Hotpoint DF55, DF56 User Manual

USER & INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

for MODELS

DF56 DF55

Contents...

Electricity Supply / Safety Information......... 3

Safety............................................................................4

Installation:

Getting to Know your Appliance.......................7

The Controls.......................................................... 8

Programme Guide and Table...........................9-11

.........................................................5-6

Before Using your Appliance:

Adjust the Water Softener................................ 12

Filling the Special Salt Container................... 13

Filling the Rinse Aid Container....................... 14

Detergents...........................................................14-15

What Can I Wash.................................................. 16

Loading your Dishwasher...............................17-18

Care & Maintenance.........................................19-20

Troubleshooting.......................................................21

Important Information....................................... 22

Guarantee................................................................ 23

After Sales Service................................................ 24

Key Contacts...............................................Back Page

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.

Recycling & Disposal Information...

As part of our continued commitment to helping the environment,we reserve the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage. Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully. To minimise risk of injury to children,remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance, dispose of separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket.

Electrical Supply...

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

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 Electricity company.Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug.

WARNING: Do not use plug unless fuse cover is fitted.

Changing the Plug

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

WARNING:To 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 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’

Changing the Mains Lead

A special lead can be ordered from 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.

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 source, via a properly installed earthed socket.

- Use the dishwasher solely in a domestic environment.

- Do not stand or place heavy objects on the door when it is open, this could damage the door or cause the appliance to tip forward.

If your family includes children...

- Do not allow children to play with the

appliance or tamper with the controls.

- Keep detergents and rinse aids away

from children. Keep children away from the open door of a dishwasher,there could still be some detergent left inside.

The dishwasher meets all 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 unauthorised 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 non original spare parts.

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.

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.

● Separate the various packaging

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

● The mains plug must be easily

accessible after installation.

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 materials away from

children.

● DO NOT use solvents such as alcohol or turpentine which may cause an explosion.

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

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

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

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

● If the dishwasher is installed on a carpeted or covered floor, ensure that the openings on the underside are not obstructed.

Installation...

CONNECT TO A DRAINAGE SYSTEM...

WARNING

● Connect your dishwasher drain hose to

pipes which connect to the foul drain system, and not to surface water drains. IMPORTANT NOTES For the correct operation of your dishwasher,it is essential to comply with the following information.

Standpipe

Ensure that the hose is not pushed too far down the standpipe.

If the end of your drain hose is fitted with ‘retaining flaps’, ensure that they are inserted fully into the standpipe.This will prevent the pipe from jumping out during installation and machine use.

DO NOT position the standpipe near an electrical outlet.

ENSURE that the drain hose is not kinked and it is routed as shown in the diagram.

The standpipe should be connected to: a) A discharge stack-pipe b) An external gulley OR c) A sink waste.

The standpipe should have a bore of at least 38mm (1 shown, have a trap fitted and must discharge into the same drain system as your household sink. It must NOT be connected to a surface water drain.

/2"). It should be installed as

Sink Waste System

For under sink drainage: Before connecting the drain hose, remove any internal restrictions - This will prevent a build up of debris which could cause a blockage.

Remove any restrictions from the waste spigot and ensure that the sealing bung is removed.The hose should be routed, such that it is raised to a minimum height of 800mm (3

Note: Ensure the sink outlet pipe has a minimum diameter of 32mm.

1. Untie the end of the GREY drainage hose from the rear of the appliance.

2. Reposition ‘Hooked End Support’ as required along GREY drainage hose.

3. If fitting an under sink waste disposal unit, cut out the membrane, bung or blanking plug.

4. Attach the GREY drainage hose to the under sink waste disposal unit securely,using the clip and rubber tube supplied.

Ensure the drain hose is securely attached, to prevent it coming away while the machine is in use and causing a flood.

Installation...

CONNECT TO THE WATER SUPPLY...

● For your machine to operate correctly it requires water pressures in the range of 6-150 psi (100-1000 KPa).Most cold water supplies will be in this range. NOTE: Low water pressure will lead to excessively long fill times or no fill.

● Ensure that the new hose supplied is connected and the old hose is disposed of safely.

● Before connecting hose to the cold water supply ensure the filter gauze is fitted in the filler hose connector.

WARNING

● Ensure the fill hose is NOT kinked.

Note: Do not over tighten the hose connector.Hand tight is sufficient.

● Tap connections (if applicable) - A range of adapters are available to suit your tap.

WARNING

● Do not connect appliance to a single outlet instantaneous water heater or an electric heater.

CHECKLIST...

When you have installed your appliance, ensure it is ready to use by following this Check List:

1. Dispose of packaging safely,see ‘Recycling Information’on page 2.

2. Position appliance close to electrical/water supply.

3. Connect supplied hose to appliance water supply,confirm water is flowing before connecting to the appliance inlet valve.

4. Untie drainage hose at rear of appliance and connect to either a standpipe or sink waste drainage system see ‘Connect to a Drainage System’.

5. Untie mains lead at rear of appliance and plug into electrical supply via a switched socket, see ‘Electrical Supply’ on page 3.

6. Position appliance,taking care not to kink or damage hose at rear of appliance.

7. Stabilise the appliance by adjusting the feet.

8. Turn on the water supply to the appliance.

Remember you may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse.

9. Switch on at plug socket.

Your appliance is now ready for use, refer to ‘Getting to know your Appliance’on page 7 to familiarise yourself with the appliance.

Getting to Know your Appliance...

Interior...

1. Upper Basket 6. Detergent Compartment.

2. Upper Spray Arm. 7. Rating Plate.

3. Filters. 8. Rinse Aid Container.

4. Lower Basket. 9. Lower Spray Arm.

5. Cutlery Rack. 10. Salt Container, with level indicator.

The Controls...

All the controls are grouped on the front panel.

4 2 3 6 7 1

1 Washing programme selector 2 On/Off button 3 Recessed door handle 4 ECONOMY 55˚ button

WARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS.

5 SUPER button (Model DF56 only) 6 Salt refill warning light

(Model DF56 only)

7 Rinse Aid warning light

(Model DF56 only)

Programme Guide...

Before starting a wash programme,make sure that:

● The water supply tap is open.

● The correct amount of detergent has

been added to the dispenser.

● The baskets have been loaded correctly.

● The spray arms can rotate freely and

without obstruction.

● The dishwasher door is securely closed.

Setting the Wash Programme and Switching On:

To select the most suitable programme for the dishes to be washed,refer to the PROGRAMME TABLE (see next page). The table shows the most appropriate programme according to item and degree of soiling.

After using the table to identify the most appropriate PROGRAMME SELECTION. Set the selector (1) to the programme of your choice by aligning the pointer with the programme letter.

After loading the dishwasher and choosing the wash programme:

● press the ON/OFF button (2).

TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES

Reference standard

Reference programme Load Type of detergent Amount of detergent Rinse aid setting

EN 50242

(*) Selector on 3

12 place settings

30g

Depending on the

Model 3/4 or 4/6

Changing the programme:

To cancel the programme in progress, the dishwasher must be switched off by pressing the ON/OFF button (2). Turn the wash programme selector to the programme required and switch the dishwasher on again by pressing the ON/OFF button (2). The dishwasher will carry out the new programme automatically.

End of cycle:

At the end of the washing programme the selector will be on one of the STOP markers, depending on the programme carried out. Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF button (2).

Cancelling the current programme:

To cancel the programme in progress, the programme must be switched off by pressing the ON/OFF button (2). Turn the wash programme selector to A: Prewash and wait for the dishwasher to start. On completion of the programme, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF button (2).

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