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D
ISHWASHER
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.
If the dishwasher won't
start, check...
■ Is the dishwasher plugged in at
the electricity socket and
switched on?
■ Is there a power failure, check
other appliances.
■ Check the fuse.
■ Is the water supply tap turned
on?
■ Is the water inlet hose connected
properly?
■ Is the pressure of the water
supply sufficient?
■ Is the inlet hose kinked?
■ Is the filter on the water supply
hose blocked?
■ Is the dishwasher door not closed
properly?
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 have been 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 dirty, 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 set too high.
If there are visible traces
of rust inside the tank,
check...
■ the cap off the salt container is
securely closed and that the
water softner setting is correct.
■ the correct amount of detergent
is being used. Certain detergents
can be more corrosive than
others.
■ 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.
Error messages
Your dishwasher is equipped with
a safety system which is able to
detect operating faults.
These faults are reported by one or
two cycle indicator lights "E" flash-
ing rapidly. Take a note of which
lights are flashing, turn the appli-
ance off and call Hotpoint Service
for technical assistance.
Tap off alarm
If you have forgotten to turn the wa-
ter tap on, your appliance will re-
mind you of this by sounding a few
short beeps for a few minutes. Turn
the tap on and your appliance will
start up again after a few minutes.
Were you to be absent when these
beeps are sounded, the appliance
will be blocked automatically and
cycle 4 and 5 indicator lights
(Fast&Dry and Prewash cycle) will
flash rapidly. Turn the appliance off
at the ON-OFF button, turn on the
water tap and wait approximately
20 seconds before turning the ap-
pliance back on.
Re-select the wash cycle and the
appliance will start up again.
Clogged filter alarm
If the appliance is blocked and
indicator lights 3 (eco) and 5
(prewash) flash rapidly, this means
the filter is clogged by large
particles of food residue. Turn the
appliance off, clean the filter
thoroughly and reposition it in its
seat as illustrated on page 13. Then
turn it back on. Repeat the
programming operations and the
selected wash cycle will start up
again.
Water load solenoid valve
malfunction alarm.
If indicator light 4 (Fast&Dry)
flashes rapidly, turn the
dishwasher off and back on again
after one minute. If the alarm
persists, first turn off the water tap
to avoid any flooding and then cut
off the electricity supply and call
for technical assistance.
If after all the checks, the appli-
ance still does not operate or the
problem persists, call Hotpoint
Service (see KEY CONTACTS,
back page) and inform them of:
- the type of problem
- the abbreviation of the model
name (Mod.) and the relative num-
bers (S/N) written on the rating plate
located on the inner edge of the
door.
Switch off at the mains
socket and remove the plug.
Turn off the water supply.
Troubleshooting
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 occurences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of
most problems.