessssecesseess 4 Connect to a Drainage System 5 Connect to the Water 6 ETDIGEIC DIS Dose UTOR 6 Getting to Know your Appliance 7 amp 8 Before Using your Appliance Adjust the Water 9 Filling the Special Salt Container 10 Filling the Rinse Aid Container 11 Detergents oisi 12 amp 13 What Can Wash eese 14 Retention of this Instruction Book Programme 15 amp 16 Loading your Dishwasher 17 amp 18 Washing 1 lt 19 amp 20 Care amp 21 amp 22 Troubleshooting sss 23 amp 24 Important Information eeeeeee 25 Hotpoint After Sales 26 Hotpoint
8. bour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first five years provided that they are fitted by our own Service Engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer two after sale service options Repair Service UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 Call our National Service Line and benefit from our additional 4 years FREE parts Although the engineers time and labour is chargeable all repairs carry a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair Note Chargeable service is offered on the basis of payment on completion to our Service Engineer who will issue a receipt Extended Warranties To join UK 08709 088 088 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen Hotpoint offer two Service Cover Plans to give you complete peace of mind They enable you to extend your first 12 months labour guarantee by either 1 or 4 years so that you can have FREE repairs during the membership period Service Cover FREE service repairs during the period of cover At an additional cost Service Cover with Maintenance includes an Annual Electrical and Safety check along with replacement of any parts necessary Kitchen Cover annual payment covers repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten years old Additional Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover ar
9. ce stops suddenly while washing is taking place Cutin electricity supply to the appliance Water supply has been interrupted 0 Knocking sound can be heard while washing is taking place A spray arm is knocking against the dishes inside the appliance Rattling sound can be heard while washing is taking place Crockery has not been stacked properly inside the appliance Knocking sound coming from inlet valves This is caused by the way the water pipes have been laid and it has no effect upon the way the appliance functions There is no remedy for this 23 With the dishes cutlery etc Remnants of food are stuck to the dishes cutlery etc 24 Dishwasher was not loaded properly Jets of water could not reach all parts of the dishes etc Too many items in the rack Items in the rack were touching each other Not enough detergent was added to the dispenser Selected wash programme was not intensive enough Rotation of spray arm was obstructed by dish etc Nozzles in spray arm are blocked by remnants of food Filters are blocked Filters have been incorrectly fitted Waste water pump is jammed Plastic items are discoloured Not enough detergent was added to dispenser Detergent has insufficient bleaching properties use a detergent containing a chemical bleaching agent White stains are left on crockery glasses have a milky appearance Not enough detergent was added
10. d so that it can be used in the dishwasher The water Softener should be properly adjusted to optimise salt consumption and for best washing results order to ensure that the correct amount of salt is being used to regenerate the water softener the water hardness adjuster needs to be set accordingly To set this correctly the hardness of your water needs to be ascertained Find on the table the level corresponding to the hardness of your water and the required adjustments or contact your local Water company to find the exact water hardness level for your area Water hardness table dH fH Clarke mmol l 0 3 0 6 0 4 0 0 6 4 6 7 11 5 8 0 7 1 1 7 9 12 16 9 11 1 2 1 6 10 12 17 21 12 15 1 7 2 1 13 16 22 29 16 20 2 2 2 9 17 21 30 37 21 26 3 0 3 7 22 30 38 54 27 38 3 8 5 4 31 50 55 89 39 62 5 5 8 9 mains switch 1 to on before releasing the programme button again The indicator lamp for the ECONOMY 50 button flashes as does the figure H in the numerical display 3 The latter represents the value that was pre set in the factory To change the setting Press the ECONOMY 50 programme button 9 Every time the button is pressed the figure increases by one After reaching i the display starts at again Set the mains switch 1 to OFF The new setting is stored in the appliance s memory Approximately 4 litres of water are required for regenerating the water softening system T
11. d such that it is raised to a minimum height of 800mm 31 2 gt r1 n d ZH zn Note Ensure the sink outlet pipe has minimum diameter of 32mm en d r1 l rp tm r1 __ Ir d 5 ik e 1 Untie the end of the GREY drainage hose from the rear of the appliance 2 Reposition Hooked End Support as required along GREY drainage hose 3 If fitting an under sink waste disposal unit cut out the membrane bung or blanking plug 4 Attach the GREY drainage hose to the under sink waste disposal unit securely using the clip and rubber tube supplied Ensure the drain hose is securely attached to prevent it coming away while the machine is in use and causing a flood uo iaa e Installation CONNECT TO THE WATER SUPPLY For your machine to operate correctly it requires water pressures in the range of 6 150 psi 100 1000 KPa Most cold water supplies will be in this range Ensure the fill hose is only connected to the cold water supply is m 17 n l T ashe WARNING Ensure the fill hose is NOT kinked Note Do not over tighten the hose connec tor Hand tight is sufficient Tap connections if applicable A range of adaptors are available to suit your tap WARNING Do not connect appliance to a single outlet instantaneous water heat
12. d out of the dishwasher and replaced by fresh water The effect is to reduce water consumption by approx 4 litres when the dishes are only slightly dirty Switching the dishwasher ON Press the mains ON OFF switch to ON The indicator lights light up according to the last selected programme The same programme will run again if no other programme button is pressed If the upper rack only is loaded press the button for the UPPER RACK function 8 IDWF61 only If the lower rack only is loaded press the button for the LOWER RACK function 8 DWF61 only The programme starts automatically End of Programme The programme has ended when a figure appears in the numerical display 3 Switching the dishwasher OFF Several minutes after the programme has ended Set the mains switch to OFF Turn the water tap off Remove dishes etc when they have cooled down Interrupting the programme Set the mains switch to OFF The indicator light will go out The programme is retained in the dishwasher s memory If the hot water was switched ON or the appliance has already heated up and then the appliance door opened leave the door ajar for several minutes and then close Otherwise the appliance door may fly open due to expansion In order to resume the stored programme set the mains switch to ON again Washing Dishes Programming the timer You can delay the start of a programme in incremen
13. e how much powder to add The capacity of the detergent container is 15ml to the bottom line 25ml to the middle line and the compartment contains 40ml when it is full 40ml 2umi Adding detergent Please observe the manufacturers instructions printed on the detergent packaging when determining the correct dosage Depending on the level of soiling on the items to be washed you can of course vary these quantities To close the lid of the detergent compartment slide lid across 1 then press down firmly 2 until it locks lf you are using detergent in tablet form read the manufacturers recommendations on the packaging in order to determine where the tablets should be placed inside the dishwasher the cutlery basket detergent compartment etc Ensure that the lid of the detergent compartment is firmly closed even if you are using tablets What can Wash Items NOT suitable for the dishwasher Cutlery and tableware made from wood or part wood They become faded and unsightly in appearance 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 objects will not be dishwasher proof Plastic objects that are not resistant to hot water Copper and Pewter utensils Aluminium and silver objects Decorative patterns printed on the surface of crockery glasses
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15. e sequence duration and consumption details are shown in the bottom half of the overview For example Use the Normal programme for dishes and utensils which have plenty of food remains stuck on hard Reduce costs If only a small number of dishes have been loaded into the dishwasher selecting a programme that operates at the next lowest temperature will usually suffice Programme data The stated programme data are based on standard operating conditions The values can vary considerably according to Different amounts of dishes Temperature of mains water supply Pressure of mains water supply Ambient temperature Fluctuations in mains voltage Machine related factors e g temperature water volume Energy and water consumption is reduced by up to 1 4 when dishes are washed in the upper basket only Water consumption values are based on a water hardness setting of 4 Aquasensor DWF 61 only The Aquasensor is an optical measuring device with which the cloudiness of the water in the dishwasher is measured A photoelectric sensor is used to detect the degree of soiling in the water caused by dissolved food particles such as egg fat and rolled oats etc The Aquasensor functions during all programmes that include a pre rinse cycle If the water is still clean at the end of the pre rinse cycle then the same water is used for the following wash cycle If the water is dirty it is pumpe
16. eal is correctly located Note If the appliance is not stabilised the door may be off centre and make the machine unstable Installation CONNECT TO A DRAINAGE SYSTEM WARNING Connect your dishwasher drain hose to pipes which connect to the foul drain system and not to surface water drains IMPORTANT NOTES For the correct operation of your dishwasher it is essential to comply with the following information Standpipe Fit the hose to the standpipe hook which can be found in as the machine UN Ensure that the hose is not pushed too far down the standpipe DO NOT position the stand pipe near an electrical outlet ENSURE that the drain hose is routed as shown in the diagram The standpipe should be connected to a A discharge stack pipe b An external gulley OR C Asink waste The standpipe should have a bore of at least 38mm 11 27 It should be installed as shown have a trap fitted and must discharge into the same drain system as your household sink It must NOT be connected to a surface water drain Mezuma hr yll Po Hnn 417 Bhinm zd rv Lis kmn 71 L 5 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 route
17. er or an electric heater Remember you may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse CHECKLIST When you have installed your appliance ensure it is ready to use by following this Check List 1 Dispose of packaging safely see Recycling Information on page 2 2 Position appliance close to electrical water supply see Choose Location on page 4 3 Connect supplied hose to appliance water supply confirm water is flowing before connecting to the appliance inlet valve see Connect to a Water Supply page 6 4 Untie drainage hose at rear of appliance and connect to either a standpipe or sink waste drainage system see Connect to a Drainage System page 5 5 Untie mains lead at rear of appliance and plug into electrical supply via a switched socket see Electrical Supply on page 3 6 Position appliance taking care not to kink or damage hose at rear of appliance 7 Stabilise the appliance see Adjusting the Feet page 4 8 Turn on the water supply to the appliance 9 Switch on at plug socket Your appliance is now ready for use refer to Getting to know your Appliance on page 7 to familiarise yourself with the appliance Getting to Know your Appliance I ri fel A Lam i Interior 1 SOON AN PWN Salt Container with level indicator Filters Lower Basket
18. ervice work but in locations where the Engineer advises you that it will be impossible to move appliances without risk of damage they will only proceed with your approval that no liability is accepted Guarantee Terms amp Conditions Your Guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to provision s that your appliance Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has been used solely in accordance with this instruction book e Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate e Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than our own Service Engineers 27 Key Contacts Service UK 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 You will be asked to quote the Model Number and Serial Number Remember you may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 For further product information 08701 50 60 70 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterboroug
19. etc Some types of glass can become opaque in appearance after they have been washed too many times in a dishwasher Highly absorbent materials such as sponges and towels should never be placed in a dishwasher If in any doubt check with the manufacturer of the China pan s and cutlery on their suitability for dishwasher s WARNING Dishes or cutlery that have been soiled by tobacco ash wax lubricating grease or paint should not be put in the dishwasher Our recommendation In future only purchase table or kitchen ware that has been confirmed as being dishwasher proof 14 Washing contents of UPPER BASKET only Model DWF61 If you have a small number of dishes to wash in the upper basket eg glasses cups plates switch on the Upper Basket function 8 Place cutlery the upper cutlery basket If you select the Upper Basket function the lower basket must be empty Add a reduced amount of detergent compared to that which is recommended for a full load Washing contents of LOWER BASKET only Model DWF61 If you have a small number of dishes to wash in the lower basket eg plates pans bowls switch on the Lower Basket function 8 If you select the Lower Basket function the upper basket must be empty Add a reduced amount of detergent compared to that which is recommended for a full load Programme Overview DWF61 This overview lists the maximum possible number of programmes The programmes
20. g the Dishwasher Drain water from the dishwasher Secure all loose parts The dishwasher should only be transported in an upright position If not kept upright during transport any water remaining inside may seep into the control module and cause subsequent errors with programme functions The appliance must be drained in the following sequence Turn on the tap Set the mains switch 1 lto ON Select theEconomy 50 button The programme duration in minutes is shown in the numerical display Wait for approx 4 minutes Terminate the programme by pressing programme end buttons 10 simultaneously _ The time display changes to 9 Wait a further minute and then switch the dishwasher OFF Turn off the tap Troubleshooting A Caution Do not forget that repairs should only be carried out by a qualified specialist Improper repairs can lead to considerable equipment 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 follo
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22. he overall water consumption per load can therefore be increased by between and a maximum of 4 litres according to the water hardness setting Display readout example FILLING THE SPECIAL SALT CONTAINER Note Only use recommended Dishwasher salt or granular salt DO NOT use everyday table salt cooking salt or road salt as they contain insoluble substances which could harm the Dishwasher How the salt works While washing is taking place salt is automatically rinsed out of the salt container into the water softener where it dissolves the lime in the water The dissolved lime is pumped out of the dishwasher The water softener system is then ready for the next load This process of regeneration can only function when the salt is dissolved in water You should fill just before starting the programme Unscrew the lid of the salt container Before using the dishwasher for the first time pour approximately 1 litre of water into the salt container Use the supplied funnel to fill salt to the top of the container maximum of 1 5kg As you tip in the salt some of the water is displaced and drains away When you have done this clean off any remnants of salt from the area around the neck of the container Replace the lid back onto the container ensuring that it is not cross threaded 10 The LOW SALT indicator 5 on the front panel will light up initially but will extinguish again after a short period when
23. lery loading pattern figs A amp B A B Knife racks special steel basket DWF61 only Ir o iaia Shelf Lean tall glasses and those with long stems against the shelf not against other items to be washed Long items serving cutlery salad servers or knives should be placed on the shelf so that they do not obstruct the rotation of the spray arms The shelf can be folded back when not required for use 17 Cups Glasses Folding Spikes Upper basket To improve stacking of pots and pans the spikes can be folded down Do not overload the appliance It may reduce the quality of the wash Long stemmed glasses can be placed against the zig zag rack as shown below to stand securely during the wash Adjusting position of the basket Pots and Pans Lower basket The top basket can be inserted on either its upper or lower rollers according to requirement This enables more height to be gained for bigger dishes in either the top or bottom basket WARNING To prevent damage to crockery or risk of injury slowly pull the baskets out of the dishwasher ensuring they remain in the basket runners 18 Washing Dishes Programme selection The most appropriate programme can be identified by comparing the type of crockery cutlery etc as well as the amount and condition of food remains with the details contained in the programme overview The corresponding programm
24. let hose to water supply CHOOSE A LOCATION The choice of location for your appliance will influence its performance Position where possible on a solid floor Vibration may occur with a wooden floor Take care with vinyl floor coverings The weight of the appliance may cause indentations in some vinyl floor cover ings For your safety and to comply with IEE regulations you should not install your appliance in a bath or shower room Seek professional advice if you wish to do so Ensure sufficient space is allowed for the appliance Ensure the electrical socket and water taps are easily accessible and that the water supply can be isolated if neces sary Do not use an extension lead or multiple plug for connection to the elec trical socket If your dishwasher is underneath a work surface with a hob You must add thermal insulation to the top of the machine ADJUST THE FEET It is essential that the door is closed and latched before stabilising the dishwasher Ensure that the rear feet are adjusted so that the product is not sitting on the base of the machine Adjust either clockwise or anti clockwise as necessary to level Then adjust either of the two front feet clockwise or anti clockwise as necessary until all feet are in contact with the floor to avoid the machine from rocking and is level to within 2 The door must be aligned centrally with the sides of the cabinet to ensure the door s
25. n of the programme used for testing the appliance in the factory While the programme is running the indicator shows the amount of time before the programme ends The time remaining is also adjusted to account for the temperature of the water supply and the number of dishes 20 Intensive drying function Activating the intensive drying function increases the temperature during the rinse aid stage which gives better drying results Press and hold the programme button and set the mains switch 1 ON Release both buttons Either ON or U OFF flashes in the numercial display 3 Press the programme button to change the setting A Setthe mains switch 1 lto OFF The new setting is stored in the dishwasher memory Cancel Programme Reset Only when the mains switch is ON Press the Programme end buttons together and hold them for approx 3 seconds _ numerical display shows The programme continues for approx 1 minute When it has ended set the mains switch 1 to OFF Close the detergent compartment To restart the dishwasher set the mains switch 1 to ON again and select the desired programme Changing the programme It is possible to change the programme within 2 minutes after you have switched the dishwasher on Should it be necessary to change the programme after this period the programme cycle that has already begun eg washing will be completed first of all The
26. new remaining time displayed is the sum of the remaining time from the previous programme cycle and the remaining time of the newly selected programme Care and Maintenance Regular inspection and maintenance of your appliance helps to prevent problems from occurring This saves time and aggravation You should therefore carefully inspect the inside of your dishwasher from time to time Overall condition of appliance Check that no grease or scale has accumulated on the inside of the dishwasher If you discover any deposits Clean the interior of the dishwasher thoroughly with a detergent solution Dishwasher salt The SALT REFILL indicator 5 on the control panel will illuminate when salt is required You can also check the salt container itself Rinse aid The RINSE AID indicator 6 bn the control panel will illuminate when rinse aid is required Also check the level indicator on the container Filters The filters prevent large particles of food or other objects from getting inside the pump This residue can occasionally block the filters The filter system consists of a filter cylinder a flat fine filter and depending on the Model a microfilter Inspect the filters for obstructions every time the dishwasher has been used By unscrewing the filter cylinder you can remove the filter system Remove any food remnants and clean the filters under running water Remove any particles of food and rin
27. rds Water Marks Turn knob towards l 4 _ f a x inse aid control E LI Mie kd LI Low Rinse Aid Indicator As long as the rinse aid indicator on the dis penser is dark and the indicator 6 the control panel is not lit there is sufficient rinse aid in the dishwasher LOW rinse aid indicator We recommend Sun All in One for use in this or your new dishwasher Sun All in One with built in salt function makes machine dishwashing even more convenient than ever The tablets and rinse aid have a built in salt function guarantee ing great results You can use Sun All in One almost any where in the UK Ireland without having to add extra salt In areas of very hard water you may need to use some salt in addition to Sun All in One to prevent scale deposits on your dishes and dishwasher Simply fill the rinse aid container with Sun All in One Rinse Aid prior to using the dish washer and then add a Sun All in One tablet in the detergent dispenser The Low Salt indicator light will come on after a few washes with Sun All in One This is completely normal and indicates that the salt container is empty The salt function will be performed by Sun All in One 12 Detergent compartment with level indicators Press the release lever to open the flap Release lever The side of the detergent compartment is marked with lines to help you determin
28. se the filters under running water Reassembly Insert the filter system and screw down with the filter cylinder Ensure that the filter is locked in place by screwing down until the two arrows are aligned as above 21 Care and Maintenance Spray arms Lime and remnants of food in the washing water can block the nozzles in the spray arms and the arm mountings Inspect the nozzles in the spray arms for blocked holes due to remnants of food If necessary pull the lower arm upwards and lift it off Unscrew the upper spray arm Clean both spay arms under running water Re fit the spray arms Ensure that the lower arm has locked into place and the upper one is screwed tight Protection from freezing temperatures If the appliance is installed in a location where there is a risk of freezing temperatures eg in a holiday home all water must be completely drained out of the interior Turn OFF the tap disconnect the supply hose and allow to drain 22 Disconnecting the Dishwasher When disconnecting the appliance it is important that tasks are carried out in the correct sequence Switch off at the mains and remove the plug from the socket Turn off the water supply Disconnect drain and water input hoses Remove screws in underside of work surface Detach board if fitted out the appliance carefully withdrawing hoses at the same time Transportin
29. to input compartment Amount of rinse aid was set too low Although water is quite hard no salt has been put in appliance Water softener was set too low Lid on salt container is not screwed tight If you used a phosphate free detergent try a detergent containing phosphates and compare results Dishes cutlery etc have not been drie d Selected programme did not include drying function Amount of rinse aid was set too low Items were removed from dishwasher too soon Glasses have a dull appearance Amount of rinse aid was set too low Tea stains or traces of lipstick have not been completely removed Detergent does not have enough bleaching effect Washing temperature was set too low Traces of rust on cutlery Cutlery is not sufficiently rust proof Salt content in washing water is too high A Lid on salt container is not screwed on tight much salt spilt whilst filling the container Glasses become clouded and discoloured coating cannot be wiped off Unsuitable detergent was used Glasses are not dishwasher proof Smears left behind on glasses and cutlery glasses have acquired a metallic appearance Amount of rinse aid set too high Important Information Information on comparability tests implemented in compliance with EN 50242 Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications Example of loaded dishwasher see Figs A and B Capacit
30. ts of one hour for up to 24 hours Switch the dishwasher ON Immediately press the TIMER button 2 The numerical display 3 changes to Press the TIMER button as many times as necessary until the numerical display shows the required delay To erase the time delay setting keep pressing the TIMER button until u appears in the numerical display You can change your programme selection as often as you like during the intervening period before the dishwasher starts up Pre Wash on applicable models The pre wash programme option serves to perform a pre wash cycle before the main programme This cycle enables cookware e g pans bowls etc to be pre soaked and pre rinsed in the lower rack If you wish to pre soak the dishes this programme option must be selected by pressing the Prewash button before the programme starts The recommended detergent amount is approx 5g poured onto the inside of the door Quick Wash on applicable models Pressing the Quick wash button provides a short wash cycle by curtailing the drying phase and the washing time The washing and drying performance will be reduced with the Quick wash programme option Time remaining indicator The time remaining indicator is self learning When the programme begins it displays the estimated duration of that programme The figure is based upon the duration of the previous programme or if the dishwasher is being used for the first time the duratio
31. wing list of common occurrences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of most problems Problems When the appliance is switched Appliance does not start up A Fault with fuse in mains electricity supply Plug not inserted in wall socket A Appliance door not closed properly Water tap not turned on Blocked strainer in water intake hose The strainer is situated in the supply hose connection Ensure fill hose is not kinked With the appliance itself Lower spray arm rotates with difficulty Spray arm is blocked by small items or food remains Lid in detergent compartment can not be closed Detergent compartment has been overfilled Mechanism is clogged with remnants of detergent Indicator lamps do not go out after washing has finished Main switch is still set to ON Remnants of detergent stuck inside dispenser Compartment was damp when it was filled up with detergent Compartment must be dry before detergent is added Water remains inside the appliance after the programme has ended Blockage or kink in drainage hose Pump is jammed A Filters are blocked The programme is still running Wait for the programme to end The numerical display will indicate A Perform reset function During washing Unusual amount of foam is created Normal washing up liquid has been poured into the rinse aid container Applian
32. y 12 place settings Comparability programme Eco Rinse aid setting between 3 and 4 Reference cleaner 5g of detergent onto the inside surface of the door and fill 25g into detergent compartment Intensive drying function U OFF Height adjustable top basket must be inserted in the upper most position If the comparability tests do not comply fully with EN 50 242 e g degree of soiling type of dishes and cutlery etc contact the appliance manufacturer before starting the test M To D DWF61 only Example of loaded dishwasher see figs A B C and D For loading of baskets and special cutlery baskets Capacity 12 place settings Comparability programme Eco Rinse aid setting between 3 and 4 Reference cleaner 5g of detergent onto the inside surface of the door and fill 30g into detergent compartment Fig C 25 Hotpoint After Sales Service Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique Satisfaction Guaranteed promise valid for ninety days after have purchased your Hotpoint product If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance call Hotpoint Service If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this Guarantee Hotpoint will replace your appliance or if you prefer give you your money back Hotpoint appliances carry for the first 12 months a fully inclusive parts and la
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