Hotpoint BFI 670 manual Care and maintenance, Shutting off the water and electricity, supplies

Care and maintenance

Shutting off the water and electricity		Cleaning the filters
supplies
		The filters remove food residue from the water used in
•	Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle to	the wash cycle: to obtain the best results from each
	avoid leaks.	wash, they should be cleaned.
•	Remove the plug from the socket when cleaning	￿ Clean the filters regularly.
	the machine and when carrying out maintenance
	work.	￿ After cleaning check that the filter assembly has
		been replaced correctly.
Cleaning the dishwasher		￿￿ The dishwasher should not be used without filters,
•	The external surfaces of the machine and the	or when the filter is loose.
	control panel may be cleaned using a non-	1. Remove the filters by pulling the handle upwards.
	abrasive cloth which has been dampened with
	water. Do not use solvents or abrasive products.	2. Clean the filters:

•	Any marks on the appliance interior may be			• after every wash
				cycle, remove the
	removed using a cloth dampened with water and a
		C		largest pieces of
	little vinegar.
				residue from
		1
			2	semicircular plate A and
				glass B (these may be
Preventing unpleasant odours
		A		removed by pulling the
•	Always keep the door of the appliance ajar in order	B		handle) by rinsing them
				under running water.
	to avoid moisture from forming and being trapped
	inside the machine.

EN

•Clean the seals around the door and detergent dispensers regularly using a damp sponge. This will avoid food becoming trapped in the seals, which is the main cause of the formation of unpleasant odours.

Cleaning the sprayer arms

Food residue may

become encrusted onto

B	C
	A

•The entire filter assembly should be cleaned thoroughly once a month: this includes the semicircular plate A, the glass B and the cylinder C (this may be removed by turning it in an anti- clockwise direction).

the sprayer arms and

block the holes used to

spray the water. It is

therefore recommended

that the arms are

checked from time to

time and cleaned with a

small non-metallic

brush.

Use a small non-metallic brush to clean these parts.

3.Reconstruct the filter assembly and replace it in the correct position, following movements 1 and 2 as shown in the figure, until it clicks into place.

Leaving the machine unused for extended periods

•Run a wash cycle when the dishwasher is empty.

•Unplug the appliance and disconnect the water supply.

•Leave the door of the appliance ajar.

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