Instruction for Use

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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...
■ Is the dishwasher plugged
in at the electricity socket
and switched on?
■ Is there a power failure,
check other appliances.
■ Check the fuse.
■ Is the water supply tap
turned on?
■ Is the water inlet hose
connected properly?
■ Is the pressure of the
water supply sufficient?
■ Is the inlet hose kinked?
■ Is the filter on the water
supply hose blocked?
■ Is the dishwasher door
not closed properly?
If water remains inside the
dishwasher, check...
■ the drain hose is not
kinked.
■ the drain syphon is not
obstructed.
■ the dishwasher filters are
not clogged.
If the dishes are not being
cleaned properly, check...
■ the correct amount of
detergent has been added.
■ there is regenerating salt
in the salt container.
■ the dishes have been
loaded correctly.
■ the selected programme
is suitable for the type of
dishes and the degree of
soiling.
■ all filters are clean and
positioned correctly.
■ the spray arm nozzles are
not obstructed.
■ there is nothing
obstructing the rotation of
the spray arms.
If the dishes fail to dry or
remain dirty, check...
■ there is rinse aid inside the
rinse aid container.
■ the rinse aid dispenser
setting is correct.
■ the detergent being used
is of good quality and has
not lost its effectiveness
(for example, through
incorrect storage, with the
box left open).
If the dishes show signs of
streaking, staining etc.
check...
■ the rinse aid dispenser
setting is not set too high.
If there are visible traces
of rust inside the tank,
check...
■ the cap off the salt
container is securely
closed and that the water
softner setting is correct.
■ the correct amount of
detergent is being used.
Certain detergents can be
more corrosive than
others.
■ the tank is made of steel
and therefore any rust
marks are due to external
elements (fragments of
rust from the tank pipes,
pots, cutlery etc.) Special
products are
commercially available to
remove such marks.
Error messages
Your dishwasher is equipped
with a safety system which
is able to detect operating
faults.
These faults are reported by
one or two cycle indicator
lights flashing rapidly. Take
a note of which lights are
flashing, turn the appliance
off and call Hotpoint Service
for technical assistance.
Tap off alarm
I f you have forgotten to turn
the water tap on, your appli-
ance will remind you of this
by sounding a few short
beeps for a few minutes. Turn
the tap on and your appliance
will start up again after a few
minutes. Were you to be ab-
sent when these beeps are
sounded, the appliance will
be blocked automatically
and cycle 3 and 4 indicator
lights (eco and rapid&dry
cycle) will flash rapidly. Turn
the appliance off at the ON-
OFF button, turn on the wa-
ter tap and wait approxi-
mately 20 seconds before
turning the appliance back
on.
Re-select the wash cycle and
the appliance will start up
again.
Clogged filter alarm
If the appliance is blocked
and indicator lights 2 (Normal)
and 4 (Rapid & dry) flash rap-
idly, this means the filter is
clogged by large particles
of food residue. Turn the ap-
pliance off, clean the filter
thoroughly and reposition it
in its seat as illustrated on
page 13. Then turn it back
on. Repeat the programming
operations and the selected
wash cycle will start up
again.
Water load solenoid
valve malfunction alarm.
If indicator light 3 (eco
cycle) flashes rapidly, turn
the dishwasher off and back
on again after one minute.
If the alarm persists, first
turn off the water tap to
avoid any flooding and then
cut off the electricity supply
and call for technical
assistance.
If after all the checks, the
appliance still does not op-
erate or the problem per-
sists, call Hotpoint Service
(see KEY CONTACTS, back
page) and inform them of:
- the type of problem
- the abbreviation of the
model name (Mod.) and the
relative numbers (S/N) writ-
ten on the rating plate
located on the inner edge of
the door.
Switch off at the mains
socket and remove the plug.
Turn off the water supply.
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.