Hotpoint Aquarius DWF50 User manual

Instructions for Installation and Use
Aquarius DWF50 & DWM55
60cm free standing
Dishwasher

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Contents
Electrical Connection
For Your Safety
Installation
Getting to know your Dishwasher
How to use your Dishwasher
Programme Chart
Before Using your Dishwasher
Loading your Dishwasher
Information for Test Labs
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Notes
After Sales Service
Hotpoint Guarantee
Key Contacts
4
5
6
7
8
9
10-11
12
13
14
15
16-17
18
19
Back Cover
Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the
appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also
provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
GDA LTD., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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Electrical Connection
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. 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.
WARNING: The dishwasher must not be connected to the electricity
supply while installation is being carried out.
WARNING:Thisappliancemustbeearthed.
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 ‘E’ or
NEUTRAL ‘N’
LIVE ‘L’
Changing the Mains Lead
A lead can be ordered from Hotpoint Service
UK: 08709 066 066 or
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220
If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a
charge will be made. It is 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
At the time of delivery...
All functions of your dishwasher have been thoroughly tested at the
factory. A small number of water marks may have been left as a
result, they will disappear when the appliance is used for the first time.
- 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.

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For your Safety
This manual forms an integral part of the appliance. It must always be kept handy for reference. Read through all the instructions contained in this manual
before using the dishwasher.
1. Seperate the various
packaging materials and
dispose of safely - DO NOT
leave discarded packaging
material around the home.
2. After removing the packaging,
check to make sure your
appliance is intact. If in doubt,
contact a qualified
professional.
3. DO NOT use extension leads
and multiple plugs. If the
electricity supply wire is not
long enough, then have it
replaced with one of the correct
length and remember that it
should be free of bends or
dangerous kinks.
4. In the event of any damage to
the power cord have it
replaced by a qualified
technician.
5. The mains plug must be easily
accessible after installation.
6. If the appliance is not operating
properly or if maintenance
operations are necessary,
disconnect the dishwasher
from the mains power supply
(unplug it!).
7. DO NOT install outdoors, not
even if the area is covered by
a roof: it is extremely
dangerous to leave it exposed
to rain and thunderstorms.
8. If installed on a carpeted or
covered floor, ensure that the
openings on the underside are
not obstructed.
9. Do not touch the heating
element during or straight after
a wash cycle.
10. If the appliance malfunctions,
turn off the water inlet tap and
disconnect the plug from the
wall socket. Then read the
section entitled
"Troubleshooting". If you
cannot resolve the problem,
then call Hotpoint Service
(see KEY CONTACTS, back
page).
11. Cutlery and sharp utensils
should always be inserted in
random order with the blades
pointing downwards (take
care with knife blades).
12. For your own safety ensure
the door is closed when the
dishwasher is in use.
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
other use shall be considered improper. The manufacturer declines
all responsibility for uses other than those described above.
Therating plate, featuringthe
technical data, serial number
and markings, is visibly
positionedon the inner edgeof
thedoor.
DONOT remove theratingplate.
The dishwasher is intended for use by adults. DO NOT allow children
to come near or play with the controls.
Keep children away from detergents and clear of the dishwasher door
when open.
Keep all packaging material away from children.
1. DO NOT use solvents, such as alcohol or turpentine which may
cause an explosion.
2. DO NOT load dishes to wash that are soiled with ash, wax or paints.
3. DO NOT lean, sit or stand on any part of the dishwasher - this could
cause injury and/or damage the appliance.
4. DO NOT drink any water residues from inside the dishwasher.

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Installation
Cold water connection.
Connect the cold water supply
hose, inserting the small filter
supplied with the dishwasher and
making sure that it is fastened tightly
in place (see figure 2). If the water
hoses are new or have been out of
use for an extended period of time,
let the water run to make sure it is
clear and free of impurities before
making the connection. If this
precaution is not taken, the water
inlet could get blocked, causing
damage to your dishwasher.
Choose where you want to install
your dishwasher, you can place it
so that its sides or back panel are
side by side with furniture or up
against the wall. The dishwasher is
providedwith 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 it is not
inclined more than 2 degrees. If the
appliance is level, it will help ensure
its correct operation.
Height Adjustment
Insert the appliance into the cutout
and then adjust the height using the
screws located on the front bottom
part of the machine. Use a
screwdriver to turn the screws in
the clockwise or anti-clockwise
direction to increase or decrease
the height respectively.
A
Fig.2
Drain hose connection.
WARNING: Connect your
dishwasher drain hose to pipes
which connect to the foul drain
system and not to surface water
drains.
IMPORTANT: For the correct
operation of your dishwasher, it is
essentialto comply with the following
information:-
Standpipe:
Ensure that the hose is not pushed
too far down the standpipe.
If the end of your drain hose is fitted
with ‘retaining flaps’, ensure they are
insertedfully into the standpipe. This
will prevent the pipe from jumping
out during installation and use.
DONOTpositionthe 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.
Anti-flooding protection
Your dishwasher has a special
system which stops the water
supply in the event of leaks inside
the appliance.
It is equipped with a water inlet that
has a clear outer hose and an inner
high pressure hose which turns
bright red if it breaks.
Leaks are prevented as the clear
outer hose now contains the water.
It is vital that you check it on a
regular basis, if you see it has turned
bright red, you know you need to
replace it as soon as possible.
Call for an authorised technical
engineer to come and replace it.
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”).
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
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.

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Getting to know your Dishwasher
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.
C. Door opening handle
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
This light informs you which cycle
you have selected or the one in
progress.
F. Half load selection button
To allow you to wash a half load
in the upper basket.
E. Upper basket
F. Top spray arm
G. Basket height adjuster
H. Lower basket
I. Bottom spray arm
J. Salt container cap
K. Washing filter
L. Detergent and rinse aid
dispenser
Thisdishwasher conforms to the
followingEuropeanCommunity
Directives:
• 73/23/EECof19/02/73(Low
Voltage)andsubsequent
modifications;
• 89/336/EECof03/05/89
(ElectromagneticCompatibility)
andsubsequentmodifications;
G. Cycle phase and delayed start
indicator lights
Thes indicator lights inform you
which cycle phase is underway
(prewash,wash,rinses,drying).
If you have set a delayed start,
they also indicate the amount of
time left until the wash cycle
starts.
H. Half load indicator light
This light informs you that the half
load is selected.
P. Cycle select button
Each time this button is pressed,
one of the cycle indicator lights
“E” will come on in sequence.
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 it is time
to add more salt.
T. Low Rinse Aid indicator light
This light warns you that it is time
to add more rinse aid.
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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 a short 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 that is underway.
Modifying a wash cycle in
progress.
If you 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
all the settings will have been can-
celled. 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
insert the 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 of the drying phase indica-
tor light.
Turn the appliance off by pressing
the On-Off button “A”, thus switch-
ing off the electricity supply.
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 to the 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 or when you close the door.
How to use your Dishwasher
Delaying the start of a
programme.
Whenyou have loadedthe dishes,
you can choose when to start your
dishwasherbeforesettingthewash
cycledesired.
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 short beep and indicator
light "G" corresponding to the
selecteddelay will comeon.
Selectthe desired wash cycle.
Pressthe Start button, youhearthe
beep,thecountdowntothedelayed
startwill begin.
If, for example, you have set a 12
hourdelay,onceyouhaveselected
a wash cycle the 12 hour indicator
lightwillflash...followedbytheothers
insequence until the set timedelay
is up. 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 and the wash
cyclewill begin.
If you change your mind and you
wishtosetadifferent delay,justopen
thedoor,pressbutton"D",youneed
not reset the wash cycle.
If you want to cancel the delay set
andyouwishtostart the wash cycle
immediately, press button "D"
repeatedlyuntil the cyclestarts and
indicatorlight "G" correspondingto
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, lit constantly, each light
shows which stage of the wash
cycle is in progress.
Half load.
Yourdishwasheralso allows you to
wash half a load, to save water ,
electricity and detergent (use only
halftheamount).
Before setting a wash cycle , press
button "F", indicator light "H" will
comeon.
NOTE: When set the dishwasher
willwash on the upper basketonly.
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...
followedbythehalfloadindicatorlight
if set.
For your own safety,
ensure the door is closed
when the dishwasher is
not in use.

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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:
To optimise wash performance and save on energy, try to use the dishwasher with a full wash load. If it takes some time to fill your
dishwasher, use the pre-wash to avoid caked on food and build up of bad odours.
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Before Using your Dishwasher
Water hardness varies according
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 adjust its salt
consumption according to the hard-
ness of the water in your home.
This way, you can optimise and
customise your dishwasher's salt
consumption.
To adjust salt consumption, do as
follows:
1. Unscrew the salt container cap
2. There is an arrow on the neck
of the container (see figure): if
necessary, turn the arrow anti-
clockwise from the "-" setting
to the "+" setting.
Select the arrow position
depending on the water
hardness, referring to the table.
To prevent rust from forming,
load the salt just before
beginning a wash cycle.
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You don't know how hard the
water in your home is? Ask
the company that supplies
water in your area.
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 it is 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
container.
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.
Salt
IMPORTANT:
Only use recommend dishwasher
salt DO NOT use everyday table
salt, cooking salt as they contain
insoluble substances which could
harm your dishwasher.
WARNING:
DO NOT pour detergent into the
special salt container - This will de-
stroy the water softener.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
3 in 1 dishwasher tablets are now available. These combine detergent, salt
and rinse aid ALL IN ONE. If the water in your area is hard or very hard, we
still recommend you add salt to the salt container to prevent white streaks
on your dishes and in the dishwashers interior.
Add rinse aid to the dispenser, only if you are dissatisfied with the results.
In all cases, please read the manufacturers instructions on the packet.
If you are only using the 3 in 1 products, after a number of cycles it is normal
for the salt and rinse aid indicator lights to flash permanently.