Hotpoint FDPF 481 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance (see Assistance).

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Problem:

Possible causes / Solutions:

 

 

The dishwasher does not start or

• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on after

cannot be controlled

approximately one minute and reset the program.

 

• The appliance has not been plugged in properly.

 

• The dishwasher door has not been shut properly.

 

 

The door won’t close

• The lock was released. Strongly push the door until a “clacking” noise is heard.

 

 

No water drains out from the

• The dishwasher cycle has not yet finished.

dishwasher.

• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).

 

• The drain duct is blocked.

 

• The filter is clogged up with food residues.

 

 

The dishwasher makes excessive

• The dishes are rattling against each other or against the sprayer arms.

noise.

• An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not been

 

measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see Start-up and

 

use).

 

 

The dishes and glasses are

• The level of the refined salt is low or the dosage setting is not suited to the hardness

covered in a white film or

of the water (see Rinse aid and salt).

limescale deposits.

• The lid on the salt dispenser is not closed properly.

 

• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low.

 

 

The dishes and glasses are

• The rinse aid dosage is too high.

streaked or have a bluish tinge.

 

 

 

The crockery has not been dried

• A wash cycle without a drying program has been selected.

properly.

• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see Rinse aid and salt).

 

• The rinse aid dispenser setting is not suitable.

 

• The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic.

 

 

The dishes are not clean.

• The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks).

 

• The crockery has not been arranged well.

 

• The sprayer arms cannot move freely.

 

• The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles).

 

• An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not been

 

measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see Start-up and

 

use).

 

• The lid on the rinse aid compartment has not been shut correctly.

 

• The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance).

 

• The refined salt level is low (see Rinse aid and salt).

 

 

The dishwasher does not take any

• There is no water in the mains supply.

water in - Tap shut-off alarm

• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).

(The ON/OFF indicator light flashes and

• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.

the display shows A-6).

• The appliance lock has been activated because no action was taken when the

 

beeps sounded.

 

Switch off the appliance using the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap and switch the

 

appliance back on after 20 seconds by pressing the same button. Re-program the

 

appliance and restart the wash cycle.

 

 

Water inlet hose alarm / Water inlet

• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shut off the water tap to

filter blocked

eliminate the risk of flooding and remove the plug from the electrical socket.

(the ON/OFF indicator light flashes and

Make sure the water inlet filter has not become blocked by impurities (see “Care

the display shows A-7).

and maintenance” chapter).

 

 

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Contents Instruction booklet Positioning and levelling InstallationAdvice regarding the first wash cycle Anti-condensation stripElectrical Connection Sink Waste System Connecting the water suppliesConnecting the water inlet hose Anti-flooding protection Control panel Description of the applianceOverall view Cutlery basket Loading the racksLower rack Upper rackMeasuring out the detergent Start-up and useStarting the dishwasher Wash optionsExtra drying Half load using the upper rackDelayed start Multi-functional tablets TabsInstructions Wash cyclesWash Wash cycle Wash cycle selection Powder Liquid Tablets Include ±10%Rinse aid and refined salt Adjusting the amount of rinse aidSetting the water hardness Measuring out the rinse aidCare and maintenance Saving energy and respecting Precautions and adviceGeneral safety Disposal of old electrical appliancesTroubleshooting Essential Contact Information After Sales ServiceParts and Accessories Appliance RegistrationYear Parts Guarantee GuaranteeMonths Parts and Labour Guarantee Extended Guarantees

FDPF 481 specifications

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