Hotpoint Aquarius FDW20 User manual

Instructions for Installation and Use
Aquarius FDW20
60cm free standing
Dishwasher

DISHWASHER
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
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4
5-6
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10-11
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Back Cover
Retention of this Instruction Book
ThisInstructionBookmustbekepthandyforreferenceasitcontainsimportantdetailsonthesafeandproperuseofthe
appliance.
Ifyou sell or passthe appliance to someoneelse, or move houseand leave it behind,make sure this Bookis also
providedso the new ownercan become familiar withthe appliance and safetywarnings.
Ifthe Book is lostor damaged a copymay be obtained from:
Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.
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Electrical Connection
Fuses
Yourappliancecomesfittedwithapluganda13Afuse.Ifyouneedto
replacethefuse,onlythoseratedat13AandASTAapprovedto
BS1362shouldbeused.Ifyoulosethefusecover,areplacement
maybeobtainedfromyourlocalauthorisedServiceCentreor
Electricalcompany.Correctreplacementisidentifiedbycolourcoding
orthemarkingonbaseofplug.
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
Cutoffanddisposeofthesuppliedplugifitdoesnotfityoursocket.
WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard DO NOT insert the
discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.
IMPORTANT:WIRESINTHEMAINSLEAD ARECOLOUREDIN
ACCORDANCEWITHTHEFOLLOWINGCODE:
Green/Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
Ifyouchangetheplug,thecolourofthewiresinthemainsleadmay
notcorrespondwiththeterminalmarkingsintheplug,whichifnot
coloured,couldbe:
EARTH ‘E’ or
NEUTRAL ‘N’
LIVE ‘L’
Changing the Mains Lead
AleadcanbeorderedfromHotpointService
UK:08709066066or
RepublicofIreland:1850302220
Ifyouhavedamagedtheexistingleadorrequirealongeronea
chargewillbemade. Itisstronglyadvisedthatthisworkiscarriedout
byaqualifiedelectrician.
Ifthedomesticwiringincludesaresidualcurrent-operatedcircuit
breaker,ensurethatitconformstothelatestregulations.
SafetyInformation
Atthetimeofdelivery...
Allfunctionsofyourdishwasherhavebeenthoroughlytestedatthe
factory. Asmallnumberofwatermarksmayhavebeenleftasa
result,theywilldisappearwhentheapplianceisusedforthefirsttime.
- Thisapplianceshouldonlybeconnectedtoa230/240VAC
source,viaaproperlyinstalledearthedsocket.
- Usethedishwashersolelyinadomesticenvironment.
- DONOTstandorplaceheavyobjectsonthedoorwhenitis
open,thiscoulddamagethedoororcausetheappliancetotip
forward.
If your family includes children...
- DONOTallowchildrentoplaywiththeapplianceortamper
withitscontrols.
- Keepdetergentsandrinseaidsawayfromchildren.Keep
childrenawayfromtheopendoorofadishwasher,therecould
stillbesomedetergentleftinside.
CAUTION:
Thedishwashermeetstherequirementssetoutbytheregulationsin
forceconcerningsafetyandelectricalequipment.
Anytechnicalchecksshouldbeconductedexclusivelybyatrained
andauthorisedtechnician:Repairscarriedoutbyunaithorised
personswillinvalidatetheguarantee,aswellasposingapotential
hazardtotheuser.
Themanufacturerdeclinesallresponsibilityfordamagetopersonsor
propertyresultingfromfailuretoobservetheaboveprecautions,from
tamperingwithevenasinglecomponentorfromtheuseofnon-
originalspareparts.
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For your Safety
Thismanualformsanintegralpartoftheappliance.Itmustalwaysbekepthandyforreference.Readthroughalltheinstructionscontainedinthis
manualbeforeusingthedishwasher.
1. Seperate the various
packaging materials and
dispose of safely - DO NOT
leave discarded packaging
materialaroundthehome.
2. Afterremovingthepackaging,
check to make sure your
applianceisintact.Ifindoubt,
contact a qualified
professional.
3. DONOTuse extensionleads
and multiple plugs. If the
electricity supply wire is not
long enough, then have it
replacedwithoneofthecorrect
length and remember that it
should be free of bends or
dangerouskinks.
4. Intheeventofanydamageto
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
maintenanceoperationsare
necessary,disconnectthe
dishwasherfromthemains
powersupply(unplugit!).
7. DONOTinstalloutdoors,not
eveniftheareaiscoveredby
a roof: it is extremely
dangeroustoleaveitexposed
torainandthunderstorms.
8. If installed on a carpeted or
coveredfloor,ensurethatthe
openingsontheundersideare
notobstructed.
9. Do not touch the heating
elementduringorstraightafter
awashcycle.
10. Iftheappliancemalfunctions,
turnoffthewaterinlettapand
disconnecttheplugfromthe
wallsocket.Thenreadthe
sectionentitled
"Troubleshooting".Ifyou
cannotresolvetheproblem,
thencallHotpointService
(seeKEYCONTACTS,back
page).
11. Cutleryandsharputensils
shouldalwaysbeinsertedin
randomorder,withtheblades
pointingdownwards(take
carewithknifeblades).
12. Foryourownsafetyensure
thedoorisclosedwhenthe
dishwasherisinuse.
Installationmustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician,in compliance
withtheregulationsinforce,includingthepreventionandeliminationof
radiofrequencyinterference.
The dishwasher is designed for washing and drying dishes, any
otheruseshallbeconsideredimproper.Themanufacturerdeclines
allresponsibilityforusesotherthanthosedescribedabove.
Theratingplate, featuringthe
technicaldata,serialnumber
andmarkings,isvisibly
positionedontheinneredgeof
thedoor.
DONOTremovetheratingplate.
Thedishwasheris intendedforusebyadults.DONOTallow
childrentocome nearorplaywiththecontrols.
Keepchildrenawayfromdetergentsandclearofthedishwasherdoor
whenopen.
Keepallpackagingmaterialawayfromchildren.
1. DONOT use solvents,suchasalcohol or turpentine whichmay
causeanexplosion.
2. DONOTloaddishestowashthataresoiledwithash,waxorpaints.
3. DONOTlean,sitorstandonanypartofthedishwasher-thiscould
causeinjuryand/ordamagetheappliance.
4. DONOTdrinkanywaterresiduesfrominsidethedishwasher.
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Installation
ConnecttotheWaterSupply...
-Foryour dishwashertooperate
correctly it requires water
pressuresintherangeof6-150psi
(100-1000KPa).Mostcoldwater
supplies will be in this range.
NOTE:lowwaterpressurewilllead
toexcessivelylongfilltimesorno
fill.
-Ensurethatthenewhosesupplied
is connected and the old hose is
disposedofsafely.
-Ensurethe fillhoseisonlyfitted
tothecoldwatersupply.DONOT
overtighten the hose connector,
handtightissufficient.
-Ensurethefillhoseisnotkinked.
-Tapconnections (ifapplicable):
Arangeofadaptorsareavailable
tosuityourtap.
-DONOTconnectthedishwasher
to a single outlet instantaneous
waterheateroranelectricheater.
Coldwaterconnection.
Connect the cold water supply
hose, Ifthewaterhosesarenew
or have been out of use for an
extended period of time, let the
waterrun to make sure it is clear
and free of impurities before
making the connection. If this
precautionisnottaken,thewater
inlet could get blocked, causing
damagetoyourdishwasher.
Choosewhereyouwanttoinstall
yourdishwasher,youcanplaceit
sothatitssidesorbackpanelare
side by side with furniture or up
againstthewall.Thedishwasheris
providedwithwatersupplyanddrain
hoses, which can be directed
towardstheleftorrighttofacilitate
appropriateinstallation.
Levelling.
Oncetheapplianceispositioned,
adjustthefeetbyscrewingthemin
oroutdependingonhowhighyou
want it and to level it so that it is
horizontal.Makesurethatitisnot
inclinedmorethan2degrees.Ifthe
applianceislevel,itwill helpensure
itscorrectoperation.
HeightAdjustment
Inserttheapplianceintothecutout
andthenadjusttheheightusingthe
screwslocatedonthefrontbottom
part of the machine. Use a
screwdriverto turn the screws in
the clockwise or anti-clockwise
directiontoincreaseordecrease
theheightrespectively.
Anti-flooding protection
Yourdishwasherisprovidedwith
aspecialsystemwhichblocksthe
watersupplyintheeventofleaks
insidetheappliance.
Drainhoseconnection.
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
operationofyourdishwasher,itis
essentialtocomplywiththefollowing
information:-
Standpipe:
Ensurethatthehoseisnotpushed
toofardownthestandpipe.
Iftheendofyourdrainhoseisfitted
with‘retainingflaps’,ensuretheyare
insertedfullyintothestandpipe. This
willpreventthepipefromjumping
outduringinstallationanduse.
DO NOT position the standpipe
nearanelectricaloutlet.
ENSUREthatthedrainhoseisnot
kinkedanditisroutedasshownin
thediagram.
Thestandpipeshouldhaveabore
ofatleast38mm(11/2”).Itshould
beinstalledasshown,haveatrap
fittedandmustdischargeintothe
same drain system as your
householdsink.
It MUST NOT be connected to a
surfacewaterdrain.
SinkWasteSystem:
Forundersinkdrainage:
Beforeconnectingthedrainhose,
removeanyinternalrestrictions-
Thiswillpreventabuildupofdebris
whichcouldcauseablockage.
Removeanyrestrictionsfromthe
wastespigotand ensurethatthe
sealingbungisremoved.Thehose
should be routed, such that it is
raised to a minimum height of
800mm(31/2”).
NOTE:Ensurethe sinkoutlet
pipehasaminimumdiamtereof
32mm.
1.Untie theendoftheGREY
drainagehosefromtherearof
theappliance.
2.Repositionthe‘HookedEnd
Support’asrequiredalongthe
GREYdrainagehose.
3.Iffittinganundersinkwaste
disposalunit,cutoutthe
membrane,bungorblanking
plug.
Ensurethedrainhoseis
securelyattached,toprevent
itcoming away whilethe
machineis inuseandcausing
aflood.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER IN
FULLY-FITTED KITCHENS.
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Your freestandingdishwasher canbeinstalledinmodernkitchensasfollows:
l to stand next to furniture units or other electric household appliances
(Pleasereadthechapteron “Installation”intheinstructionmanual.)
l to insert or built-in under the one worktop.
Shoulditbenecessarytoremovethetopshelfofthedishwasher,proceedasfollows:
–Unscrewthe2rearscrewsandthen,withalightpushforward,letitslideoutandremoveit(seefig.1)
–Discardthepolystyrenerectangle.
–Openthedoorand,afterunscrewingthefixingscrews,removethe3plasticplugsusedtohooktheshelfon(fig.2)
–Glueonthesmallsoundproofingadhesivespongystripontothetopcrosspiece(photo3)and,aftertiltingtheappliance,glue
onanotheroneunderneaththebase(photo4).
–Straightenuptheapplianceandadjustthefrontandbackfeetbyunscrewingtheminananti-clockwisedirectiontoraisethe
dishwashertotherequiredheight.
–Inserttheapplianceunderneaththeworktop(fig.5),checkingthattheinletandoutletpipesdonotgetbentorsquashed (please
readtheinstructionsprovidedinthe“Installation”chapter).
–Openthedishwasherdoorandglueonthetwoequal-sizedadhesivespongystripsonthefrontedgeoftheappliancecabinet.
Beginfromthetopwithoutleavingoutanyspacesandmakesurethestripsadhereallalongthelengthoftheedge.Asmallpart
ofthespongystripprotrudingontotheoutsidewillblockanylightleftbetweenthedishwasherandadjacentcabinets,thus
improvingthesoundproofing.
Warning:
Thedishwasherplugmustbewithinaccessoncetheappliancehasbeenbuiltin,inordertoallowformaintenancetobecarried
outsafely.
Thestructureofyourdishwashermakesitimpossibletofititunderahob.
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Getting to know your Dishwasher
The Controls
A. ON-OFFButton
Press this button to switch the
applianceon.
B. ON-OFFIndicatorlight
This light informs you that the
dishwasherison.
C. Dooropeninghandle
Usethishandletoopenthedoor.
D. Knobforselectingcycles
Usethisknobtoselectthecycle.
E. Upperbasket
F. Topsprayarm
G. Basket height adjuster
H. Lowerbasket
I. Bottomsprayarm
J. Saltcontainercap
K. Washingfilter
L. Detergentandrinseaid
dispenser
E. Cyclephaseindicatorlight
Thesindicatorlightsinformyou
whichcyclephaseisunderway
(prewash,wash,rinses,drying).
S. LowSaltindicatorlight
This light warns you that it is
timetoaddmoresalt.
7HFKQLFDOFKDUDFWHULVWLFV
Width cm. 60
Depth cm. 60
Height cm. 85
Capacity 12 standard place settings
Mains water pressure 4,3 psi - 145 psi (30 KPa÷ 1MPa) (0,3 ÷10 bar)
Power voltage See data plate
Total absorber power See data plate
Fuse See data plate
Thisdishwasherconformstothe
followingEuropeanCommunity
Directives:
73/23/EECof19/02/73(Low
Voltage)andsubsequent
modifications;
89/336/EECof03/05/89
(Electromagnetic
Compatibility)andsubsequent
modifications;
97/17/CE
(Labelling)
02/96/CE
(WasteElectrical
and Electronic
Equipment)
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First of all.
- Turn on the water supply
tapcompletely.
-Addthe correctamountof
detergent.
- Load the baskets correctly.
- Check that the spray arms
rotatefreely.
-Closethedoorsecurely.
- Press the ON-OFF button "A":
andindicatorlight"B"comeson.
Yourapplianceisnowonandawait-
inginstructions.
Select the wash cycle.
Select the wash cycle by turning
knob"D"clockwiseuntiltheindica-
torisinlinewiththeletterofthewash
cyclerequired.
Selectthewashcyclemostsuitable
forthetypeofdishestowash(see
‘Programme Chart’).
Afterafew secondstheindicator
light “G” will come on, indicating
thewashcyclehasbegun.Itisnot
advisabletomakeanychangesat
thispoint.
Indicatorlights.
Yourdishwasherhasindicatorlights
"G" which light up to indicate the
washcyclephasethatisunderway.
Modifying a wash cycle in
progress.
Ifyouhavechosenthewrongcycle
-Youcanmodifythewashcyclein
progress,ifithasonlyjuststarted.
Turntheknobanti-clockwiseand
setittoReset,afterafewseconds
theindicatorlight"G"willgooutto
showallthesettingswillhavebeen
cancelled.Youarenowfreetore-
setthecorrectwashcycle.
You've left out a dish?
Interruptthewashcyclebypress-
ing the On-Off button "A", then
insertthedishyouhadforgotten.
Whenyoushutthedoor,pressthe
On-Offbuttonagain.Thecyclewill
startupfromwhereyouinterrupted
it.
Cycle end
The end of the wash cycle is
indicated by the flashing of the
dryingphaseindicatorlight.
How to use your Dishwasher
8
There's been a power
failure or you opened the
dishwasherdoor
The wash cycle stops and then
restartswhentheelectricitycomes
backonorwhenyouclosethedoor.
For your own safety,
ensure the door is closed,
when the dishwasher is
not in use.
Turn the appliance off by
pressingbutton“A”,unplugthe
appliancefromthe electricity
socket to cut off the power
supply;thepowersupplycable
shouldconsequentlybeeasily
accessible.
Warning!
Turnoffthewatertap.
Waitafewminutesbeforeunload-
ingthedishes:theyareveryhot!If
youwaitalittlewhile,theydrybetter
due tothesteam.
Emptythelowerbasketfirst.

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Programme Chart
Selectthemostsuitableprogrammeforthe type of dishes and how dirty they are. To select the wash
programmeseethe chartbelow:
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.
Select the right
wash cycle for
your dishes.
Selecting the
most suitable
wash cycle for
the load ensures
clean dishes and
a more
economical use of
water and
electricity.
CYCLE CYCLE SELECTION
INSTRUCTIONS CYCLE DESCRIPTION DETERGENT FOR PRE-
WASH & WASH
RINSE
AID WASH CYCLE DURATION
WROHUDQFH

in minutes
A)
INTENSIVE
WASH
Very dirty dishes and pans
(NOT to be used for delicate
items)
Pre-wash with hot water at 40°C
Wash at 65°C
2 cold rinses
Hot rinse at 70°C
Drying
5 + 25 g *120
B)
NORMAL
WASH
Cycle for normally dirty pans and
dishes.
Standard daily cycle.
Wash at 55°C
Cold rinse
Hot rinse at 70°C
Drying
30 g *88
C)
ECO
WASH
Environmentally friendly cycle,
with low energy consumption
levels, suitable for normally dirty
pans and dishes.
2 cold pre-washes
Wash at 45°C
Hot rinse at 65°C
Drying
5 + 25g *145
D)
FAST
WASH
Economic and fast cycle to be
used for slightly dirty dishes.
Run cycle immediately after use. Short wash at 40°C Hot rinse at 62°C 25g 25
E)
PRE-WASH Preliminary wash cycle for dishes
while awaiting completion of the
load with the dishes from the next
meal.
Short cold wash to prevent food
from drying onto the dishes. 12
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Before Using your Dishwasher
Water hardness varies according
towhereyoulive.Ifthewaterin
yourhomeis hard, withoutwater
softening,incrustations would
form on your dishes. Your
dishwasherisfittedwithawater
softenerwhichusesspecialsaltto
getridoflimescaleinthewater.
Adjusting the water softener.
Yourdishwashercanadjustitssalt
consumptionaccordingtothehard-
ness of the water in your home.
This way, you can optimise and
customiseyourdishwasher'ssalt
consumption.
Toadjustsaltconsumption,doas
follows:
1.Unscrewthesaltcontainercap
2. There is an arrow on the neck
ofthecontainer(seefigure):if
necessary,turnthearrowanti-
clockwise from the "-" setting
to the "+" setting.
Select the arrow position
depending on the water
hardness,referringtothetable.
To prevent rust
from forming, load
the salt just before
beginning a wash
cycle.
Water Hardness
Clarke
degrees °fH mmol/l Selector position
Salt
consu-
mption
(grams/-
cycle)
Autono-
my
(cycles\2-
kg)
0 - 14 0 - 17 0 -1,7 / 0 /
14 - 36 18 - 44 1,8 - 4,4 "-" 20 60
36 - 71 45 - 89 4,5 - 8,9 MED 40 40
>71 > 89 > 8,9 "+" 60 25
You don't know
how hard the
water in your
home is? Ask the
company that
supplies water in
your area.
Fillingthesalt container.
Alwaysusesaltwhichisintended
fordishwasheruse.
The salt container is situated
underneaththelowerbasket,fillit
upasfollows:
1.Pull out the lower basket
completely, unscrew and
removethecontainercap
2. If it is the first time you add the
salt,firstfillthecontainerupwith
water(youwon'thavetodothis
againnexttime)
3.Putthedishwasherfunnelonthe
holeandpourinapproximately
twokilosofsalt.Itisnormalthat
some water comes out of the
container.
4. Screw the cap back in place
carefully.
When to add salt:
Thesaltcontainershouldbefilled
upwhenthelowsaltindicatorlight
“S”flashes.
Thedishwasherwillremindyouto
do so for five consecutive wash
cycles.
Salt
IMPORTANT:
Onlyuserecommenddishwasher
saltDO NOTuse everyday table
salt, cooking salt as they contain
insolublesubstanceswhichcould
harmyourdishwasher.
WARNING:
DO NOT pour detergent into the
specialsaltcontainer-Thiswillde-
stroythewatersoftener.
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Rinse aid.
Rinse aid makes dishes sparkle
moreasitimprovestheirdrying.The
rinseaidcontainerissituatedonthe
insideofthedoor.
Youshouldfilltherinseaidcontainer
whenindicatorDlightsuptoshow
youitisempty.
Addingrinseaid.
Toopenthedispenser,turncapC
anticlockwise.Takecarewhenyou
pour in the rinse aid to avoid it
overflowing.Youcanregulatethe
amount of rinse aid used by the
dishwasher,movetheadjusterF
whichyouwillfindunderlidC.
The detergent
Addingdetergent
ToopenlidA,pressbuttonB.
Thedetergentshouldbeputintothe
twocontainersCandD.
Ifusingatablet,putitincontainer
"D".
Nowyoucanclosethelid:pressit
downuntilyouhearitclick.
Ifitwon'tclose
Check whether there is any
detergentresidueontheedgesof
thedispenser.Removetheexcess.
You can choose from six different positions. It is normally set to 4.
Before Using your Dishwasher
-The amount ofrinseaid
needsto beincreasedif the
dishesappear dulloryoucan
seecircularstains.
-Theamount of rinseaid
needsto be reducedifthe
dishesare stickyor youcan
seewhitestreaks.
•Usetherightamountofdetergent
(seeprogrammechart).
•Storeyourdetergentandrinseaid
inacool,dryplace,safelyawayfrom
children.
C
D
25 gr .
5 gr.
A
B
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Warning
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
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Loading your Dishwasher
First of all.
Beforeplacingdishesinthebaskets,
removeallcoursefoodremains.This
avoids blocking the filter, which
wouldreducetheefficiencyofthe
wash.
Ifsaucepansandfryingpansare
verydirty,allowthemtosoakbefore
beingwashed.
Tomakeiteasiertoloadyourdishes,
pullthebasketsout.
What goes into the lower
basket?
Werecommendyouplacethemost
difficultdishestowashintothelower
basket: saucepans, lids, soup
dishesandplates(aloadexample
isshowninthephoto).
• Servingdishesandlargelids:
placethemonthesidesofthe
basket.
• Saucepans,saladbowls:must
alwaysbeplacedupsidedown
• Verydeepdishes: placethem
obliquely,thusallowingwaterto
run down them and cleaning
thembetter
• Glasses and cups: position
themasshowninloadexample
photo.
Thecutlerybasketisequippedwith
tworemovable grids.Cutleryand
sharp utensils should always be
insertedin randomorderwiththe
bladespointingdownwards(take
carewithknifeblades.
Position them so that they don’t
touch.
What goes into the upper
basket?
Place delicate and lightweight
dishesintheupperbasket:glasses,
teacupsandcoffeecups,saucers
andplates -shallowsaladbowls,
slightly dirty frying pans and
shallowpans.
Positionlightweightdishesinsuch
aswayastoavoidtheirbeingmoved
bythesprayofwater.
Afterloadingthedishes,remember
tocheckthatthesprayarmscan
turnfreely without hitting against
anydishes.
How to adjust the upper
basket.
Theupperbasketcanbesetinhigh
or low position to enable you to
organiseyourdisheseffortlessly.
Opentherailstopflapsandpullthe
rackoutcompletely.Nowplaceitin
thehighorlowposition,thenslideis
alongtheguiderailsuntilthefront
wheelsalsogoin.
Nowclosetherailstopflaps.
Follow the sequence 1,2,3,4
illustrated(Fig.F).
Loadexamples upper basket
lower basket
What can I Wash Items not suitable for the dishwasher:
•Cutleryandtablewaremadefromwoodorpartwood-Theymaybecomefadedandunsightlyinappearance.
•Avoidwashinghornhandledandbronzecutleryinthemachine.
•Delicate/decorativeglasswareandvases,specialantiqueorirreplaceablechina-thedecorativepatterns
printedontheseitemswillnotbedishwasherproof.
•Plasticobjectsthatarenotresistanttohotwater.
•CopperandPewterutensils.AluminiumandSilverobjects.
•Sometypesofglasscanbecomeopaqueinappearanceaftertheyhavebeenwashedtoomanytimesina
dishwasher.
•Highlyabsorbentmaterialssuchasspongesandtowelsshouldneverbeplacedinadishwasher.
• Ifinanydoubt,checkwiththemanufactureronitemssuitabilityfordishwasher’s.
WARNING:Dishesorcutlerysoiledwithtobaccoash,wax,lubricatinggreaseorpaintshouldnotbeput
inthedishwasher.
Ourrecommendation:Infuture,onlypurchasetableorkitchenwarethathasbeenconfirmed-dishwasherproof.
A1
A
12
3
4
Fig.F
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Load for 12 Standard Settings tests (upper rack at top position)
INFORMATION FOR TEST LABS
D
C
F
Comp.3
Comp.2
Loading the Rinse Aid
Theamountofrinseaidusedforeachcyclecanberegulated
byturning the dose adjuster‘F’which you will findunderlid
‘C’.There are 6 different settings; the normal dosage is
setting 5.
*Press the extra dry button, if existing.
Thisbasketisequipped
with two removable
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The cleaning detergent should be introduced into the two
containers“Comp.2” and “Comp.3”(seetableattheend
of the page).
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Total detergent
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30 gr.
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bowl 19 cm.
Cdessert
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Doval platter 32 cm. hsaucer 14 cm.
kserving
bowl 13 cm.
iserving
bowl 16 cm.
upper basket
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DISHWASHER
Care and Cleaning
The filter assembly
• Ifyouwantconsistentgoodresults
fromyourdishwasher,youneedto
cleanthefilterassembly.
•Removethelargerfoodparticles
trappedinsidethecup“C”andthe
semi-circular filter Aafter each
wash;pullthecuphandleupwards
toremovethem.Justrinsethem
underrunningwater.
•Theentirefilterassemblyshould
becleanedthoroughlyonceamonth:
cup C + semi-circular filter A +
cylindricalfilterB.Rotatefilter“B”
anticlockwisetoremoveit.
Forcleaning,useanonmetallic
brush.
Reassemblethefilterparts(as
showninthefigure)andreinsertthe
whole assembly into the
dishwasher. Position it into its
housingandpressdownwards.
Thedishwasherisnottobeused
withoutfilters.Improperreplacement
of the filters may reduce the
efficiencyofthewashandeven
damageyourdishwasher.
Cleaning the spray arms.
Food residue may become
encrustedontothesprayarmsand
blocktheholeswherewatercomes
out.Checkthesprayarmsregularly
andcleanthemonceinawhile.
DO NOT use solvents or
abrasivestocleantheexteriorand
rubberpartsofyourappliance,do
not use solvents or abrasive
cleaning products. Use a cloth
dampenedwithlukewarmsoapy
wateronly.
Ifthereareanystainsonthesurface
oftheapplianceinterior,useacloth
dampenedwithwaterandalittle
whitevinegar,oracleaningproduct
specificallymadefordishwashers.
1
2A
B
C
Unplug the appliance.
Beforecarryingout anycleaning
ormaintenanceonthedishwasher,
alwaysremovetheplugfromthe
electricitysocket.
After every wash.
Whenthewashcyclehasended,
alwaysremembertoturnoffthe
watersupplytapandtoleavethe
appliance door ajar. This way,
moistureandbadodourswillnotbe
trappedinside.
Going away
Ifthedishwasherisnotgoingtobe
usedforsometime,carryoutthe
following:
•runacyclewiththedishwasher
empty.
•switchoffattheelectricalsocket
andunplug.
•turn off the water supply tap,
disconnecttheinlethoseand
allowtodrain.
•filltherinseaiddispenser.
•leavethedoorajar,topreventthe
buildupofunpleasantodours
insidethedishwasher.
Beforeusingthedishwasheraftera
longbreak,pluginandswitchonat
theelectricalsocket.Reconnectthe
inlethoseandturnonthewater
supplytap.Checkthereareno
depositsofrustinsidethewater
pipe,ifthereareallowwatertorun
from the supply tap for a few
minutes.
Moving the appliance.
Drainwaterfromthedishwasher.
Secure all loose parts. Only
transportinanuprightposition.
•Ifnotkeptuprightduringtransport,
anywaterremaininginsidemay
seepintothecontrolmoduleand
causesubsequenterrorswith
programmefunctions.
Disconnecting the
dishwasher.
Whendisconnectingthedishwasher
itisimportantthattasksarecarried
outinthecorrectsequence.
•switchoffatthemainsandremove
theplugfromthesocket.
•turnoffthewatersupply.
•disconnectdrainandwaterinlet
hose.
•pulloutthedishwasher,carefully,
withdrawinghosesatthesame
time.
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The seals.
One of the factors that cause
unpleasantodourstoforminside
thedishwasherisfoodthatremains
trapped in the seals. Periodic
cleaningusingadampspongewill
preventthisfromoccurring.

DISHWASHER
Caution
- Do not forget that repairs should 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.
If the dishwasher won't
start, check...
■Isthedishwasherpluggedinatthe
electricitysocketandswitchedon?
■Isthereapowerfailure,checkother
appliances.
■Checkthefuse.
■Isthewatersupplytapturnedon?
■Isthewaterinlethoseconnected
properly?
■Isthepressureofthewatersupply
sufficient?
■Istheinlethosekinked?
■Isthefilteronthewatersupplyhose
blocked?
■Isthedishwasherdoornotclosed
properly?
If water remains inside the
dishwasher,check...
■thedrainhoseisnotkinked.
■thedrainsyphonisnotobstructed.
■thedishwasherfiltersarenotclogged.
If the dishes are not being
cleaned properly, check...
■thecorrectamountofdetergenthas
beenadded.
■thereisregeneratingsaltinthesalt
container.
■thedisheshavebeenloadedcorrectly.
■theselectedprogrammeissuitable
forthetypeofdishesandthedegree
ofsoiling.
■allfiltersarecleanand positioned
correctly.
■the spray arm nozzles are not
obstructed.
■there is nothing obstructing the
rotationofthesprayarms.
Detergent compartment lid
can not be closed, check...
■hasthecompartmentbeenoverfilled?
■is the mechanism clogged with
remnantsofdetergent?
If the dishes fail to dry or
remaindirty,check...
■thereisrinseaidinsidetherinseaid
container.
■the rinse aid dispenser setting is
correct.
■thedetergentbeingusedisofgood
quality and has not lost its
effectiveness(forexample,through
incorrectstorage,withtheboxleft
open).
If the dishes show signs of
streaking,stainingetc.
check...
■therinseaiddispensersettingisnot
settoohigh.
If there are visible traces
of rust inside the tank,
check...
■the cap off the salt container is
securelyclosedandthatthewater
softnersettingiscorrect.
■thecorrectamountofdetergentis
beingused.Certaindetergentscan
bemorecorrosivethanothers.
■thetankismadeofsteelandtherefore
anyrustmarksareduetoexternal
elements(fragmentsofrustfromthe
tankpipes,pots,cutleryetc.)Special
productsarecommerciallyavailable
toremovesuchmarks.
...Duringwashing
■Unusual amount of foam is
created:
-Hasthecorrectdetergentbeenused.
■Dishwasher stops suddenly
during a wash cycle:
-Therehasbeenapowercut.
-Watersupplyhasbeeninterrupted.
■Knocking sound can be
heard inside the dishwasher:
-Asprayarmisknockingagainst
dishes.
■Rattling sound an be heard
inside the dishwasher:
-Crockeryhas not beenstacked
properly.
■Knocking sound can be
heard coming from the inlet
valves:
-Thisiscausedbythewaythewater
pipesarelaidadithasnoeffectupon
thewaythedishwasherfunctions.
Error messages
Yourdishwasherisequippedwithasafety
systemwhichisabletodetectoperating
faults.
Thesefaultsareindicatedbyoneortwo
washcycleindicatorlights “G”flashing
rapidly.
Takeanoteofwhichlightsareflashing,
turntheapplianceoffandcallHotpoint
Servicefortechnicalassistance(seeback
page).
Tapoffalarm
Ifyouhaveforgottentoturnthewatertap
on,theappliancewillstopautomatically
andwashcyclelights2and3(washand
rinses)willflashrapidly.
Turnon the watertap and the dish-
washerwillstartafterafewminutes.
TurnthedishwasheroffattheOn-Off
button,checkthewatersupplyandturn
onthewatertap,waitapproximately20
secondsbeforeturningapplianceback
on,thenrepeatyourwashcycleselec-
tions,thewashcyclewillstart.
Clogged filter alarm
Ifthedishwasherstopsandwashcycle
lights1and3(pre-washandrinses)flash
rapidly,thismeansthefilterisclogged.
Turnthedishwasheroff,followcleaning
instructioninthe‘CareandCleaning’sec-
tion.
Whenthefilterisbackinposition,turn
thedishwasherbackon.
Repeatyourwashcycleselections,the
washcyclewillstart.
Troubleshooting
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 following list of common occurences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of
most problems.
If after all the checks, the appli-
ancestilldoes notoperateorthe
problem persists, call Hotpoint
Service(seeKEY CONTACTS,
backpage)andinformthemof:
-thetypeof problem
- the abbreviation of the model
name(Mod.)andtherelativenum-
bers (S/N) written on the rating
plate
locatedon the inner edgeofthe
door.
Switchoffatthemainssocketand
remove the plug. Turn off the
watersupply.
Water load solenoid valve
malfunction alarm.
Ifindicatorlight2(wash)flashesrapidly,
TURNthedishwasherOFFANDBACK
ONAGAINafteroneminute.Ifthealarm
persists,firstturnoffthewatertapto
avoidanyfloodingandthencutoffthe
electricitysupplyandcallfortechnical
assistance.
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DISHWASHER
Notes
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DISHWASHER
Notes
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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
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Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the largest
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If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators are on
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All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.
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Guarantee
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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
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the following provisions that your appliance:
lHas been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet.
lHas been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises (ie. not
for commercial or trade use).
lHas been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the
appliance rating plate.
lHas not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other than one of
our own service engineers.
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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.
Disposal of old electrical appliances
TheEuropeanDirective2002/96/EC onWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE), requires thatoldhousehold
electricalappliances must not bedisposedof in the normalunsortedmunicipal waste stream.Oldappliances 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.

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(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays)
www.theservicecentre.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200
Note: Our operators will require the following information:
Model number:
Serial number:
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Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200
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