Hotpoint FDM550PR Bedienungsanleitung

Instruction booklet DISHWASHER Contents Installation, 2-5 Positioning and levelling Technical data Electrical connection Connecting the water supply Description of the appliance, 6 Overall view Control panel Loading the racks, 7 Lower rack Cutlery basket Upper rack Start-up and use, 8 Starting the dishwasher Loading the detergent Washing options Wa[...]

2 EN 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 cabi[...]

3 EN 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 manuf[...]

4 EN Connecting the water 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. Connecting the water inlet hose The water inlet and outlet hoses and the electricity supply cable may be positioned towards[...]

5 EN 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 anti- flooding protection even in the ev[...]

6 EN Overall view 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 *** *** Only in completely built-in models. * Only available in selected models . Descrip[...]

7 EN Loading the racks * Only available in selected models. ** The number and position may vary. Before loading the racks, remove all food residues from the crockery and empty liquids from glasses and cups. After loading the appliance, check that the sprayer arms can rotate freely. Lower rack The lower rack can hold pans, lids, plates, salad bowls,[...]

8 EN Start-up and use 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 [...]

9 EN Wash cycles The number and type of wash cycles and options may vary depending on the dishwasher model. Notes: To make it easier to measure out the detergent, it is worth remembering that: 1 tablespoon = 15 gr. of powder = approximately 15 ml of liquid - 1 teaspoon = 5 gr. of powder = approximately 5 ml of liquid Optimum performance levels when[...]

10 EN G H F Rinse aid and refined salt Water Hardness T able °dH °fH mmol/l level 0 6 0 10 0 1 1 6 11 11 20 1.1 2 2 12 17 21 30 2.1 3 3 17 34 31 60 3.1 6 4 34 50 61 90 6.1 9 5 * For valu es betw ee n 0 ° f an d 10 ° f, we do not recomme nd the u se of salt. * this setting may cau se a slight increase in the duration o f the cycle. Only use prod[...]

11 EN Care and maintenance Shutting off the water and electricity supplies  Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle to avoid leaks.  Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it and when performing maintenance work. Cleaning the dishwasher  The external surfaces of the machine and the control panel may be cleaned using a non-abrasive[...]

12 EN The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with current international safety standards. The following information has been provided for safety reasons and should therefore be read carefully. General safety  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil[...]

13 EN Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance (see After Sales Service). Troubleshooting * Only available in selected models. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The dishwasher does n ot start or cannot be controlled • Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button[...]

14 EN After Sales Service After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in the country offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully qualified engin[...]

15 EN Guarantee Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or m[...]

16 EN 195088086.01 03/2011 - Xerox Fabriano[...]