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Hotpoint BFT68 manual

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    Instructions for Installation and Use Dishwasher Model BFT68[...]

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    2 D ISHWASHER Contents 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[...]

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    3 D ISHWASHER Electrical Connection 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 Electrical company. Correct replacement is ident[...]

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    4 D ISHWASHER For your Safety This manual forms an integral part of the appliance. It must always be kept handy for reference. Read through all the instructi ons contained in this manual before using the dishwasher. 1 . Seperate the various packaging materials and dispose of safely - DO NOT leave discarded packaging material around the home. 2 . Af[...]

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    5 D ISHWASHER Installation C old water connection. Connect the cold water supply hose, inserting the small filter supplied with the dishwasher and making sure that it is fastened tightly in place (see figure 2). If the water hoses are new or have been out of use for an extended period of time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and free of [...]

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    6 D ISHWASHER Getting to know your Dishwasher Technical Characteristics The Controls A. ON-OFF knob Set it to ON to turn the appliance on and to OFF to turn it off. C. Door opening handle Use the handle to open the door. D. Display (LCD) Buttons and indicator lights to program the dishwasher. E . Salt refill warning light This light tells you that [...]

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    7 D ISHWASHER First of all. - Turn on the water supply tap completely. - Add the correct amount of detergent. - Load the baskets correctly. - Check that the spray arms rotate freely. - Close the door securely. - Turn knob " A " to ON you will hear a short beep. The display turns on and 3 dashes appear, these indi- cate that the dishwasher[...]

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    8 D ISHWASHER Programme Chart Select the most suitable programme for the type of dishes and how dirty they are. To select the wash programme see the chart be low: To optimise wash performance and save on energy, try yo use the dishwasher with a full wash load. If it takes some time to fil l your dishwasher, use the soak cycle to avoid caked on food[...]

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    9 D ISHWASHER Before Using your Dishwasher Adjusting the water softener. Y our dishwasher can adjust its salt consumption according to the hard- ness of the water in your home. This way , you can optimise and customise your dishwasher's salt consumption. To adjust salt consumption, do as follows: 1. Unscrew the salt container cap 2. There is a[...]

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    10 D ISHWASHER Rinse aid. Rinse aid makes dishes sparkle more as it improves their drying. The rinse aid container is situated on the inside of the door. You should fill it up when the rinse aid indicator “F” lights up on the control panel. Adding rinse aid. To open the dispenser, turn cap C anticlockwise. Take care when you pour in the rinse a[...]

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    11 D ISHWASHER Loading your Dishwasher First of all. Before placing dishes in the baskets, remove all course food remains. This avoids blocking the filter, which would reduce the efficiency of the wash. If saucepans and frying pans are very dirty, allow them to soak before being washed. To make it easier to load your dishes, pull the baskets out. M[...]

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    12 D ISHWASHER Care and Cleaning The filter assembly • If you want consistent good results from your dishwasher, you need to clean the filter assembly. • R emove the larger food particles trapped inside the cup “ C ” and the semi-circular filter A after each wash; pull the cup handle upwards to remove them. Just rinse them under running wat[...]

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    13 D ISHWASHER Caution - Do not forget that repairs should be carried out by a qualified specialist. Improper repairs can lead to considerable equipme nt damage, as well as danger to the user. - The dishwasher must first be disconnected from the electricity supply before any repairs or other work can be carried out. Switch off at the mains socket a[...]

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    14 D ISHWASHER * Select the Normal or daily wash cycles (See Programme Chart in the instruction booklet) and press the extra dry button, if existing Load for 12 Standard Settings tests (upper rack at top position) INFORMA TION FOR TEST LABS B A Comp1 Comp 2 Comp3 C F D This basket is equipped with two removable grids: insert the cutlery one by o[...]

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    15 "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacemen[...]

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    1 6 Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we [...]

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    January 2003 Part no. FP154 - 01 Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland:[...]