Hotpoint 24 in. FDW60 Free-standing Dishwasher
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1. Each time this button is pressed one of the cycle indicator lights R Start Reset button With Start the wash cycle begins whereas a the settings are cleared with Reset S Low Salt indicator light This light warns you that itis time to add more salt T Low Rinse Aid indicator light This light warns you that itis time to add more rinse aid C Door openin handle E will come on in sequence Use this handle to open the door D Delayed start select button This button delays the start of the wash cycle you selected by 12 9 6 or 3 hours E Cycle indicator light F H R This light informs you which cycle s G you have selected or the one in D rogress F Half load selection button To allow you to wash a half load in rae the upper basket Fah mye an tre pae OO G Cycle phase and delayed start Re SE A O indicator lights is Thes indicator lights inform you which cycle phase is underway DIET oO It you have set a delayed start the A also indicate the amount of time le P c until the wash cycle starts Start Reset Prewash Wash Rinse Drying ooo oO 3hr 6hr 9hr 12hr i Ad This dishwasher conforms tothe following European Community Technical characteristics Directives Width cm 60 e 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Depth cm 60 2 en Height cm 85 ae f ectromagnetic Capacity 12 standard place settings Compatibiliy and subsequent Mains water pressure 4 3 psi 145 psi 30 KPa 1MPa 0 3 10 bar mod2. Ensure thatthe hose is not pushed too far down the standpipe Ifthe 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 11 2 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 Recommended height for 65mm 2 72 max standpipe 500mm 20 40mm 1 72 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 ae A Spigot height 600 i NOTE Ensure the sink outlet pipe has a minimum diamtere of 32MM 1 Untie the end of the 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 memb
3. the countdown to the delayed startwill begin If for example you have seta 12 hourdelay once you have selected awash cycle the 12 hour indicator lightwillflash followed by the others in sequence until the settime delay isup The indicator lights will keep you informed of the countdown progress at all times Once this time is up indicator light G will stop flashing andthe wash cycle willbegin Ifyou change your mind and you wishtosetadifferentdelay justopen thedoor press button D you need notresetthe wash cycle Ifyou wantto cancel the delay set and youwishtostartthe wash cycle immediately press button D repeatedly until the cycle starts and indicator light G corresponding to the cycle start phase comes on Cycle phase and delayed start indicator light G 1 Flashing to indicate a delayed start to remind you that you have set a delayed start 2 On litconstantly each light shows which stage of the wash cycle is in progress Half load Yourdishwasher also allows you to wash half aload to save water electricity and detergent use only halfthe amount Before setting awash cycle press button F indicator light H will comeon NOTE When set the dishwasher will wash on the upper basket only To see the settings you have selected At any time when the cycle is underway if you press button F the cycle in progress indicator light will light up for a few seconds followed bythe half
4. For additional advice on Cleaning your filter see Care and Cleaning section of the instruction book 17 DJ ISHWASHER Fault Area Issue e Wash Cycle indicator light 4 flashing Fast Water load solenoid valve malfunction alarm En Deica tee Nom ECO Et gC agt afc Peh SO Indicator 4 Fast Cycle Phase Indicator Drying light flash Lights Flashing Indicates and of programme e When a Pre Wash programme is selected the Rinse light will illuminate Poor Wash Results Residue On Dishes When Wash Cycle Complete 18 Cause How to resolve Ifindicator light 4 Fast flashes rapidly TURN the dishwasher OFF AND BACKON 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 The Drying phase indicator light will flash in the display to indicate the programmes complete Press the On Off button to switch offthe dishwasher Please Note When your dishwasher is switched back on the Drying phase indicator light will continue to flash ntil a new programme is selected or the machine is reset This is normal This is normal The Rinse Light rather than the Prewash light illuminates because Prewash is basically a Cold Rinse cycle i e the machine is using part of the rinse cycle to give the Prewash function Is the selected programme suit
5. ss FNA i er ay pu For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk amp 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 24 DEDE NOTES DJ ISHWASHER NOTES
6. 26 DEDE NOTES E Hotpoint Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 900 trained specialists directly employed by us ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer ESERVICECENTRE Repair Service and Information Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 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 GE 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 195053718 01 January 2006
7. K Hotpoint Designed for the real world Instructions for Installation and Use Aquarius FDW60 amp FDW65 60cm free standing Dishwasher 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 i DJ ISHWASHER DEDE Contents Electrical Connection 4 For Your Safety 5 Installation 6 7 Before Using your Dishwasher 8 9 Loading your Dishwasher 10 What Can Was 10 Getting to know your Dishwasher 11 How to use your Dishwasher 12 Programme Chart 13 Care and Cleaning 15 21 Information for Test Labs 22 After Sales Service 23 Hotpoint Guarantee 24 Notes 25 26 27 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 ofthe 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 DJ ISHWASHER Electrical Connection WARNING This appliance must be earthed Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug a
8. able for the type of load and the degree of soiling Check the loading of your crockery into the baskets See Loading You Dishwasher Section of the instruction book Check that the filters are clean and in place See Care and Cleaning Section ofthe instruction book Is the lid of the salt container closed properly Is the rinse aid dosage correct See section Poor Drying Results below for instructions on adding or adjusting rinse aid to your wash f DJ ISHWASHER Fault Area Poor Wash Results Poor Drying Results Issue Cause How to resolve Tablet Not Dissolving e Wherever possible the following should be positioned away from dispenser to ensure that they can notcome into contact with the Dispenser Cutlery Cutlery Basket Crockery Casseroles Dishes Pans Etc Spray arm Obstruction Upper Basket Upper Spray Arm Priorto starting the programme ensure the spray wash jet holes are notblocked and also that the spray arms can rotate freely Spray wash jet holes ith the upper basket inthe lower Withthe upper basketin the upper position the maximum height for position the maximum height for plates is 26 cm plates is increased to 31 cm To adjust the upper basket position follow instruction below Step 1 Push the white stoppers at the front of the basket shelves outwards and remove the basket See fig 1 amp Fig 2 Step 2 Push the basket runners back into the d
9. are made from wood or part wood They may 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 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 in a dishwasher e Highly absorbent materials such as sponges and towels should never be placed in a dishwasher Ifin 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 Our recommendation In future only purchase table or kitchenware that has been confirmed dishwasher proof DEDE Getting to know your Dishwasher E Upper basket F Top spray arm G Basket height adjuster H Lower basket The Controls A ON OFF Button Press this button to switch the appliance on B ON OFF Indicator light This light informs you that the dishwasher is on r KR cS Bottom spray arm Salt container cap Washing filter Detergent and rinse aid dispenser Half load indicator light This light informs you that the half load is selected Cycle select button
10. e section qualified technician entitled Troubleshooting If you cannot resolve the problem The mains plug must be easily accessible after installation then call Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page Ifthe appliance is not operating properly or if maintenance operations 11 Cutlery and sharp utensils should always be inserted in random are necessary disconnect the dishwasher from the mains power order with the blades pointing downwards take care with knife supply unplug it blades 12 For your own safety ensure the door is closed when the dishwasher is in use The rating plate featuring the technical data serial number and markings is visibly positioned on the inner edge of the door DO NOT remove the rating plate The dishwasher is intended for use by adults DO NOT allow 1 i DO NOT use solvents such as alcohol or turpentine which may children to come near or play with the controls cause an explosion DO NOT load dishes to wash that are soiled with ash wax or Keep children away from detergents and clear of the dishwasher paints door when open 3 DO NOT lean sit or stand on any part of the dishwasher this could f cause injury and or damage the appliance Keep all packaging material away from children 4 DO NOT drink any water residues from inside the dishwasher DJ ISHWASHER Installation Choose where you wantto install your dishwasher you can place it so that its sides or back pa
11. er of water marks may have been left as a result 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 it is open this could damage the door or cause the appliance to tip forward If 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 DEDE For your Safety This manual forms an integral part of the appliance It m
12. f rinse aid used by the dishwasher move the adjuster F which you will find under lid C Warning e Use the right amount of detergent see programme B c chart D Store your detergent and rinse aid in a cool dry place safely Ls away from children i 11 po EA j y A CY te P The amount of rinse aid needs to be increased if the dishes appear dull or you can see circular stains The amount of rinse aid needs to be reduced if the dishes are sticky or you can see white streaks You can choose from six different positions Itis normally setto 4 Three in one dishwasher tablets are now 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 DEDE Before Using your Dishwasher Water hardness varies according
13. her Ensure drain hose is not kinked Remove blankin plug closed en connection from sink trap Note There are twotypes of sink trap drain hose connection 1 Closed end connection Which must be cut off 2 Blanking plug in the sink trap connections Which must_be removed 20 DEDE General Unusual Amountoffoamiscreated Has the correct detergent been used Use only Dishwasher powder or tablets eHave you spilt rinse aid when fill the rinse aid compartment If yes this will clear on the next cycle A Stopping During e Has there been a power failure check other appliances Cycle e Your dishwasherwill stop and startthroughout the wash programme This is normal e Has the water supply been interrupted Knocking Noise coming from Sprayarmknocking against dishes See Loading Your Dishwasher Dishwasher Section of the instruction book e Crockey has notbeen stacked correctly Knocking Noise Coming from Inlet This is caused by the way you have the water pipes laid and has no Valves effect upon the dishwasher functions e f your cold water mains pressure is set too high the noise level will be increased f you have completed all of the above checks and your appliances is still not operating then please call your Service Centre for assistance See Key Contacts on the back page of the instruction book 21 ISHWASHER INFORMATION FOR TEST LABS Load for 12 S
14. ifications e 97117 CE Power voltage See data plate Labeling Total absorber power Fuse See data plate See data plate e 2002 96 CE E Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ee 11 DJ ISHWASHER How to use your Dishwasher 12 First of all Turn on the water supply tap completely Add the correct amount of detergent Load the baskets correctly Check that the spray arms rotate freely Close the door securely Press the ON OFF button A you will hear a short beep and indi cator light B comes on Your appliance is now on and await ing instructions Select the wash cycle Select the wash cycle by pressing button P Each time this button is pressed a beep will sound and indi cator lights E will come on in sequence Select the wash cycle most suitable for the type of dishes to wash see Programme Chart Close the door and press the Start button after a few seconds you will hear ashort beep and the wash cy cle will started The dishwasher informs you Your dishwasher has indicator lights G which light up to indicate the wash cycle phase thatis underway Modifying a wash cycle in progress Ifyou have chosen the wrong cycle You can modify the wash cycle in progress if it has only just started Keep the Reset button R pressed in for approximately 5 seconds a prolonged beep will sound followed by three short beeps Indicator light G will go out to show a
15. ishwasher with the stoppers still pointing outward See Fig 3 Step 3 Select required position if lower position selected top wheel would glide into the basket runners See Fig 4 andif upper position required bottom wheel will be in runners Fig 5 i Fast Wash Programme Selected There is no drying cycle on the Fast Wash Programme Fast 40 C 19 ISHWASHER Fault Area Issue Cause How to resolve Poor Drying Results Is Rinse Aid being usedoristhe Using rinse aid in your wash will improve the drying performance Rinse Aid level settoo low To add rinse aid to your wash follow instructions below Step 1 Rotate cap anti clockwise and pull to remove Step 2 Pour rinse aid into container and secure cap back into position The level of rinse aid used during your wash cycle can be adjusted to ensure best results Rinse Aid Levels 1 lowest to 6 Highest Rinse Aid level adjuster is located under dispenser cap Using small coin rotate adjusterto desired setting We recommend setting to 4 Rinse Aid Adjuster The Dishwasher Will Not Possible Installation Fault Check Drain Particularly ifthe machineisbeing Is the drain hose kinked used for the first time Is the sink trap blocked If this is the case you will experience problems whit your sink drainage Ensure the blanking plug closed end connector has been removed ifconnected to a sink trap this is the most common fault when installing adishwas
16. ll the settings will have been cancelled You are now free to re set the correct wash cycle You ve left out a dish Interrupt the wash cycle by press ing the On Off button A then insertthe dish you had forgotten When you shut the door 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 indi cated by 2 short beeps and the flashing ofthe drying phase indica tor light 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 wait a little while they dry better due tothe steam 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 orwhen you close the door Delaying the start of a programme When you have loaded the dishes you can choose when to start your dishwasher before setting the wash cycle desired Press button D to delay the start of the wash cycle by 12 9 6 or 3 hours Each time you press it you will hear a shortbeep and indicator light G corresponding to the selected delay will come on Selectthe desiredwash cycle Press the Startbutton you hear the beep
17. load indicatorlight ifset For your own safety ensure the door is closed when the dishwasher is not in use 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 INTENSIVE Very dirty dishes and pans NOT to be used for delicate items NORMAL Cycle for normally dirty pans and dishes Standard daily cycle ECO Environmentally friendly cycle with low energy consumption levels suitable for normally dirty pans and dishes FAST Economic and fast cycle to be used for slightly dirty dishes Run cycle immediately after use PRE WASH Preliminary wash cycle for dishes while awaiting completion of the load with the dishes from the next meal DELICATES Special cycle to be used for more delicate items which are sensitive to high temperatures Run cycle immediately after use CYCLE SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS CYCLE DESCRIPTION DETERGENT FOR PRE WASH amp WASH Pre wash with hot water at 40 C Extended wash at 65 C 2 cold rinses Hot rinse at 70 C Drying Wash at 55 C Cold rinse Hot rinse at 70 C Drying 2 cold pre washes Wash at 45 C Hot rinse at 65 C Drying Short wash at 40 C Hot rinse at 62 C Short cold wash to prevent food from drying onto the dishes Wash at 50 C Rrinse at 45 C Hot rinse at 65 C Drying WASH CYCLE DURATION in minutes Tolerance To optimise wa
18. lt Area Issue e Wash cycle indicators lights 4 amp 5 flashing Fast amp Prewash Watertap turned off Indicators 485 Fast amp Prewash e Wash cycle indicator lights 385 flashing Eco amp Prewash Possible Filter Blockage Indicators 3 amp 5 Eco amp Prewash Cause How to resolve If you are not at your dishwasher when the short beeps sound the dishwasher will switch to alarm mode and indicator lights 4 amp 5 Fast amp Prewash will flash Follow the instructions below to cancel Step 1 Turn the dishwasher off by pressing the On Off button mo de Step 2 Turn onthe water tap Step 3 Wait approximately 20 seconds and then switch the appliance on by pressing the On Off button Step 4 Select wash programme as normal Please Note If the above does not solve the problem check that the water feed pipe filter is not blocked Ifwash cycle indicator lights 3 amp 5 Eco amp Prewash are flashing then you needtoclear the filter of any blockages before programmecan proceed Step 1 Press the On Off Button to turn off your dishwasher Step 2 Remove filter from base of machine Step 3 Rinse filters under running water and ensure that large food particles are removed from Area A Step 4 Locate filters back into the filter housing and firmly press Step 5 Tu mthe dishwasher on by pressing the On Off button and selectrequired programme
19. nd a 13A fuse If you need to replace the fuse 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 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 terminal markings in the plug which if not coloured could be EARTH Eo NEUTRAL N LIVE U Changing the Mains Lead Alead 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 willbe made Itis strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician If the domestic wiring includes a residual current operated circuit breaker ensure that it conforms to the latest regulations Safety Information Atthe time of delivery All functions of your dishwasher have been thoroughly tested at the factory A small numb
20. nel are side by side with furniture or up against the wall The dishwasher is provided with water supply and drain hoses which can be directed towards the left or right to facilitate appropriate installation Levelling Once the appliance 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 itis not inclined more than 2 degrees Ifthe appliance is level itwill help ensure its correct operation Height Adjustment Insert the appliance into the cutout and then adjustthe 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 Connect the cold water supply hose and making sure that it is fastened tightly in place If the water hoses are new or have been out of use for an extended period of time letthe water run to make sure it is clear and free of impurities before making the connection Ifthis precaution is not taken the water inlet could get blocked causing damage to your dishwasher 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 itis essential to comply with the following information Standpipe
21. on for Not Going Out When Rinse YouareusingtheMachine for thefirsttime and again when the rinse aid levels become low follow the Aid Added the first time instructions on Before Using Your Dishwasher page on howto add Or rinse aid Therinse aid level is low Please Note Rinse The rinse aid light will remain lit after the rinse aid Aid has been added and will continue to flash until the machine has completed the next full wash cycle Note The Fast amp Prewash cycles are not full wash cycles If you are using 3 in 1 tablets or 2 in 1 and do not add rinse aid then the rinse aid light will flash continuously Leaking From Rear Of Possible Incorrect FitmentofWater e Check Machine Inlet Hose Is the water inlet hose connection secured at rear of machine Fig1 Machine Connection Cycle Indicator Lights Your dishwasher is designed so that if a fault occurs an error message indicated by one Flashing or two wash cycle indicator lights flashing rapidly eln many cases you can rectify these errors by following instructions in this section e f however the errors indicated on your machine are notlisted you will need to contact your Service Centre for assistance See Key Contacts on the back page of the instruction book e Short beeps sounding for Tumonthewatertap and the dishwasher will start after a few a few minutes when starting Minutes programme Water tap turned off 16 f DJ ISHWASHER Fau
22. ply tap turned on Isthe water pressure supply sufficient Isthe inlet hose kinked Is the door closed properly lfa delayed starthas been selected then the cycle phase indicator light corresponding to the lenght of time delayed will flash For example Pre wash flashing 3hr Delay Set Wash 6hr Delay Set Rinse 9hr Delay Set Drying 12hr delay Set Follow the instructions below to cancel Step 1 Press the Delay Start Button until all light are out Step 2 Select wash programme as normal Please Note The Drying light will also flash to indicate the end of a programme See Cycle Phase Indicator Lights Flashing below The Salt refill light will flash when your dishwasher is switched on for the first time and again when the saltlevels become low followthe instructions on Before Using Your Dishwasher page on how to add salt to your dishwasher Please Note The salt refill light will remain lit after the salt has been added for several consecutive cycles If you are using 3 in 1 tablets and do not add salt then the salt refill light will flash periodically for several consecutive cycle If 3 in 1 dishwasher tablets are used we still recommend that you add salt to prevent limescale deposits on your dishes DJ ISHWASHER Fault Area Issue Cause How to resolve Rinse Aid Light Flashing Rinse Aid light will flash if The Rinse Aid lightwill flash when your dishwasher is switched
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24. r 4 Screw the cap back in place carefully When to add salt The salt container should be filled up when the low salt indicator light S flashes The dishwasher will remind you to do so for five consecutive wash cycles Water Water Hardness es degrees 18 44 44 18 44 36 71 45 89 4 5 8 9 SITE _ Autono Selector my position _ cycles 2 You don t know how hard the water in your home is Ask the company that supplies water in your area WARNING DO NOT pour detergent into the special salt container This will destroy the water softener DJ ISHWASHER Loading your Dishwasher 10 Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher remove the larger food particles to prevent the filter from becoming clogged which results in reduced perfor mance If the pots and pans have baked on food that is extremely hard to remove we recommend that they be allowed to soak before they are washed This will elimi nate the need for extra wash cycles Pull out the racks to facili tate loading the dishwasher How to Use the Lower Rack We recommend that you place the most difficult to clean items on the bottom rack pots pans lids serving dishes and bowls as shown in the figure to the right It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the sides of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm Pots serving bowls etc must always be placed
25. rane 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 ISHWASHER INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER IN FULLY FITTED KITCHENS Your free standing dishwasher can be installed in modern kitchens as follows O to stand next to furniture units or other electric household appliances Please read the chapter on Installation in the instruction manual to insert or built in under the one worktop Should it be necessary to remove the top shelf of the dishwasher proceed as follows Unscrew the 2 rear screws and then with a light push forward let it slide out and remove it see fig 1 Discard the polystyrene rectangle Open the door and after unscrewing the fixing screws remove the 3 plastic plugs used to hook the shelf on fig 2 Glue onthe small soundproofing adhesive spongy strip onto the top crosspiece photo 3 and after tilting the appliance glue onanother oneundemeath the base photo 4 Straighten up the appliance and adjust the front and back feet by unscrewing them in an anti clockwise direction to raise the dishwasher to the required height Insertthe appliance undemeath the worktop fig 5 checking that the inlet and outlet pipes do notgetbent or squashed please read the instructions provided in the Installation chapter Open the dishwasher door and glue onthe two eq
26. s Food residue may become encrusted onto the spray arms and block the holes where water comes out Check the spray arms regularly and clean them oncein awhile The seals One of the factors that cause unpleasant odours toform inside the dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals Periodic Cleaning using adamp sponge will preventthis from occurring DO NOT use solvents or abrasives to clean 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 on the surface ofthe appliance interior useacloth dampened with water and a little white vinegar or a cleaning product specifically made for dishwashers Going awa 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 andunplug e turn off the water supply tap disconnect the inlet hose and allowtodrain efill 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 Reconnect the 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 dishwa
27. sh Penn and save on energy try to use the dishwasher with a full wash load If it takes some time to fill your dishwasher use t e pre wash to avoid caked on food and build up of bad odours DJ ISHWASHER Care and Cleaning Unplug the appliance Before carrying outany 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 andbad odours will notbe trapped inside The filter assembly e Ifyouwantconsistent good results from your dishwasher you need to Clean the filter assembly Remove the larger food particles trapped inside the cup C and the semi circular filter A after each wash pullthe cup handle upwards to remove them Just rinse them under running water e The entire filter assembly should becleanedthoroughly onceamonth 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 shownin the figure and reinsertthe whole assembly into the dishwasher Position it into its housing and press downwards The dishwasher is notto be used withoutfiters Improper replacement of the filters may reduce the efficiency of the wash and even damage your dishwasher 14 Cleaning the spray arm
28. sher Whendisconnecting the dishwasher itis importantthattasks are carried out inthe correct sequence eswitchoff atthe mains and remove the plug from the socket turn offthe water supply e disconnect drain and water inlet hose e pull outthe dishwasher carefully withdrawing hoses atthe same time Moving the appliance Drain water from the dishwasher Secure all loose parts Only transportin an upright position e fnotkept uprightduring transport any water remaining inside may seep intothe control module and cause subsequent errors with programme functions DEDA Troubleshooting In the unlikely event that you have problems with your machine the following guide will enable you to resolve many problems without having to call out a service engineer Fault Area The Dishwasher Will Not Start Issue Possible Installation Electrical Supply Fault Particularly if the machine is being used for the first time Cycle phase indicator lights flashing Has time delay been selected Salt Refill Light Flashing Not Going Out When Salt Added Delay Start Button Salt refill light will flash if You are using the Machine for the firsttime Or The salt level is low Cause How to resolve e Check Isthe dishwasher plugged in and switched on Isthere apower failure check to see if other appliances working Check the fuse Isthere a fault with the water supply is the water sup
29. tandard Settings tests upper rack at top position 1 lower basket 12 upper basket Lower basket Item Diameter Volum approximately Loading the detergent Loading the Rinse Aid The cleaning detergent should be introduced into the two The amount of rinse aid used for each cycle can be regulated containers Comp 2 and Comp 3 see table at the end by turning the dose adjuster F which you will find under lid of the page C There are 6 different settings the normal dosage is setting 5 This basketis 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 don t touch MMMM door side AM ENS0242 Eo sog 25 25 IEC DIN Press the extra dry button if existing 22 E Hotpoint After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service ona 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 sales service o
30. to where you live If the water in your home is hard without water softening incrustations would form on your dishes Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener which uses special salt to get rid of limescale in the water Adjusting the water softener Your dishwasher can adjustits 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 IMPORTANT Only use recommend dishwasher salt DO NOT use everyday table salt cooking salt as they contain insoluble substances which could harm your dishwasher 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 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 Put the dishwasher funnel on the hole and pour in approximately two kilos of salt It is normal that some water comes out of the containe
31. top down Deep pots should be slanted to allow the water to flow out This basket is equipped with two removable grids insert the cutlery one by one into the slots knives and utensils with sharp blades or tips should be positioned with the sharp parts at the bottom Position all cutlery items so that they don t touch If the rack has side baskets the spoons should be loaded individually into the appropriate slots see fig A Especially long utensils Load examplas should be placed in the horizontal position at the front of the upper rack Bottom Rack Top Rack How to Use the Upper Rack The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses coffee and tea cups and saucers as well as plates small bowls and shallow pans as long as they are not too dirty Position the dishes and cookware so that they do not get moved by the spray of water How to adjust the Upper rack The top rack can be adjusted using the two rack heights top and bottom To adjust the rack open up the tabs that lock the guides and pull outthe rack Arrange the rack with the back wheels in either the top or bottom position and then insert it along the guides until the front wheels are on as well Close the tabs to lock the rack in place see Fig F OALA es gt TAO What can Wash Items not suitable for the dishwasher Cutlery and tablew
32. ual sized adhesive spongy strips on the front edge of the appliance cabinet Begin from the top without leaving out any spaces and make sure the strips adhere all along the length ofthe edge Asmall part ofthe spongy strip protruding onto the outside will block any light left between the dishwasher and adjacent cabinets thus improving the soundproofing Warning The dishwasher plug must be within access once the appliance has been built in in order to allow for maintenance to be carried out safely The structure of your dishwasher makes it impossible to fit it under a hob DJ ISHWASHER Before Using your Dishwasher The detergent Adding detergent To open lid A press button B The detergent should be put into the two containers C and D If using a tablet put itin container D Now you can close the lid press it down until you hear it click Ifit won t close Check whether there is any detergent residue on the edges of the dispenser Remove the excess 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 the rinse aid container when indicator D lights up on the container see right and the rinse aid indicator light T on the control panel flashes Adding rinse aid To open the dispenser turn cap anticlockwise Take care when you pour in the rinse aid to avoid it overflowing You can regulate the amount o
33. ur web site at ESERVICECENTRE 23 E 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 Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers i
34. ust always be kept handy for reference Read through 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 any otheruse shall be considered improper The manufacturer declines all responsibility for uses other than those described above Seperate the various packaging materials and dispose of safely 7 DO NOT install outdoors not even if the area is covered by a roof DONOT leave discarded packaging material around the home it is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and After removing the packaging check to make sure your appliance thunderstorms is intact lf in doubt contact a qualified professional 8 _ Ifinstalled on a carpeted or covered floor ensure that the openings DO NOT use extension leads and multiple plugs If the electricity onthe underside are not obstructed supply wire is not long enough then have it replaced with one of the 9 Donottouch the heating element during or straight after a wash correct length and remember that it should be free of bends or cycle dangerous kinks 10 Ifthe appliance malfunctions turn off the water inlet tap and In the event of any damage to the power cord have it replaced by a disconnect the plug from the wall socket Then read th
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