Instructions for Installation and Use Aquarius FDW60 & FDW65 60cm free standing Dishwasher
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D ISHWASHER Contents Electrical Connection For Your Safety Installation Before Using your Dishwasher Loading your Dishwasher What Can I Was Getting to know your Dishwasher How to use your Dishwasher Programme Chart Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Information for Test Labs After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Notes Key Contacts 4 5 6-7 8-9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15-21 22 23 24 25-26-27 Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains importa
D ISHWASHER Electrical Connection WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. Fuses Safety Information 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. At the time of delivery...
D ISHWASHER For your Safety This manual forms an integral part of the appliance. It must always be kept handy for reference. Read through all the instructions contained in this manual before using the dishwasher. Installation must be performed by a qualified technician, in compliance with the regulations in force, including the prevention and elimination of radio frequency interference. The dishwasher is designed for washing and drying dishes, any other use shall be considered improper.
D ISHWASHER Installation Choose where you want to install your dishwasher, you can place it so that its sides or back panel are side by side with furniture or up against the wall. The dishwasher is provided with water supply and drain hoses, which can be directed towards the left or right to facilitate appropriate installation. Levelling. Once the appliance is positioned, adjust the feet by screwing them in or out depending on how high you want it and to level it so that it is horizontal.
D ISHWASHER 1 2 3 4 min.820 600 60 0 5 600 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER IN FULLY-FITTED KITCHENS. Your free standing dishwasher can be installed in modern kitchens as follows: l to stand next to furniture units or other electric household appliances (Please read the chapter on “Installation” in the instruction manual.) l to insert or built-in under the one worktop.
D ISHWASHER Before Using your Dishwasher B D The detergent • Use the right amount of detergent (see programme chart). • Store your detergent and rinse aid in a cool, dry place, safely away from children. C Adding detergent To open lid A, press button B. The detergent should be put into the two containers C and D. If using a tablet, put it in container "D". Now you can close the lid: press it down until you hear it click.
D ISHWASHER Before Using your Dishwasher Water hardness varies according to where you live. If the water in your home is hard, without water softening, incrustations would form on your dishes. Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener which uses special salt to get rid of limescale in the water. Water Hardness Adjusting the water softener. Your dishwasher can adjust its salt consumption according to the hardness of the water in your home.
D ISHWASHER Loading your Dishwasher Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove the larger food particles to prevent the filter from becoming clogged, which results in reduced performance. If the pots and pans have baked-on food that is extremely hard to remove, we recommend that they be allowed to soak before they are washed. This will eliminate the need for extra wash cycles. Pull out the racks to facilitate loading the dishwasher.
D ISHWASHER Getting to know your Dishwasher E G E. Upper basket I. F. Top spray arm J. Salt container cap G. Basket height adjuster K. Washing filter H. Lower basket L. Detergent and rinse aid dispenser F Bottom spray arm H J K I L The Controls H. A. ON-OFF Button Press this button to switch the appliance on. P. B. ON-OFF Indicator light This light informs you that the dishwasher is on. C. Door opening handle Use this handle to open the door. D.
D ISHWASHER How to use your Dishwasher First of all. - Turn on the water supply tap completely. - Add the correct amount of detergent. - Load the baskets correctly. - Check that the spray arms rotate freely. - Close the door securely. - Press the ON-OFF button "A": you will hear a short beep and indicator light "B" comes on. Your appliance is now on and awaiting instructions. Select the wash cycle. Select the wash cycle by pressing button "P".
D ISHWASHER Programme Chart Select the most suitable programme for the type of dishes and how dirty they are. To select the wash programme see the chart below: CYCLE INTENSIVE NORMAL ECO FAST CYCLE SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS Very dirty dishes and pans (NOT to be used for delicate items) CYCLE DESCRIPTION Pre-wash with hot water at 40°C Extended wash at 65°C 2 cold rinses Hot rinse at 70°C Drying Cycle for normally dirty pans and Wash at 55°C Cold rinse dishes. Hot rinse at 70°C Standard daily cycle.
D ISHWASHER Care and Cleaning Unplug the appliance. Cleaning the spray arms. Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance on the dishwasher, always remove the plug from the electricity socket. Food residue may become encrusted onto the spray arms and block the holes where water comes out. Check the spray arms regularly and clean them once in a while. After every wash. When the wash cycle has ended, always remember to turn off the water supply tap and to leave the appliance door ajar.
D ISHWASHER Troubleshooting In the unlikely event that you have problems with your machine, the following guide will enable you to resolve many problems without having to call out a service engineer. Fault Area The Dishwasher Will Not Start Cause/How to resolve… Issue Possible Installation/Electrical Supply Fault (Particularly if the machine is being used for the first time) Check - Is the dishwasher plugged in and switched on? - Is there a power failure, check to see if other appliances working.
D ISHWASHER Fault Area Rinse Aid Light Flashing/ Not Going Out When Rinse Aid Added Cause/How to resolve… Issue Rinse Aid light will flash if:- S You are using the Machine for the first time. Or - The rinse aid level is low. The Rinse Aid light will flash when your dishwasher is switched on for the first time and again when the rinse aid levels become low - follow the instructions on “Before Using Your Dishwasher “ page on how to add rinse aid..
D ISHWASHER Fault Area Issue Cause/How to resolve… Wash cycle indicators lights 4 If you are not at your dishwasher when the short beeps & 5 flashing (Fast & Prewash). sound, the dishwasher will switch to alarm mode and indicator lights 4 & 5 (Fast & Prewash) will flash. Follow the instructions below to cancel: - Water tap turned off Step 1: Turn the dishwasher off by pressing the “On/Off” button.
D ISHWASHER Fault Area Issue Wash Cycle indicator light 4 flashing (Fast). Cause/How to resolve… If indicator light 4 (Fast) 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. - Water load solenoid valve malfunction alarm.
D ISHWASHER Fault Area Cause/How to resolve… Issue Tablet Not Dissolving Wherever possible the following should be positioned away from dispenser, to ensure that they can not come into contact with the Dispenser. - Cutlery/Cutlery Basket - Crockery - Casseroles Dishes/Pans Etc. Poor Wash Results Spray arm Obstruction Upper Basket Upper Spray Arm - Prior to starting the programme ensure the spray wash jet holes are not blocked and also that the spray arms can rotate freely.
D ISHWASHER Fault Area Poor Drying Results Issue Cause/How to resolve… Is Rinse Aid being used or is the Rinse Aid level set too low? Using rinse aid in your wash will improve the drying performance. To add rinse aid to your wash follow instructions below: Step 1: Rotate cap anti-clockwise and pull to remove. Step 2: Pour rinse aid into container and secure cap back into position. &DS The level of rinse aid used during your wash cycle can be adjusted to ensure best results.
D ISHWASHER General Unusual Amount of foam is created Has the correct detergent been used? (Use only Dishwasher powder or tablets). Have you spilt rinse aid when fill the rinse aid compartment? If yes, this will clear on the next cycle. Dishwasher Stopping During Cycle Has there been a power failure, check other appliances? Your dishwasher will stop and start throughout the wash programme. This is normal.
D ISHWASHER INFORMATION FOR TEST LABS Load for 12 Standard Settings tests (upper rack at top position) lower basket upper basket 12 & % $ ' & h & g $ 3 i k 4 f g g g & 6 Low er basket e 5 1 3 2 U pper basket Type Ite m D ia m e te r V o lu m ( a p p r o x im a te ly ) Type A B s o u p e p la t e 23 cm . e cup 0 ,2 0 l. d in n e r p la te 26 cm . f 19 cm . d e s s e rt p la te o v a l p la t te r 19 cm .
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Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
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