D
ISHWASHER
Caution
- Do not forget that repairs should be carried out by a qualified specialist. Improper repairs can lead to considerable equipment
damage, as well as danger to the user.
- The dishwasher must first be disconnected from the electricity supply before any repairs or other work can be carried out.
Switch off at the mains socket and water supply and remove the plug.
If the dishwasher won't
start, check...
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Is the dishwasher plugged in at the
electricity socket and switched on?
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Is there a power failure, check other
appliances.
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Check the fuse.
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Is the water supply tap turned on?
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Is the water inlet hose connected
properly?
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Is the pressure of the water supply
sufficient?
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Is the inlet hose kinked?
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Is the filter on the water supply hose
blocked?
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Is the dishwasher door not closed
properly?
If water remains inside the
dishwasher, check...
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the drain hose is not kinked.
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the drain syphon is not obstructed.
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the dishwasher filters are not clogged.
If the dishes are not being
cleaned properly, check...
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the correct amount of detergent has
been added.
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there is regenerating salt in the salt
container.
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the dishes have been loaded correctly.
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the selected programme is suitable
for the type of dishes and the degree
of soiling.
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all filters are clean and positioned
correctly.
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the spray arm nozzles are not
obstructed.
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there is nothing obstructing the
rotation of the spray arms.
Detergent compartment lid
can not be closed, check...
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has the compartment been overfilled?
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is the mechanism clogged with
remnants of detergent?
If the dishes fail to dry or
remain dirty, check...
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there is rinse aid inside the rinse aid
container.
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the rinse aid dispenser setting is
correct.
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the detergent being used is of good
quality and has not lost its
effectiveness (for example, through
incorrect storage, with the box left
open).
If the dishes show signs of
streaking, staining etc.
check...
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the rinse aid dispenser setting is not
set too high.
If there are visible traces
of rust inside the tank,
check...
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the cap off the salt container is
securely closed and that the water
softner setting is correct.
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the correct amount of detergent is
being used. Certain detergents can
be more corrosive than others.
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the tank is made of steel and therefore
any rust marks are due to external
elements (fragments of rust from the
tank pipes, pots, cutlery etc.) Special
products are commercially available
to remove such marks.
...During washing
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Unusual amount of foam is
created:
- Has the correct detergent been used.
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Dishwasher stops suddenly
during a wash cycle:
- There has been a power cut.
- Water supply has been interrupted.
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Knocking sound can be
heard inside the dishwasher:
- A spray arm is knocking against
dishes.
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Rattling sound an be heard
inside the dishwasher:
- Crockery has not been stacked
properly.
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Knocking sound can be
heard coming from the inlet
valves:
- This is caused by the way the water
pipes are laid ad it has no effect upon
the way the dishwasher functions.
Error messages
Your dishwasher is equipped with a safety
system which is able to detect operating
faults.
These faults are indicated by one or two
wash cycle indicator lights “G” flashing
rapidly.
Take a note of which lights are flashing,
turn the appliance off and call Hotpoint
Service for technical assistance (see back
page).
Tap off alarm
If you have forgotten to turn the water tap
on, the appliance will stop automatically
and wash cycle lights 2 and 3 (wash and
rinses) will flash rapidly.
Turn on the water tap and the dish-
washer will start after a few minutes.
Turn the dishwasher off at the On-Off
button, check the water supply and turn
on the water tap, wait approximately 20
seconds before turning appliance back
on, then repeat your wash cycle selec-
tions, the wash cycle will start.
Clogged filter alarm
If the dishwasher stops and wash cycle
lights 1 and 3 (pre-wash and rinses) flash
rapidly, this means the filter is clogged.
Turn the dishwasher off, follow cleaning
instruction in the ‘Care and Cleaning’ sec-
tion.
When the filter is back in position, turn
the dishwasher back on.
Repeat your wash cycle selections, the
wash cycle will start.
Troubleshooting
Resolving minor problems yourself.
Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that arise during normal daily usage yourself, without having
to call out a service engineer. Not only does this save costs but it also means the appliance is available for use again
that much sooner. The following list of common occurences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of
most problems.
If after all the checks, the appli-
ance still does not operate or the
problem persists, call Hotpoint
Service (see KEY CONTACTS,
back page) and inform them of:
- the type of problem
- the abbreviation of the model
name (Mod.) and the relative num-
bers (S/N) written on the rating
plate
located on the inner edge of the
door.
Switch off at the mains socket and
remove the plug. Turn off the
water supply.
Water load solenoid valve
malfunction alarm.
If indicator light 2 ( wash) flashes rapidly,
TURN the dishwasher OFF AND BACK
ON AGAIN after one minute. If the alarm
persists, first turn off the water tap to
avoid any flooding and then cut off the
electricity supply and call for technical
assistance.
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