Hotpoint BCI450 manual Troubleshooting, Resolving minor problems yourself

D ISHWASHER

Troubleshooting

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

Your dishwasher is equipped with a safety system which is able to detect operating faults.

These faults are reported by one or two cycle indicator lights "M" flash- ing rapidly. Take a note of which lights are flashing, turn the appli- ance off and call Hotpoint Service for technical assistance.

Tap off alarm

If you have forgotten to turn the wa- ter tap on, your appliance will re- mind you of this by sounding a few shortbeepsforafewminutes.Turn the tap on and your appliance will start up again after a few minutes. Were you to be absent when these beeps are sounded, the appliance will be blocked automatically and cycle 3 and 4 indicator lights (eco and rapid&dry cycle) will flash rap- idly. Turn the appliance off at the ON-OFF button, turn on the water tap and wait approximately 20 sec- onds before turning the appliance back on.

Re-select the wash cycle and the appliance will start up again.

Clogged filter alarm

If the appliance is blocked and indicator lights 2 (Normal) and 4 (Rapid & dry) flash rapidly, this means the filter is clogged by large particles of food residue. Turn the appliance off, clean the filter thoroughly and reposition it in its seatasillustratedonpage12.Then

turn it back on. Repeat the programming operations and the selected wash cycle will start up again.

Water load solenoid valve malfunction alarm.

If indicator light 3 (eco cycle) flashes rapidly, turn the dishwasher off and back on again after one minute. If the alarm persists, first turn off the water tap to avoid any flooding and then 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, back page) and inform them of:

-the type of problem

-the abbreviation of the model name(Mod.)andtherelativenum- bers(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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