Hotpoint BFT68 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Dishwasher

Model BFT68

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Contents

Electrical Connection
For Your Safety
Installation
Getting to know your Dishwasher
The Controls
How to use your Dishwasher
Programme Chart
Before Using your Dishwasher
Loading your Dishwasher
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Information for Test Labs
After Sales Service
Hotpoint Guarantee
Key Contacts

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Back Cover

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.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
GDA LTD., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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Electrical Connection

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

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Fuses

Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to
replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to
BS1362 should be used. If you lose the fuse cover, a replacement
may be obtained from your local authorised Service Centre or
Electrical company. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding
or the marking on base of plug.

WARNING: DO NOT use the plug unless the fuse cover is fitted.

Safety Information

At the time of delivery...
All functions of your dishwasher have been thoroughly tested at the
factory. A small number of water marks may have been left as a
result, they will disappear when the appliance is used for the first time.

WARNING: The dishwasher must not be connected to the electricity
supply while installation is being carried out.

- This appliance should only be connected to a 230/240V AC

Changing the Plug

Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket.

WARNING: T o avoid a shock hazard DO NOT insert the discarded plug
into a socket anywhere else.

IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
Green/Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

If you change the plug, the colour of the wires in the mains lead may
not correspond with the terminal markings in the plug, which if not
coloured, could be:
EARTH ‘E’ or
NEUTRAL ‘N’
LIVE ‘L’

- Use the dishwasher solely in a domestic environment.

- DO NOT stand or place heavy objects on the door when it is

If your family includes children...

- DO NOT allow children to play with the appliance or tamper

- Keep detergents and rinse aids away from children. Keep

source, via a properly installed earthed socket.

open, this could damage the door or cause the appliance to tip
forward.

with its controls.
children away from the open door of a dishwasher, there could

still be some detergent left inside.

Changing the Mains Lead

A lead can be ordered from Hotpoint Service
UK: 08709 066 066 or
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220
If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a
charge will be made. It is strongly advised that this work is carried out
by a qualified electrician.

If the domestic wiring includes a residual current-operated circuit
breaker, ensure that it conforms to the latest regulations.

CAUTION:

The dishwasher meets the requirements set out by the regulations in
force concerning safety and electrical equipment.
Any technical checks should be conducted exclusively by a trained
and authorised technician: Repairs carried out by unaithorised
persons will invalidate the guarantee, as well as posing a potential
hazard to the user.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or
property resulting from failure to observe the above precautions, from
tampering with even a single component or from the use of non­original spare parts.

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For your Safety

This manual forms an integral part of the appliance. It must always be kept handy for reference. Read through all the instructions contained in this manual
before using the dishwasher.

Installation must be performed by a qualified technician, in compliance
with the regulations in force, including the prevention and elimination of
radio frequency interference.

The dishwasher is designed for washing and drying dishes, any
other use shall be considered improper. The manufacturer declines
all responsibility for uses other than those described above.

1. Seperate the various
packaging materials and
dispose of safely - DO NOT
leave discarded packaging
material around the home.

2. After removing the packaging,
check to make sure your
appliance is intact. If in doubt,
contact a qualified
professional.

3. DO NOT use extension leads
and multiple plugs. If the
electricity supply wire is not
long enough, then have it
replaced with one of the correct
length and remember that it
should be free of bends or
dangerous kinks.

4. In the event of any damage to
the power cord have it
replaced by a qualified
technician.

5. The mains plug must be easily
accessible after installation.

6. If the appliance is not operating
properly or if maintenance
operations are necessary,
disconnect the dishwasher
from the mains power supply
(unplug it!).

7. DO NOT install outdoors, not
even if the area is covered by
a roof: it is extremely
dangerous to leave it exposed
to rain and thunderstorms.

8 . If installed on a carpeted or

covered floor, ensure that the
openings on the underside are
not obstructed.

9. Do not touch the heating
element during or straight after
a wash cycle.

10. If the appliance malfunctions,
turn off the water inlet tap and
disconnect the plug from the
wall socket. Then read the
section entitled
"Troubleshooting". If you
cannot resolve the problem,
then call Hotpoint Service
(see KEY CONTACTS, back
page).

The rating plate, featuring the
technical data, serial number
and markings, is visibly
positioned on the inner edge of
the door.
DO NOT remove the rating plate.

The dishwasher is intended for use by adults. DO NOT allow children
to come near or play with the controls.

Keep children away from detergents and clear of the dishwasher door
when open.
Keep all packaging material away from children.

1 . DO NOT use solvents, such as alcohol or turpentine which may

cause an explosion.

2. DO NOT load dishes to wash that are soiled with ash, wax or paints.

3. DO NOT lean, sit or stand on any part of the dishwasher - this could
cause injury and/or damage the appliance.

4. DO NOT drink any water residues from inside the dishwasher.

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