Hotpoint FDW80 manual Poor Drying Results Dishwasher Will Not Drain, Which must be cut off

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D ISHWASHER

Fault Area

Issue

Cause/How to resolve…

Poor Drying Results

The Dishwasher Will Not Drain

PossibleInstallationFault

(Particularly if the machine is being used for the first time)

-Check

-Isthedrainhosekinked?

- Is the sink trap blocked? (If this is the case you will experience problems with your sink drainage).

-Ensuretheblankingplug/closed end connectionhasbeen removed if connected to a sink trap (this is the most common fault when installing a dishwasher).

Ensure drain hose is not kinked

Remove blanking plug/closed end connection from sink trap.

Note:

Therearetwotypesofsinktrap drainhoseconnection.

1.Closedendconnection:

Which must be cut off.

2.Blankingpluginthesinktrap connections:

Which must be removed.

General

UnusualAmountoffoamis

 

created

DishwasherStoppingDuring

Cycle

-Has the correct detergent been used? (Use only Dishwasher powder or tablets).

-Haveyouspiltrinseaidwhenfilling therinseaidcompartment?If yes, this will clear on the next cycle.

-Hastherebeenapowerfailure,checkotherappliances?

-Yourdishwasherwillstopandstartthroughoutthewash programme.Thisisnormal.

-Hasthewatersupplybeeninterrupted?

KnockingNoisecomingfrom

- Spray arm knocking against dishes (See “Loading Your

Dishwasher

Dishwasher” Section of the instruction book).

 

-Crockeryhasnotbeenstackedcorrectly.

KnockingNoiseComingfrom

-Thisiscausedbythewayyouhavethewaterpipeslaidandhasno

InletValves

effectuponthedishwasherfunctions.

 

- If your cold water mains pressure is set too high, the noise level will

 

beincreased.

If you have completed all of the above checks and your appliance is still not

operating, then please call your Service Centre for assistance.

See “Key Contacts” on the back page of the instruction book.

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Contents Instructions for Installation and Use Troubleshooting insideIshwasher Contents Electrical Connection If your family includes childrenFor your Safety Mains plug must be easily accessible after installationInstallation Levelling600 Rinse aid Before Using your DishwasherDetergent To the + setting When to add saltScrew the cap back in place carefully Filling the salt containerLoading your Dishwasher 97/17/CE Labelling Getting to know your DishwasherControls How to use your Dishwasher Programme Chart ‘Aquasensor’ wash cyclesCare and Cleaning Filter assemblySeals Going awayTroubleshooting Cause/How to resolve…Cause/How to resolve… Messages In The DisplayEND flashing In Display AlternativelyFault Area Issue Cause/How to resolve… Messages In The Display Demo Lit in DisplayStep AL05 in DisplayInstructions below Fault Area IssueTo adjust the upper basket position, follow Follow instructions below on how to select Extra Dry Poor Drying ResultsTo add rinse aid to your wash follow instructions below CapWhich must be removed General Poor Drying Results Dishwasher Will Not DrainWhich must be cut off Loading the detergent Comp.2 and Comp.3 see table at the end Loading the Rinse AidExtended Warranties Repair Service and Information Help DeskGenuine Parts and AccessoriesUK 08709 077 Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back Guarantee terms and conditionsMay 2004 Repair Service and Information DeskGenuine Parts and Accessories