Hotpoint SDW 60 manual Care and Cleaning, D Ishwasher, The filter assembly, The seals, Going away

Care and Cleaning

D ISHWASHER

Unplug the appliance. Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance on the dishwasher, always remove the plug from the electricity socket.

After every wash.

When the wash cycle has ended, always remember to turn off the water supply tap and to leave the appliance door ajar. This way, moisture and bad odours will not be trapped inside.

The filter assembly

•Ifyouwantconsistentgoodresults from your dishwasher, you need to clean the filter assembly.

•Remove the larger food particles trapped inside the cup “C” and the semi-circular filter A after each wash; pull the cup handle upwards to remove them. Just rinse them under running water.

•The entire filter assembly should be cleaned thoroughly once a month: cup C + semi-circular filter A + cylindrical filter B. Rotate filter “B” anticlockwise to remove it.

For cleaning, use a non metallic brush.

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B 2 A

C

Cleaning the spray arms.

Food residue may become encrusted onto the spray arms and blocktheholeswherewatercomes out.Checkthesprayarmsregularly and clean them once in a while.

Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter

Periodically clean the water inlet filter (see figure 2 under "Installation") located on the outlet ofthewatersupplytap.Afterturning off the water tap, unscrew the end of the water supply hose, remove the filter and clean it carefully under runningwater.Then,returnthefilter to its place and tighten the water supply hose back into position.

The seals.

One of the factors that cause unpleasant odours to form inside thedishwasherisfoodthatremains trapped in the seals. Periodic cleaning using a damp sponge will prevent this from occurring.

DO NOT usesolventsorabrasives to clean the exterior and rubber parts of your appliance, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm soapy water only. Ifthereareanystainsonthesurface of theapplianceinterior,useacloth dampened with water and a little whitevinegar,oracleaningproduct specifically made for dishwashers.

Going away

Ifthedishwasherisnotgoingtobe used for some time, carry out the following:

•run a cycle with the dishwasher empty.

•switch off at the electrical socket andunplug.

•turn off the water supply tap, disconnect the inlet hose and allowtodrain.

•filltherinseaiddispenser.

•leavethedoorajar,topreventthe build up of unpleasant odours insidethedishwasher.

Before using the dishwasher after a long break, plug in and switch on at the electrical socket. Reconnect the inlet hose and turn on the water supply tap. Check there are no deposits of rust inside the water pipe, if there are allow water to run from the supply tap for a few minutes.

Disconnecting the dishwasher.

When disconnecting the dishwasheritisimportantthattasks are carried out in the correct sequence.

•switchoffatthemainsandremove the plug from the socket.

•turn off the water supply.

•disconnect drain and water inlet hose.

•pull out the dishwasher, carefully, withdrawing hoses at the same

time.

Moving the appliance.

Reassemble the filter parts (as shown in the figure) and reinsert the whole assembly into the dishwasher. Position it into its housing and press downwards.

The dishwasher is not to be used without filters. Improper replacement of the filters may re- ducetheefficiencyofthewashand even damage your dishwasher.

Drain water from the dishwasher. Secure all loose parts. Only transport in an upright position.

•Ifnotkeptuprightduringtransport, anywaterremaininginsidemay seepintothecontrolmoduleand cause subsequent errors with programme functions.

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