Hotpoint FDF-780 manual Electrical Connection, ‘E’ or, ‘N’, ‘L’

The dishwasher meets the requirements set out by the regulations in force concerning safety and electrical equipment.

Any technical checks should be conducted exclusively by a trained and authorised technician: Repairs carried out by unaithorised persons will invalidate the guarantee, as well as posing a potential hazard to the user.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from failure to observe the above precautions, from tampering with even a single component or from the use of non-original spare parts.

Electrical Connection

Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket, make sure that:

•the socket is earthed and complies with current regulations;

•the socket can withstand the maximum load of the appliance, which is indicated on the data plate located on the inside of the door (see Description of the appliance);

•the power supply voltage falls within the values indicated on the data plate on the inside of the door;

•the socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If this is not the case, ask an authorised technician to replace the plug (see Assistance); do not use extension cables or multiple sockets.

Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the electrical socket should be easily accessible.

The cable should not be bent or compressed.

If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its Technical Assistance Service in order to prevent all potential hazards. (See Assistance)

This appliance must be earthed.

Fuses:your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used. If you lose the fuse cover, a replacement may be obtained from your local authorised Service Centre or Electrical company. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug.

DO NOT use the plug unless the fuse cover is

fitted. EN

Changing the Plug

Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket.

To avoid a shock hazard DO NOT insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.

Wires in the mains lead are coloured accordance with the following code:

Green/Yellow -		Earth
Blue	-	Neutral
Brown	-	Live

If you change the plug, the colour of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the terminal markings in the plug, which if not coloured, could be:

EARTH	‘E’ or
NEUTRAL	‘N’
LIVE	‘L’

Changing the Mains Lead

A lead can be ordered from Hotpoint Service

UK: 08709 066 066 or

Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220

-If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made. It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician.

-If the domestic wiring includes a residual current- operated circuit breaker, ensure that it conforms to the latest regulations.

The dishwasher must not be connected to the electricity supply while installation is being carried out.

-This appliance should only be connected to a 230/ 240V AC source, via a properly installed earthed socket.

-Use the dishwasher solely in a domestic environment.

-DO NOT stand or place heavy objects on the door when it is open, this could damage the door or cause the appliance to tip forward.

The Company shall not be held responsible for any incidents that occur if these regulations are not observed.

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