CONTENTS Safety advice pag. Setting up, installation pag. Water softener unit pag. Adjusting the upper basket pag. Loading the dishes pag. Information for test laboratories pag. Half load washing pag. Loading the detergent and rinse aid pag. Cleaning the filters pag.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ! There are certain basic safety rules Knives and other utensils with sharp which are valid for any domestic points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a appliance. horizontal position. Installation Daily use ■...
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INSTALLATION (Technical notes) ■ After unpacking, adjust the height of the dishwasher. For the dishwasher to work correctly it must be level. Adjust the feet so that the machine does not tilt by more than 2 degrees. ■ If it you need to move the machine after removing the packaging, do not try to lift it by the bottom of the door.
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Water connection IMPORTANT The appliance must be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets. The old hose-sets should not be reused. ■ The inlet and drain hoses can be directed to left or right. IMPORTANT The dishwasher can be connected to either cold or hot water, as long as it is no hotter than 60 °C.
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■ The hose can be hooked over the side of Connecting the outlet hose the sink, but it must not be immersed in water, in order to prevent water from being syphoned back to the machine ■ The outlet hose should disharge into a when this is in operation (fig.
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INSTALLATION IN FITTED Underneath existing work top KITCHENS (when fitting beneath a work top) Fitting between existing cabinets ■ In most modern fitted kitchens there is only one single work top under which cabinets and electrical appliances are ■ The height of the dishwasher, 85 cm, has fitted.
WATER SOFTENER UNIT If your water is at level 0, you need not use any regenerating salt, nor need you make any adjustment, as your water is soft. Depending on the source of the supply, water contains varying amounts of limestone According to the degree of hardness of and minerals which are deposited on the your water, regulate the softener unit in the...
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Loading the salt IMPORTANT (Only for first start up) When the appliance is used for the ■ On the bottom of the machine there is a first time, after completely filling the container for the salt for regenerating salt container, it is necessary to add the softener.
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Adjustment of the upper basket If 27 cm to 31 cm plates are normally used, load them onto the lower basket after the upper basket has been placed in its upper position and proceed as detailed below: 1. Turn the front stops “A” outwards; 2.
■ Salad bowls and plastic bowls may also LOADING DISHES be loaded on the upper basket. It is advisable to block these in place so that the jets of water do not make them Using the upper basket overturn. ■ The upper basket has been designed to ■...
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A standard daily load is represented in figs. 1, 2 and 3. Upper basket (fig. 1) A = soup plates B = dinner plates C = dessert plates D = saucers E = cups F = glasses Upper basket (fig. 2) A = soup plates B = dinner plates C = dessert plates...
INFORMATION FOR THE TEST LABORATORIES General programme comparison (Ref. EN 50242 Standards) (see programmes selection) 1. Upper basket position: low 4. Amount of detergent: 2. Normal load - 9,5 g for pre-wash; 3. Shine setting: 6 - 28 g for wash. 15 international place load (Ref.
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Half load wash upper basket 1/2 mixed load (fig. 1) A = glasses B = cups C = soup plates D = dessert plates E = saucers F = saucepan G = Irying pan H = medium bowl I = small bowl 1/2 load standard (fig.
LOADING THE DETERGENT After pouring the detergent into the container, close the lid, firstly pushing (1) and then AND THE RINSE AID pressing on it (2) until you hear the click. Filling the detergent container IMPORTANT It is essential to use a detergent that is specifically designed for dishwashers either in powder, liquid or tablet form.
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■ the effectiveness of detergents containing Should this occur, we would recommend the built in water softener/salt depends using traditional separate products – salt, on the hardness of your water supply. detergent and rinse agent. This will ensure Check that the hardness of your water that the water softener in the dishwasher supply is within the effective range given operates correctly.
CLEANING THE FILTERS The filter system (fig.A “4”) consists of: a central container that traps the larger particles; a flat gauze that continuously filters the wash water; a micro filter, located beneath the gauze, that traps the tiniest particles ensuring a perfect rinse.
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PRATICAL HINTS How to make savings ■ If you want the dishwasher to give a How to get really good wash complete wash, place the dishes in the results dishwasher at the end of each meal and if necessary turn on the COLD RINSE ■...
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ■ To clean the dishwasher outside, do not use solvents (degreasing action) neither abrasives, but only a cloth soaked with water. ■ The dishwasher does not require special maintenance, because the tank is self-cleaning. ■ Regularly wipe the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove any food remains or rinse aid.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL "ON/OFF" button "SALT EMPTY" light Open door "PROGRAM SELECTION" LEDs "PROGRAMS" buttons "OPTION SELECTION" LED "HALF LOAD" button DIMENSIONS: without working top with working top Height Depth 57,3 Width 59,8 Depth with door open TECHNICAL DATA: EN 50242 place load Capacity with pans and dishes 9 persons...
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■ To start the program, press the selected PROGRAM SELECTION program button again to confirm. The AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS relevant LED will stop blinking and remain on and, when the door is shut, the program will start automatically. (Use in conjunction with programme guide) Program settings IMPORTANT To confirm the “COLD RINSE”...
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Changing a running program Option button Proceed as follows to change or cancel a "HALF LOAD" button running program: By using this option, it is possible to wash ■ Hold down the current program button a smaller quantity of crockery: you should (with the LED on) for at least 3 seconds.
PROGRAMME SELECTION Description Programme (“RECOMMENDED” PROGRAMME) UNIVERSAL Once a day - for normal soiled pans and any other items that have been left all day for 65°C washing. BACTIZERO Once a day - for heavily soiled pans and any other items that have been left all day for 75°C washing.
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Avarage Special function Programme contents Check list duration buttons in minutes available • • • • • • • • • • 65°C • • • • • • • • • • • • • 75°C • • • • • •...
IDENTIFYING MINOR FAULTS Should the dishwasher fail to operate, before contacting the Service Centre, make the following checks: FAULT CAUSE REMEDY Plug is not connected to wall Connect electric plug socket O/I button has not been pressed Press button 1 - Machine completely dead Door is open Close door No electricity...
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FAULT CAUSE REMEDY See causes for no. 5 Check Bottom of saucepans have not Burnt on food remains must been washed well be soaked before putting pans in dishwasher Edge of saucepans have not Reposition saucepans been washed well Spray arms are partially blocked Remove spray arms by unscrewing ring nuts clockwise and wash under running water...
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Hoover guarantees all parts of this product for 5 years from the date of purchase. During that time Hoover will replace or repair all defective parts free of charge, except for parts subject to fair wear and tear such as belts. The call out fee and labour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months.
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The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of any printing mistakes in this booklet. The manufacturer also reserves the right to make appropriate modifications to its products without changing the essential characteristics.
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Also Channel Islands, Scilly Isles, Orkney, Shetlands See local telephone directory Hoover policy is one of continuous development and for this reason we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice HOOVER LIMITED DRAGONPARC ABERCANAID MERTHYR TYDFIL MID-GLAMORGAN CF48 1PQ...
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