Hotpoint DWF40 Levelling, Drain hose connection, Standpipe, SinkWasteSystem, Height Adjustment

D ISHWASHER

Installation

Choose where you want to install your dishwasher, you can place it so that its sides or back panel are side by side with furniture or up against the wall. The dishwasher is providedwithwatersupplyanddrain hoses, which can be directed towards the left or right to facilitate appropriateinstallation.

Levelling.

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. Make sure that it is not inclinedmorethan2degrees.Ifthe applianceislevel,itwill helpensure its correct operation.

Cold water connection. Connect the cold water supply hose, inserting the small filter supplied with the dishwasher and makingsurethatitisfastenedtightly 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 impurities before making the connection. If this precaution is not taken, the water inlet could get blocked, causing damage to your dishwasher.

Drain hose connection.

WARNING: Connect your dishwasher drain hose to pipes which connect to the foul drain system and not to surface water drains.

IMPORTANT: For the correct operation of your dishwasher, it is essentialtocomplywiththefollowing information:-

Standpipe:

Ensure that the hose is not pushed too far down the standpipe.

If the end of your drain hose is fitted with‘retainingflaps’,ensuretheyare insertedfullyintothestandpipe. This will prevent the pipe from jumping outduringinstallationanduse.

SinkWasteSystem:

For under sink drainage:

Before connecting the drain hose, remove any internal restrictions - Thiswillpreventabuildupofdebris which could cause a blockage.

Remove any restrictions from the waste spigot and ensure that the sealingbungisremoved.Thehose should be routed, such that it is raised to a minimum height of 800mm(31/2”).

NOTE: Ensure the sink outlet pipe has a minimum diamtere of 32mm.

Height Adjustment

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Insert the appliance into the cutout andthenadjusttheheightusingthe screws located on the front bottom part of the machine. Use a screwdriver to turn the screws in the clockwise or anti-clockwise direction to increase or decrease the height respectively.

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Anti-flooding protection

Your dishwasher has a special system which stops the water supply in the event of leaks inside theappliance.

It is equipped with a water inlet that hasaclearouterhoseandaninner high pressure hose which turns bright red if it breaks.

Leaks are prevented as the clear outerhosenowcontainsthewater. It is vital that you check it on a regularbasis,ifyouseeithasturned bright red, you know you need to replace it as soon as possible.

Call for an authorised technical engineer to come and replace it.

DONOTpositionthestandpipenear an electrical outlet.

ENSURE that the drain hose is not kinked and it is routed as shown in thediagram.

The standpipe should have a bore of at least 38mm (11/2”). It should be installed as shown, have a trap fitted and must discharge into the same drain system as your householdsink.

It MUST NOT be connected to a surface water drain.

1.Untie the end of the GREY drainage hose from the rear of the appliance.

2.Reposition the ‘Hooked End Support’ as required along the GREY drainage hose.

3.If fitting an under sink waste disposal unit, cut out the membrane, bung or blanking plug.

4.Attach the GREY drainage hose to the under sink waste disposal unit securely, using the clip and rubber tube supplied.

Ensure the drain hose is securely attached, to prevent it coming away while the machine is in use and causing a flood.

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