Hotpoint FDW85 manual Installation, Levelling, Standpipe, SinkWasteSystem, Drain hose connection

Ensure the drain hose is securely attached, to prevent it coming away while the machine is in use and causing a flood.

Installation

Choose where you want to install your dishwasher, you can place it so that its sides or back panel are side by side with furniture or up against the wall. The dishwasher is providedwithwatersupplyanddrain hoses, which can be directed towards the left or right to facilitate appropriateinstallation.

Levelling.

Once the appliance is positioned, adjust the feet by screwing them in or out depending on how high you want it and to level it so that it is horizontal. Make sure that it is not inclined more than 2 degrees. If the applianceislevel,itwill helpensure its correct operation.

Cold water connection. Connect the cold water supply hose, and making sure that it is fastened tightly in place . If the water hoses are new or have been outofuseforanextendedperiodof time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and free of impurities beforemakingtheconnection.Ifthis precaution is not taken, the water inlet could get blocked, causing damage to your dishwasher.

Connect to the Water Supply...	Standpipe:	SinkWasteSystem:
- For your dishwasher to operate	Ensure that the hose is not pushed	For under sink drainage:
correctlyitrequireswaterpressures	too far down the standpipe.	Before connecting the drain hose,
in the range of 6-150 psi (100-	If the end of your drain hose is fitted	remove any internal restrictions -
1000KPa).Mostcoldwatersupplies	with‘retainingflaps’,ensuretheyare	This will prevent a build up of debris
willbeinthisrange.NOTE:lowwater	insertedfullyintothestandpipe. This	which could cause a blockage.
pressure will lead to excessively	will prevent the pipe from jumping	Remove any restrictions from the
long fill times or no fill.	out during installation and use.	waste spigot and ensure that the
-Ensurethatthenewhosesupplied		sealingbungisremoved.Thehose
is connected and the old hose is		should be routed, such that it is
disposed of safely.		raised to a minimum height of
- Ensure the fill hose is only fitted to		800mm(31/2”).
the cold water supply. DO NOT
overtighten the hose connector,
hand tight is sufficient.
- Ensure the fill hose is not kinked.
- Tap connections (if applicable): A	DO NOT position the standpipe
range of adaptors are available to	near an electrical outlet.
suit your tap.	ENSURE that the drain hose is not
- DO NOT connect the dishwasher	kinked and it is routed as shown in
toasingleoutletinstantaneouswater	thediagram.	NOTE: Ensure the sink outlet
heater or an electric heater.
		pipe has a minimum diamtere of
	The standpipe should have a bore
		32mm.
Drain hose connection.	of at least 38mm (11/2”). It should
WARNING: Connect your	be installed as shown, have a trap
dishwasher drain hose to pipes	fitted and must discharge into the
which connect to the foul drain	same drain system as your
system and not to surface water	household sink.
drains.
IMPORTANT: For the correct	It MUST NOT be connected to a	1. Untie the end of the GREY
operation of your dishwasher, it is	surface water drain.
		drainage hose from the rear of the
essential to comply with the
		appliance.
following information:
		2. Reposition the ‘Hooked End
		Support’ as required along the
		GREY drainage hose.
		3. If fitting an under sink waste
		disposal unit, cut out the
		membrane, bung or blanking plug.

Remember you will be charges for a service call is a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse.

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