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Hotpoint BFI 670 manual

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    Instruction booklet DISHWASHER Contents Installation, 2-5 Positioning and levelling T echnical 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 W ashing options [...]

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    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[...]

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    3 EN  The dishwasher meets the requirements set out by the regulations in for ce 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 .[...]

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    4 EN Connecting the water supplies  Connection to the water and electricity supplies should only be perfor med 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 (A) and outlet (B) hoses and the electricity supply cable may be p[...]

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    5 EN Anti-flooding protection* T o 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. - is provided with a W ater Stop * safety device, in other words it has a water inlet hose that consists of a transparent hose on the outside [...]

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    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. W ashing filter 9. Salt dispenser 10. Detergent and rinse aid dispensers 11. Data plate * Only available in selected models. 3 1 Description of the appliance 4 6 9 11 2 7 8 10 5 WASH CYCLE indic[...]

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    7 EN If the rack is equipped with the click clack handles* ( see figure ), pull them upwards or downwards to adjust the height. Loading examples for the upper rack Loading examples for the lower rack Baby Tip-up compartments ** For dishwasher models with a Baby Cycle, tip-up compartments which are suitable for washing bottles, rings and teats are p[...]

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    8 EN Starting the dishwasher 1. T u rn the water tap on. 2. Open the door and press the ON/OFF button: the indicator light will illuminate. 3. Measure out the detergent (see below). 4. Load the racks (see Loading the racks). 5. Select the programme by pressing the WASH CYCLE SELECT button; the corresponding indicator light will illuminate. 6. Selec[...]

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    9 EN Wash cycle table Note T o 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  Ariston dishwashers are fitted with an automatic filter cleaning system that may increase the cycle duration. Wa[...]

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    10 EN  Only use products that have been specifically designed for dishwashers. Do not use table salt or industrial salt.  If using a multi-functional product (2-in-1, 3-in-1, 4-in-1, etc.) it is not necessary to add rinse aid; however , we reco mmend that you add salt, especially if you live in an area where the water is hard or very hard. If[...]

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    11 EN Shutting off the water and electricity supplies • T ur n off the water tap after ever y wash cycle to avoid leaks. • Remove the plug fr om the socket when cleaning the machine and when carr ying out maintenance work. Cleaning the dishwasher • The external surfaces of the machine and the control panel may be cleaned using a non- abrasive[...]

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    12 EN  The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with current international safety standards. The following information has been provided for safety r easons and should therefore be read car efully . General safety • The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use[...]

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    13 EN * Only available in selected models. Phosphate-free and chlorine-free detergents containing enzymes • We str ongly recommend that you use detergents that do not contain phosphates or chlorine, as these products ar e har mful to the environment. • Enzymes provide a particularly effective action at temperatures ar ound 50°C, and as a resul[...]

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    14 EN Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance ( see Assistance ). Troubleshooting Malfunction: Possible causes / Sol utions: The dis hwas her do es not s tart.  The plug has not be en inserted i nto the electrical socket properly , or there i s no power i n the house.  ?[...]

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    15 EN Load for 12 Standard Settings tests (upper rack at top position) INFORMATION FOR TEST LABS C F Comp.3 Comp.2 Loading the Rinse Aid The amount of rinse aid used for each cycle can be regulated by turning the dose adjuster ‘ F ’ which you will find under lid ‘ C ’ . There are 6 different settings; the nor mal dosage is setting 5. This b[...]

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    16 EN 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 ar e the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensur e [...]

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    17 EN Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’ s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months fr om 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 material[...]

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    18 EN Notes[...]

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    19 EN Notes[...]

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    20 EN 195058373.00 06/2006- Xerox Business Services 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 t he[...]