Hoover HND 615, HND 615 SI User Manual

Instruction Book

HND 615

HND 615 SI

DISHWASHER

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CONTENTS

Safety advice
Setting up, installation
Water softener unit
Adjusting the upper basket
Loading the dishes
Information for test laboratories
Half load washing
Loading the detergent and rinse aid
Cleaning the filters
Some practical hints
Routine cleaning and maintenance
Description of the controls
Technical data
Operating the programmes and special functions
Programme selection
Identifying minor faults
Your guarantee

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Please read the instructions in this booklet carefully because they contain important
information on how to install, use and maintain your dishwasher safely as well as
containing useful tips on how to make the most of it.

Keep this booklet safe for future reference.

Fig. A

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2

1

4

5

Electrical connection

Plug your dishwasher into the power
socket.

If the plug we supply does not fit :

■ CUT IT OFF AND DESTROY IT!

You can't use it on other appliances, and
the exposed wires could be dangerous if
anyone plugged it in.

■ Fit a suitable plug, as follows:

WARNING!

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Fuses and plugs

This appliance should be used only on a
socket with a minimum rating of 13 Amp.

Our ready-fitted plug is already equipped
with a 13 amp fuse which is BS 1362 ASTA
approved.

Any replacement should be exactly the
same.

If the fuse cover is lost, do not use the plug
until it is replaced.

Acorrect replacement fuse cover (obtainable
from your dealer or Electricity board) must be
the same colour as shown or named on the
insert on the base of the plug.

Manufacturer declines all responsibility
for any damage due to non-earthing of
the machine.

This appliance complies with
Directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC
and following changes.

Green and

yellow wire

Marked with the letter E,
OR marked with the Earth

symbol,
OR coloured green,

OR coloured green and
yellow.

Blue wire

Brown wire

Marked N,
OR coloured black.

Marked L,
OR coloured red.

Connect to the terminal in the plug

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INSTALLATION

(Technical notes)

■ After unpacking, adjust the height of the
dishwasher. For the dishwasher to work
correctly it must be level. Adjust the feet
so that the machine does not tilt by more
than 2 degrees.

■ If it you need to move the machine after
removing the packaging, do not try to lift
it by the bottom of the door. Follow the
instructions in the figure. Open the door
slightly and lift the machine by holding
on the top.

IMPORTANT
When the appliance is located on a
carpet floor, attention must be paid to
ensure that there is no obstruction to
the bottom vents.

Make sure that the plug on the
appliance remains accessible after
installation.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

There are certain basic safety rules
which are valid for any domestic
appliance.

Installation

■ Make sure that the plug fitted to the
machine is compatible with the power
supply socket. If it is not, get a suitably
qualified person to fit the correct type,
and to make sure that the cables to the
mains socket are able to cope with the
power rating of the appliance.

■ Ensure that the dishwasher does not
crush power cables.

■ In general it is not advisable to use
adaptors, multiple plugs and/or extension
cables.

■ Should it be necessary to replace the
supply cord, call the After Sales Service
Centre.

Safety

■ Never touch the appliance when your
hands or feet are wet or damp.

■ Do not use when your feet are bare.

■ Do not remove the plug from the mains

supply socket by pulling the mains cable
or the machine itself.

■ Do not leave the appliance exposed to
the elements (rain, sun etc).

■ Do not let children (or others incapable
of operating it) use the machine without
supervision.

■ Water left in the machine or on the
dishes at the end of the wash programme
should not be swallowed.

■ The door should not be left in the open
position since this could present a potential
hazard ( es. tripping ).

■ Leaning or sitting on the open door of
the dishwasher could cause it to tip over.

WARNING !
Knives and other utensils with sharp
points must be loaded in the basket
with their points down or placed in a
horizontal position.

Daily use

■ This appliance is be designed for domestic
use only.

■ The dishwasher is designed for normal
kitchen utensils.
Objects that have been contamined by
petrol, paint, traces of steel or iron,
corrosive chemicals, acids or alkalis
must not be washed in the dishwasher.

■ If there is a water softening device installed
in the home there is no need to add
salt to the water softener fitted in the
dishwasher.

■ Cutlery is washed best if it is placed in
the basket with the handles downwards.

■ If the appliance breaks down or stops
working properly, switch it of f, turn of f the
water supply and do not tamper with it.
Repair work should only be carried out
by an approved service agent and only
genuine spare parts should be fitted. Any
failure to follow the above advice may
have serious consequences for the safety
of the appliance.

Disposal

■ The dishwasher has been made from
materials which can be recycled so that it
can be disposed of in an environmentally
friendly way.

■ If you wish to dispose of an old dishwasher
be careful to remove the door to
eliminate the risk of children becoming
trapped inside it.

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Connecting the outlet hose

■ The outlet hose should disharge into a
standpipe, making sure that there are no
kinks (fig. 4).

■ The standpipe must be at least 40 cm
above floor level and it must have an
internal diameter of at least 4 cm.

■ It is advisable to fit an anti-odour air trap
(fig. 4X).

■ If necessary the outlet hose can be
extended up to 2,5 m, provided that it is
kept at a maximum height of 85 cm
above floor level. The extension pipe is
available from the After Sales Service
Centre.

■ The hose can be hooked over the side of
the sink, but it must not be immersed in
water, in order to prevent water from
being syphoned back to the machine
when this is in operation (fig. 4Y).

■ When installing the appliance under a
worktop the hose pipe clamp must be
attached to the wall in the highest possible
position under the worktop (fig. 4Z).

■ Check that there are no kinks in the inlet
and outlet hoses.

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Water connection

IMPORTANT
The appliance must be connected to
the water mains using new hose-sets.
The old hose-sets should not be reused.

■ The inlet and drain hoses can be directed
to left or right.

IMPORTANT
The dishwasher can be connected to
either cold or hot water, as long as it
is no hotter than 60 °C.

■ Water pressure must be between
0,08 MPa and 0,8 MPa. If the pressure is
below the minimum consult our service
department for advice.

■ The inlet hose must be connected to a
tap so that the water supply can be cut
off when the machine is not in use

(fig. 1 B).

■ The dishwasher is fitted with 3/4" threaded
connector (fig. 2).

■ Connect inlet hose “A” to water tap “B”
with a 3/4" attachment making sure that
it has been properly tightened.

■ If it is necessary, the inlet pipe can be
lengthened up to 2,5 m. The extension
pipe is available from the After Sales
Service Centre.

■ If limescale deposits or sand are present
in the water, it is advisable to obtain the
appropriate filter, art. 9226085, from the
After Sales Service Centre (fig. 3). The
filter “D” must be inserted between the tap
“B” and the inlet hose “A”, remembering
to fit the washer “C”.

■ If the dishwasher is connected to new
pipes or to pipes which have not been in
use for a long time run water through for
a few minutes before connecting the
inlet hose. In this way no deposits of
sand or rust will clog up the water inflow
filter.

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2

3

6

8

7

598

556/573

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INSTALLATION IN FITTED
KITCHENS

Fitting between existing cabinets

■ The height of the dishwasher, 85 cm, has
been designed in order to allow the
machine to be fitted between existing
cabinets of the same height in modern
fitted kitchens. The feet can be adjusted
so that correct height is reached.

■ The laminated top of the machine does
not require any particular care since it is
heatproof, scratchproof and stainproof
(fig. 5).

■ The work top can be easily adjusted to
line it with the top of existing cabinets;
this is done by moving it by 5 mm each
time up to a maximum of 25 mm.

■ To adjust it, unscrew the two screws at
the back and fix the top in the position
required (fig. 6).

Opening the door

Put your hand into the recess and pull.
If the machine comes open while it is working,
an electrical safety device automatically
switches everything off.

IMPORTANT
For the machine to work properly,
the door should not be opened while
it is in operation.

Closing the door

Place the baskets in the machine.
Make sure that both the spray arms are
free to rotate and are not obstructed by
cutlery, crockery or pans. Close the door,
pressing on it to make sure it is firmly shut.

Underneath existing work top

(when fitting beneath a work top)

■ In most modern fitted kitchens there is
only one single work top under which
cabinets and electrical appliances are
fitted. In this case remove the work top
of the dishwasher by unscrewing the
screws under the rear edge of the top
(fig. 6).

■ The height will then be reduced to 82 cm,
as scheduled by the International
Regulations (ISO) and the dishwasher
will fit perfectly under the kitchen
working top (fig. 7).

If your water is at level 0, you need not use
any regenerating salt, nor need you make
any adjustment, as your water is soft.

According to the degree of hardness of
your water, regulate the softener unit in the
following way:

1. remove the lower rack. Unscrew and
remove the cap from the salt dispenser
located in the bottom of the tub

(fig. A"1");

2. turn the selector screw to the required

position with a screwdriver or a knife.

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TYPE 1

TYPE 2

WATER SOFTENER UNIT

Depending on the source of the supply,
water contains varying amounts of limestone
and minerals which are deposited on the
dishes leaving whitish stains and marks.
The higher the level of these minerals
present in the water, the harder the water is.
The dishwasher is fitted with a water
softener unit which, through the use of
special regenerating salt, supplies
softened water for washing the dishes.
The softener unit can treat water with a
hardness of up to 60°fH (French grading)
or 33°dH (German grading) through five
different settings.
The degree of hardness of your water can
be obtained from your water supply
company.

Regulating the water softener

The table below lists different degrees of
water hardness with the corresponding s e t ­ting for the softener unit.

*The water softener unit is set in the
factory at level 2, as this is suitable for the
majority of users.

Level

0
1

*2

3
4

Water

hardness

°fH

(French)

0-9
10-30
31-40
41-50
51-60

Water

hardness

°dH

(German)

0-5

6-16
17-22
23-27
28-33

Use of

regenerating

salt

NO
YES
YES
YES
YES

Water

softener

setting

FREE

position N.1
position N.2
position N.3
position N.4

N°

of

washes

50
40
30
20

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1

3

2

Adjustment of the upper
basket

If 27 cm to 31 cm plates are normally used,
load them onto the lower basket after the
upper basket has been placed in its upper
position and proceed as detailed below:

1. Pull out the upper basket;

2. Then grasp the basket from both sides

and lift it upwards (fig. 1).

Dishes that are bigger than 20 cm in
diameter can no longer be loaded onto the
upper basket and the mobile supports
cannot be used when the basket is in the
upper position.

ADJUST BASKET TO THE LOWER
POSITION:

1. Grasp the basket from both sides and lift
slightly upwards (fig. 2a);

2. Then slowly release into the correct
position (fig. 2b).

N. B. : NEVER LIFT OR LOWER THE
BASKET BY ONE SIDE ONLY (fig.3).

Attention :
it is advisable to adjust the basket before
loading the dishes.

Loading the salt

■ On the bottom of the machine there is a
container for the salt for regenerating
the softener.

■ It is important to use only a salt that is
specifically designed for dishwasher.
Other types of salt contain small quantities
of insoluble particles which over a long
period of time may affect and deteriorate
the softener performance.

■ To add salt, unscrew the cap of the con­tainer on the bottom and then refill the
container.

■ During this operation a little water will
overflow; but keep adding salt until the
container is full. When the container is
full, clean the thread of salt residue and
retighten the tap.

■ After loading the salt, it is recommended
running a complete washing cycle,
or COLD RINSE programme. The salt
dispenser has a capacity of between 1.5
and 1.8 kg and, for efficient use of the
appliance, it should be refilled from time
to time according to the regulation of the
water softener unit.

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IMPORTANT

(Only for first start up)
When the appliance is used for the
first time, after completely filling the
salt container, it is necessary to add
water until the container overflows.

Salt loading indicator

This model is provided with an indicator light
on the control panel which will light up
when it is necessary to reload the salt
container.

IMPORTANT
The appearance of white stains on
dishes is generally an important
sign that the salt container needs
filling.

a

b

a

b

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LOADING DISHES

Using the upper basket

■ The upper basket is provided with mobi­le racks hooked to the sides of the
basket which can be regulated in two
positions: upright and lowered. In the
lowered position the racks may be used
for tea and coffee cups, kitchen knives
and ladles. Glasses with stems may be
safely hung on the ends of the racks.
Glasses, cups, saucers and dessert
plates may be loaded under the racks.

■Soup plates and ordinary plates may be

loaded with the rack in the upright
position. Plates should be loaded
vertically with the underside of the plate
towards the back of the dishwasher with
a space between each plate to allow
water to pass freely.

■ It is advisable to load plates of the same
size together in order to utilize maximum
basket capacity.

■ Plates may be loaded in a single row
(fig. 1) or on both rows (fig. 2).

■ It is advisable to load large plates
(approx. 27 or more cm) slightly tilted
towards the rear to facilitate introduction
of the basket into the machine.

■ Salad bowls and plastic bowls may also
be loaded on the upper basket. It is
advisable to block these in place so that
the jets of water do not make them
overturn.

■ The upper basket has been designed to
offer maximum flexibility in use and can
be loaded with up to 24 plates on two
rows, up to 30 glasses on five rows or a
mixed load.

Using the lower basket

■ Saucepans, oven dishes, tureens, salad
bowls, lids, serving dishes, dinner
plates, soup plates and ladles can be
loaded on the lower basket.

■ Place the cutlery in the plastic cutlery
holder with the handles pointing
upwards.

■ Place the cutlery holder on the lower
basket (fig. 3), making sure that the
cutlery does not get in the way of the
rotating arms.

IMPORTANT
The lower basket has a safety-stop
device, for its safe extraction, also
especially useful with a full load.
For loading salt, cleaning filter and for
ordinary maintenance, the complete
extraction of the basket is necessary.

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Astandard daily load is represented in figs. 1, 2 and 3.

Upper basket (fig. 1)
A = soup plates
B = dinner plates
C = dessert plates
D = saucers
E = cups
F = glasses

Upper basket (fig. 2)
A = soup plates
B = dinner plates
C = dessert plates
D = saucers
E = cups
F = glasses with stems
G = glass
H = cutlery basket

Lower basket (fig. 3)
A = medium-sized saucepan
B = large saucepan
C = frying pan
D = tureens, serving dishes
E = cutlery
F = oven dishes
G = medium bowl
H = small bowl

Please load the dishwasher sensibly to ensure the
best wash results.

Cutlery basket (fig. 4)

The top of cutlery basket can be removed, for
enable various loading options.

D

F

A

B

C

E

H

3

4

A

B

C

D

F

E

G

H

2

F

G

1

A

B

C

D

E

F

Lower basket (fig. 6)
M = 15 soup plates
N = 15 dinner plates
O = 7 + 7 dessert plates
P = serving dish
Q = cutlery

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Upper basket (fig. 5)
A = 5 + 5 + 5 glasses
B = 12 + 3 saucers
C = 5 + 5 + 5 cups
D = small bowl
E = medium bowl
F = large bowl
G = dessert plate
H = 1 + 1 serving spoons
I =

ladle

L = cutlery

INFORMATION FOR THE TEST LABORATORIES

General programme comparison (Ref. EN 50242 Standards)

(see programmes selection)

1. Upper basket position: low

2. Normal load

3. Shine setting: 6

15 international place load (Ref. EN 50242 Standards)

Correct loading is indicated, in fig. 5 for the upper basket, in fig. 6 for the lower
basket and in fig. 7 for the cutlery basket.

4. Amount of detergent:

- 9,5 g for pre-wash;

- 28 g for wash.

Cutlery basket (fig. 7)

Insert the cutlery as indicated
in figure.

3 = teaspoons
4 = serving fork

1 =

15 dessert spoons

2 =

15 forks

3 =

12 teaspoons

1 = spoons
2 = knives

P

M

Q

O

N

6

7

O

1

2
2

2
2
2
2

2
2
2
2

2
2

222

4

33 3
1
1

1
1
1

1
1

1
1

1
1
1

1
1

11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32

A

F

C

C

G

L

E

D

B

5

H

I

H

C

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Half load wash upper basket

1/2 mixed load (fig. 1)
A = glasses
B = cups
C = soup plates
D = dessert plates
E = saucers
F = saucepan
G = Irying pan
H = medium bowl
I = small bowl

1/2 load standard (fig. 2)
A = 7 glasses
B = 6 +1 cups
C = serving dish
D = 7 soup plates
E =7 dinner plates
F =7 dessert plates
G =7 saucers
H = medium bowl
I = small bowl

Place the cutlery in the plastic cutlery holder on the lower basket.

AG

I

B

C

F

E

H

D

2

A

E

G

B

H

D

C

I

F

1

B

A

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FULL EMPTY

dark light

Filling the rinse aid container

The rinse aid, which is automatically
released during the last rinsing cycle, helps
the dishes to dry quickly and prevents
spots and stains forming.
The rinse aid container can be found to the
left of the detergent container (fig. A "3").

To open the lid, push the reference mark
and, in the same time, pull the tab of
opening.

It is always advisable to use rinse aid that
is specifically designed for dishwasher.
Check the rinse aid level through the
indicator eye (C) which is located on the
dispenser.

Regulating the rinse aid from 1 to 6

The regulator (D) is placed under the lid
and can be turned using a coin.
The recommended position is 4.
The limestone content of the water
considerably affects the formation of
limescale and the drying performance.
It is therefore important to regulate the
quantity of rinse aid to achieve good
washing results.
If, after the wash, streaks occur on the
dishes, decrease the amount by one
position. If whitish spots occur, increase the
amount by one position.

■ the effectiveness of detergents containing
the built in water softener/salt depends
on the hardness of your water supply.
Check that the hardness of your water
supply is within the effective range given
on the detergent packaging.

In certain circumstances use of combined
detergents can cause:

■ limescale deposits on dishes or in the
dishwasher;

■ a reduction in washing and drying
performance.

Should this occur, we would recommend
using traditional separate products – salt,
detergent and rinse agent. This will ensure
that the water softener in the dishwasher
operates correctly.
Please note that on return to the use of
conventional salt, a number of cycles will
be required before the system becomes
fully efficient again.

IMPORTANT
Any problems which arise as a direct
result of the use of these products
are not covered by our warranty.

LOADING THE DETERGENT
AND THE RINSE AID

Filling the detergent container

IMPORTANT
It is essential to use a detergent
that is specifically designed for
dishwashers either in powder, liquid
or tablet form.

“FINISH” gives very good results and can
be easily obtained.

Unsuitable detergents (like those for
washing up by hand) do not contain the
proper ingredients for use in a dishwasher,
and stop the dishwasher from working
correctly.

Normal wash

The detergent container is inside the door
(fig. A “2”). If the lid of the container is
closed, press the button (A) to open.
At the end of every wash cycle the lid is
always open and ready for the next time
the dishwasher is used.
The amount of detergent to be used varies
according to how dirty the dishes are and
on the type of dishes to be washed.
We advise using 20:30 g of detergent in the
wash section of detergent compartment (B).

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After pouring the detergent into the container,
close the lid, firstly pushing (1) and then
pressing on it (2) until you hear the click.

Since not all detergents are the same the
instructions on the boxes of detergent can
vary. We should just like to remind users
that too little detergent does not clean the
dishes properly whilst too much detergent
will not produce better results and is also a
waste.

IMPORTANT
Do not use an excessive amount of
detergent and help limit damage to
the environment at the same time.

CAUTION!
IMPORT ANT NOTE ON THE USE OF
COMBINED DETERGENTS

If you are planning to use combined detergents
i.e. those with built in salt and/or rinse
agent, we would advise the following:

■ read carefully and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions given on the packaging;

■ some combined detergents, particularly
those with built in rinse agent, provide
best results when used with specific
programmes;

A

B

C

D

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PRATICAL HINTS

How to get really good wash
results

■ Before placing the dishes in the
dishwasher, remove any remaining
food (bones, shells, pieces of meat or
vegetables, coffee grounds, skin of fruit,
cigarette ash, tooth picks etc. to avoid
blocking the filters, water outlet and
washing arm nozzles.

■ Try not to rinse the dishes before
loading them into the dishwasher.

■ If saucepans and oven dishes are
encrusted with the remains of burnt or
roast food, it is advisable to leave them
to soak before washing.

■ Place the dishes face downwards.

■ Try to place the dishes in such a way

that they are not touching one another.
If they are loaded properly you will get
better results.

■ After loading the dishes check that the
washing arms can rotate freely.

■ Pans and other dishes that have
particularly stubborn food particles or
remnants of burnt food should be left to
soak in water with dishwasher
detergent.

■ To wash silver properly:

a) rinse the silver immediately after

use, especially if it has been used for
mayonnaise, eggs, fish etc.;

b) do not sprinkle detergent onto it;
c) keep it separate from other metals.

How to make savings

■ If you want the dishwasher to give a
complete wash, place the dishes in the
dishwasher at the end of each meal and
if necessary turn on the COLD RINSE
cycle to soften the food remains and
remove bigger particles of food from the
new load of dishes.
When the dishwasher is full start the
complete wash cycle programme.

■ If the dishes are not very dirty or if the
baskets are not very full select an
ECONOMY programme, following the
instructions in the program list.

What not to wash

■ It should be remembered that not all
dishes are suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.We advise against using
the dishwasher to wash items in
thermoplastic, cutlery with wooden or
plastic handles, saucepans with
wooden handles, items in aluminium,
crystal, leaded glass unless otherwise
stated.

■ Certain decorations may fade. It is
therefore a good idea before loading the
whole batch to wash just one of the
items first so as to be sure that others
like it will not fade.

■ It is a good idea not to put silver cutlery
with non-stainless steel handles into
the dishwasher as there could be a
chemical reaction between them.

IMPORTANT
When buying new crockery or
cutlery always make sure that they are
suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

Useful hints

■ In order to avoid any dripping from the
top rack, remove the lower rack first.

■ If the dishes are to be left in the
machine for some time, leave the door
ajar, to let some air circulate and to
improve the drying performance.

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1

2

3

CLEANING THE FILTERS

The filter system (fig.A “4”) consists of:

a central container that traps the larger
particles;

a flat gauze that continuously filters the
wash water;

a micro filter, located beneath the gauze,
that traps the tiniest particles ensuring a
perfect rinse.

■ To achieve excellent results every time,
the filters should be checked and
cleaned after each wash.

■ To remove the filter unit, simply turn the
handle anticlockwise (fig. 1).

■ For ease of cleaning, the central container
is removable (fig. 2).

■ Remove the gauze filter (fig.3) and
wash the whole unit under a jet of
water. If necessary a small brush can
be used.

■ With the Self-cleaning Micro filter,
maintenance is reduced and the filter
unit need only be checked every two
weeks. Nevertheless, after each wash it
is advisable to check that the central
container and the gauze filter are not
clogged.

WARNING!
After cleaning the filters, make sure
that they are correctly reassembled
and that the gauze filter is properly
positioned at the bottom of the
dishwasher.

Make sure that the filter is screwed
back, clockwise, into the gauze, as
poor seating of the filter unit could
have an adverse effect on the
efficiency of the appliance.

IMPORTANT
Never use the dishwasher without
the filters.

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WHEN CYCLE IS FINISHED

After every wash it is essential to turn off
water supply and to switch off the machine
by pressing the On/Off button to the off
position.

If the machine is not going to be used for
some time, it is advisable to follow these
rules:

1. do an empty wash with detergent in order
to clean the machine of any deposits;

2. pull out the electric plug;

3. turn off the water tap;

4. fill the rinse aid container;

5. Ieave the door ajar;

6. keep the inside of the machine clean;

7. If the machine is left in places where the

temperature is below 0°C any water left
inside the pipes may freeze. Wait until
the temperature rises above zero and
then wait for about 24 hours before
starting up the dishwasher.

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

■ To clean the dishwasher outside, do not
use solvents (degreasing action) neither
abrasives, but only a cloth soaked with
water.

■ The dishwasher does not require special
maintenance, because the tank is
self-cleaning.

■ Regularly wipe the door gasket with a
damp cloth to remove any food remains
or rinse aid.

■ It is advisable to remove limestone
deposits or dirt periodically, by doing an
empty wash; pour a glass of vinegar on
the bottom of the tank and select the
light wash.

■ If, in spite of the routine cleaning of the
filters, you notice that the dishes or pans
are not properly washed or rinsed, check
that all the spray heads on the rotor
arms (fig. A “5”) are clear.

If they are blocked, clean them in the
following way:

1. to remove the upper rotor arm, turn it
until it lines up with the stop marked
by the arrow (fig. 1). Push it upwards
(fig. 1b) and, keeping it pushed in,
unscrew it in a clockwise direction

(to reassemble it repeat the same
operation, but turn it anticlockwise).

The lower rotor arm can be removed
simply by pulling it upwards (fig. 2);

2. wash the rotor arms under a jet of water
to clear any blockage in the spray
heads;

3. when you have finished, refit the rotor
arms in the same position, remembering
to re-align the arrow and screw into
position.

■ Both the door lining and the tank lining
are in stainless steel; however, should
spots caused by oxidation occur, this is
probably due to a high level of iron salts
presents in the water.

■ The spots can be removed with a mild
abrasive agent; never use chlorine
based materials, steel wool, etc.

1

2

1b

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PROGRAM SELECTION
AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

(Use in conjunction with programme guide)

Program settings

■ Open the door and place dirty dishes
inside the appliance.

■ Press the "ON/OFF" button .

■ After pressing the "ON/OFF" button.

The LED for the factory set is
"recommended” (which is ideal for full
load daily use) or the LED for the "Auto’
Memory" program (see below) will blink.

IMPORTANT
The dishwasher has two very practical

functions:

- the "recommended" program
( ) for quick and sure selection;

- the "Auto’ Memory", function which
saves a program used at least 3
times consecutively so that if you
regularly use the same washing cycle
each time you do not have to
continually set the program thereby
saving time and effort.

■ If you wish to select an option, press the
option button (the corresponding LED
will light).

The option button must be pressed
BEFORE the program starts for the
option to be accepted.

■ To choose another program, press the
corresponding button (the relevant LED
will blink to confirm the selection).

IMPORTANT
To select the "COLD RINSE" program,

simultaneously press the "RAPID"
program button and "HALF LOAD"
option button (the relevant LEDs will
blink, confirming the selection).

■ To start the program, press the selected
program button again to confirm. The
relevant LED will stop blinking and
remain on and, when the door is shut,
the program will start automatically.

IMPORTANT
To confirm the “COLD RINSE” program,
simultaneously press the “RAPID”
program button and the “HALF
LOAD” option button (the relevant
LEDs will stop blinking and remain
on to confirm the selection).

If the previously described operations
were performed with the door open, the
program will not start until the door is
closed.

Program interruption

Opening the door when a program is
running is not recommended especially
during the main washing and final hot rinse
phases. However, if the door is opened
while a program is running (for example,
to add dishes) the machine stops
automatically.
Close the door, without pressing any
buttons. The cycle will start from where it
left off (if it is necessary, the appliance
will make a short thermal anti-shock
programme before).

IMPORTANT
A running program can be interrupted
without opening the door by
pressing the "ON/OFF" button. In
this case, simply press the "ON/OFF"
button again to restart the cycle from
where it left off.

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EN 50242 place load
Capacity with pans and dishes
Water supply pressure
Fuse
Power input
Supply voltage

15
9 persons
Min. 0,08 - Max 0,8 MPa
(see rating plate)
(see rating plate)
(see rating plate)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL

TECHNICAL DATA:

DIMENSIONS:

Height
Depth
Width
Depth with door open

cm
cm
cm
cm

with working top

85
60
60

120

without working top

82
57,3
59,8

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A "ON/OFF" button
B "DELAY START" button
C Open door
D "PROGRAMS" buttons
E "HALF LOAD" button

F "SALT EMPTY" light
G "PROGRAM STATUS" LEDs/

"DELAY START" time LEDs

H "PROGRAM SELECTION" LEDs
I "OPTION SELECTION" LED

C

D

H

AB

F

G I

E

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At the end of the last 3 hours (at the end
of countdown) the 3h LED will stop
blinking and remain on to indicate the
washing phase and the program will start
automatically.

If countdown has not ended, whereby
the program has not yet started, it is
possible to change or cancel the delayed
start and select another program or to
select/unselect the option button, proceeding
as follows:

■ Hold down the selected program button
for at least 5 seconds (the corresponding
LED will start to blink while the set time
LED will stop blinking and remain on).

■ Press the "DELAY START" button to
set another delayed start time (the
corresponding time LED will turn on) or
cancel delayed start (corresponding time
LEDs will all turn off).

■ A new program can be set after a
delayed time has been changed or
cancelled (the corresponding LED will
stop blinking and remain on) or an option
button has selected or deselected.

Fault signals

If malfunctions or faults occur when a
program is running the LED that
corresponds to the selected cycle (2 LEDs
for the "COLD RINSE" program) will blink
rapidly.
In this case, turn the dishwasher off by
pressing the "ON/OFF" button. After
checking to make sure the water intel hose
tap is open, that the drain hose is not bent
and that the siphon or filters are not
clogged, set the selected program again. If
the anomaly persists, contact Customer
Service.

IMPORTANT
This dishwasher is equipped with an
anti-overflow safety device which will
automatically empty any excess
water should a problem occur.

WARNING!
To ensure the correct operation of
the anti-overflow safety device, it is
recommended not to move or to tilt
the dishwasher during operation.
If it is necessary to move or to tilt the
dishwasher, first make sure the
washing cycle is finished and that no
water is left in the tank.

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Changing a running program

Proceed as follows to change or cancel a
running program:

■ Hold down the current program button
(with the LED on) for at least 3 seconds.
The program LEDs (except for the
"RAPID" program LED) will blink until all
water is drained (if necessary).
The running program will be cancelled
and the corresponding LED will start to
blink.

IMPORTANT
To cancel the "COLD RINSE" program,
simultaneously hold down the
"RAPID" program button and "HALF
LOAD" option button (the relevant
LEDs will blink to confirm cancellation).

■ At this point a new program can be set.

WARNING!
Before starting a new programme,
you should check that there is still
detergent in the dispenser.
If necessary, top up the dispenser.

If there is any break in the power supply
while the dishwasher is operating, a
special memory stores the selected
programme and, when the power is
restored, it continues where it left off (if
it is necessary, the appliance will make
a short thermal anti-shock programme
before).

Program operations

When a program is running the relevant
LED will remain on and the 3 “PROGRAM

STATUS” LEDs ("WASH", "RINSE", and
"DRY") will light singularly and in

sequence to indicate the current phase.

Program end

The “PROGRAM STATUS” LEDs will turn
off and the selected program LED (2 LEDs
for the "COLD RINSE" program) will blink
to indicate that the cycle has ended.
Dishes can now be removed and the
dishwasher turned off by pressing the
"ON/OFF" button or dishes can be loaded
for new cycle.

Option button

"HALF LOAD" button

By using this option, it is possible to wash
a smaller quantity of crockery: you should
load only the upper basket for dishes and
place cutlery in the tray in the bottom
basket.
This reduces water and energy consump­tion and requires a smaller quantity of
detergent.

IMPORTANT
This button MUST be set BEFORE the
program starts.

"DELAY START" button

Dishwasher start time can be set with this
button, delaying the start by 3, 6 or 9 hours.

Proceed as follows to set a delayed start:

■ Press the "DELAY START" button (each
time the button is pressed the start
will be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours
respectively and the corresponding time
LED will light).

■ To start countdown, press the selected
program button (the relevant LED will
stop blinking and remain on, while the
set time LED will start to blink).

If a 9 hour delay is set, countdown will be
displayed by the 6h LED after 3 hours and
the 3h LED after 6 hours.

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26

5

•

••

•

••••

••••

•••

50°C

29

••

••

65°C

100

••

YES

75°C

125

•• ••

••••

45°C

150

••

•

••

YES

••

••

••

•

YES

YES

YES

YES

Programme

PROGRAMME SELECTION

YES

Check list

Avarage
duration

in minutes

Special function

buttons

available

Detergent for soaking

(Prewash)

Detergent for washing

Clean filter

Check rinse aid

dispenser

Check salt container

Hot pre-wash

Cold pre-wash

Main wash

First cold rinse

Second cold rinse

Hot rinse with rinse aid

With cold water (15°C)

-Tolerance ± 10%-

"DELAYSTART" button

"HALF LOAD" button

Programme contents

Description

YES

Wash with prewash

If setting the BACTIZERO wash programme, a second dose of about 20 g of detergent
(1 table-spoon) must be added directly in the machine.

(“RECOMMENDED” PROGRAMME)

Once a day - for normal soiled pans and any
other items that have been left all day for
washing.

Once a day - for heavily soiled pans and any
other items that have been left all day for
washing.

Energy Saving Programme suitable for
normal soiled items. Using detergents with
enzyme.

Programme standardised to EN 50242.

Quick wash for dishes which are to be
washed immediately after the meal. Wash
load of 4/6 persons.

Short cold pre-wash for items that are stored
in the dishwasher until you are ready to
wash a full load.

UNIVERSAL

65°C

BACTIZERO

75°C

ECO

45°C

RAPID 29’

50°C

COLD RINSE

(RAPID 29’+HALF LOAD)

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N.B.: Should any of the situations occur and should the machine give a bad wash performance,
it is necessary to remove the deposits from the dishes by hand since the final drying cycle hardens the
deposits which a second wash in the machine would not be able to remove.

If the malfunction continues contact a Service Centre quoting the serial number of the dishwasher.
This is found on the plaque on the inside of the dishwasher door at the top or on the guarantee.
This information will make it possible to take more effective action more quickly.

The manufacturers decline any responsibility for any printing mistakes in this instruction booklet.
They also reserve the right to modify their own appliances as necessary without altering the
essential characteristics.

FAULT CAUSE REMEDY

7 - Load of dishes is only

partially washed

8 - Presence of white spots

on dishes

9 - Noise during wash

10 -The dishes are not

completely dry

See causes for no. 5
Bottom of saucepans have not

been washed well

Edge of saucepans have not
been washed well

Spray arms are partially blocked

The dishes have not been
properly loaded

The end of the outlet hose is in
the water

The incorrect amount of
detergent has been measured
out; the detergent is old and hard

The wash programme is not
thorough enough

The lower basket dishes have
not been washed

Water is too hard

The dishes knock against one
another

The revolving arms knock against
the dishes

Inadequate air flow

Check
Burnt on food remains must

be soaked before putting pans
in dishwasher

Reposition saucepans

Remove spray arms by
unscrewing ring nuts clockwise
and wash under running water

Do not place the dishes too
closely together

The end of the outlet hose
must not come into contact
with the outflow water

Increase the measure
according to how dirty the
dishes are and change detergent

Choose a more vigorous
programme

Depress half load button

Check salt and rinse aid level
and regulate amount.
Should the fault persist,
Contact Service Centre

Re-check loading of dishes in
the basket

Again re-check loading

Leave the dishwasher door ajar
at the end of the wash program
to allow the dishes to dry naturally

IDENTIFYING MINOR FAULTS

Should the dishwasher fail to operate, before contacting the Service Centre, make
the following checks:

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FAULT CAUSE REMEDY

1 - Machine completely dead

2 - Machine does not

draw water

3 - Machine does not

discharge water

4 - Machine discharges

water continuously

5 - Spray arms are not heard

to rotate

6 - On electronic appliances

without a display: one or
more LED flashing quickly.

Plug is not connected to wall
socket

O/I button has not been pressed
Door is open

No electricity

See causes for no. 1
Water tap is turned off

Programme selector is not at
correct position

The inlet hose is bent
The inlet hose filter is not

correctly connected
Filter is dirty
Outlet hose is kinked
The outlet hose extension is

not correctly connected

The outlet connection on the
wall is pointing downwards not
upwards

Position of outlet hose is too
low

Excessive amount of detergent

Item prevents arms from rotating
Plate and cup filter very dirty

Water inlet tap turned off

Connect electric plug

Press button
Close door

Check the fuse in the plug and
the electricity supply

Check
Turn water tap on

Turn programme selector to
correct position

Eliminate the bends in the hose
Clean the filter at the end of the

hose
Clean filter
Straighten outlet hose
Follow the instructions for

connecting the outlet hose
carefully

Call a qualified technician

Lift outlet hose to at least 40 cm
above floor level

Reduce amount of detergent
Use suitable detergent

Check
Clean plate and cup filter

Switch off the appliance.
Turn on the tap.
Re-set the cycle.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of any printing mistakes in this
booklet. The manufacturer also reserves the right to make appropriate modifications to
its products without changing the essential characteristics.

Hoover guarantees all parts of this product for 5 years from
the date of purchase. During that time Hoover will replace or
repair all defective parts free of charge, except for parts
subject to fair wear and tear such as belts. The call out fee and
labour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months. To
qualify for benefits under the guarantee, you must be able to
provide proof of date of purchase and the appliance must
have been installed and used in accordance with the
instructions described in this manual. Consequential losses and
accidental damage to the machine is not covered by the
guarantee.

Hoover cannot be responsible for the results of using this
machine for any purposes other than those described in this
manual.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory or common law
rights.

For service and repairs please call our national number:

Always use genuine Hoover spares, available direct from GIAS
Service:

Hoovercare

To maintain your Hoover product in peak condition you may
wish to take out a Hoovercare policy, which for an annual
payment provides a comprehensive maintenance and repair
scheme. For more information please call 08705 400 600.

The Hoovercare scheme is not available in Eire.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of any
printing mistakes in this booklet. The manufacturer also
reserves the right to make appropriate modifications to its
products without changing the essential characteristics.

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