Troubleshooting

D ISHWASHER

Caution

-Do not forget that repairs should only be carried out by a qualified specialist. Improper repairs can lead to considerable equipment damage, as well as danger to the user.

-The dishwasher must first be disconnected from the electricity supply before any repairs or other work can be carried out. Switch off at the mains socket and water supply and remove the plug.

Resolving minor problems yourself.

Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that arise during normal daily usage yourself, without having to call out a service engineer. Not only does this save costs but it also means the appliance is available for use again that much sooner. The following list of common occurences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of most problems.

If the dishwasher won't

start, check...

■Isthedishwasherpluggedinat the electricity socket and switchedon?

■Is there a power failure, check otherappliances.

■Checkthefuse.

■Is the water supply tap turned on?

■Isthewaterinlethoseconnected properly?

■Is the pressure of the water supplysufficient?

■Istheinlethosekinked?

■Is the filter on the water supply hoseblocked?

■Isthedishwasherdoornotclosed properly?

If water remains inside the

dishwasher, check...

■thedrainhoseisnotkinked.

■the drain syphon is not obstructed.

■the dishwasher filters are not clogged.

If the dishes are not being

cleaned properly, check...

■thecorrectamountofdetergent hasbeenadded.

■thereisregeneratingsaltinthe saltcontainer.

■the dishes have been loaded correctly.

■the selected programme is suitableforthetypeofdishesand thedegreeofsoiling.

■allfiltersarecleanandpositioned correctly.

■the spray arm nozzles are not obstructed.

■thereisnothingobstructingthe rotationofthesprayarms.

If the dishes fail to dry or

remain dirty, check...

■thereisrinseaidinsidetherinse aidcontainer.

■therinseaiddispensersettingis correct.

■the detergent being used is of goodqualityandhasnotlostits effectiveness (for example, throughincorrectstorage,with theboxleftopen).

If the dishes show signs of streaking, staining etc. check...

■therinseaiddispensersettingis notsettoohigh.

If there are visible traces of rust inside the tank, check...

■the cap off the salt container is securely closed and that the watersoftnersettingiscorrect.

■thecorrectamountofdetergent isbeingused.Certaindetergents can be more corrosive than others.

■the tank is made of steel and thereforeanyrustmarksaredue toexternalelements(fragments ofrustfromthetankpipes,pots, cutleryetc.)Specialproductsare commerciallyavailabletoremove suchmarks.

Error messages

Yourdishwasherisequippedwitha safety system which is able to de- tectoperatingfaults.

Thesefaultsarereportedbyoneor twocyclephaseindicatorlights"E" flashingrapidly.Take noteofwhich lightsareflashing,turntheappliance offandcallHotpointServicefortech- nicalassistance.

Tap off alarm

Ifyouhaveforgottentoturnthewa- ter tap on, your appliance will re- mindyouofthisbysoundingafew shortbeepsforafewminutes.Turn the tap on and your appliance will startupagainafterafewminutes. Wereyoutobeabsentwhenthese beepsaresounded,theappliance will be blocked automatically and cyclephase2and3indicatorlights (wash and rinse)willflashrapidly. Turn the appliance off at the ON- OFF button, turn on the water tap andwaitapproximately20seconds beforeturningtheapplianceback on.

Re-select the wash cycle and the appliancewillstartupagain.

Clogged filter alarm

If the appliance is blocked and cyclephase1and3indicatorlights (pre-washandrinses)flashrapidly, this means the filter is clogged by largeparticlesoffoodresidue.Turn the appliance off, clean the filter thoroughly and reposition it in its seatasillustratedonpage13.Then turn the appliance back on.

Re-select a wash cycle as indi- cated in the "Selecting the wash cycle"paragraphandtheappliance will start.

Water load solenoid valve malfunction alarm.

Ifindicatorlight2(wash)flashes rapidly,TURNthedishwasher

OFFANDBACKONAGAIN afteroneminute.Ifthealarm persists, first turn off the water taptoavoidanyfloodingandthen cut off the electricity supply and call for technical assistance.

If after all the checks, the appli- ance still does not operate or the problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see KEY CONTACTS, backpage)andinformthemof:

-thetypeofproblem

-theabbreviationofthemodel name (Mod.)andtherelativenumbers(S/

N)writtenontheratingplate located on the inner edge of the door.

Switch off at the mains socket and remove the plug. Turn off the water supply.

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