Hotpoint DF56 Filling The Rinse Aid Container, Adjusting the amount of Rinse Aid, Detergents

The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door: the detergent dispenser is on the left and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right.

FILLING THE RINSE AID CONTAINER...

The purpose of Rinse Aid is to help the dishes dry faster and to prevent formation of water marks on tableware and utensils, and to ensure that glasses are clean and sparkling.

Rinse Aid is consumed during the washing process and needs adding when required.

RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT (Model DF56)

-Open the door. Rotate the rinse aid container cap anticlockwise by 1/4 of a turn and remove it.

-Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140cc). The level indicator on the side should be completely obscured.

Refill the rinse aid when the optical level indicator becomes clear again, or when the rinse aid warning light illuminates (Model DF56 only).

-Replace the cap, turn clockwise and ensure it is securely closed.

-Use a cloth to remove any spillage.

Important:

Only use rinse aids intended for use in domestic dishwasher's,

Adjusting the amount of Rinse Aid...

The amount of rinse aid added to the water can be varied by adjusting the control. The rinse aid control has been factory set for medium water hardness.

Do not alter the setting of the rinse aid control unless streaks or water marks are left on the dishes.

To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispenser cap through a quarter turn in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it. Use a screwdriver to turn the rinse aid control to

the required position. Replace the cap securely turning clockwise.

RINSE AID CONTROL

●The amount of rinse aid needs to be increased if the appear dull or you can see circular stains.

●The amount of rinse aid needs to be reduced if the dishes are sticky or you can see whit streaks.

DETERGENTS...

Information about detergents:

You can use any brand of liquid or powder detergent, as well as tablets, that have specifically designed for use in domestic dishwasher's.

DO NOT use normal washing up liquid.

There are three types of dishwasher detergent available:

1.those containing phosphates and chlorine.

2.those containing phosphates but no chlorine.

3.those containing neither phosphates nor chlorine.

When a phosphate-free detergent is used in conjunction with hard water, there is a greater possibility that white marks will be left behind on crockery and glasses etc. These can be avoided by pouring an increased amount of detergent into the dispenser.

Chlorine-free detergents have a reduced bleaching effect. This can mean that tea stains are not completely removed or that plastic items become discoloured.

This can be resolved by:

-selecting a higher temperature programme, or

-increasing the amount of detergent, or

-using a detergent that contains chlorine.

Check detergent packaging labels to determine whether a particular product is suitable for use with silverware.

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