User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBDC28

[. . . ] Instruction for Installation and Use DC 28 DISHWASHER To the User You must read the instruction prior to using the appliance and then retain them for future reference. Quick guide to your dishwasher 1. 8) Installation, after delivery or moving house, is the most important procedure for the correct operation of your dishwasher. It is worth it: for the longer life span and the correct operation of your dishwasher. D ISHWASHER This manual gives a full explanation of your new dishwasher. In addition, you will find a world of useful hints and handy tips to help you get a better wash from your dishwasher and to ensure it gives long lasting service. 7. [. . . ] The choice of wash cycle depends on the type of dishes to wash and on how dirty they are. To select the right wash cycle, please consult the wash cycle table on page 6. s Almost all silverware can be cleaned in a dishwasher. There are two exceptions: old silverware and silverware decorated with an oxidising agent. Hot water can loosen the handles on old silverware ad wear off the decorations on the other. Never let silverware come into contact with other metals: you will thus avoid stains and blackening Apart from making you save time and energy, your dishwasher disinfects your dishes, washing them at a high temperature. s For particularly delicate dishes, we recommend you use the specific wash cycle offered by your dishwasher. HOTPOINT DISHWASHER - Instructions for installation and use 7 D ISHWASHER After having bought or moved your dishwasher to another home, a correct installation ensures that your dishwasher will operate smoothly and efficiently. Choose where you want to install your dishwasher, you can even place it so that its sides or back panel are side by side with furniture or up against the wall. The dishwasher is provided with water supply and drain hoses, which can be directed towards the left or right to facilitate appropriate installation. Easy to build-in This dishwasher model can be built under a single worktop (please read the relevant instruction sheet). Once the appliance is positioned, adjust the feet by screwing them in or out depending on how high you want it and to level it so that it is horizontal. This electric household appliance should be connected to the water mains using the cold water supply hose provided with the appliance only. Connect the cold water supply hose making sure that it is fastened tightly in place. If the water pipes are new or have not been used for an extended period of time, let the water run to make sure that the water is clear and free of impurities. If this precaution is not taken, there is a risk that the water inlet can get blocked and damage the appliance. Fit the drain pipe into a drain line with a minimum diameter of 4 cm or place it over the sink. Use the special plastic elbow provided (see figure) to position it in the best possible way. The part of the pipe marked with the letter A should be between 40 and 100 cm above the ground. The pipe should not be immersed in water. Your dishwasher has arrived Installation and moving Electrical connection. First of all, check that the mains voltage and frequency values correspond to those stated on the rating plate located on the stainless steel inner door of the appliance and that the electrical system to which the dishwasher is connected is sized for the maximum current indicated on said rating plate. Only now can you plug the appliance into a socket provided with an efficient earth connection (the system's earthing is a guarantee of safety provided for by law, make sure your system has it). Check the mains cable wire on a regular basis; if it is damaged, we recommend you have it replaced by an authorised technical Assistance service centre. Anti-flood protection Your dishwasher is provided with a special system which blocks the water supply in the event of leaks inside the appliance. A The special plastic elbow should be fastened firmly onto the wall to prevent the drain hose from moving and allowing water to spill outside the drain. If the power socket to which the appliance is connected is not compatible with the plug, replace it with a suitable plug rather than using adapters or multiple plugs as these could cause overheating or burns. 8 HOTPOINT DISHWASHER - Instructions for installation and use Electrical Connection Electrical Connection If your appliance is supplied with a 13 amp. Disposing of the plug: Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket. Instruction for connecting cable to an altenative plug: Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green & Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminal in your plug, proceed as follows: connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse. [. . . ] Should the appliance have to be moved, try to keep it in a vertical position. If absolutely necessary, it can be positioned on its back. The seals. One of the factors that cause unpleasant odours to form inside the dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals. Periodic cleaning using a damp sponge will prevent this from occurring. Your dishwasher is not a waste disintegrator! [. . . ]