Hotpoint DF56 Dishwasher User Manual


 
Caution
- Do not forget that repairs should
only be carried out by a qualified
specialist. Improper repairs can
lead to considerable equipment
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 and water
supply and remove the plug.
Resolving minor problems yourself.
Experience has shown that you can resolve
most problems that arise during normal daily
usage yourself,without having to call out a
service engineer. Not only does this save costs,
but it also means the appliance is available for
use again that much sooner.The following list
of common occurrences and their remedies
should help you identify the causes of most
problems.
Problems...
...When the appliance is switched on.
Appliance does not start:
- Is the dishwasher plugged in at the
electricity socket and switch on?
- Is there a power failure,check other
appliances.
- Fault with fuse in mains electricity
supply.
- Appliance door not closed properly.
- Water tap not turned on.
- Ensure fill hose is not kinked.
...If water remains inside the
dishwasher, check:
the drain hose is not kinked.
the drain syphon is not obstructed.
the dishwasher filters are not clogged.
...If the dishes are not being cleaned
properly, check:
the correct amount of detergent has
been added.
there is regenerating salt in the salt
container.
the dishes are being loaded correctly.
the selected programme is suitable for
the type of dishes and the degree of
soiling.
all filters are clean and positioned
correctly.
the spray arm nozzles are not
obstructed.
there is nothing obstructing the rotation
of the spray arms.
...If the dishes fail to dry or remain full,
check:
there is rinse aid inside the rinse aid
container.
the rinse aid dispenser setting is correct.
the detergent being used is of good
quality and has not lost its effectiveness
(for example, through incorrect storage,
with the box left open).
...If the dishes show signs of streaking,
staining etc.check:
the rinse aid dispenser setting is not too
high.
...If there are visible traces of rust inside
the tank, check:
the tank is made of steel and therefore
any rust marks are due to external
elements (fragments of rust from the
tank pipes,pots,cutlery etc.) Special
products are commercially available to
remove such marks.
the amount of detergent being used is
correct. Certain detergents can be more
corrosive than others.
the cap off the salt container is securely
closed and that the water softening
setting is correct.
If you have gone through the possibilities in
the list above and the problem persists,
contact your nearest Service office (see Back
Cover).
Switch off at the mains socket and remove the
plug. Turn off the water supply.
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Troubleshooting...