Hoover HND 615 SI manual Safety Instructions, Installation

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

There are certain basic safety rules which are valid for any domestic appliance.

Installation

■ Make sure that the plug fitted to the

machine is compatible with the power

supply socket. If it is not, get a suitably

qualified person to fit the correct type,

and to make sure that the cables to the

mains socket are able to cope with the

power rating of the appliance.

■ Ensure that the dishwasher does not

crush power cables.

■ In general it is not advisable to use

adaptors, multiple plugs and/or extension

cables.

■ Should it be necessary to replace the

supply cord, call the After Sales Service

Centre.

WARNING !

Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position.

Daily use

■ This appliance is be designed for domestic

use only.

■ The dishwasher is designed for normal

kitchen utensils.

Objects that have been contamined by

petrol, paint, traces of steel or iron,

corrosive chemicals, acids or alkalis

must not be washed in the dishwasher.

■ If there is a water softening device installed

in the home there is no need to add

salt to the water softener fitted in the

dishwasher.

■ Cutlery is washed best if it is placed in

the basket with the handles downwards.

INSTALLATION

(Technical notes)

■After unpacking, adjust the height of the dishwasher. For the dishwasher to work correctly it must be level. Adjust the feet so that the machine does not tilt by more than 2 degrees.

■If it you need to move the machine after removing the packaging, do not try to lift it by the bottom of the door. Follow the instructions in the figure. Open the door

slightly and lift the machine by holding on the top.

IMPORTANT

When the appliance is located on a carpet floor, attention must be paid to ensure that there is no obstruction to the bottom vents.

Make sure that the plug on the appliance remains accessible after installation.

Safety

■Never touch the appliance when your hands or feet are wet or damp.

■Do not use when your feet are bare.

■Do not remove the plug from the mains supply socket by pulling the mains cable or the machine itself.

■Do not leave the appliance exposed to the elements (rain, sun etc).

■Do not let children (or others incapable of operating it) use the machine without supervision.

■Water left in the machine or on the dishes at the end of the wash programme should not be swallowed.

■The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a potential hazard ( es. tripping ).

■Leaning or sitting on the open door of the dishwasher could cause it to tip over.

■ If the appliance breaks down or stops

working properly, switch it off, turn off the

water supply and do not tamper with it.

Repair work should only be carried out

by an approved service agent and only

genuine spare parts should be fitted. Any

failure to follow the above advice may

have serious consequences for the safety

of the appliance.

Disposal

■The dishwasher has been made from materials which can be recycled so that it can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

■If you wish to dispose of an old dishwasher be careful to remove the door to eliminate the risk of children becoming trapped inside it.

Electrical connection

Plug your dishwasher into the power socket.

If the plug we supply does not fit :

■CUT IT OFF AND DESTROY IT!

You can't use it on other appliances, and the exposed wires could be dangerous if anyone plugged it in.

■Fit a suitable plug, as follows:

Connect	to the terminal in the plug
	Marked with the letter E,
	OR marked with the Earth
Green and	symbol,
yellow wire	OR coloured green,
	OR coloured green and
	yellow.
Blue wire	Marked N,
	OR coloured black.
Brown wire	Marked L,
	OR coloured red.

WARNING!

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Fuses and plugs

This appliance should be used only on a socket with a minimum rating of 13 Amp.

Our ready-fitted plug is already equipped with a 13 amp fuse which is BS 1362 ASTA approved.

Any replacement should be exactly the same.

If the fuse cover is lost, do not use the plug until it is replaced.

A correct replacement fuse cover (obtainable from your dealer or Electricity board) must be the same colour as shown or named on the insert on the base of the plug.

Manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage due to non-earthing of the machine.

This appliance complies with Directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and following changes.

4 5