Hotpoint FDM 550 manual Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

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Shutting off the water and electricity
supplies
•	Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle to avoid
	leaks.
•	Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it and
	when performing maintenance work.
Cleaning the dishwasher
•	The external surfaces of the machine and the control
	panel may be cleaned using a non-abrasive cloth
	which has been dampened with water. Do not use
	solvents or abrasive products.
•	Any marks on the inside of the appliance may be
	removed using a cloth dampened with water and a
	little vinegar.

Clean the water inlet filter at the tap outlet regularly.

-Turn off the water tap.

-Unscrew the end of the water inlet hose, remove the filter and clean it carefully under running water.

-Replace the filter and screw the water hose back into position.

Cleaning the filters

The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove food residues from the washing water and then recirculate the water. They should be cleaned if you wish to achieve the best results in every wash.

Clean the filters regularly.

The dishwasher should not be used without filters, or if the filter is loose.

Preventing unpleasant odours

•Always keep the door of the appliance ajar in order to avoid moisture from forming and being trapped inside the machine.

•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 behind the formation of unpleasant odours.

•After several washes, check the filter assembly and if necessary clean it thoroughly under running water, using a non-metallic brush and following the instructions below:

1. Turn the cylindrical filter C in an anti-clockwise direction and pull it out (fig. 1).

2. Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on the side flaps (fig. 2).

3. Slide out the stainless steel plate filter A (fig. 3).

4. Inspect the trap and remove any food residue. NEVER REMOVE the wash cycle pump (black detail) (fig. 4).

Cleaning the sprayer arms
Food residue may become encrusted onto 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		B
brush.		C
The two sprayer arms may both be removed.		C
	1
To remove the upper sprayer		2
arm, rotate the locking ring in
an anti-clockwise direction.
The upper sprayer arm should
be replaced with the holes
facing upwards.		A
The lower sprayer arm can be
removed by pressing on the	3	4
side tabs and pulling it
upwards.	After cleaning the filters, replace the filter assembly and
	fix it in position correctly; this is essential for maintaining
	the efficient operation of the dishwasher.
Cleaning the water inlet filter*	Leaving the machine unused for
	extended periods
If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an
	• Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply
extended period of time, let the water run to make sure it
		and shut off the water tap.
is clear and free of impurities before performing the
necessary connections. If this precaution is not taken,	• Leave the door of the appliance ajar.
the water inlet could become blocked and damage the	•	When you return, run a wash cycle when the
dishwasher.
		dishwasher is empty.

12 * Only available in selected models.