Hotpoint D C 27 User Manual
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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Quick guide to your
dishwasher
This manual gives a full explanation of your new dishwasher. In addition, you will find a
world of useful hints and handy tips to help you get a better wash from your dishwasher
and to ensure it gives long lasting service.
1. Installation and moving (p. 8)
Installation, after delivery or moving house, is the most important procedure for the correct operation of your dishwasher. Always check:
1. That the electricity system is in accordance with norms;
2. That the water inlet and outlet hoses are connected correctly;
3. That the dishwasher is level on the ground. It is worth it: for the longer
life span and the correct operation of your dishwasher.
7. Troubleshooting (p. 9)
Before calling the engineer, have a look here: a lot of problems can have
an immediate solution. If you can't manage to solve it yourself, then call
the information Help Desk- see key contacts on the back page of this
booklet.
8. Safety for you and your family (p.9)
2. Control panel at your orders (p.2)
Learn to get to know the parts which make up your dishwasher. This is
where you will find the description of the controls and the internal parts.
Read this chapter carefully, as it will provide you with useful information
on installation, use and maintenance safety. To avoid nasty surprises.
9. Special care and maintenance (p.10)
3. How to load your dishes (p. 3)
This page includes useful tips to help you load your dishwasher correctly
and make the most of all the available space.
Once in a while, once a month, spend a little time on the filter assembly
and the sprayer arms.
10. Keeping your dishwasher in shape (p.10)
4. How to start your dishwasher (p. 4)
After loading the dishes, you need to select the right wash cycle and
measure out the correct dose of detergent and rinse aid. Reading these
pages will help you through all the wash phases.
5. Salt: an important ally (p. 7)
Respect the few rules you will find here, and the result will be an enduring
trouble free dishwasher.
11. Technical characteristics (p. 2)
All your appliance's technical data, in accordance with norms and
regulations as always.
Using the right salt and in the right quantity will help you maintain your
dishwasher in top condition, to wash better and to avoid possible damage
caused by limescale.
12. Hotpoint is still with you after purchase (p.12)
Hotpoint supports its products by means of after-sales services and
assistance, offering you special guarantees, professional assistance as
well as quality spare parts and accessories.
6. Advice and suggestions to help you make savings
as well (p. 7)
This is where you will find small tips on how to wash your dishes better
and to help make savings by selecting a wash cycle which best suits the
type of load.
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Let's open up your dishwasher
together
How is it made?
E
Learn to get to know the parts which make up
your dishwasher, you will use it better for it.
E. Upper rack
F. Top spray arm
G. Rack height adjuster
H. Lower rack
I. Bottom spray arm
J. Salt container cap
K . Washing filter
L. Detergent and rinse
aid dispenser
Control panel at your orders
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.
D. Cycle selection knob
Turn it to select the
desired wash cycle
G. Cycle phase indicator
lights
These indicator lights
inform you which cycle
phase is under way
(pre-wash, wash, rinses,
drying)
S. Low salt indicator light
This light warns you that
it is time to add more salt.
Salt
Refill
S
B
A
G
F
H
J
L
K
I
G
D
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Technical Characteristics
Technical characteristics
Width cm. 44,5
Depth cm. 60
Height cm. 85
Capacity 8 standard place settings
Mains water pressure 2,9 psi - 145 psi (20 KPa÷ 1MPa) (0,2 ÷10 bar)
Power voltage 230 V
Energy consumption 1,95 KW
Fuse (approved to BS1362) 10 A
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This dishwasher
conforms to the
following European
Community
Directives:
73/23/EEC
(Low Voltage)
and subsequent
modifications;
89/336/EEC
(Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and
subsequent
modifications.
97/17/CE
(Labelling)
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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
First of all.
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
efficacy of the wash.
If the saucepans and frying pans
are very dirty, allow them to soak
before being washed. To make it
easier to load your dishes, pull the
racks out.
What goes into the
lower rack?
We recommend you place the
most difficult dishes to wash into
the lower rack: saucepans, lids,
soup dishes and plates (a load
example is shown in the photo).
Serving dishes and large
lids: place them on the sides
of the rack.
Saucepans, salad bowls:
must always be placed upside
down
Very deep dishes: place
them obliquely, thus allowing
water to run down them and
cleaning them better
What goes into the
upper rack?
Place delicate and lightweight
dishes in the upper rack: glasses,
tea cups and coffee cups, saucers but plates too - shallow salad bowls,
slightly dirty frying pans and
shallow pans.
Position lightweight dishes in such
as way as to avoid their being
moved by the spray of water.
How to adjust the top
rack.
The upper rack can be set in high
or low position to enable you to
organise your dishes effortlessly.
Fig.F
upper rack
1
3
2
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
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Load examples
wheels also go in. Now close the rail
stop flaps. Follow the sequence of
actions illustrated in figure "F".
upper rack
Place the cutlery with the handles
at the bottom; if the basket is the
one with side inserts, then insert
the tea spoons one by one into the
slots (see figure A).
It is best if you place longer utensils
horizontally at the front of the
upper rack.
After loading the dishes, remember
to check that the blades on the
sprayer arms can turn freely
without hitting against any dishes.
Fig. A
lower rack
lower rack
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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.
Turn on the water tap completely
and press ON-OFF button "A": a
short beep will sound and indicator
light "B" will come on. Now the
appliance is on and ready to be programmed.
Selecting the wash cycle.
To select a wash cycle, turn knob
"D" clockwise until the reference
notch on the knob corresponds with
the number or symbol for the cycle you wish to set (have a look at
the wash cycle table on page 6).
After a few seconds, you will hear
a short beep: the wash cycle has
begun and it is not advisable to
make any changes at this point.
The dishwasher informs
you.
Your dishwasher is fitted with indicator lights (G) that come on to
show you at which point the wash
cycle is at.
Here are the symbols corresponding to each cycle phase:
Starting from the indicator light on
the left moving towards the one on
the right: pre-wash, wash, rinses,
drying.
At all times, your dishwasher tells
you where it is at.
Modifying a wash cycle in
progress.
But if you have chosen the wrong
cycle, not to worry! You can modify
the wash cycle in progress, if it has
only just started. Turn the knob
anti-clockwise and set it to Change
position, after a few seconds you
will hear 4 beeps and indicator light
"G" will go out: this means all the
settings have been cancelled. You
are now free to re-set the correct
wash cycle.
You've left out a dish?
Well, it happens to everyone. Interrupt the wash cycle by pressing the
ON-OFF button, insert the dish you
had forgotten and press the ONOFF button again. The cycle will
start up from where you interrupted
it.
Finished?
The end of the wash cycle is signalled by 2 short beeps and a flashing drying phase indicator light. Set
the knob to Stop Position to clear
all settings.
Turn the appliance off by pressing
button "A", thus cutting off the electricity supply.
Turn off the water tap.
Wait a few minutes before unloading the dishes: they are very hot! If
you wait a little while, they dry
better thanks to the steam.
Empty the lower rack first.
There's been a power failure? Have you opened the
dishwasher door?
The wash cycle stops and then restarts when the electricity comes
back on or when you shut the door.
Everything is under control!
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.
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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