Hotpoint BFQ 700 User manual

Instruction booklet
DISHWASHER
Contents
Installation, 2-5
Positioning and levelling
Technical data
Electrical connection
Connecting the water supply
Description of the appliance, 6
Overall view
Control panel
oading the racks, 7
Lower rack
Cutlery basket
Upper rack
Start-up and use, 8
Starting the dishwasher
Loading the detergent
Washing options
Wash cycles, 9
Wash cycle table
Rinse aid and refined salt, 10
Loading the rinse aid
Loading the refined salt
Care and maintenance, 11
Shutting off the water and electricity supplies
Cleaning the dishwasher
Preventing unpleasant odours
Cleaning the sprayer arms
Cleaning the filters
Leaving the machine unused for extended periods
Precautions and advice, 12-13
General safety
Disposal
Saving energy and respecting the environment
Troubleshooting, 14
Information for Test abs, 15
After Sales Service, 16
After Sales Service
Essential Contact Information
Parts and Accessories
Appliance Registration
Hotpoint Guarantee, 17
BFQ 700
EN
English, 1

2
EN
Positioning and levelling
1. Remove the appliance from all packaging and
check that it has not been damaged during
transportation.
If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do not
proceed any further with the installation process.
2. Check the dishwasher by placing it so that its sides
or back panel are in contact with the adjacent
cabinets or even with the wall. This appliance can also
be recessed under a single worktop (
see the
Assembly instruction sheet
).
3. Position the dishwasher on a level and sturdy floor. If
the floor is uneven, the front feet of the appliance may
be adjusted until it reaches a horizontal position (the
angle of inclination must not exceed 2 degrees). If the
appliance is levelled correctly, it will be more stable
and much less likely to move or cause vibrations and
noise while it is operating.
4. Adjust the height of the rear feet from the front of
the appliance*: use a screwdriver to tighten or
loosen the screws on the lower part of the
dishwasher.
Anti-condensation strip*
After installing the dishwasher, open the door and
stick the adhesive transparent strip under the
wooden shelf in order to protect it from any
condensation that may form.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for
future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away
or moved, please ensure the manual is kept with the
machine, so that the new owner may benefit from the
advice contained within it.
Please read this instruction manual carefully: it
contains important information regarding the safe
installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
If the appliance must be moved at any time, keep it
in an upright position; if absolutely necessary, it may
be tilted onto its back.
Advice regarding the first wash cycle
After the appliance has been installed, immediately
before running the first wash cycle, completely fill
the salt dispenser with water and add approximately
2 kg of salt (
see Rinse aid and refined salt ). The
water may overflow: this is normal and is not a
cause for concern. It is also normal that the LOW
SALT* indicator light continues to flash for a few
cycles after the salt has been loaded.
* Only available in selected models.
Installation
Technical data
Dimensions
width 59.5 cm
height 82 cm
depth 57 cm
Capacity 12 standard place-settings
Water supply
pressure
30 Kpa ÷ 1Mpa (0.3 ÷ 10 bar)
4.3 psi – 145 psi
Power supply
voltage See appliance data plate
Total absorbed
power See appliance data plate
Fuse See appliance data plate
This dishwasher conforms to
the following European
Community Directives:
-73/23/EEC dated 19/02/73
(Low Voltage) and subsequent
modifications
-89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89
(Electromagnetic Compatibility)
and subsequent modifications
-97/17/EC (Labelling)
-2002/96/ CE Waste
Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE)

3
EN
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.
Electrical Connection
Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket,
make sure that:
• the socket is earthed and complies with current
regulations;
• the socket can withstand the maximum load of the
appliance, which is indicated on the data plate
located on the inside of the door (
see Description
of the appliance
);
• the power supply voltage falls within the values
indicated on the data plate on the inside of the
door;
• the socket is compatible with the plug of the
appliance. If this is not the case, ask an authorised
technician to replace the plug (
see Assistance ); do
not use extension cables or multiple sockets.
Once the appliance has been installed, the power
supply cable and the electrical socket should be
easily accessible.
The cable should not be bent or compressed.
The cable should be checked regularly and replaced
by authorised technicians only (
see Assistance ).
This appliance must be earthed.
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.
DO NOT use the plug unless the fuse cover is
fitted.
Changing the Plug
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not
fit your socket.
To avoid a shock hazard DO NOT insert the
discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.
Wires in the mains lead are coloured 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 ead
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.
The dishwasher must not be connected to the
electricity supply while installation is being carried out.
- 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.

4
EN Connecting the water supplies
Connection to the water and electricity supplies
should only be performed by a qualified technician.
The dishwasher should not stand on top of the water
hoses or the electricity supply cable.
Connecting the water inlet hose
The water inlet (A) and outlet (B) hoses and the
electricity supply cable may be positioned towards the
right or the left in order to achieve the best possible
installation (
see figure ).
• To a suitable cold water connection point: before
attaching the hose, run the water until it is perfectly
clear so that any impurities that may be present in
the water do not clog the appliance; after
performing this operation, screw the inlet hose
tightly onto a tap with a ¾ gas threaded
connection.
• To a suitable hot water connection point: your
dishwasher may be provided with hot water from
the mains supply (if you have a central heating
system with radiators) provided that it does not
exceed a temperature of 60°C.
Screw the hose to the tap as described for
connection to a cold water supply.
If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a
specialist store or an authorised technician (
see
Assistance
).
The water pressure must be within the values
indicated in the Technical data table (
see Installation ).
The hose should not be bent or compressed.
Ensure that the new hose supplied is connected
and the old hose is disposed of safely.
Ensure the fill hose is only fitted to the cold water
supply. DO NOT overtighten the hose connector, hand
tight is sufficient.
Ensure the fill hose is not kinked.
Tap connections*: A range of adaptors are available
to suit your tap.
DO NOT connect the dishwasher to a single outlet
instantaneous water heater or an electric heater.
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
inserted fully into the standpipe. This
will prevent the pipe from jumping out
during installation and use.
DO NOT position the 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.
* Only available in selected models.

5
EN
Anti-flooding protection*
To ensure floods do not occur, the dishwasher:
- is provided with a special system which blocks the
water supply in the event of anomalies or leaks from
inside the appliance.
- is provided with a
Water Stop * safety device, in other
words it has a water inlet hose that consists of a
transparent hose on the outside and a red hose on the
inside: both the hoses can withstand extremely high
pressure. If the internal hose breaks, the external hose
becomes a bright red colour and carries the water
instead, thus avoiding any leakage.
It is very important to check the external hose
regularly: if it is a bright red colour, it must be replaced
by an authorised technician as soon as possible (
see
Assistance
).
* Only available in selected models.
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”).
Ensure the sink outlet pipe has a minimum diamtere
of 32mm.
• Untie the end of the
GREY drainage hose from
the rear of the appliance.
• Reposition the ‘Hooked
End Support’ as required
along the GREY drainage
hose.
• If fitting an under sink waste disposal unit, cut out
the membrane, bung or blanking plug.
Ensure the drain hose is securely attached, to
prevent it coming away while the machine is in use
and causing a flood.

6
EN Overall view
1. Upper rack
2. Upper sprayer arm
3. Tip-up compartments
4. Rack height adjuster
5. Lower rack
6. Lower sprayer arm
7. Cutlery basket
8. Washing filter
9. Salt dispenser
10. Detergent and rinse aid dispensers
11. Data plate
* Only available in selected models.
3
1
Description of the appliance
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6
9
11
2
7
8
10
5
WASH CYC E SE ECT
button
EXTRA DRYING
button*
HA F OAD
button*
DE AYED START
button*
HA F OAD ON
UPPER RACK
indicator light*
DE AYED
START
indicator light*
2h 4h 6h
1
2
ON/OFF
button
ON/OFF
indicator light
HA F OAD ON
OWER RACK
indicator light*
OW SA T
indicator light*
OW RINSE AID
indicator light*
WASH CYC E
indicator lights
Control panel

7
EN
If the rack is equipped with the click
clack handles* (
see figure ), pull
them upwards or downwards to
adjust the height.
oading examples for the upper rack
oading examples for the lower rack
Baby Tip-up compartments**
For dishwasher models with a
Baby Cycle, tip-up
compartments which are
suitable for washing bottles,
rings and teats are provided
(and have their own instruction
sheet).
Items that should not be washed in the dishwasher
• Wooden items, objects with wooden or horn handles or
glued-on parts.
• Items made from aluminium, copper, brass, pewter or tin.
• Items made from plastic that is not heat-resistant.
• Antique or hand-painted porcelain.
• Antique silver. Silver that is not antique may, however, be
washed in the dishwasher using a delicate wash cycle,
provided that it does not come into contact with other
metals.
When buying crockery and cutlery we recommend that you
check whether it can be washed using the dishwasher.
Washing the handles*
To wash the upper and lower rack handles: remove the two
fastening plugs, lift out the handles and rinse them under
running water, then fasten them to the rack using the same
plugs.
* Only available in selected models.
** The number and position may vary.
! Before loading the rack, remove all food residue from the
crockery, leave saucepans and frying pans with burnt-on
residue to soak and empty all remaining liquid from cups and
glasses. After loading the appliance, check that the sprayer
arms can rotate freely.
ower rack
Arrange the more difficult items to wash using the Loading
examples
as a guide and use the collapsible supports* where
needed.
• Serving dishes and lids: place these at the sides of the
rack.
• Saucepans and salad bowls: always turn these upside
down.
• Very deep dishes: position these at an angle.
In order to guarantee the best washing and drying
performance, the surface of the lower rack is more uneven
than that of the upper rack.
Cutlery basket
The type of cutlery basket may vary according to the
dishwasher model.
Knives and other sharp utensils should be placed in the
cutlery basket with the point facing downwards.
To divide the central basket* into two separate pieces: pull out
the handle. The two detachable side compartments* may be
hooked onto the upper or lower rack.
The two grids* may be positioned in the basket to separate
the cutlery: place the pieces of cutlery into the appropriate
compartments with the handles at the bottom.
Upper rack
Load this rack with delicate and lightweight crockery: glasses,
tea and coffee cups, saucers, small salad bowls, saucepans
and small saucepans that are not too soiled, using the
Loading
examples
as a guide.
• Lightweight crockery: position these dishes so that they
will not be moved by the jets of water.
• Mugs and cups: place these on the tip-up
compartments**.
• Long sharp knives and serving utensils: place these on
the tip-up compartments**.
Adjusting the height of the upper rack
In order to make it easier to arrange
the crockery, the upper rack may be
moved to a higher or lower level.
Open the left and right guide rail
stops and pull out the rack; position
it higher or lower as required, slide it
along the guide rails until the front
wheels are in place and close the
stops (
see figure ).
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3
4
oading the racks

8
EN Starting the dishwasher
1. Turn the water tap on.
2. Open the door and press the ON/OFF button: the
indicator light will illuminate.
3. Measure out the detergent (see below).
4. Load the racks (see Loading the racks).
5. Select the programme by pressing the WASH
CYCLE SELECT button; the corresponding indicator
light will illuminate.
6. Select the wash options (see below).
7. Start the wash cycle by shutting the door: the
machine will emit a confirmation beep.
8. At the end of the cycle two short beeps will sound
and the WASH CYCLE indicator light will flash. Open
the door, switch off the appliance by pressing the
ON/OFF button, shut off the water tap and unplug
the appliance from the electricity socket.
9. Wait for a few minutes before removing the
crockery, in order to avoid burns. Unload the racks,
beginning with the lower level.
Modifying a wash cycle in progress
If a mistake was made during the wash cycle
selection process it is possible to change the cycle,
provided that it has only just begun: open the door,
taking care to avoid the escaping steam, and press
the WASH CYCLE SELECT button, holding it for 4
seconds. After one long beep and three short
beeps, the WASH CYCLE indicator light will switch
off: select the new wash cycle and start the
programme by shutting the door.
Adding extra crockery
Open the door, taking care to avoid the escaping
steam, and place the crockery inside the
dishwasher. Close the door: the cycle starts from the
point at which it was interrupted.
Accidental interruptions
If the door is opened during the wash cycle, or if
there is a power cut, the cycle stops. It starts again
from the point at which it was interrupted once the
door has been shut or the electricity supply is
restored.
oading the detergent
A successful wash also depends on the correct
amount of detergent being used, as recommended
by the manufacturer. Exceeding the recommended
amount does not result in a more effective wash and
pollutes the environment.
comparcompar
comparcompar
compartment Atment A
tment Atment A
tment A: Washing detergent
comparcompar
comparcompar
compartment Btment B
tment Btment B
tment B: Pre-wash detergent
1. Open cover C by pressing button D.
2. Pour in the detergent after consulting the
Wash
cycle table
:
• for powder detergent
use compartments A and
B
• for tablets, use
compartment A and the
bottom of the appliance,
i.e. when the cycle
requires 1 tablet, place it
in compartment A and
close the cover; when it
requires 2, place the
second tablet at the bottom of the appliance.
3. Remove detergent residues from the edges of the
compartment and close the cover until it clicks.
Washing options
Delayed start
It is possible to delay the start time of the cycle by
2, 4 or 6 hours.
1. Press the DELAYED START button: every time the
button is pressed, a beep is emitted and the
selected delayed start indicator light illuminates.
2. Select the wash cycle and shut the door: after the
beep sounds, the timer begins counting down.
3. Once this time has elapsed, the indicator light
switches off and the wash cycle begins.
To adjust the delay time and select a smaller period
of time, press the DELAYED START button. To
cancel it, press the button repeatedly until the
selected delayed start indicator light switches off.
The wash cycle will start automatically as soon as
the door is shut.
Half load using the upper or lower rack*
If there are not many dishes to be washed, a half
load cycle may be used in order to save water,
electricity and detergent. Before selecting the wash
cycle press the HALF LOAD button repeatedly: the
indicator light will illuminate and the wash cycle will
take place only in the upper or the lower rack.
Remember to load the upper or lower rack only, and
to reduce the amount of detergent accordingly.
It is better to use powder detergent in this case.
Extra drying*
To make sure that the crockery is completely dry at
the end of the cycle, press the EXTRA DRYING
button before selecting the wash cycle. A prolonged
beep will sound to indicate that this option has been
selected and a short beep will sound to indicate
when it has been deselected.
This option is incompatible with the soak cycle.
If the Extra drying option is selected, the wash
cycles will last longer.
AB
D
C
Start-up and use
* Only available in selected models.

9
EN
Wash cycle table
Note
To make it easier to measure out the detergent, it is worth remembering that:
1 tablespoon = 15 grams of powder = approximately 15 ml of liquid
1 teaspoon = 5 grams of powder = approximately 5 ml of liquid
Ariston dishwashers are fitted with an automatic filter cleaning system that may increase the cycle duration.
Wash cycles
Detergent
(A) = compartment A
(B) = compartment B
Wash cycle selection
instructions Wash cycle
Powder Liquid Tablets
Pre-wash Drying
Wash cycle
duration
(tolerance
±10%)
Extremely soiled dishes
and pans (not to be
used for delicate items).
Super Wash
30 g (A)
5 g (B)
30 ml (A)
5 ml (B)
1 (A)
1 (bottom of
the
appliance)
••120'
Normally soiled pans
and dishes. Standard
daily wash cycle.
Normal
30 g (A) 30 ml(A) 1 (A) ••100’
Preliminary wash cycle
for dishes while the load
is awaiting completion
with the dishes from the
next meal. Soak
12'
Environmentally-friendly
wash cycle with low
energy consumption
levels, suitable for pans
and dishes. Eco
25 g (A)
5 g (B)
25 ml (A)
5 ml (B) 1 (A) ••145'
Economic and fast
wash cycle to be used
for lightly soiled dishes.
(Run cycle immediately
after use.) Rapid
25 g (A) 25 ml (A) 30’
Disinfecting wash cycle
suitable for washing
bottles, rings and teats
together with plates,
cups, glasses and
cutlery. Load the items
on the upper rack. Baby Care
20 g (A) 20 ml (A) 60'
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. Duo Wash
25 g (A)
5 g (B)
25 ml (A)
5 ml (B) 1 (A) ••108’
AUTO WASH CYCLES: This model of dishwasher is equipped with a special sensor which can be used to
assess the level of soiling and automatically select the most efficient and economic wash cycle accordingly.
The duration of the auto wash cycles may vary due to the operation of the sensor.

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EN
Only use products that have been specifically
designed for dishwashers.
Do not use table salt or industrial salt.
If using a multi-functional product (2-in-1, 3-in-1, 4-in-1,
etc.) it is not necessary to add rinse aid; however,
we recommend that you add salt, especially if you
live in an area where the water is hard or very hard. If
you do not add salt or rinse aid, the LOW SALT* and
LOW RINSE AID* indicator lights will flash
continuously.
oading the rinse aid
Rinse aid makes it easier for the crockery to dry, as
water runs off surfaces more readily and therefore
does not leave streaks or marks.
The rinse aid dispenser should be filled:
• whenever the indicator light (H) signals that it is
empty. Illuminated light: add rinse aid; unlit light:
there is no shortage of rinse aid in the dispenser.
• when the LOW RINSE AID* indicator light on the
panel flashes;
1. Open the dispenser by
turning the lid (G) in an
anticlockwise direction.
2. Pour in the rinse aid,
making sure it does not
overflow from the
dispenser. If this happens,
clean the spill immediately
with a sponge.
3. Screw the lid back on.
Adjusting the amount of rinse aid
If you are not completely satisfied with the washing or
drying results, you may adjust the quantity of rinse aid
used. Use a screwdriver to turn the dosage adjuster to
one of the 6 pre-set positions (the default position is
set to 4):
• if there are white streaks on the crockery, set the
adjuster to a lower number (1-3).
• if drops of water remain on the crockery or there
are limescale marks present after the cycle has
finished, set the adjuster to a higher number (4-6).
If you are using multi-functional tablets (2-in-1, 3-in-1,
4-in-1, etc.) and you wish to further improve the
drying performance of the appliance, fill the
dispenser and set the dosage adjuster to 2.
oading the refined salt
In order to obtain the best possible results from a
wash cycle, make sure that the dispenser is never
empty. Refined salt removes limescale from the water,
thus avoiding the formation of deposits on crockery.
The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the
dishwasher (
see Description ) and should be filled:
• when the green float* cannot be seen by simply
looking at the cap of the salt dispenser;
• when the LOW SALT* indicator light on the panel
flashes;
• if your machine is not equipped with an indicator
light or a green float:
approximately every 30 wash cycles;
1. Remove the lower rack and
unscrew the cap of the
dispenser (in an anti-
clockwise direction).
2. For the first wash cycle only:
fill the dispenser up to the
edges with water.
3. Position the funnel provided
correctly (
see figure ) and fill the salt dispenser up to
the edges (approximately 2 kg); it is normal for a
little water to leak out.
4. Remove the funnel, wipe away any salt residue
from the thread and screw the cap on tightly, so that
detergent does not leak into the dispenser during the
wash cycle (this could damage the water softening
system beyond repair).
When salt has been added, run a wash cycle
immediately, without crockery, in order to remove any
salt solution that has leaked out and to avoid
corrosion.
Adjusting the amount of salt*
It is possible to adjust the amount of salt used
according to the hardness of the water in your area
(this information is available from your local water
board).
1. Unscrew the dispenser cap.
2. Turn the arrow on the neck of the dispenser (
see
figure
) towards the + or - symbols, using the table
below as a guide.
The default setting of the water softening system is +.
If using multi-functional tablets (2-in-1, 3-in-1, 4-in-1,
etc.) fill the salt dispenser and set the adjuster to -; if
the hardness of the water is greater than 60°fH, set it
to +.
* Only available in selected models.
G
H
F
Rinse aid and refined salt