Hotpoint BFV62 manual Troubleshooting, D Ishwasher, 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	Error messages	If after all the checks, the appli-
remain dirty, check...	Yourdishwasherisequippedwitha	ance still does not operate or the
■ thereisrinseaidinsidetherinse	safety system which is able to de-	problem persists, call Hotpoint
aidcontainer.	tectoperatingfaults.	Service (see KEY CONTACTS,

■therinseaiddispensersettingis Thesefaultsarereportedbyoneor backpage)andinformthemof:

correct.	twowashcycleindicatorlights"E" -thetypeofproblem
■ the detergent being used is of	flashingrapidly.Take noteofwhich	-theabbreviationofthemodel name
goodqualityandhasnotlostits	lightsareflashing,turntheappliance (Mod.)andtherelativenumbers(S/
effectiveness (for example,	offandcallHotpointServicefortech- N)writtenontheratingplate
throughincorrectstorage,with	nicalassistance.	located on the inner edge of
theboxleftopen).	Tap off alarm	the door.
If the dishes show signs of		Switch off at the mains socket
	Ifyouhaveforgottentoturnthewa-
streaking, staining etc.	ter tap on, your appliance will re-	and remove the plug. Turn
check...	mindyouofthisbysoundingafew	off the water supply.

■therinseaiddispensersettingis shortbeepsforafewminutes.Turn

notsettoohigh.	the tap on and your appliance will
If there are visible traces	startupagainafterafewminutes.
	Wereyoutobeabsentwhenthese
of rust inside the tank,	beepsaresounded,theappliance
check...	will be blocked automatically and
■ the cap off the salt container is	washcycle2and3indicatorlights
securely closed and that the	(wash and rinse)willflashrapidly.
watersoftnersettingiscorrect.	Turn the appliance off at the ON-
■ thecorrectamountofdetergent	OFF button, turn on the water tap
isbeingused.Certaindetergents	andwaitapproximately20seconds
can be more corrosive than	beforeturningtheapplianceback
others.	on.
■ the tank is made of steel and	Re-select the wash cycle and the
thereforeanyrustmarksaredue	appliancewillstartupagain.
toexternalelements(fragments
ofrustfromthetankpipes,pots,
cutleryetc.)Specialproductsare
commerciallyavailabletoremove
suchmarks.

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