Hotpoint LFT M16 A TW.R User Manual

Operating instructions

DISHWASHER

				Contents
EN		AR
				Installation, 2-3
English,1
		13 ،يبرع		Positioning and levelling
				Connecting the water and electricity supplies
				Advice regarding the first wash cycle
				Technical data
				Ecodesign Regulation
				Description of the appliance, 4
				Overall view
				Control panel
				Loading the racks, 5
				Lower rack
				Cutlery basket
				Upper rack
LFT M16				Start-up and use, 6
				Starting the dishwasher
				Measuring out the detergent
				Wash options
				Wash cycles, 7
				Table of wash cycles
				Rinse aid and refined salt, 8
				Measuring out the rinse aid
				Measuring out the refined salt
				Care and maintenance, 9
				Shutting off the water and electricity supplies
				Cleaning the dishwasher
				Preventing unpleasant odours
				Cleaning the sprayer arms
				Cleaning the water inlet filter
				Cleaning the filters
				Leaving the machine unused for extended periods
				Precautions and advice, 10
				General safety
				Disposal
				Saving energy and respecting the environment
				Troubleshooting, 11
				Assistance, 12

Installation

Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future EN reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within

it.

Please read this instruction manual carefully: it contains important information regarding the safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.

If the appliance must be moved at any time, keep it in an upright position; if absolutely necessary, it may be tilted onto its back.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

-farm houses;

-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

-bed and breakfast type environments.

Positioning and levelling

1.Remove the appliance from all packaging and check that it has not been damaged during transportation.

If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do not proceed any further with the installation process.

2.Check the dishwasher by placing it so that its sides or back panel are in contact with the adjacent cabinets or even with the wall. This appliance can also be recessed under a

single worktop* (see the Assembly instruction sheet).

3.Position the dishwasher on a level and sturdy floor. If the floor is uneven, the front feet of the appliance may be adjusted until it reaches a horizontal position. If the appliance is levelled correctly, it will be more stable and much less likely to move or cause vibrations and noise while it is operating.

4.Adjust the height of the rear foot from the front of the appliance* on the central lower part of the dishwasher, turning a hexagonal spanner (red color) with an opening of 8 mm in a clockwise direction to increase the height or in an anticlockwise

direction to decrease the height.

Connecting the water and electricity supplies

Connection to the water and electricity supplies should only be performed by a qualified technician.

The dishwasher should not stand on top of the water hoses or the electricity supply cable.

The appliance must be connected to the water supply network using new hoses.

Do not use old hoses.

The water inlet and outlet hoses and the electricity supply cable may be positioned towards the right or the left in order to achieve the best possible installation.

Connecting the water inlet hose

•To a suitable cold water connection point: before attaching the hose, run the water until it is perfectly clear so that any impurities that may be present in the water do not clog the appliance; after performing this operation, screw the inlet hose tightly onto a tap with a ¾ gas threaded connection.

•To a suitable hot water connection point: your dishwasher may be supplied with hot water from the mains supply (if you have a central heating system with radiators) provided that it does not exceed a temperature of 60°C.

Screw the hose to the tap as described for connection to a cold water supply.

If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a specialist store or an authorised technician (see Assistance).

The water pressure must be within the values indicated in the Technical data table (see adjacent information).

The hose should not be bent or compressed.

Connecting the water outlet hose

Connect the outlet hose (without bending it) to a drain duct with a minimum diameter of 4 cm.

The outlet hose must be at a height ranging from 40 to 80 cm from the floor / surface where the dishwasher rests (A). Before connecting the water outlet hose to the sink drain, remove the plastic plug (B).

Anti-flooding protection

To ensure floods do not occur, the dishwasher:

- is provided with a special system which blocks the water supply in the event of anomalies or leaks from inside the appliance.

Some models are also equipped with the supplementary safety device New Acqua Stop*, which guarantees antiflooding protection even in the event of a supply hose rupture.

WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE!

Under no circumstance should the water inlet hose be cut as it contains live electrical parts.

* Only available in selected models.

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Electrical connection

Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket, make sure that:

•The socket is earthed and complies with current regulations.

•The socket can withstand the maximum load of the appliance, which is indicated on the data plate located on the inside of the door (see chapter entitled Description of the appliance).

•The power supply voltage falls within the values indicated on the data plate on the inside of the door.

•The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If this is not the case, ask an authorised technician to replace the plug (see Assistance); do not use extension cables or multiple sockets.

Anti-condensation strip*

After installing the dishwasher, open the door and stick the EN adhesive transparent strip under the wooden shelf in order

to protect it from any condensation which may form.

Advice regarding the first wash cycle

After the appliance has been installed, immediately before running the first wash cycle, completely fill the salt dispenser with water and add only then approximately 1 kg of salt (see chapter entitled Rinse aid and refined salt). The water may overflow: this is normal and is not a cause for concern. Select the water hardness value (see chapter entitled Rinse aid and refined salt). - After the salt has been poured into the machine, the LOW SALT indicator light* switches off.

Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the electrical socket should be easily accessible.

The cable should not be bent or compressed.

If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its Technical Assistance Service in order to prevent all potential hazards. (See Assistance)

The Company shall not be held responsible for any incidents that occur if these regulations are not observed.

ECODESIGN REGULATION

If the salt container is not filled, the water softener and the heating element may be damaged as a result.

Technical data

		width 59.5 cm
	Dimensions	height 82 cm
		depth 57 cm
	Capacity	12 standard place-settings
	Water supply	0,05 ÷ 1MPa (0.5 ÷ 10 bar)
	pressure	7,25 – 145 psi
	Power supply	See appliance data plate
	voltage
	Total absorbed	See appliance data plate
	power
	Fuse	See appliance data plate
		This dishwasher conforms to the
		following European Community
		Directives:
		-2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)
		-2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic
		Compatibility)
		2009/125/EC (Comm. Reg,
		1016/2010) (Ecodesign)
		-97/17/EC (Labelling)
		-2012/19/EU (Waste Electrical
		and Electronic Equipment WEEE)

ECO wash cycle is the standard cycle to which the energy label data refers; this cycle can be used to wash crockery with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of energy and water consumption for this type of crockery. To reduce consumption even further, only run the dishwasher when it is full.

Standby consumption: Left-on mode consumption: 3,5 W – Off mode consumption: 1,3 W Consumption data table for the main cycles

	Standard conditions*			User conditions**
	Energy consumption	Water consumption	Duration	Energy consumption	Water consumption	Duration
	(kWh/cycle)	(l/cycle)	(min/cycle)	(kWh/cycle)	(l/cycle)	(min/cycle)
INTENSIVE	1,55	15	150	1,35	14	135
NORMAL	1,25	15	120	1,10	14	110

*Cycle data refers to the values recorded in a laboratory, in accordance with European standard EN 50242.

**Data is obtained by recording values when the appliance is operational and loaded with user crockery.

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Description of the appliance

Overall view

EN

1. Upper rack

2. Upper sprayer arm

3. Tip-up compartments

4. Rack height adjuster

5. Lower rack

6. Lower sprayer arm 7. Cutlery basket

8. Washing filter

9. Salt dispenser

10. Detergent and rinse aid dispensers 11. Data plate

12. Control Panel***

Control panel

Select wash

Low salt

indicator light*

cycle button

ON/OFF

Wash cycle indicator lights

indicator light

Low rinse aid

ON/OFF/RESET indicator light* button

***Only in completely built-in models. * Only available in selected models.

The number and type of wash cycles and options may vary depending on the dishwasher model.

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Loading the racks

Before loading the racks, remove all food residue from crockery and empty liquids from glasses and cups.

After loading the appliance, make sure that the sprayer arms can rotate freely.

Lower rack and cutlery basket

The lower rack can hold pans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery, etc. Large plates and lids should ideally be placed at the sides of the

rack.

Upper rack

Load this rack with delicate and lightweight crockery: glasses,	EN
cups, saucers and shallow salad bowls.

Several dishwasher models are fitted with tip-up sections*, which can be used in a vertical position when arranging plates or in a horizontal position when arranging saucepans, salad bowls and frying pans.

The type of cutlery basket may vary (modular or non-modu- lar) according to the dishwasher model. The non-modular basket must only be positioned at the front of the lower rack.

Both are fitted with grilles over the top, for improved cutlery arrangement.

Knives and other utensils with sharp edges must be placed in the cutlery basket with the points facing downwards, or they must be positioned horizontally in the tip-up compartments on the upper rack.

* Only available in selected models. The number and position may vary.

Adjustable position tip-up compartments

The tip-up compartments can be positioned at different heights, to optimise the arrangement of crockery throughout the

rack. Wine glasses can be

placed safely in the tip-up

compartments, by

inserting the stem of each glass into the

corresponding slots.

Adjusting the height of the upper rack

In order to make it easier to arrange the crockery, the upper rack may be moved to a higher or lower level.

The height of the upper rack should ideally be adjusted WHEN THE RACK IS EMPTY.

NEVER raise or lower the rack on one side only.

Open the left and right guide rail stops and pull out the rack; position it higher or lower as required, slide it along the guide rails until the front wheels are in place and close the stops (see figure).

If the rack is fitted with Dual Space handles* (see figure), pull out the upper rack until it reaches its stop point, grip the handles at the sides of the rack and move it upwards or downwards, then slowly let it fall back into place.

Items that should not be washed in the dishwasher

•Wooden items, objects with wooden or horn handles or glued-on parts.

•Items made from aluminium, copper, brass, pewter or tin.

•Items made from plastic material which is not heat-resistant.

•Antique or hand-painted porcelain.

•Antique silver. Silver that is not antique may, however, be washed in the dishwasher using a delicate wash cycle, provided that it does not come into contact with other metals.

We recommend the use of crockery which is dishwasher safe.

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Start-up and use

Starting the dishwasher

EN

1.Turn the water tap on.

2.Open the door and press the ON/OFF button: you will hear a short beep and the ON/OFF and wash cycle indicator lights switch on for a few seconds.

3.Measure out the detergent (see below).

4.Load the racks (see chapter entitled Loading the racks).

5.Select the wash cycle in accordance with the type of crockery and its soil level (see Table of wash cycles), by pressing the P button; the indicator light corresponding to the selected wash cycle will switch on.

7.Start the wash cycle by shutting the door: after a few seconds have passed, a long beep signals the start of the wash cycle.

8.Two short beeps and one long one indicate the end of the wash cycle and the indicator light corresponding to the wash cycle flashes slowly. Open the door, switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, shut off the water tap and unplug the appliance from the electricity socket.

9.Wait for a few minutes before removing the crockery, in order to avoid burns. Unload the racks, beginning with the lower level.

- The machine will switch off automatically during certain periods of inactivity, in order to minimise electricity consumption.

Modifying a wash cycle in progress

If a mistake was made during the wash cycle selection process it is possible to change the cycle, provided that it has only just begun: open the door, taking care to avoid the escaping steam, and press and hold the ON/OFF button; the machine will switch off with a long beep. Switch the machine back on using the ON/ OFF button and select the new wash cycle using the P button; start the cycle by closing the door.

Adding extra crockery

Without switching off the machine, open the door, taking care to avoid the escaping steam, and place the crockery inside the dishwasher. Close the door: the cycle starts from the point at which it was interrupted.

Accidental interruptions

If the door is opened during the wash cycle, or if there is a power cut, the cycle stops. It starts again from the point at which it was interrupted once the door has been shut or the electricity supply is restored.

Measuring out the detergent

A good wash result also depends on the correct amount of detergent being used; exceeding the stated amount does not result in a more effective wash and increases environmental pollution.

Only use detergent which has been specifically designed for dishwashers.

DO NOT USE washing up liquid.

Using excessive detergent may result in foam residue remaining in the machine after the cycle has ended.

The use of tablets is only recommended for models which offer the MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TABLETS option.

To achieve the best results from each washing and drying cycle, powder detergent, rinse aid liquid and salt should be used.

Compartment A: Washing detergent

Compartment B: Pre-wash detergent

D		1. Open cover C by pressing
A	B	button D.
		2. Pour in the detergent after
		consulting the Table of wash
		cycles:
		• For powder detergent use
		compartments A and B.
		• For detergent in tablet form:
	C	when the cycle requires 1 tablet,
		place it in compartment A and

close the cover; when it requires 2, place the second tablet at the bottom of the appliance.

3. Remove detergent residues from the edges of the compartment and close the cover until it clicks.

* Only available in selected models.

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Wash cycles

			If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed with water before being placed in the
					EN
	dishwasher, reduce the amount of detergent used accordingly.

The number and type of wash cycles and options may vary depending on the dishwasher model.

Detergent

Wash cycle

Wash cycle selection

Wash

(A) = compartment A

Drying

duration

instructions

cycle

(B) = compartment B

(tolerance

±10%)

Powder

Liquid

Tablets

Hrs. Min.

Extremely soiled dishes and

pans (not to be used for delicate

30 g (A)

30 ml (A)

1 (A)

Yes

2:25’

items).

Intensive

Normally soiled pans and

25 g (A)

25 ml (A)

dishes. Standard daily wash

1 (A)

Yes

1:50’

5 g (B)

5 ml (B)

cycle.

Normal

Preliminary wash cycle for

dishes while the load is awaiting

No

No

No

No

0:08’

completion with the dishes from

the next meal.

Soak

Rinse and drying cycle for

dishes that are seldom used

Special

No

No

No

Yes

0:32’

and are only dusty.

Guest

Economic and fast wash to be

used for lightly soiled dishes.

(Run cycle immediately after

25 g (A)

25 g (A)

1 (A)

No

0:35’

use) (2 plates + 2 glasses + 4

pieces of cutlery + 1 saucepan

+ 1 small frying pan).

Rapid

Economic and fast wash for

delicate items which are

sensitive to high temperatures.

30 g (A)

30 g (A)

1 (A)

Yes

1:30’

(Run cycle immediately after

use) (glasses upper rack +

Crystal

delicate plates, lower rack).

Notes:

Optimum performance levels when using the ""Rapid wash" cycle can be achieved by observing the maximum amounts of crockery specified.

To make it easier to measure out the detergent, it is worth remembering that:

1 tablespoon = 15 grams of powder = approximately 15 ml of liquid - 1 teaspoon = 5 grams of powder = approximately 5 ml of liquid

* The Eco wash cycle adheres to the regulation EN-50242. Although it has a longer duration than other wash cycles it uses less energy and is les harmful to the environment.

Note for Test Laboratories: for information relating to comparative EN testing conditions, please send an email to the following address: [e-mail]

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Rinse aid and refined salt

Only use products which have been specifically EN designed for dishwashers.

Do not use table salt or industrial salt, or washing up liquid.

Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

If using a multi-functional product it is not necessary to add rinse aid; however, we recommend that you add salt, especially if you live in an area where the water is hard or very hard. Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

If you do not add salt or rinse aid, the LOW SALT* and LOW RINSE AID* indicator lights remain lit.

Measuring out the rinse aid

Rinse aid makes it easier for the crockery to dry, as water runs off surfaces more readily and therefore does not leave streaks or marks.

The rinse aid dispenser should be filled:

• When the LOW RINSE AID* indicator light on the control panel is illuminated;

F

G

1.Open the dispenser by turning the lid (G) in an anticlockwise direction.

2.Pour in the rinse aid, making sure it does not overflow from the dispenser. If this happens, clean the spill immediately with a dry cloth.

3.Screw the lid back on.

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub.

Adjusting the amount of rinse aid

If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you may adjust the quantity of rinse aid used. Use a screwdriver to turn the dosage adjuster (F) to one of the 6 pre-set positions (the default position is set to 4):

•If there are streaks on the crockery, set the adjustment device to a lower number (1-3).

•If drops of water remain on the crockery or if there are limescale marks present after the cycle has finished, set the adjuster to a higher number (4-6).

Setting the water hardness

Every dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which, by using refined salt designed especially for this type of appliance, supplies water without limescale which is then used to wash the crockery.

This dishwasher offers a setting which helps to reduce pollution and optimises washing performance in accordance with the water hardness level in your area. This information can be obtained from the organisation which supplies your household with water.- Open the door and switch on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button.

-Press the P button and hold for approximately 5 seconds; two short beeps will sound and the indicator light corresponding to the set degree of hardness will flash slowly on the control panel (the water softening system is set to number 3).

-Press the P button repeatedly until the desired hardness

*see Water hardnesslevel has been reached (1-2-3-4-5

table).

E.g. hardness 1 (indicator light 1 flashing)

hardness 2 (indicator light 1 illuminated, indicator light 2 flashing).

hardness 3 (indicator lights 1 and 2 illuminated, indicator light 3 flashing and so on).

- To exit the function, wait approximately few seconds or press another option* button, or switch off the machine using the ON/OFF button.

Even if using multi-functional tablets, the salt dispenser should still be filled.

Water Hardness Table					Average salt container
					capacity duration**
Level	°dH		°fH	mmol/l	months
1	0	- 6	0 - 10	0 - 1	7 months
2	6 - 11		11 - 20	1,1 - 2	5 months
3	12	- 17	21 - 30	2,1 - 3	3 months
4	17	- 34	31 - 60	3,1 - 6	2 months
5*	34	- 50	61 - 90	6,1 - 9	2/3 weeks

For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not recommend the use of salt. * this setting may cause a slight increase in the duration of the cycles. ** for 1 wash cycle per day.

(°dH = hardness measured in German degrees - °f = hardness measured in French degrees - mmol/l = millimoles per litre)

Measuring out the refined salt

In order to achieve the best possible results using a wash cycle, make sure that the dispenser is never empty. Refined salt removes limescale from the water, thus avoiding the formation of deposits on crockery.

The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the dishwasher (see Description) and should be filled:

•When the green float* cannot be seen by simply looking at the cap of the salt dispenser.

•When the LOW SALT* indicator light on the control panel is

illuminated;

1.Remove the lower rack and unscrew the container cap (anticlockwise).

2.The first time you do this: fill the water tank right up to its edge.

3.Position the funnel* (see figure) and fill

the salt container right up to its edge (this should hold approximately 1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak out.

4. Remove the funnel* and wipe any salt residue away from the opening; rinse the cap under running water and then screw it on, the head facing downwards so as to let the water flow out of the four cracks which are arranged in a star shape on the lower part of the cap. (Salt cap with green float*)

It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you add salt to the container.

Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can get into the container during the wash cycle (this could damage the water softener beyond repair).

When necessary, measure out the salt before a wash cycle so that any saline solution which has leaked out of the salt dispenser is removed.

* Only available in selected models.

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