Installation Advice regarding the first wash cycle Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved, After the appliance has been installed, immediately before please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, so that running the first wash cycle, completely fill the salt the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within dispenser with water and add only then approximately 1 kg...
Changing the Mains Lead • the power supply voltage falls within the values A lead can be ordered from Hotpoint Service indicated on the data plate on the inside of the door; UK: 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220 •...
Connecting the water supplies Sink Waste System Connect the outlet hose (without bending it) to a drain duct Connection to the water and electricity supplies should with a minimum diameter of 32 mm. only be performed by a qualified technician. The dishwasher should not stand on top of the water hoses or the electricity supply cable.
Anti-flooding protection To ensure floods do not occur, the dishwasher: - is provided with a special system which blocks the water supply in the event of anomalies or leaks from inside the appliance. Some models are also equipped with the supplementary safety device New Acqua Stop , which guarantees anti- flooding protection even in the event of a supply hose...
Description of the appliance Overall view Upper rack Upper sprayer arm Tip-up compartments Rack height adjuster Lower rack Lower sprayer arm Cutlery basket Washing filter Salt dispenser Detergent and rinse aid dispensers Data plate Control panel Control panel Start/Pause Low salt button and WASH CYCLE SELECT Washing...
Loading the racks Upper rack Before loading the racks, remove all food residue from Load this rack with delicate and lightweight crockery: glasses, crockery and empty liquids from glasses and cups. cups, saucers and shallow salad bowls. After loading the appliance, make sure that the sprayer arms can rotate freely.
Start-up and use Starting the dishwasher Measuring out the detergent A good wash result also depends on the correct 1. Turn the water tap on. amount of detergent being used; exceeding the 2. Press the ON/OFF button: all the indicator lights on the stated amount does not result in a more effective control panel will light up for a few seconds.
Wash cycles If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed with water before being placed in the dishwasher, reduce the amount of detergent used accordingly. The number and type of wash cycles and options may vary depending on the dishwasher model. Detergent Wash Wash cycle...
Rinse aid and refined salt wash cycle 2, water hardness level 2, etc. etc., up to a maximum Only use products which have been specifically of five levels. designed for dishwashers. (The default water softener setting is level 3). Do not use table salt or industrial salt, or washing - To exit the function, wait approximately few seconds or press up liquid.
Care and maintenance Clean the water inlet filter at the tap outlet regularly. - Turn off the water tap. - Unscrew the end of the water inlet hose, remove the filter and clean it carefully under running water. - Replace the filter and screw the water hose back into position.
• Keep detergents and rinse aids away from children. As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the • Keep children away from the open door of a dishwasher, there environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled could still be some detergent left inside.
Troubleshooting Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance (see Assistance). Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The dishwasher does not start • Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on after or cannot be controlled approximately one minute and reset the program.
After Sales Service Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint ownership. To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee appliance during the course of its working life than you must register your appliance with us.
5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There will be a charge for our engineer’s time.
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