Instruction booklet DISHWASHER EN English, 1 Contents Installation, EN 2-6 Positioning and levelling Technical data Electrical connection Connecting the water supply To install in fully-fitted kitchens Description of the appliance, 7 Overall view Control panel Loading the racks, 8 Lower rack Cutlery basket Upper rack FDW 70 FDW 75 Start-up and use, 9 Starting the dishwasher Loading the detergent Washing options Wash cycles, 10 Wash cycle table Rinse aid and refined salt, 11 Loading the rinse
Installation EN ! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it. ! Please read this instruction manual carefully: it contains important information regarding the safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
! The dishwasher meets the requirements set out by the regulations in force concerning safety and electrical equipment. ! Any technical checks should be conducted exclusively by a trained and authorised technician: Repairs carried out by unaithorised persons will invalidate the guarantee, as well as posing a potential hazard to the user.
EN Connecting the water supplies ! Connection to the water and electricity supplies should only be performed by a qualified technician. ! Ensure that the new hose supplied is connected and the old hose is disposed of safely. ! The dishwasher should not stand on top of the water hoses or the electricity supply cable. ! Ensure the fill hose is only fitted to the cold water supply. DO NOT overtighten the hose connector, hand tight is sufficient.
Sink Waste System Anti-flooding protection* For under sink drainage: To ensure floods do not occur, the dishwasher: • before connecting the drain hose, remove any internal restrictions; this will prevent a build up of debris which could cause a blockage • remove any restrictions from the waste spigot and ensure that the sealing bung is removed • the hose should be routed, such that it is raised to a minimum height of 800mm (31/2”).
To install the dishwasher in fully-fitted kitchens. Your free standing dishwasher can be installed in modern kitchens as follows: • to stand next to furniture units or other electric household appliances ( See Electrical Connection) • to insert or built-in under the one worktop. 6. Straighten up the appliance and adjust the front and back feet by unscrewing them in an anticlockwise direction to raise the dishwasher to the required height. 7.
Description of the appliance Overall view EN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Loading the racks EN ! Before loading the rack, remove all food residue from the crockery, leave saucepans and frying pans with burnt-on residue to soak and empty all remaining liquid from cups and glasses. After loading the appliance, check that the sprayer arms can rotate freely. stops (see figure). If the rack is equipped with the click clack handles* (see figure), pull them upwards or downwards to adjust the height.
Start-up and use Starting the dishwasher 1. Turn on the water tap. 2. Press the STANDBY button: the display will light up. 3. Open the door and pour in a suitable amount of detergent (see below). 4. Load the racks (see Loading the racks) and shut the door. 5. Select a wash cycle by pressing the SELECT WASH CYCLE button repeatedly until the number corresponding to the cycle required appears. 6. Select the wash options (see below). 7.
Wash cycles EN Wash cycle table ! Ariston dishwashers are fitted with an automatic filter cleaning system that may increase the cycle duration. :DVK F\FOH VHOHFWLRQ LQVWUXFWLRQV 'HWHUJHQW $ FRPSDUWPHQW $ % FRPSDUWPHQW % :DVK F\FOH 3UH ZDVK 'U\LQJ :DVK F\FOH GXUDWLRQ WROHUDQFH • 88' 3RZGHU /LTXLG 7DEOHWV 2. Normal 30 g (A) 30 ml (A) 1 (A) 3. Eco 25 g (A) 5 g (B) 25 ml (A) 5 ml (B) 1 (A) • • 145' Extremely soiled dishes and pans (not to be used for delicate items). 1.
Rinse aid and refined salt ! Only use products that have been specifically designed for dishwashers. Do not use table salt or industrial salt. ! If using a multi-functional product (2-in-1, 3-in-1, 4-in-1) it is not necessary to add rinse aid; however, we recommend that you add salt, especially if you live in an area where the water is hard or very hard. If you do not add salt or rinse aid, the LOW SALT* and LOW RINSE AID* indicator lights will flash continuously.
Care and maintenance EN Shutting off the water and electricity supplies • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle to avoid leaks. Cleaning the filters The filters remove food residue from the water used in the wash cycle: to obtain the best results from each wash, they should be cleaned. • Remove the plug from the socket when cleaning the machine and when carrying out maintenance work. ! Clean the filters regularly. Cleaning the dishwasher ! The dishwasher should not be used without filters.
Precautions and advice ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with current international safety standards. The following information has been provided for safety reasons and should therefore be read carefully. General safety • The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use. • The appliance must be used by adults only, to wash domestic crockery according to the instructions in this manual.
EN Phosphate-free and chlorine-free detergents containing enzymes • We strongly recommend that you use detergents that do not contain phosphates or chlorine, as these products are harmful to the environment. • Enzymes provide a particularly effective action at temperatures around 50°C, and as a result detergents containing enzymes can be used in conjunction with low-temperature wash cycles in order to achieve the same results as a normal 65°C wash cycle.
Troubleshooting Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance (see Assistance). Some problems are indicated by specific codes that flash on the display: make a note of any codes displayed before calling Assistance. EN Malfunction: Possible causes / Solutions: The dishwasher does not start. • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket properly, or there is no power in the house.
Information for test labs EN Load for 12 Standard Settings tests 12 1 lower basket Lower basket C B A 8 1 Type Item A B dessert plate oval platter C D C C D Type soupe plate 23 cm. dinner plate 26 cm. 19 cm. g 35 cm. h k C A Upper basket Diameter Volum (approximately) Item Diameter/Volum (approximately) e cup 0,20 l. f serving bowl glass 19 cm. i 250 ml. saucer 14 cm. serving bowl serving bowl 13 cm. 16 cm.
After Sales Service After Sales Service Appliance Registration No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership. To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register your appliance with us.
Guarantee EN 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you. 5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee.
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Notes 195050059.00 05/2005- Xerox Business Services EN Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings. If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from: Indesit Company UK Ltd.