Hotpoint DWF30 Operating instructions

HOTPOINT
60cm FREESTANDING
DISHWASHER
USER & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS DWF35,DWF34,DWF33,DWF30
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Contents...
2
Retention of this Instruction Book...
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the
safe and proper use of the appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else,or move house and leave it behind,make sure
this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety
warnings.
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 separately to ensure that the appliance can
no longer be plugged into a mains socket.
Electricity Supply / Safety Information...............3
Installation:
Choose a Location......................................................4
Adjust the Feet............................................................4
Connect to a Drainage System..............................5
Connect to theWater Supply.................................6
Check List......................................................................6
Getting to Know your Appliance.................7 & 8
Before Using your Appliance:
Adjust theWater Softener.............................9 & 10
Filling the Special Salt Container........................11
Filling the Rinse Aid Container............................12
Detergents........................................................13 & 14
What Can IWash.......................................................15
Programme Overview............................................16
Loading your Dishwasher...........................17 & 18
Washing Dishes..............................................19 & 20
Care & Maintenance......................................21 & 22
Troubleshooting.............................................23 & 24
Hotpoint After Sales Service................................25
Hotpoint Guarantee................................................26
Key Contacts...............................................Back Page
CE marking certifies that this appliance
conforms to the following EEC directives:
LowVoltageEquipment72/23/EEC
ElectromagneticCompatibility89/336/EECand
subsequentmodifications.
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Electrical Supply...
3
WARNING: 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.
WARNING:Do not use theplugunless the fuse coverisfitted.
ChangingtheMainsLead
A special lead can be ordered from your Service Department:
UK:08709 066 066 or
Republic of Ireland:1850 302 200
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.
Changingtheplug
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket.
WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere
else.
IMPORTANT:WIRES INTHE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCEWITH THE
FOLLOWING CODE:
Green and yellow (Earth) wire to
terminal marked‘E’,symbol ,
or coloured green and yellow.
Blue (Neutral) wire to terminal
marked‘N’or coloured black. Cord
clamp
13A ASTA approved fuse
to BS1362.
Brown (Live) wire to
terminal marked‘L’or
coloured red.
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 colour of the
markings identifying terminals in the
plug. You should therefore wire it as
shown.
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Installation...
4
Follow the Installation Instructions,making
sure the Dishwasher is correctly installed.
When installing the Dishwasher,carry out
tasks in the following order:
- choose a location.
- level the appliance (see,“Adjusting the feet”).
- connect to a drainage system.
- connect inlet hose to water supply.
CHOOSE A LOCATION...
The choice of location for your appliance
will influence its performance.
● Position where possible on a solid floor.
Vibration may occur with a wooden
floor.
● Take care with vinyl floor coverings.The
weight of the appliance may cause
indentations in some vinyl floor
coverings.
● For your safety and to comply with IEE
regulations,you should not install your
appliance in a bath or shower room.
Seek professional advice if you wish to
do so.
● Ensure sufficient space is allowed for the
appliance.
● Ensure the electrical socket and water
taps are easily accessible and that the
water supply can be isolated if
necessary.Do not use an extension lead
or multiple plug for connection to the
electrical socket.
● If your dishwasher is underneath a
work surface with a hob.You must
add thermal insulation to the top of the
machine.
ADJUSTINGTHE FEET...
It is essential that the door is closed and
latched before stabilising the dishwasher.
Ensure that the rear feet are adjusted so
that the product is not sitting on the base
of the machine.Adjust either clockwise or
anti-clockwise as necessary to level.
Then adjust either of the two front feet
clockwise or anti-clockwise as necessary
until all feet are in contact with the floor to
avoid the machine from rocking and is level
to within 2˚
Note:Ifthe applianceisnotlevelledthe
doormay be off centreand makethe
machineunstable.
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CONNECTTO A DRAINAGE SYSTEM...
WARNING
●Connect your dishwasher drain hose to
pipes which connect to the foul drain
system and not to surface water drains.
IMPORTANT NOTES
For the correct operation of your
dishwasher, it is essential to comply with
the following information.
Standpipe
Fit the hose to the standpipe
hook which can be found in
the machine.
Ensure that the hose is not
pushed too far down the
standpipe.
DO NOT position the
standpipe near an electrical
outlet.
ENSURE that the drain hose is routed as
shown in the diagram.
The standpipe should be connected to:
a) A discharge stack-pipe
b) An external gulley OR
c) A sink waste.
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.
Sink Waste System
For under sink drainage:Before
connecting the drain hose,remove any
internal restrictions - This will prevent a
build up of debris which could cause a
blockage.
Remove any restrictions from the waste
spigot and ensure that the sealing
bung is removed.The hose should be
routed,such that it is raised to a
minimum height of 800mm (31/2").
Note:Ensure the sink outletpipehas a
minimumdiameter of 32mm (11/4") .
1. Untie the end of the GREY drainage
hose from the rear of the appliance.
2. Reposition‘Hooked End Support’as
required along GREY drainage hose.
3. If fitting an under sink waste disposal
unit,cut out the membrane,bung or
blanking plug.
4. Attach the GREY drainage hose to
the under sink waste disposal unit
securely,using the clip and rubber
tube supplied.
Ensure the drain hose is securely attached,
to prevent it coming away while the
machine is in use and causing a flood.
Installation...
5
120
min
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CONNECTTOTHEWATER SUPPLY...
●For your machine to operate correctly
it requires water pressures in the range
of 6-150 psi (100-1000 KPa).Most
cold water supplies will be in this
range.
●Note:Lowwaterpressure will leadto
excessivelylongfill times or nofill.
●Ensure that the new hose supplied is
connected and the old hose is disposed
of safely.
●Ensure the fill hose is only connected
to the cold water supply.
WARNING
●Ensure the fill hose is NOT kinked.
Note:Donot overtighten the hose
connector.Handtight is sufficient.
●Tap connections (if applicable) - A
range of adaptors are available to suit
your tap.
WARNING
●Do not connect appliance to a single
outlet instantaneous water heater or
an electric heater.
Remember you may be charged for a
service call if a problem with your
appliance is caused by incorrect
installation or misuse.
CHECKLIST...
When you have installed your appliance,
ensure it is ready to use by following this
Check List:
1. Dispose of packaging safely,see
‘Recycling Information’on page 2.
2. Position appliance close to
electrical/water supply see‘Choose a
Location’on page 4.
3. Connect supplied hose to appliance
water supply,confirm water is flowing
before connecting to the appliance
inlet valve see‘Connect to a Water
Supply’,page 6.
4. Untie drainage hose at rear of
appliance and connect to either a
standpipe or sink waste drainage
system see‘Connect to a Drainage
System’page 5.
5. Untie mains lead at rear of appliance
and plug into electrical supply via a
switched socket,see‘Electrical
Supply’on page 3.
6. Position appliance,taking care not to
kink or damage hose at rear of
appliance.
7. Stabilise the appliance,see‘Adjusting
the Feet’page 4.
8. Turn on the water supply to the
appliance.
9. Switch on at plug socket.
Yourapplianceis nowreadyfor use,referto
‘Gettingtoknowyour Appliance’onpage 7to
familiariseyourself withtheappliance.
Installation...
6
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Getting to Know your Appliance...
7
Fascia...
1.Mains Switch (ON/OFF) 8. Time Delay Selection Button )
2.Door Handle (DWF35 / 34 only)
3.Programme Selection Buttons.
4.Low Salt Indicator 9. Half Load Selection Button
5.Low Rinse Aid Indicator (for Upper Basket washing)
6.Selection Indicators (DWF35 only)
7.Numerical Display 10.Programme End Light
(DWF33 / 30 only)
11.Programme End Buttons (Reset)
1 76 9 11 82 3 4 5
176 8
23 4 5
110
6
234 5
DWF35
DWF34
DWF33 and DWF30
11
11
7
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Getting to Know your Appliance...
8
Interior...
1. Salt Container,
with level indicator.
2. Filters.
3. Lower Basket.
4. Rinse Aid Container,
with level indicator.
5. Rating Plate.
6. Upper Basket.
7. Upper Spray Arm.
8. Lower Spray Arm.
9. Cutlery Basket.
10. Detergent Compartment
Locking Mechanism.
11. Detergent Compartment.
5
11
9
3
8
7
6
2
1
4
10
Before Using your Appliance...
Before using your Dishwasher you must carry
out the following steps to ensure you obtain
the best possible wash performance from
your appliance.
Follow these 4 steps:
- Adjust theWater Softener.
- Fill the Salt Container.
- Fill the Rinse Aid Container.
- Add detergent.
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Rating plate sample
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ADJUSTINGTHEWATER SOFTENER...
●In order to rinse dishes and glasses
satisfactorily,the dishwasher requires
soft water i.e containing little or no
lime,otherwise water stains are left
behind on crockery and glasses etc.
If the tap water exceeds a certain
level of hardness,it must be
softened,ie.decalcified,so that it
can be used in the dishwasher.
●The water Softener should be
properly adjusted to optimise salt
consumption and for best washing
results.
●In order to ensure that the correct
amount of salt is being used to
regenerate the water softener,the
water hardness adjuster needs to be
set accordingly.To set this correctly
the hardness of your water needs to
be ascertained.Find on the table the
level corresponding to the hardness
of your water and the required
adjustments or contact your local
Water company to find the exact
water hardness level for your area.
●Press and hold the Economy 50˚
button and set the mains switch 1
to ON,the Salt Indicator light 4 will flash.
This shows that theWater Softener
programme can now be adjusted.
After releasing the Economy 50˚ and
Mains Switch buttons,the normal 65˚
and the Economy 50˚ light neons will be
illuminated,showing that the factory set
value is 2 (see table below).The Salt
Indicator light will continue to flash until
the setting is chosen.
●To change the setting:
Press the Economy 50˚ button.Each
depression of the button increases the
set value by one (0-3).If the Normal 65˚
button, Economy 50˚ button and the
QuickWash 35˚ button illuminate the
maximum hardness value has been
reached.See the table below.
After reaching 3,the display starts at 0
again (none of the 3 buttons will be
illuminated).
●Switch off the Mains Switch 1 .The set
value is stored in the appliance.
Approx.4 litres of water are required for
regenerating the water softening
system. The overall water consumption
per load can therefore be increased by
between 0 and a maximum of 4 litres
according to the water hardness setting.
Before Using your Appliance...
9
WATER HARDNESS TABLE
˚dH ˚fH ˚Clarke mmol/l
0-6 0-11 0-8 0-1.1
7-16 12-29 9-20 1.2-2.9
17-21 30-37 21-26 3.0-3.7
22-50 38-89 27-62 3.8-8.9
0
1
2
3
Normal
Wash
65˚
Economy
Wash
50˚
Reset
Quick
Wash
35˚
DWF33 &
DWF30 only
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ADJUSTINGTHEWATER SOFTENER...
●In order to rinse dishes and glasses
satisfactorily,the dishwasher requires
soft water i.e containing little or no
lime,otherwise water stains are left
behind on crockery and glasses etc.
If the tap water exceeds a certain
level of hardness,it must be
softened,ie.decalcified,so that it
can be used in the dishwasher.
●The water Softener should be
properly adjusted to optimise salt
consumption and for best washing
results.
●In order to ensure that the correct
amount of salt is being used to
regenerate the water softener,the
water hardness adjuster needs to be
set accordingly.To set this correctly
the hardness of your water needs to
be ascertained.Find on the table the
level corresponding to the hardness
of your water and the required
adjustments or contact your local
Water company to find the exact
water hardness level for your area.
Water hardness table:
Models DWF35 and DWF34 only.
˚dH ˚fH ˚Clarke mmol/l
0 - 6 0 -11 0 - 8 0 -1.1
7 - 8 12-15 9 -10 1.2-1.4
9 -10 16-17 11-12 1.5-1.8
11-12 18-21 13-15 1.9-2.1
13-16 22-29 16-20 2.2-2.9
17-21 30-37 21-26 3.0-3.7
22-30 38-54 27-38 3.8-5.4
31-50 55-89 39-62 5.5-8.9
- Press and hold the Economy 50˚
button and set the mains switch 1
to ON,before releasing the
programme button again.
The indicator light for the Economy
50˚ button flashes,as does the figure
4 in the numerical display.
The latter represents the value that
was pre-set in the factory.
To change the setting:
- Press the Economy 50˚ button 3 .
Every time the button is pressed,the
figure increases by one.After reaching
7,the display starts at 0again.
- Set the mains switch 1 to OFF. The
new setting is stored in the appliances
memory.
Approx.4 litres
of water are
required for
regenerating
the water
softening system. The overall water
consumption per load can therefore be
increased by between 0 and a maximum of
4 litres according to the water hardness
setting.
Before Using your Appliance...
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DWF35 &
DWF34 only
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