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Only available in selected models.
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 as shown on the data plate located on the inside
of the door
(see chapter 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 Repairs and After Sales
). 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, have it replaced
by the manufacturer or its authorised Technical Assistance
Service in order to prevent all potential hazards.
(See Repairs
and After Sales)
The Company shall not be held responsible for any
incidents, if these regulations are not observed.
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.
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’
Advice regarding the first wash cycle
After the installation, remove the stoppers from the racks and
the retaining elastic elements from the upper rack
(if any).
Water softener settings
Before starting the first wash cycle, set the hardness lev-
el of
the water from the mains supply.
(see chapter Rinse aid
and refined salt).
First load the softener tank with water, then introduce about
1 kg of salt. It is perfectly normal for water to flow out.
As soon as this procedure is complete, run a wash cycle.
Only use salt that has been specifically designed for dish-
washers.
After the salt has been poured into the machine, the LOW
SALT indicator light
*
switches off.
If the salt container is not filled, the water softener and the
heating element may be damaged as a result.
Changing the Mains Lead
A lead can be ordered from Hotpoint Service:
- 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.
