Instruction booklet DISHWASHER EN English, 1 Contents Installation, 2-5 Positioning and levelling Technical data Electrical connection Connecting the water supply Description of the appliance, 6 Overall view Control panel Loading the racks, 7 Lower rack Cutlery basket Upper rack Start-up and use, 8-9 FDAL28 FDL570 Starting the dishwasher Loading the detergent Washing options Wash cycles, 10 Wash cycle table Rinse aid and refined salt, 11 Loading the rinse aid Loading the refined salt Care and mai
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. Sink Waste System Connect the outlet hose (without bending it) to a drain duct with a minimum diameter of 32 mm. The dishwasher should not stand on top of the water hoses or the electricity supply cable.
Anti-flooding protection* EN To ensure floods do not occur, the dishwasher: - is provided with a special system which blocks the water supply in the event of anomalies or leaks from inside the appliance. Some models are also equipped with the supplementary safety device New Acqua Stop*, which guarantees antiflooding protection even in the event of a supply hose rupture. WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE! Under no circumstance should the water inlet hose be cut as it contains live electrical parts.
Description of the appliance EN Overall view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Upper rack Upper sprayer arm Tip-up compartments Rack height adjuster Lower rack Lower sprayer arm Cutlery basket Washing filter Salt dispenser Detergent and rinse aid dispensers Data plate Control panel*** Control panel Half load button and indicator light ON/OFF indicator light Low salt indicator light Delayed start button and indicator light WASH CYCLE SELECT knob Washing and 3h.
Loading the racks Before loading the racks, remove all food residues from the crockery and empty liquids from glasses and cups. After loading the appliance, check that the sprayer arms can rotate freely. Lower rack The lower rack can hold pans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery, etc. as seen in the Loading examples. Plates and large covers should be placed at the sides of the rack, ensuring that they do not block the rotation of the upper sprayer arm.
Start-up and use EN Starting the dishwasher 1. Turn the water tap on. 2. Press the ON/OFF button: all the indicator lights on the control panel will light up for a few seconds. 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 the wash cycle by turning the WASH CYCLE SELECT knob in a clockwise direction: align the notch on the knob with the number or symbol representing the desired wash cycle.
Wash options Half load The OPTIONS may only be set, modified or reset after the wash cycle has been selected and before the Start/Pause button has been pressed. If there are not many dishes to be washed, a half load cycle may be used in order to save water, electricity and detergent. Select the wash cycle and press the HALF LOAD button: the indicator light will illuminate. Only the options which are compatible with the type of wash cycle set may be selected.
Wash cycles EN If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed with water before being placed in the dishwasher, reduce the amount of detergent used accordingly. The number and type of wash cycles and options may vary depending on the dishwasher model. Wash cycle selection instructions Heavily soiled dishes and pans (not to be used for delicate items). Normally soiled pans and dishes. Standard daily wash cycle. Limited quantity of daily soiling.
Rinse aid and refined salt Only use products which have been specifically designed for dishwashers. Do not use table salt or industrial salt, or washing up liquid. Follow the instructions given on the packaging. If using a multi-functional product 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. Follow the instructions given on the packaging.
Care and maintenance EN Shutting off the water and electricity supplies Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle to avoid leaks. Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it and when performing maintenance work. Cleaning the dishwasher The external surfaces of the machine and the control panel may be cleaned using a non-abrasive cloth which has been dampened with water. Do not use solvents or abrasive products.
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.
Troubleshooting EN Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance (see Assistance). Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The dishwasher does not start or cannot be controlled • Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on after approximately one minute and reset the program. • The appliance has not been plugged in properly. • The dishwasher door has not been shut properly.
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 195088085.02 05/2011 - Xerox Fabriano Guarantee EN 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers 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.