User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8922

[. . . ] 9) Before calling the engineer, have a look here: a lot of problems can have an immediate solution. If you can't manage to solve it yourself, then call the information Help Desk- see key contacts on the back page of this booklet. 2. Control panel at your orders (p. 2) 8. Safety for you and your family (p. 9) Read this chapter carefully, as it will provide you with useful information on installation, use and maintenance safety. To avoid nasty surprises. Learn to get to know the parts which make up your dishwasher. [. . . ] If drops of water remain on the dishes or spotting occurs, turn the dosage adjuster to a higher setting. If, on the other hand, the dishes have white streaks, then turn the dosage adjuster down to a lower setting. Warning Three-in-one dishwasher tablets are now available on the market, and combine the detergent, salt and rinse aid all in one. If the water in your area is hard or very hard, we still recommend you pour extra salt into the relevant dispenser to prevent the formation of white streaks on your dishes or on the appliance interior. In any case, please read the manufacturer's instructions provided on the packet. If you use only these products, it is normal for the salt and rinse aid indicator lights to flash permanently after a certain number of cycles. HOTPOINT - Instructions for installation and use 5 D ISHWASHER Select the right wash cycle A wash cycle for every degree of soil Salt, rinse aid, the right amount of detergent and the correct wash cycle: this is the formula to get the best results and to keep your dishwasher in shape Select the right wash cycle for your dishes. 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If the water in your home is hard, without water softening, incrustations would form on your dishes. Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener which uses special salt to get rid of limescale in the water. Loading the salt. Water in your home When should I load the salt? Never without salt D ISHWASHER To prevent rust from forming, load the salt just before beginning a wash cycle. Always use salt which is intended for dishwasher use. The salt container is situated underneath the lower rack, fill it up as follows: 1. Pull out the lower rack completely, unscrew and remove the container cap 2. First fill the container up with water (you won't have to do this again next time) 3. Put the dishwasher funnel on the hole and pour in approximately two kilos of salt. The following operations should be carried out by a qualified electrician. Disposing of the appliance: When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above. Replacing the fuse: When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained. Replacement fuse covers: If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct colours as indicated by the colouredmarkingorthecolourthat is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot. Removing the plug: If your appliance has a nonrewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc. , please esure that either: - the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval - or: - the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the appliance. GREEN & YELLOW BROWN 13 amp fuse BLUE CROSS-BAR CORD GRIP Caution: The dishwasher plug must be accessible even when the appliance is installed as a built-in unit so that maintenance can be done safely. HOTPOINT - Instructions for installation and use 9 D ISHWASHER T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g The dishwasher won't start If you have a problem, read this s Is the water supply tap turned on?s Is the dishwasher door open? The dishes are not clean. Your dishwasher may not work or not function properly. In many cases, these are problems which can be solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling the service centre, always check the points below. s Can the sprayer arms turn freely?s Is the drain hose bent? Limescale deposits or a white film form on the dishes. s Is the rinse aid dosage correct? Error messages s Have you put the right amount of detergent into the dispenser?s Is the wash cycle suitable for the dishes you have placed inside the appliance? [. . . ] To clean the exterior and rubber parts of your appliance, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. If there are any stains on the surface of the appliance interior, use a cloth dampened with water and a little white vinegar, or a cleaning product specifically made for dishwashers. Going on holiday?When you go away for an extended period of time, we recommend you do the following: run a cycle with the dishwasher empty turn off the water inlet tap. leave the appliance door ajar This will help the seals last longer and prevent unpleasant odours from forming inside the appliance. [. . . ]