Instruction for Installation and Use
D C 27
D I S H W A S H E R
To the User
You must read the instruction prior to using the appliance and then
retain them for future reference.
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Let's open up your dishwasher
together
E
How is it made?
Learn to get to know the parts which make up
your dishwasher, you will use it better for it.
G
F
E. Upper rack
I. Bottom spray arm
J. Salt container cap
K . Washing filter
F. Top spray arm
G. Rack height adjuster
H . Lower rack
H
J
L. Detergent and rinse
aid dispenser
K
L
I
Controlpanelatyourorders
A. ON-OFF Button
Press this button to
switch the appliance on.
B. ON-OFF Indicator light
This light informs you
that the dishwasher is on.
C. Door opening handle
Use this handle to open the
dishwasher door.
G
B
D. Cycle selection knob
Turn it to select the
desired wash cycle
Salt
Refill
G. Cycle phase indicator
lights
These indicator lights
inform you which cycle
phase is under way
(pre-wash, wash, rinses,
drying)
S
S. Low salt indicator light
D
A
This light warns you that
C
it is time to add more salt.
Technical Characteristics
This dishwasher
conforms to the
following European
Community
Technical characteristics
Directives:
Width
Depth
Height
cm. 44,5
cm. 60
cm. 85
• 73/23/EEC
(Low Voltage)
and subsequent
modifications;
• 89/336/EEC
(Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and
subsequent
Capacity
8 standard place settings
Mains water pressure
Power voltage
2,9 psi - 145 psi (20 KPa÷ 1MPa) (0,2 ÷10 bar)
modifications.
• 97/17/CE
230 V
1,95 KW
10 A
(Labelling)
Energy consumption
Fuse (approved to BS1362)
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How to load your dishes
Before washing, a few small steps can help you get a better wash and keep your dishwasher for longer.
Remove the largest scraps of food left over on your plates, soak saucepans and frying pans with tough
incrustations. After loading your dishes, make sure the blades on the sprayer arm turn well
What goes into the
First of all.
upper rack?
Before placing the dishes in the
racks, remove the largest scraps
of food left over on your plates,
you will thus avoid blocking the
filter, which would reduce the
efficacyofthewash.
Place delicate and lightweight
dishes in the upper rack: glasses,
teacupsandcoffeecups,saucers-
butplatestoo-shallowsaladbowls,
slightly dirty frying pans and
shallowpans.
Positionlightweightdishesinsuch
as way as to avoid their being
movedbythesprayofwater.
If the saucepans and frying pans
areverydirty, allowthemtosoak
beforebeingwashed. To makeit
easiertoloadyourdishes,pullthe
racksout.
1
2
4
Open the rail stop flaps and pull the
rack out completely. Now place it in
high or low position, then slide it
along the guide rails until the front
wheels also go in. Now close the rail
stop flaps. Follow the sequence of
actions illustrated in figure "F".
How to adjust the top
rack.
3
What goes into the
Theupperrackcanbesetinhigh
or low position to enable you to
organiseyourdisheseffortlessly.
Fig.F
lower rack?
We recommend you place the
mostdifficultdishestowashinto
the lower rack: saucepans, lids,
soup dishes and plates (a load
exampleisshowninthephoto).
Load examples
• Serving dishes and large
lids: place them on the sides
oftherack.
upper rack
upper rack
• Saucepans, salad bowls:
mustalwaysbeplacedupside
down
• Very deep dishes: place
them obliquely, thus allowing
water to run down them and
cleaningthembetter
Placethecutlerywiththehandles
at the bottom; if the basket is the
one with side inserts, then insert
theteaspoonsonebyoneintothe
slots(seefigureA).
Fig. A
lower rack
lower rack
Itisbestifyouplacelongerutensils
horizontally at the front of the
upperrack.
Afterloadingthedishes,remember
to check that the blades on the
sprayer arms can turn freely
withouthittingagainstanydishes.
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Starting the dishwasher
Ready, steady, go!
You have loaded your dishes and you now have
to set the wash cycle. It takes just one minute
to learn how
First of all.
Modifying a wash cycle in There's been a power fail-
Turnonthewatertapcompletely progress.
ure? Have you opened the
and press ON-OFF button "A": a Butifyouhavechosenthewrong dishwasher door?
shortbeepwillsoundandindicator cycle,nottoworry!Youcanmodify Thewashcyclestopsandthenre-
light "B" will come on. Now the thewashcycleinprogress,ifithas startswhentheelectricitycomes
applianceisonandreadytobepro- only just started. Turn the knob backonorwhenyoushutthedoor.
anti-clockwiseandsetitto“Change Everythingisundercontrol!
position”, afterafewsecondsyou
Selecting the wash cycle. willhear4beepsandindicatorlight
Toselectawashcycle, turnknob "G" will go out: this means all the
"D"clockwiseuntilthereference settingshavebeencancelled. You
notchontheknobcorrespondswith are now free to re-set the correct
the number or symbol for the cy- washcycle.
If opening the
door soon after
the end of the
programme,or
during it, stand
away from the
Dishwasher, to
avoid possible
injury from hot
steam.
grammed.
cleyouwishtoset(havealookat
thewashcycletableonpage6).
You've left out a dish?
Afterafewseconds, youwillhear Well,ithappenstoeveryone.Inter-
a short beep: the wash cycle has ruptthewashcyclebypressingthe
begun and it is not advisable to ON-OFFbutton,insertthedishyou
makeanychangesatthispoint.
had forgotten and press the ON-
OFF button again. The cycle will
The dishwasher informs startupfromwhereyouinterrupted
you.
it.
Yourdishwasherisfittedwithindi-
cator lights (G) that come on to Finished?
showyouatwhichpointthewash The end of the wash cycle is sig-
cycle is at.
nalledby2shortbeepsandaflash-
Herearethesymbolscorrespond- ingdryingphaseindicatorlight.Set
ingtoeachcyclephase:
theknobto“StopPosition”toclear
Startingfromtheindicatorlighton allsettings.
theleftmovingtowardstheoneon Turntheapplianceoffbypressing
the right: pre-wash, wash, rinses, button"A",thuscuttingofftheelec-
drying.
Atalltimes, yourdishwashertells Turnoffthewatertap.
youwhereitisat.
Waitafewminutesbeforeunload-
tricitysupply.
ingthedishes:theyareveryhot!If
you wait a little while, they dry
betterthankstothesteam.
Emptythelowerrackfirst.
Make sure the
wash cycle has
ended before
removing the
dishes!
You can cancel
the wash cycle
in progress, if it
has only just
started.
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Detergent and rinse aid
Useful tips
• Use the right
amount of
detergent:
you use too
much, you will
not get cleaner
dishes, but just
m o r e
environmental
pollution.
Only use specific dishwasher detergents. Pour the detergent into the
dispenser on the inside of the door. Before the wash cycle starts!
The detergent
if
Loading the detergent
ToopenlidA, pressbuttonB. The
detergentshouldbepouredintothe
B
C
two containers C and D up to the
rim.
D
Nowyoucanclosethelid:pressit
downuntilyouhearitclick.
If you prefer to use the detergent
in tablets, place one of these in
container"D". Nowyoucanclose
thelid:pressitdownuntilyouhear
itclick.
15 gr.
5 gr.
• Keep your
dishwasher
detergent
and
rinse aid in a
cool, dry place
and away from
children.
It won't close!
Check whether there is any
detergentresidueontheedgesof
thedispenser. Itisduetothisresi-
duethatthelidwon'tclose.Getrid
ofitandyou'llseethatitcloses.
A
The rinse aid.
Proper dosage of
the rinse aid
improves drying.
If drops of water
remain on the
dishes or spotting
occurs, turn the
dosage adjuster to
a higher setting.
If, on the other
hand, the dishes
have white
Thisproductmakesdishessparkle
more as it improves their drying.
Therinseaidcontainerissituated
ontheinsideoftheappliancedoor;
you should refill it when you see
the container is empty by means
ofindicator “D”.
F
C
(Ifyourdishwasherisfittedwitha
“low rinse aid” indicator light, fill
thecontainerupwhentheindicator
lightflashesorlightsup).
D
streaks, then turn
the dosage
adjuster down to
a lower setting.
Loading the rinse aid.
You can choose from six different positions. It is
normally set to 2.
Toopenthedispenser, turncapC
anticlockwise.Takecarewhenyou
pour in the rinse aid to avoid it
overflowing. You can adapt the
amount of rinse aid used by the
dishwasher:regulatetheadjuster
FwhichyouwillfindunderlidC.
Warning
Three-in-one dishwasher tablets are now available on the market, and combine the 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 appliance interior.
In any case, please read the manufacturer's instructions provided 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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Select the right wash cycle
Select the right wash
cycle for your dishes.
Selecting the most
suitable wash cycle for
the load ensures clean
dishes and a more
A wash cycle for every
degree of soil
Salt, rinse aid, the right amount of detergent and the
correct wash cycle: this is the formula to get the best
results and to keep your dishwasher in shape
convenient use of water
and electricity.
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Water in yNoeuverrhwoitmhoeut salt
To prevent rust
Water hardness varies according to where you live. If the water in your home is from forming, load
hard, without water softening, incrustations would form on your dishes. Your
dishwasher is fitted with a water softener which uses special salt to get rid of
limescale in the water.
the salt just before
beginning a wash
cycle.
Loading the salt.
When should I load the salt?
The salt container must be filled
whenthe"lowsalt"indicator light
"S"comeson.
Onceyouhaveloadedthesalt for
the first time, it is normal that the
lowsaltindicatorlightstaysonor
flashes for about 5 consecutive
cycles
Water Hardness
Always use salt which is intended
for dishwasher use.
Salt
The salt container is situated
underneath the lower rack, fill it
up as follows:
1.Pull out the lower rack
completely, unscrew and
remove the container cap
2. Is it the first time you load the
salt? First fill the container up
with water (you won't have to
do this again next time)
3. Putthedishwasherfunnelonthe
holeandpourinapproximately
two kilos of salt. It is normal
that some water comes out of
the container.
Autono-
consu-
Clarke
degrees
Selector
position
my
°fH
mmol/l
mption
(grams/-
cycle)
(cycles\2-
kg)
0 - 14
0 - 17
0 -1,7
/
0
/
Salt adjustment
14 - 36 18 - 44 1,8 - 4,4
36 - 71 45 - 89 4,5 - 8,9
"-"
20
40
60
60
40
25
Your dishwasher can adjust its salt
consumptionaccordingtothehard-
ness of the water in your home.
This way, you can optimise and
customise your dishwasher's salt
consumption(nottoomuch,nortoo
little).
MED
"+"
>71
> 89
> 8,9
4. Screw the cap back in place
carefully.
To adjust salt consumption, do as
follows:
You don't know
how hard the
water in your
home is? Ask the
company that
supplies water in
your area.
1. Unscrew the salt container cap
2. There is an arrow on the neck of
the container (see figure): if
necessary, turn the arrow anti-
clockwise from the "-" setting
to the "+" setting.
Select the arrow position
depending on the water hardness,
referring to the table provided.
Suggestions and advice for you.
How to look after and protect
the dishes you hold dear
Savings are easy
Using your electric household appliances
wisely helps you make savings and is
good for the environment.
■ Almostallsilverwarecanbe
■ Silverplatesandservingdishes
cleanedinadishwasher.
Maximum load.
shouldbewashedimmediately
Therearetwoexceptions:old
afteruse,especiallyiftheyhave
silverwareandsilverware
To optimise consumption levels, try to use the
dishwasher with a full load only. If it takes
quite some time to fill up your dishwasher,
use the soak cycle to avoid the formation of
bad odours and caked-on food.
contained salt, eggs, olives,
decoratedwithanoxidising
mustard, vinegar, fruit juices
agent. Hotwatercanloosen
andcookedvegetables.
thehandlesonoldsilverware
adwearoffthedecorationson
The right wash cycle.
theother.
Select the most suitable wash cycle for the
type of load you have placed in the dishwasher.
The choice of wash cycle depends on the type
of dishes to wash and on how dirty they are.
To select the right wash cycle, please consult
the wash cycle table on page 6.
Neverletsilverwarecomeinto ■ Forparticularlydelicatedishes,
contactwithothermetals:you
willthusavoidstainsand
blackening
we recommend you use the
specificwashcycleofferedby
yourdishwasher.
Apart from
making you save
time and energy,
your dishwasher
disinfects your
dishes, washing
them at a high
temperature.
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Installation and moving
Your dishwasher has arrived
After having bought or moved your dishwasher to another home, a correct installation ensures that your
dishwasher will operate smoothly and efficiently.
Earth: indispensable
safety.
Anti-flood protection
Yourdishwasherisprovidedwitha
special system which blocks the
watersupplyintheeventofleaks
insidetheappliance.
Choosewhereyouwanttoinstall periodoftime,letthewaterrunto
your dishwasher, you can even make sure that the water is clear
place it so that its sides or back and free of impurities. If this
panelaresidebysidewithfurniture precautionisnottaken, thereisa
or up against the wall. The risk that the water inlet can get
dishwasherisprovidedwithwater blockedanddamagetheappliance.
supplyanddrainhoses,whichcan
Only now can you plug the
appliance into a socket provided
withanefficientearthconnection
(the system's earthing is a
guaranteeofsafetyprovidedforby
law, make sure your system has
it).
bedirectedtowardstheleftorright Drain hose connection.
to facilitate appropriate Fitthedrainpipeintoadrainline
installation.
withaminimumdiameterof4cm
orplaceitoverthesink. Avoidre-
strictingorbendingit.Usethespe-
Mains cable.
Checkthemainscableonaregular
basis; if it is damaged, we
recommendyouhaveitreplaced
by an authorised technical
Assistanceservicecentre.
Easy to build-in
Thisdishwashermodelcanbebuilt cialplasticelbowprovided(seefig-
underasingleworktop(pleaseread ure)topositionitinthebestpossi-
therelevantinstructionsheet).
ble way. The part of the pipe
markedwiththeletterAshouldbe
between40and100cmabovethe
Levelling.
Oncetheapplianceispositioned, ground.
adjustthefeetbyscrewingthemin Thepipeshouldnotbeimmersed
oroutdependingonhowhighyou inwater.
want it and to level it so that it is
horizontal.Makesurethatitisnot
A
inclinedmorethan2degrees.Ifthe
applianceislevel,itwillhelpensure
itscorrectoperation.
Cold water connection.
Thiselectrichouseholdappliance
shouldbeconnectedtothewater
mainsusingthecoldwatersupply
hoseprovidedwiththeappliance
only.Donotuseadifferenthose.In
the event of replacements, use
originalsparepartsonly.
Connect the cold water supply
hosemakingsurethatitisfastened
tightlyinplace.
Electrical connection.
First of all, check that the mains
voltage and frequency values
correspondtothosestatedonthe
ratingplatelocatedonthestainless
steel inner door of the appliance
and that the electrical system to
whichthedishwasherisconnected
issizedforthemaximumcurrent
indicatedonsaidratingplate.
Ifthewaterpipesareneworhave
not been used for an extended
If the power
socket to which
the appliance is
connected is not
compatible with
the plug, replace
it with a suitable
plug rather than
using adapters or
multiple plugs as
these could cause
overheating or
burns.
The special
plastic elbow
should be
fastened firmly
onto the wall to
prevent the drain
hose from
moving and
allowing water to
spill outside the
drain.
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ElectricalConnection
Disposing of the plug:
How to connect an alterna-
tive plug:
Electrical Connection
Ifyourapplianceissuppliedwitha Ensurethatbeforedisposingofthe
13 amp. fused plug it can be plug itself, you make the pins The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
followingcode:
plugged into a 13 amp socket for unusable so that it cannot be
immediate use. Before using the accidentallyinsertedintoasocket.
appliance please read the
instructionbelow.
Instruction for connecting - Blue
cable to an altenative plug: - Brown
Important:thewiresinthemains - Green
“ NEUTRAL”(“N”)
“LIVE”(“L”)
lead are coloured in accordance andYellow “EARTH”(“E”)
Warning:
withthefollowingcode:
this appliance
must be earthed.
The following
operations should
be carried out by a
qualified
Green&Yellow - Earth
Blue
- Neutral
- Live
Disposing of the appliance:
When disposing of the appliance
pleaseremovetheplugbycutting
themainscableascloseaspossible
Brown
electrician.
As the colours of the wires in the to the plug body and dispose of it
mains lead may not correspond asdescribedabove.
with the coloured markings
identifyingtheterminalinyourplug,
proceedasfollows:
Replacing the fuse:
Whenreplacingafaultyfuse, a13 connect Green & Yellow wire to
GREEN &
YELLOW
amp ASTA approved fuse to BS
1362shouldalwaysbeused, and
thefusecoverre-fitted. Ifthefuse
coverislost, theplugmustnotbe
used until a replacement is
obtained.
terminalmarked“E”or
GreenorGreen&Yellow.
coloured
13 amp fuse
BROWN
BLUE
Connect Brown wire to terminal
marked“L”orcolouredRed.
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
Connect Blue wire to terminal
Replacement fuse covers:
If a replacement fuse cover is
fitted, it must be of the correct
colours as indicated by the
colouredmarkingorthecolourthat
isembossedinwordsonthebase
oftheplug. Replacementscanbe
obtaineddirectlyfromyournearest
ServiceDepot.
marked“N”orcolouredBlack.
Ifa13ampplug(BS1363)isused
itmustbefittedwitha13ampfuse.
A15ampplugmustbeprotected
bya15amp fuse,eitherintheplug
or adaptor or at the distribution
board.
If you are in any doubt about the
electricalsupplytoyourmachine,
consult a qualified electrician
beforeuse.
Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-
rewireablemouldedplugandyou
shouldwishtoremoveittore-route
themainscablethroughpartitions,
unitsetc.,pleaseesurethateither:
-theplugisreplacedbyafused13
ampre-wireableplugbearingthe
BSImarkofapproval
-or:
Caution:
The dishwasher
plug must be
-themainscableiswireddirectly
intoa13ampcableoutlet,
controlled by a switch, (in
compliancewithBS5733)which
isaccessiblewithoutmovingthe
appliance.
accessible even
when the appliance
is installed as a
built-in unit so that
maintenance can
be done safely.
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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem, read this
Your dishwasher may not work or not function properly. In many cases, these are problems which can be
solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling the service centre, always check the points
below.
■ Can the sprayer arms turn
freely?
The dishwasher won't
drain.
■ Isthedrainhosebent?
The dishwasher won't
start
Tap off alarm
You have checked
If you have forgotten to turn the everything, but the
water tap on, your appliance will dishwasher still doesn't
remind you of this by sounding a work and the problem
fewshortbeepsforafewminutes. persists?
■ Isthewatersupplytapturned
on?
■ Is the water supply tap
connectedtothehoseproperly?
■ Has the water in your home
beencutoff?
■ Is the pressure of the water
supplysufficient?
■ Isthehosebent?
■ Isthefilteronthewatersupply
hoseblocked?
Turnthetaponandyourappliance Call the information Help Desk -
willstartupagainafterafewmin- see Key Contacts (back page of
utes. Wereyoutobeabsentwhen booklet),quoting:
thesebeepsaresounded,theappli- • Modelnumber
ancewillbeblockedautomatically • Serialnumber
andcyclephase2and3indicator - these are found on the rating
lights(washandrinses)willflash plate label, located on the inner
rapidly.
Turn the appliance off at the ON-
OFFbutton, turnonthewatertap
andwaitapproximately20seconds
beforeturningtheapplianceback
on.
Re-select a wash cycle as indi-
cated in the "Selecting the wash
cycle"paragraphandtheappliance
willstart.
Limescale deposits or
a white film form on
the dishes.
■ Is the lid on the salt container
closedproperly?
■ Istherinseaiddosagecorrect?
door,tooneside.
Error messages
■ Isthedishwasherdooropen?
Yourdishwasherisequippedwith
a safety system which is able to
detect any operating anomalies.
Theseanomaliesarereportedby
one or two cycle phase indicator
lights "G" flashing rapidly. Take a
note of which lights are flashing,
turntheapplianceoffandcallfor
technicalassistance.
The dishes are not
clean.
■ Haveyouputtherightamount
ofdetergentintothedispenser?
■ Is the wash cycle suitable for
the dishes you have placed
insidetheappliance?
Never call upon
the services of
unauthorised
technicians and
always refuse
spare parts that
are not originals.
■ Are the filter and microfilter
clean?
Safety within your home
Your dishwasher was built in accordance with the strictest international safety regulations. They protect
you and your family. Read the instructions and information contained in this manual: they will provide
you with useful hints as to installation, use and maintenance safety. To avoid nasty surprises.
1. Dispose of the packaging 4. We discourage the use of 7. Your dishwasher is not to be 10. Iftheappliancemalfunctions,
materialcarefully(followthe
instructionsonhowtodivide
yourrubbishupprovidedby
yourlocalCouncil)
extensionleadsandmultiple
plugs.Iftheelectricitysupply
wireisnotlongenough, then
have it replaced with one of
the correct length and
remember that it should be
installedoutdoors,notevenif
theareaiscoveredbyaroof:
it is extremely dangerous to
leave it exposed to rain and
thunderstorms.
turnoffthewaterinlettapand
disconnecttheplugfromthe
wall socket. Then try
consultingthesectionentitled
"I you have a problem, read
this".Ifyoucannotresolvethe
problem,thencalltheservice
centre.
2. After removing the
packaging, check to make
sureyourapplianceisintact.
Ifindoubt,contactaqualified
professional.
free of bends or dangerous 8. Do not touch the heating
kinks.
elementduringorstraightafter
a wash cycle.
5. Iftheapplianceisnotoperating
11. Once taken out of use,
appliances must be made
inoperable: cut the power
supply wire and damage the
doorlock.
properly or if maintenance 9. Donotleanorsitonthedoor
3. Yourdishwashermustonlybe
usedbyadultsandforwashing
householddishes,accordingto
the instructions included in
thismanual.Donottouchthe
operations are necessary,
disconnect the dishwasher
fromthemainspowersupply
(unplugit!).
whenitisopen, asthiscould
overturnthedishwasher.
appliancewithwethandsor 6. Keepchildrenawayfromthe
feetorbarefoot.
dishwasherwhenitisopenand
keep detergents out of their
reach.
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ISHWASHER
D
Care and maintenance
Cleaning and special maintenance
Cleaning the spray
Reassemble the filter parts (as
showninthefigure)andreinsert
the whole assembly into the
dishwasher. Position it into its
housingandpressdownwards.
The dishwasher is not to be used
without filters. Improper
replacementofthefiltersmayre-
ducetheefficiencyofthewashand
evendamageyourdishwasher.
The filter assembly
Once in
once
a
while,
arms.
Ifyouwantconsistentgoodresults
fromyourdishwasher,youneedto
cleanthefilterassembly.
a
month,
Food residue may become
encrusted onto the sprayer arms
and block the holes where water
comesout.Checkthesprayerarms
regularlyandcleanthemonceina
while (letters F and I “How is it
made?”).
spend a little time
on
the
filter
assembly and the
sprayer arms.
The food particles are removed
fromthewashwater,allowingitto
be recirculated during the cycle,
filteredperfectly. Forthisreason,
itisagoodideatoremovethelarger
food particles trapped inside the
cup“C”andthesemi-circularfilter
A after each wash; pull the cup
handleupwardstoremovethem.
Just rinse them under running
water.
Theentirefilterassemblyshould
be cleaned thoroughly once a
month:cupC+semi-circularfilter
A+cylindricalfilterB.Rotatefilter
“B”anticlockwisetoremoveit.
For cleaning, use a non metallic
brush.
Cleaning the Water Inlet
Filter
Periodicallycleanthewaterinlet
filter (see figure 2 under
"Installation")locatedontheoutlet
of the water supply tap. After
turningoffthewatertap,unscrew
theendofthewatersupplyhose,
remove the filter and clean it
carefully under running water.
Then, return the filter to its place
andtightenthewatersupplyhose
backintoposition.
1
A
B
2
C
Keep your dishwasher in shape
Respecting these few rules ensures you will always
have a reliable work companion by your side.
Going on holiday?
The seals.
Unplug the appliance.
Whenyougoawayforanextended One of the factors that cause
periodoftime,werecommendyou unpleasantodourstoforminside
Before carrying out any cleaning
ormaintenanceonthedishwasher,
always remove the plug from the
electricitysocket.Donotrunrisks.
dothefollowing:
thedishwasherisfoodthatremains
•runacyclewiththedishwasher trapped in the seals. Periodic
empty
cleaningusingadampspongewill
preventthisfromoccurring.
• turnoffthewaterinlettap.
•leavetheappliancedoorajar
Thiswillhelpthesealslastlonger
and prevent unpleasant odours
fromforminginsidetheappliance.
Nosolvents!Noabrasives!
To clean the exterior and rubber
partsofyourappliance,donotuse
solvents or abrasive cleaning
products. Use a cloth dampened
withlukewarmsoapywateronly.
If there are any stains on the
surface of the appliance interior,
useaclothdampenedwithwater
and a little white vinegar, or a
cleaningproductspecificallymade
fordishwashers.
Moving the appliance.
Should the appliance have to be
moved, try to keep it in a vertical
position.Ifabsolutelynecessary,it
canbepositionedonitsback.
Your dishwasher is not a waste
disintegrator!
Do not worry about removing every
single bit of food residue from your
dishes, but do get rid of bones, peel and
rind and any other left-overs before
placing them in the racks. Empty out
all glasses and cups.
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Hotpoint 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
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:
Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet.
Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic
premises (ie. not for commercial or trade use).
Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on
the appliance rating plate.
Has 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
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After Sales Service
“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: 08709 066066
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
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.
Repair Protection Plan - FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the
period of cover.
Kitchen Cover
- FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8
years old.
Genuine Parts and Accessories
UK: 08709 077 077
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836
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:
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Key Contacts
After Sales Service
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)
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)
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)
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.
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