EN User instructions ® HFI 303D DISHWASHER
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■ The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a potential hazard ( es. tripping ). SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS There are certain basic safety rules which are valid for any domestic appliance. ■ Leaning or sitting on the open door of the dishwasher could cause it to tip over. WARNING ! Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position.
Water connection ■ The hose can be hooked over the side of the sink, but it must not be immersed in water, in order to prevent water from being syphoned back to the machine when this is in operation (fig. 4Y). Connecting the outlet hose IMPORTANT The appliance must be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets. The old hose-sets should not be reused. 1 ■ The outlet hose should disharge into a standpipe, making sure that there are no kinks (fig. 4).
WATER SOFTENER UNIT * The water softener unit is set in the factory at level 3, as this is suitable for the majority of users. Depending on the source of the supply, water contains varying amounts of limestone and minerals which are deposited on the dishes leaving whitish stains and marks. The higher the level of these minerals present in the water, the harder the water is.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE UPPER BASKET LOADING DISHES 1 A standard daily load is represented in figs. 1 and 2. Upper basket (fig. 1) Using the upper basket If 27 cm to 31 cm plates are normally used, load them onto the lower basket after the upper basket has been placed in its upper position and proceed as detailed below: 1 ■ The upper basket is provided with mobile racks hooked to the sides of the basket, which can be regulated into two positions: upright and lowered. 1. Pull out the upper basket; 2.
■ The lower basket is fitted with a special adjustable central rack (fig. 3 and 4). This permits stable and optimum loading, even when the size and/or shape of the dishes is non-standard. - POSITION “A”: for a standard load, or one that excludes pans, salad bowls and the like. - POSITION “B”: for dishes which, although standard size, have a particular shape (very deep bowls, square dishes or ones without borders etc.). A B A standard daily load is represented in fig. 6.
LOADING THE DETERGENT ■ the effectiveness of detergents containing the built in water softener/salt depends on the hardness of your water supply. Check that the hardness of your water supply is within the effective range given on the detergent packaging. TYPES OF DETERGENT Detergent tablets The detergent IMPORTANT It is essential to use a detergent that is specifically designed for dishwashers either in powder, liquid or tablet form.
LOADING THE RINSE AID CLEANING THE FILTERS The rinse aid The filter system (fig.A “4”) consists of: The rinse aid, which is automatically released during the last rinsing cycle, helps the dishes to dry quickly and prevents spots and stains forming. a flat gauze that continuously filters the wash water; Filling the rinse aid container dark a micro filter, located beneath the gauze, that traps the tiniest particles ensuring a perfect rinse.
PRATICAL HINTS How to make savings How to get really good wash results ■ If you want the dishwasher to give a complete wash, place the dishes in the dishwasher at the end of each meal and if necessary turn on the COLD RINSE cycle to soften the food remains and remove bigger particles of food from the new load of dishes. When the dishwasher is full start the complete wash cycle programme.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL F G H PROGRAMME SELECTION AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Programme interruption (Use in conjunction with programme guide) Opening the door when a programme is running is not recommended especially during the main wash and final hot rinse phases. However, if the door is opened while a programme is running (for example, to add dishes) the machine stops automatically. Close the door, without pressing any buttons. The cycle will start from where it left off.
Programme operations "DELAY START" button When a programme is running the relevant indicator light will remain on and the 3 “PROGRAMME STATUS” indicator lights ("WASH" , "RINSE" , and "DRY" ) will light singularly and in sequence to indicate the current phase. The dishwasher start time can be set with this button, delaying the start by 3, 6 or 9 hours.
PROGRAMME GUIDE ••••• • ECO Energy Saving Programme suitable for normal soiled items. Using detergents with enzyme. Programme standardised to EN 50242. ••••• RAPID 29’ Quick wash for dishes which are to be washed immediately after the meal. Wash load of 4/6 persons. •••• COLD RINSE Short cold pre-wash for items that are stored in the dishwasher until you are ready to wash a full load.
IDENTIFYING MINOR FAULTS FAULT Should the dishwasher fail to operate, before contacting the Service Centre, make the following checks: FAULT 1 - Machine completely dead 2 - Machine does not draw water 3 - Machine does not discharge water 4 - Machine discharges water continuously 5 - Spray arms are not heard to rotate 6 - On electronic appliances without a display: one or more indicator lights flashing quickly. CAUSE CAUSE See causes for no.
Hoover guarantees all parts of this product for 5 years from the date of purchase. During that time Hoover will replace or repair all defective parts free of charge, except for parts subject to fair wear and tear such as belts. The call out fee and labour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of any printing mistakes in this booklet. The manufacturer also reserves the right to make appropriate modifications to its products without changing the essential characteristics.
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