Hotpoint DF55 manuale d’uso

USER & INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS for MODELS DF56 DF55[...]

C onten ts... 2 Retention of this Instruction Book... This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it c ontains impor tant details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else , or move house and lea ve it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar[...]

Elec trical Supply ... 3 W ARNING: This appliance must be earthed. F uses Y our appliance c omes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse , only those rated at 13A and AST A 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[...]

Safety ... 4 This manual forms an integr al par t of the appliance. It must always be kept handy for referenc e. R ead 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 forc e, including the prevention and elimination of[...]

Installation... 5 C ONNECT T O A DRAINAGE SY STEM... W ARNING ● Connect your dishwasher drain hose to pipes which connect to the foul drain system, and not to sur face wat er drains. IMPORT ANT NOTES For the correct operation of your dishwasher , it is essential to comply with the following information. Standpipe Ensure that the hose is not pushe[...]

Installation... 6 C ONNECT TO THE W A TER SUPPL Y ... ● F or your machine to operate correctly it requires water pr essures in the range of 6-150 psi (100-1000 KPa). M ost cold water supplies will be in this range. NOTE: Low wa ter pressure will lead to excessiv ely long fill times or no fill. ● Ensure that the new hose supplied is connected an[...]

Getting to Know y our Applianc e ... 7 1 2 7 10 8 6 5 4 3 9 1. Upper Basket 6. Detergent Compartment. 2. Upper Spray Arm. 7. Rating Plate. 3. Filt ers. 8. Rinse Aid Container . 4. Low er Bask et. 9. Low er Spray Arm. 5. Cutlery Rack. 10. Salt Container , with level indicator . Interior ...[...]

T he C ontrols ... 8 W ARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NO T BE ALLOWED T O PLA Y WITH THE APPLIANCE OR T A MPER WITH THE C ONTROLS. All the controls are gr ouped on the front panel. 1 W ashing programme selector 2 On/Off button 3 Recessed door handle 4 ECONOMY 55˚ butt on 5 SUPER button (Model DF56 only) 6 Salt refill warning light (Model DF56 only) 7 Rin[...]

Pr ogramme Guide ... 9 Setting the Wash Pr ogramme and Switching On: T o select the most suitable programme for the dishes to be washed , refer to the PROGRAMME T ABLE (see next page). The table shows the most appropriate programme according t o item and degree of soiling. After using the table to identify the most appropriate PROGRAMME SELECTION. [...]

10 PROGRAMME T ABLE PROGRAMME PRE W ASH A 45˚ COLD COLD - - 65˚ - - - - 30 30 30 30 25 10 + 25 2 1 65˚ 65˚ YES 6 minutes 1 hour 50 minutes 1 hour 40 minutes 1 hour 36 minutes 4 - 22 1.65 1.45 1.28 1.4 1.24 1.1 18 18 16 16 13 1 hour 1 hour 30 minutes 1 hour 32 minutes YES YES YES YES YES 65˚ 65˚ 65˚ 65˚ 1 1 1 1 65˚ 55˚ 65˚ 55˚ 45˚ COLD [...]

Pr ogramme Guide ... 11 T o sa ve on energy ... ● Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded. ● Do not wash the dishes in running water . ● Use the washing programme that is most appropriate for each type of load . T o cut do wn on detergent consumption... The phosphates contained in dishw asher detergents are harmful to the en vironment. [...]

Before U sing y our Appliance ... 12 Before using your Dishw asher you must carr y out the following steps t o ensure you obtain the best possible wash performance from your appliance. F ollow these 4 steps: - Adjust the Wa ter Sof tener . - Fill the Salt C ontainer . - Fill the Rinse Aid C ontainer . - Add detergen t. ADJUSTING THE W A TER SOFTENE[...]

13 FILLING THE SPECIAL SAL T C ONT AINER... Note: Only use recommended Dishwasher salt or granular salt. DO NO T use ever yday table salt, cooking salt or road salt as they contain insoluble substances which could harm the Dishwasher . How the salt works: While washing is taking place, salt is automatically rinsed out of the salt container into the[...]

14 The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door : the detergent dispenser is on the left and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right. FILLING THE RINSE AID CONT AINER... The purpose of Rinse Aid is to help the dishes dry faster and to prevent formation of water marks on tableware and utensils , and to ensure tha[...]

15 Adding the deter gent... With the exception of the P rewash programme , you will need to add detergent before ev er y washing cycle. T o open the detergent dispenser lid , lightly press button ‘ P ’ . Add the detergent and close the lid carefully . During the washing cycle the dispenser will be opened automatically . It is important to use d[...]

16 Items not suitable for the dishwasher: ● Cutlery and tableware made from wood or part wood-They become faded and unsightly in appearance. ● A void washing horn-handled and bronze cutlery in the machine. ● Delicate/decorativ e glassware and vases , special antique or irreplaceable china - the decorative pa tterns printed on these objects wi[...]

Y our dishwasher is designed to take 12 standard place settings. There is no one correct method for loading the dishwasher . The upper and lower baskets are designed to give the maximum flexibility possible to cope with the variety of cups, glasses, dishware, pots, pans and utensils - not to mention your o ven fittings or teapot, which might be put[...]

ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET ... The upper basket can be adjusted in two positions, according to your needs and to allow for the height of dishes in the lo wer basket. Pull out version: ● Pull the basket out fully . ● Remove the stop ‘E’ first releasing it as shown. ● Push the guide to free the wheels . ● Lift the basket and inser t the l[...]

Before carrying out any work, always disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical power supply . Regular inspection and maintenance helps to prevent problems fr om occurr ing . Y ou should therefore car efully inspec t the inside of your dishwasher from time to time. Overall c ondition of appliance. - Clean the outer surfaces and door lining of th[...]

Spray arms. The spray arms can be easily remo ved for periodic cleaning of the nozzles, to prevent possible blockage. - T o remov e the upper spray arm, unscrew locking ring ‘R’ . - T o remov e the lower spray arm, hold centrally and simply lift it up . - Clean both spray arms under running water . - Re-fit the spray arms. Check that spray arms[...]

Caution - Do not forget that repairs should only be carried out by a qualified specialist. Improper r epairs can lead to considerable equipment damage as well as danger to the user . - The dishwasher must first be disconnected from the electricity supply before an y repairs or other work can be carried out. Switch off at the mains socket and water [...]

Impor tant Informa tion... Going A way: If the appliance is not going to be used for some time carr y out the f ollowing: ● Run the pre wash programme , twice in succession. ● Switch of at the electrical socket and unplug. ● T urn off the water supply tap, disconnect the intake hose and allow to drain. ● Fill the rinse aid dispenser . ● L[...]

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26 “Satisfaction guaranteed or your mone y back ” W e give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid f or 90 days - after you hav e purchased your product. If there is a technical problem simply call Repair service or visit our web-site at www .theservic ec en tr e .c o .uk and where necessary , we will arrange for an engineer [...]

27 After Sales S ervice “No compan y is b etter positioned to off er an af ter sales servic e on our appliance than us - the manufacturer” As part of our commitment to you, all appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusiv e parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also ha ve the advantage of free r ep[...]

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