Hotpoint BFQ 700 User manual

Instructions for Installation and Use
Dishwasher
Model BFQ 700

2
DISHWASHER
Contents
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:
Electrical Connection
For Your Safety
Installation
Getting to know your Dishwasher
The Controls
How to use your Dishwasher
Programme Chart
Before Using your Dishwasher
Loading your Dishwasher
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Information for Test Labs
After Sales Service
Hotpoint Guarantee
Key Contacts
3
4
5
6
6
7
8
9-10
11
12
13
14
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16
Back Cover
Indesit Company UKLtd.MorleyWay,Peterborough,PE29JB.

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DISHWASHER
Electrical Connection
Fuses
Yourappliancecomesfittedwithapluganda13Afuse.Ifyouneedto
replacethefuse,onlythoseratedat13AandASTAapprovedto
BS1362shouldbeused.Ifyoulosethefusecover,areplacement
maybeobtainedfromyourlocalauthorisedServiceCentreor
Electricalcompany.Correctreplacementisidentifiedbycolourcoding
orthemarkingonbaseofplug.
WARNING:DONOTusetheplugunlessthefusecoverisfitted.
WARNING:Thedishwashermustnotbeconnectedtotheelectricity
supplywhileinstallationisbeingcarriedout.
WARNING:Thisappliancemustbeearthed.
Changing the Plug
Cutoffanddisposeofthesuppliedplugifitdoesnotfityoursocket.
WARNING:ToavoidashockhazardDONOTinsertthediscardedplug
intoasocketanywhereelse.
IMPORTANT:WIRESINTHEMAINSLEADARECOLOUREDIN
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.
Safety Information
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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DISHWASHER
For your Safety
Thismanualformsanintegralpartoftheappliance.Itmustalwaysbekepthandyforreference.Readthroughalltheinstructionscontainedinthismanual
beforeusingthedishwasher.
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).
Installationmustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician,incompliance
withtheregulationsinforce,includingthepreventionandeliminationof
radiofrequencyinterference.
Thedishwasherisdesignedforwashinganddryingdishes,any
otheruseshallbeconsideredimproper.Themanufacturerdeclines
allresponsibilityforusesotherthanthosedescribedabove.
Theratingplate,featuringthe
technicaldata,serialnumber
andmarkings,isvisibly
positionedontheinneredgeof
thedoor.
DONOTremovetheratingplate.
Thedishwasherisintendedforusebyadults.DONOTallowchildren
tocomenearorplaywiththecontrols.
Keepchildrenawayfromdetergentsandclearofthedishwasherdoor
whenopen.
Keepallpackagingmaterialawayfromchildren.
1. DONOT usesolvents,suchas alcohol or turpentine whichmay
causeanexplosion.
2. DONOTloaddishestowashthataresoiledwithash,waxorpaints.
3. DONOTlean,sitorstandonanypartofthedishwasher-thiscould
causeinjuryand/ordamagetheappliance.
4. DONOTdrinkanywaterresiduesfrominsidethedishwasher.

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DISHWASHER
Installation
Choosewhereyouwanttoinstall
yourdishwasher,youcanplaceit
sothatitssidesorbackpanelare
sidebysidewithfurnitureorup
againstthewall.Thedishwasher
isprovidedwithwatersupplyand
drainhoses,whichcanbe
directedtowardstheleftorrightto
facilitateappropriateinstallation.
Levelling.
Oncetheapplianceispositioned,
adjustthefeetbyscrewingthem
inoroutdependingonhowhigh
youwantitandtolevelitsothatit
ishorizontal.Makesurethatitis
notinclinedmorethan2degrees.
Iftheapplianceislevel,itwill
helpensureitscorrectoperation.
HeightAdjustment
Inserttheapplianceintothecutout
andthenadjusttheheightusing
thescrewslocatedonthefront
bottompartofthemachine.Usea
screwdrivertoturnthescrewsin
theclockwiseoranti-clockwise
directiontoincreaseordecrease
theheightrespectively.
Drainhoseconnection.
WARNING:Connectyour
dishwasherdrainhosetopipes
whichconnecttothefouldrain
systemandnottosurfacewater
drains.
IMPORTANT:Forthecorrect
operationofyourdishwasher,itis
essentialtocomplywiththe
followinginformation:
Standpipe:
Ensurethatthehoseisnotpushed
toofardownthestandpipe.
Iftheendofyourdrainhoseisfitted
with‘retainingflaps’,ensuretheyare
insertedfullyintothestandpipe. This
willpreventthepipefromjumping
outduringinstallationanduse.
DONOTpositionthestandpipenear
anelectricaloutlet.
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.
Anti-floodingprotection
Yourdishwasherhasaspecial
systemwhichstopsthewater
supplyintheeventofleaksinside
theappliance.
Itisequippedwitha waterinlet
thathasaclearouterhoseandan
innerhighpressurehosewhich
turnsbrightredifitbreaks.
Leaksarepreventedastheclear
outerhosenowcontainsthe
water.
Itisvitalthatyoucheckitona
regularbasis,ifyouseeithas
turnedbrightred,youknowyou
needtoreplaceitassoonas
possible.
Callforanauthorisedtechnical
engineertocomeandreplaceit.
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:Ensurethesinkoutlet
pipehasaminimumdiamtereof
32mm.
1.UntietheendoftheGREY
drainagehosefromtherearof
theappliance.
2.Repositionthe‘HookedEnd
Support’asrequiredalongthe
GREYdrainagehose.
3.Iffittinganundersinkwaste
disposalunit,cutoutthe
membrane,bungorblanking
plug.
Ensurethe drainhose is
securelyattached, toprevent
itcomingaway whilethe
machineis inuseand causing
aflood.
Cold water connection.
Connectthecoldwatersupply
hosetoa3/4gasthreaded
connection,takingcaretoscrewit
tightlyontothetap.Ifthewater
hosesareneworhavebeenout
ofuseforanextendedperiodof
time,letthewaterruntomake
sureitisclearandfreeof
impuritiesbeforemakingthe
connection.Ifthisprecautionis
nottaken,thewaterinletcouldget
blocked,causingdamagetoyour
dishwasher.
Condensation-proof tape.
Onsomemodels,atransparent
condensation-proofadhesivetape
hasbeenprovided.
Itshouldbestuckontothelower
sideofyourwoodenworktopto
protectitfromtheformationof
condensation.
Whennotprovided,thistapecan
berequestedasasparepartfrom
authorisedretailers.

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DISHWASHER
Technical Characteristics
The Controls
A. ON-OFF Button
Press this button to switch the
applianceon.
B. ON-OFF Indicator light
This light informs you that the
dishwasher is on.
C. Delayedstart selectbutton
This button delays the start of
thewashcycleyouselectedby
2,4or6hours.
D. Delayedstart Indicatorlight
Thisindicates thatthedelayed
starthas beenset.
E. Extradrying button
Press this button for greater
drying.
F. Door openinghandle
Use this handle to open the
dishwasherdoor.
Q. Basket selectionbutton
Press this to choose whether
you want dishes on the lower
orupper baskettobewashed.
E. Upperbasket
F. Topsprayarm
G. Basketheightadjuster
H. Lowerbasket
I. Bottomsprayarm
J. Saltcontainercap
K. Washingfilter
L. Detergentandrinseaid
dispenser
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)
• 2002/96/EC
(WasteElectrical
andElectronic
Equipment)
Technical characteristics
Width cm. 59,5
Depth cm. 57
Height cm. 82
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
MPA
T
SB
C
D
Q
E
F
R
R. Basketindicator light
This light shows the basket
selected.
S. LowSalt indicatorlight
This light warns you that it is
timetoaddmoresalt.
T. Low RinseAid indicatorlight
This light warns you that it is
timetoaddmorerinseaid.
P. WashProgrammeSelector
Eachtimethisbuttonispressed,
oneofthecycleindicatorlights
“M” will come on in sequence.
M. Cycleindicatorlight
This light shows you which
cycle you have selected or the
oneinprogress.
Getting to know your
Dishwasher

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DISHWASHER
First of all.
-Turnonthewatersupplytap
completely.
-Addthecorrectamountof
detergent.
-Loadthebasketscorrectly.
-Checkthatthesprayarmsrotate
freely.
-Closethedoorsecurely.
-PresstheON-OFFbutton"A":
indicatorlight"B"comeson.Your
applianceisnowonandawaiting
instructions.
Select the wash cycle.
Selectthewashcycleby
pressingbutton"P".Eachtime
thisbuttonispressed,oneofthe
indicatorlights“M”willcomeon
insequence.Selectthewash
cyclemostsuitableforthetypeof
dishestowash(see‘Programme
Chart’).
Closethedoorandafterafew
seconds,youwillhearashort
beep:thewashcyclehasstarted.
Modifying a wash cycle in
progress.
Ifyouhavechosenthewrong
cycle-Youcanmodifythewash
cycleinprogress,ifithasonly
juststarted.Openthedoor
carefully,toavoidanyhotwater
splashes.Thenkeepbutton"P"
pressed forapproximately5
seconds,aprolonged beep will
sound followed bythreeshort
beeps.
Indicatorlight"M"willgoout to
showallthesettingswillhave
beencancelled.Youarenowfree
tore-setthecorrectwashcycle.
You've left out a dish?
Interruptthewashcycleby
openingthedoor,carefully,then
insertthedishyouhadforgotten.
Whenyoushutthedoorthecycle
willstartupfromwhereyou
interruptedit.
Cycle end
Theendofthewashcycleis
indicatedby2shortbeepsand
theflashing ofthewashcycle
indicatorlight“M”.
Openthedishwasherdoor.
Warning:
Turntheapplianceoffbypressing
button“A”,unplugtheappliance
fromtheelectricitysockettocut
offthepowersupply;thepower
supplycableshouldconsequently
beeasilyaccessible.
-Turnoffthewatertap.
-Waitafewminutesbefore
unloadingthedishes:theyare
veryhot!Ifyouwaitalittlewhile,
theydrybetterdue tothesteam.
-Emptythelowerbasketfirst.
There's been a power
failure or you opened the
dishwasher door
Thewashcyclestopsandthen
restartswhentheelectricity
comesbackonorwhenyouclose
thedoor.
How to use your Dishwasher
Delaying the start of a
programme.
Whenyouhaveloadedthe
dishes,youcanchoosewhento
startyourdishwasherbefore
settingthewashcycledesired.
Pressbutton"C"todelaythe
startofthewashcycleby2,4or6
hours.Eachtimeyoupressit,
youwillhearashortbeepand
indicatorlight"D"corresponding
totheselecteddelaywillcome
on.
Selectthedesiredwashcycle.
Closethedoorand,afteryouhear
thebeep,thecountdowntothe
delayedstartwillbegin.
If,forexample,youhavesetthe
delayedstartto6hours,the6
hourindicatorlightwillflash,then
the4hourindicatorlightwillflash,
andfinallythe2hourindicator
light.Theindicatorlightswillkeep
youinformedofthecountdown
progressatalltimes.
Oncethistimeisup,indicator
light"D"willstopflashingand
thewashcyclewillbegin.
Ifyouchangeyourmindandyou
wishtosetadifferentdelay,just
openthedoor,pressbutton"C"
andrepeattheselection.
Ifyouwanttocancelthedelayset
andyouwishtostartthewash
cycleimmediately,pressthe
buttoninsequenceuntilindicator
light"D"comesoff.
Onceyouclosethedoor,the
washcyclesetpreviouslywill
begin.
Half load.
Yourdishwasheralsoallowsyou
towashhalf aload,tosavewater
,electricityanddetergent(use
onlyhalftheamount).
Beforesettingawashcycle,
pressbutton"Q"repeatedlyto
selectwhetheryouwanttoruna
halfcycleontheupperorlower
basket.Eachtimeyoupressit,
youwillhearashortbeepand
indicatorlight"R"corresponding
totheselectedbasketwillcome
on.
Extradrying
Pressbutton"E"beforeyoustart
theselectedwashcycle.
Aprolongedbeepwillinformyou
thatyouhaveselectedextra
drying,ashortbeepindicatesit
hasbeencancelled.
Withextradrying,thewashcycle
willlastlonger,toprovideyou
withdrierdishes.

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DISHWASHER
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 soak cycle to avoid caked on food and build up of bad odours.
AutoWashCycle:thedishwasherisequippedwithaSensorSystemthatmeasureshowdirtythedishesareanddecidesthemostsuitable
programmefortheload,settingtheoptimalcyclelength,numberofrinsesandwaterlevel.Thisprovidesamoreefficientandeconomicwash
cycle.
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Very dirty dishes and pans
(not to be used for
delicate items)
Pre-wash with hot water at 40°C
Extended wash at 65°C.
2 Rinses with cold water
Rinse with hot water at 70°C.
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Cycle for normally dirty
pans and dishes. Standard
daily cycle.
Extended wash at 50°C.
Cold Rinse
Rinse with hot water at 70°C.
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be used for slightly dirty
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immediately after use.
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Wash at 52°C
Rinse at 45°C
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Wash differentiated on the
two racks delicate for
glassware and glasses on
the upper rack and heavy
duty for the pans on the
lower rack.
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Lukewarm rinse at 45°C
Hot rinse at 65°C
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DISHWASHER
Before Using your Dishwasher
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
Fillingthesaltcontainer.
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 5 consecutive wash
cycles.
Salt
You don't know how hard
the water in your home
is? Ask the company that
supplies water in your
area.

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DISHWASHER
Rinse aid.
Rinse aid makes dishes sparkle
moreasitimprovestheirdrying.The
rinseaidcontainerissituatedonthe
insideofthedoor.Youshouldfillit
upwhentherinseaidindicatorlight
“T”flashes.
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.
Ifit won'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
-Theamount of rinse aid
needstobeincreasedifthe
dishesappear dulloryou can
seecircularstains.
-Theamount of rinseaid
needstobe reducedifthe
dishesare stickyoryoucan
seewhitestreaks.
•Use the right amount of
detergent (see programme
chart).
•Storeyourdetergentandrinse
aid in a cool, dry place, safely
awayfromchildren.
BDC
A
FC
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
cycles.

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DISHWASHER
Loading your Dishwasher
First of all.
Beforeplacingdishesinthebaskets,
removeallcoursefoodremains.This
avoids blocking the filter, which
wouldreducetheefficiencyofthe
wash.
Ifsaucepansand fryingpansare
verydirty,allowthemtosoakbefore
beingwashed.
To make it easier to load your
dishes,pullthebasketsout.
Multisystem baskets
Thedishwasherisfittedwithupper,
lower and cutlery baskets. They
providegreaterflexibilityforloading
dishes,makingthemmoresuitable
foryourspecificneeds.
The basket handles can be
removedforcleaning.Removethe
handlesandrinseunderrunning
water.
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.
Thecutlerybasketscanbesplitup
bypullingoutthehandle.
Whenyouonlyhavealittlecutlery
towashyoucanuse just half the
basket, save space for other
crockeryorplacetheotherhalfin
the upper basket instead (see
figuresAandB).
Knivesand utensilswith sharp
blades or tips should be
positionedwiththesharpparts
atthe bottom.
Thisbasketisequippedwithtwo
removablegrids.Insertthecutlery
onebyoneintotheslots,withthe
handlesatthebottom.Positionthem
sothattheydon’ttouch.
Inthisspecificmodel,thecutlery
basketisfittedwithtwodetachable
sidecompartments,asshownin
figureA1,whichcanbehookedon
eithertheupperorlowerbasketas
required.
What goes into the upper
basket?
Place delicate and lightweight
dishes in the upper basket:
glasses,teacupsandcoffeecups,
saucersandplates-shallowsalad
bowls,slightlydirtyfryingpansand
shallowpans.
Positionlightweightdishesinsuch
as way as to avoid their being
movedbythesprayofwater.
The dishwasher can also be
equipped with one or two tip up
compartmentsontowhichyoucan
placemugsand cups, as wellas
long sharp knives and serving
cutlery.
Afterloadingthedishes,remember
tocheckthatthe sprayarmscan
turnfreely without hitting against
anydishes.
How to adjust the upper
basket.
Theupperbasketcanbesetinhigh
or low position to enable you to
organiseyourdisheseffortlessly.
Loadexamples
upperbasket
lowerbasket
Therearetwohandlesonthe
sidesoftheupperbasket,use
thesetoadjust itsheight(see
fig.C).
What can I Wash Items not suitable for the dishwasher:
•Cutleryandtablewaremadefromwoodorpartwood-Theymaybecomefadedandunsightlyinappearance.
•Avoidwashinghornhandledandbronzecutleryinthemachine.
•Delicate/decorativeglasswareandvases,specialantiqueorirreplaceablechina-thedecorativepatterns
printedontheseitemswillnotbedishwasherproof.
•Plasticobjectsthatarenotresistanttohotwater.
•CopperandPewterutensils.AluminiumandSliverobjects.
•Sometypesofglasscanbecomeopaqueinappearanceaftertheyhavebeenwashedtoomanytimesina
dishwasher.
•Highlyabsorbentmaterialssuchasspongesandtowelsshouldneverbeplacedinadishwasher.
• Ifinanydoubt,checkwiththemanufactureronitemssuitabilityfordishwasher’s.
WARNING:Dishesorcutlerysoiledwithtobaccoash,wax,lubricatinggreaseorpaintshouldnotbeput
inthedishwasher.
Ourrecommendation:Infuture,onlypurchasetableorkitchenwarethathasbeenconfirmed-dishwasherproof.
Fig.C
A1
A
B

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DISHWASHER
Care and Cleaning
The filter assembly
• IIf you want consistent good
resultsfromyourdishwasher,you
needtocleanthefilterassembly.
• Thefoodparticlesareremoved
fromthewashwater,allowingitto
berecirculatedduringthecycle,
filteredperfectly.Forthisreason,it
isagoodideatoremovethelarger
foodparticlestrappedinsidethe
semi-circular filter A and cup
“C”aftereachwash;toremovethe
filterassembly,pullthecuphandle
upwards.Allyouneedtodoisrinse
themunderrunningwater.
• Theentirefilterassemblyshould
be cleaned thoroughly once a
month:semi-circularfilterA+cup
C+cylindricalfilterB+microfilter
D.
Cleaningthesprayarms.
Food residue may become
encrustedontothesprayarmsand
blocktheholeswherewatercomes
out.Checkthesprayarmsregularly
andcleanthemonceinawhile.
DONOTusesolventsorabrasives
tocleantheexteriorandrubberparts
of your appliance, do not use
solvents or abrasive cleaning
products.Useaclothdampened
withlukewarmsoapywateronly.
Ifthereareanystainsonthesurface
oftheapplianceinterior,useacloth
dampenedwithwaterandalittle
whitevinegar,oracleaningproduct
specificallymadefordishwashers.
1
2A
B
C
Unplugtheappliance.
Beforecarryingoutanycleaningor
maintenanceonthedishwasher,
alwaysremovetheplugfromthe
electricitysocket.
After every wash.
Whenthewashcyclehasended,
alwaysremembertoturnoffthe
watersupplytapandtoleavethe
appliance door ajar. This way,
moistureandbadodourswillnotbe
trappedinside. Theseals.
One of the factors that cause
unpleasantodourstoforminsidethe
dishwasherisfoodthatremains
trapped in the seals. Periodic
cleaningusingadampspongewill
preventthisfromoccurring.
Goingaway
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.
Movingtheappliance.
Drainwaterfromthedishwasher.
Secure all loose parts. Only
transportinanuprightposition.
•Ifnotkeptuprightduringtransport,
anywaterremaininginsidemay
seepintothecontrolmoduleand
causesubsequenterrorswith
programmefunctions.
Disconnectingthedishwasher.
Whendisconnectingthedishwasher
itisimportantthattasksarecarried
outinthecorrectsequence.
•switchoffatthemainsandremove
theplugfromthesocket.
•turnoffthewatersupply.
•disconnectdrainandwaterinlet
hose.
•pulloutthedishwasher,carefully,
withdrawinghosesatthesame
time.
Toremovefilter“B”,turnitanti-
clockwise. Use a small non-
metallicbrushforcleaning.
Reassemblethe filterparts (as
showninthefigure)andreinsert
the whole assembly into the
dishwasher. Position it into its
housingandpressdownwards.
Thedishwasherisnottobeused
without filters. Improper
replacement of the filters may
reducetheefficiencyofthewash
andevendamageyourdishwasher.

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DISHWASHER
Caution
- Do not forget that repairs should only 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...
■Isthedishwasherpluggedinat
the electricity socket and
switchedon?
■Isthereapowerfailure,check
otherappliances.
■Checkthefuse.
■Isthewatersupplytapturned
on?
■Isthewaterinlethoseconnected
properly?
■Is the pressure of the water
supplysufficient?
■Istheinlethosekinked?
■Isthefilteronthewatersupply
hoseblocked?
■Isthedishwasherdoornotclosed
properly?
If water remains inside the
dishwasher,check...
■thedrainhoseisnotkinked.
■the drain syphon is not
obstructed.
■thedishwasherfiltersarenot
clogged.
If the dishes are not being
cleaned properly, check...
■thecorrectamountofdetergent
hasbeenadded.
■thereisregeneratingsaltinthe
saltcontainer.
■thedisheshavebeenloaded
correctly.
■the selected programme is
suitableforthetypeofdishesand
thedegreeofsoiling.
■allfiltersarecleanandpositioned
correctly.
■thesprayarmnozzlesarenot
obstructed.
■thereisnothingobstructingthe
rotationofthesprayarms.
If the dishes fail to dry or
remaindirty,check...
■thereisrinseaidinsidetherinse
aidcontainer.
■therinseaiddispensersettingis
correct.
■thedetergentbeingusedisof
goodqualityandhasnotlostits
effectiveness (for example,
throughincorrectstorage,with
theboxleftopen).
If the dishes show signs of
streaking,stainingetc.
check...
■therinseaiddispensersettingis
notsettoohigh.
If there are visible traces
of rust inside the tank,
check...
■thecapoffthesaltcontaineris
securelyclosedandthatthe
watersoftnersettingiscorrect.
■thecorrectamountofdetergent
is being used. Certain
detergentscanbemorecorro-
sivethanothers.
■thetankismadeofsteeland
thereforeanyrustmarksaredue
toexternalelements(fragments
ofrustfromthetankpipes,pots,
cutleryetc.)Specialproducts
arecommerciallyavailableto
removesuchmarks.
Tap off alarm
Ifyouhaveforgottentoturnthewa-
tertapon,yourappliancewillre-
mindyouofthisbysoundingafew
shortbeepsforafewminutes.Turn
thetaponandyourappliancewill
startupagainafterafewminutes.
Wereyoutobeabsentwhenthese
beepsaresounded,theappliance
willbeblockedautomaticallyand
washcycle5and6indicatorlights
(rapid and crystal) will flash
rapidly.
TurntheapplianceoffattheON-
OFFbutton,turnonthewatertap
andwaitapproximately20seconds
beforeturningtheapplianceback
on.
Re-selectthewashcycleandthe
appliancewillstartupagain.
Clogged filter alarm
Iftheapplianceisblockedandwash
cycle4and6indicatorlights(auto
ecoandcrystal)flashrapidly,this
meansthefilteriscloggedbylarge
particlesoffoodresidue.Turnthe
appliance off, clean the filter
thoroughlyandrepositionitinits
seatasillustratedonpage12.Then
turntheappliancebackon.
Re-selectawashcycleasindi-
catedinthe"Selectingthewash
cycle"paragraphandtheappliance
willstart.
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.
Error messages
Yourdishwasherisequippedwith
asafetysystemwhichisableto
detectoperatingfaults.
Youwillknowifthereareany faults
ifcodesstartflashingonthedis-
play.Takeanoteofthecodes,turn
theapplianceoffandcallHotpoint
Servicefortechnicalassistance.
Ifafterallthechecks,theappliance
stilldoesnotoperateortheprob-
lempersists,callHotpointService
(see KEY CONTACTS, back
page)andinformthemof:
-thetypeofproblem
- the abbreviation of the model
name(Mod.)andtherelativenum-
bers(S/N)writtenontheratingplate
located on the inner edge of
thedoor.
Switch off at the mains
socketand remove the plug.
Turn off the water supply.
Water load solenoid valve
malfunction alarm.
Ifindicatorlight5(rapidwash)
flashes rapidly, TURN the
dishwasher OFFAND BACK
ON AGAINafteroneminute.If
thealarmpersists,firstturnoffthe
watertaptoavoidanyfloodingand
thencutofftheelectricitysupply
andcallfortechnicalassistance.

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DISHWASHER
Load for 12 Standard Settings tests (upper basket at top position)
INFORMATION FOR TEST LABS
upper basketlower basket
*Press the extra dry button,
if existing.
Loading the Rinse Aid
The amount of rinse aid used for each cycle can be
regulatedby turning the doseadjuster ‘F’ which you
will find under lid ‘C’.There are 6 different settings;
the normal dosage is setting 5.
Loading the detergent
Thecleaning detergent should beintroduced intothe
twocontainers“Comp.2” and “Comp.3”. "(seetable
at the end of the page).
This basket is
equippedwithtwo
removablegrids:
insertthecutlery
one by one into
theslots,withthe
handles at the
bottom.Position
themsothatthey
don'ttouch.
C
F
Comp.3
Comp.2
EN 50242
IEC/ DIN
Cycle
Eco
Eco+extra dry *
Total detergent
30 gr.
30gr.
Comp.2 Comp.3
25 5
30
22222 22
2
2
2
53
33
35
3
33
33
33
3
1
1
11
1
1
7
811
11
1
1
44444444
244442
555
5
5
5
5
5
55
7
864 5
1
2
3
7
6
door side

15
"No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a
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 options:
Repair Service and Information Help Desk
UK:08709066066
www.theservicecentre.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200
Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance
Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the largest
white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers. All repairs
include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair.
If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators are on
hand with help and advice.
All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.
Extended Warranties
UK: 08709 088 088
www.theservicecentre.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer two service
cover plans to give you total peace of mind.
lRepair Protection Plan - FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the
period of cover.
lKitchen Cover - FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8
years old.
Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK: 08709 077 077
www.theservicecentre.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: [phone]
A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web
site.
Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all
available on our web-site at:
www.theservicecentre.co.uk
After Sales Service

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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:
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
applianceratingplate.
lHas not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other than one of
our own service engineers.
For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70
or visit: www.hotpoint.co.uk
Recycling & 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.
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.

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DISHWASHER
NOTES

Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in
both the appliances and services we offer.
Repair Service and Information Desk
UK: 08709 066 066
(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:
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 & 9 to 12 Sat)
www.theservicecentre.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: [phone]
Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.
Key Contacts
After Sales Service
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