Instruction Book

HND 6515

DISHWASHER

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

There are certain basic safety ruleswhich are valid for any domesticappliance.

Installation

■ Make sure that the plug fitted to themachine is compatible with the powersupply socket. If it is not, get a suitablyqualified person to fit the correct type,and to make sure that the cables to themains socket are able to cope with thepower rating of the appliance.

■ Ensure that the dishwasher does notcrush power cables.

■ In general it is not advisable to useadaptors, multiple plugs and/or extensioncables.

■ Should it be necessary to replace thesupply cord, call the After Sales ServiceCentre.

Safety

■ Never touch the appliance when yourhands or feet are wet or damp.

■ Do not use when your feet are bare.

■ Do not remove the plug from the mainssupply socket by pulling the mains cableor the machine itself.

■ Do not leave the appliance exposed tothe elements (rain, sun etc).

■ Do not let children (or others incapableof operating it) use the machine withoutsupervision.

■ Water left in the machine or on thedishes at the end of the wash programmeshould not be swallowed.

■ The door should not be left in the openposition since this could present a potentialhazard ( es. tripping ).

■ Leaning or sitting on the open door ofthe dishwasher could cause it to tip over.

WARNING !Knives and other utensils with sharppoints must be loaded in the basketwith their points down or placed in ahorizontal position.

Daily use

■ This appliance is be designed for domesticuse only.

■ The dishwasher is designed for normalkitchen utensils.Objects that have been contamined bypetrol, paint, traces of steel or iron,corrosive chemicals, acids or alkalismust not be washed in the dishwasher.

■ If there is a water softening device installedin the home there is no need to addsalt to the water softener fitted in thedishwasher.

■ Cutlery is washed best if it is placed inthe basket with the handles downwards.

■ If the appliance breaks down or stopsworking properly, switch it off, turn off thewater supply and do not tamper with it.Repair work should only be carried outby an approved service agent and onlygenuine spare parts should be fitted. Anyfailure to follow the above advice mayhave serious consequences for the safetyof the appliance.

Disposal

■ The dishwasher has been made frommaterials which can be recycled so that itcan be disposed of in an environmentallyfriendly way.

■ If you wish to dispose of an old dishwasherbe careful to remove the door toeliminate the risk of children becomingtrapped inside it.

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CONTENTS

Safety adviceSetting up, installationWater softener unitLoading the saltAdjusting the upper basketLoading the dishesInformation for test laboratoriesLoading the detergent Types of detergentLoading the rinse aidCleaning the filtersSome practical hintsRoutine cleaning and maintenanceDescription of the control panelTechnical dataProgramme selection and special functionsProgramme guide Identifying minor faultsYour guarantee

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Please read the instructions in this booklet carefully because they contain importantinformation on how to install, use and maintain your dishwasher safely as well ascontaining useful tips on how to make the most of it.Keep this booklet safe for future reference.

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Water connection

IMPORTANTThe appliance must be connected tothe water mains using new hose-sets.The old hose-sets should not be reused.

■ The inlet and drain hoses can be directedto left or right.

IMPORTANTThe dishwasher can be connected toeither cold or hot water, as long as itis no hotter than 60 °C.

■ Water pressure must be between0,08 MPa and 0,8 MPa. If the pressure isbelow the minimum consult our servicedepartment for advice.

■ The inlet hose must be connected to atap so that the water supply can be cutoff when the machine is not in use(fig. 1 B).

■ The dishwasher is fitted with 3/4" threadedconnector (fig. 2) .

■ Connect inlet hose “A” to water tap “B”with a 3/4" attachment making sure thatit has been properly tightened.

■ If it is necessary, the inlet pipe can belengthened up to 2,5 m. The extensionpipe is available from the After SalesService Centre.

■ If limescale deposits or sand are presentin the water, it is advisable to obtain theappropriate filter, art. 9226085, from theAfter Sales Service Centre (fig. 3) . Thefilter “D” must be inserted between the tap“B” and the inlet hose “A” , rememberingto fit the washer “C” .

■ If the dishwasher is connected to newpipes or to pipes which have not been inuse for a long time run water through fora few minutes before connecting theinlet hose. In this way no deposits ofsand or rust will clog up the water inflowfilter.

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Electrical connection

Plug your dishwasher into the powersocket.

If the plug we supply does not fit :

■ CUT IT OFF AND DESTROY IT!

You can't use it on other appliances, andthe exposed wires could be dangerous ifanyone plugged it in.

■ Fit a suitable plug, as follows:

WARNING!THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Fuses and plugs

This appliance should be used only on asocket with a minimum rating of 13 Amp.

Our ready-fitted plug is already equippedwith a 13 amp fuse which is BS 1362 ASTAapproved.

Any replacement should be exactly thesame.

If the fuse cover is lost, do not use the pluguntil it is replaced.

A correct replacement fuse cover (obtainablefrom your dealer or Electricity board) must bethe same colour as shown or named on theinsert on the base of the plug.

Manufacturer declines all responsibilityfor any damage due to non-earthing ofthe machine.

This appliance complies withDirectives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EECand following changes.

Green andyellow wire

Marked with the letter E,

OR marked with the Earthsymbol,

OR coloured green,

OR coloured green andyellow.

Blue wire

Brown wire

Marked N,

OR coloured black.

Marked L,

OR coloured red.

Connect to the terminal in the plug

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INSTALLATION(Technical notes)

■ After unpacking, adjust the height of thedishwasher. For the dishwasher to workcorrectly it must be level. Adjust the feetso that the machine does not tilt by morethan 2 degrees.

■ If it you need to move the machine afterremoving the packaging, do not try to liftit by the bottom of the door. Follow theinstructions in the figure. Open the doorslightly and lift the machine by holdingon the top.

IMPORTANTWhen the appliance is located on acarpet floor, attention must be paid toensure that there is no obstruction tothe bottom vents.

Make sure that the plug on theappliance remains accessible afterinstallation.

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INSTALLATION IN FITTEDKITCHENS

Fitting between existing cabinets

■ The height of the dishwasher, 85 cm, hasbeen designed in order to allow themachine to be fitted between existingcabinets of the same height in modernfitted kitchens. The feet can be adjustedso that correct height is reached.

■ The laminated top of the machine doesnot require any particular care since it isheatproof, scratchproof and stainproof(fig. 5) .

Opening the door

Put your hand into the recess and pull. If the machine comes open while it is working,an electrical safety device automaticallyswitches everything off.

IMPORTANTFor the machine to work properly,the door should not be opened whileit is in operation.

Closing the door

Place the baskets in the machine. Make sure that both the spray arms arefree to rotate and are not obstructed bycutlery, crockery or pans. Close the door,pressing on it to make sure it is firmly shut.

Underneath existing work top

(when fitting beneath a work top)

■ In most modern fitted kitchens there isonly one single work top under whichcabinets and electrical appliances arefitted. In this case remove the work topof the dishwasher by unscrewing thescrews under the rear edge of the top(fig. 6a) .

IMPORTANTAfter removing the work top, thescrews MUST BE screwed againunder the rear edge of the top(fig. 6b).

■ The height will then be reduced to 82 cm,as scheduled by the InternationalRegulations (ISO) and the dishwasherwill fit perfectly under the kitchenworking top (fig. 7) .

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Connecting the outlet hose

■ The outlet hose should disharge into astandpipe, making sure that there are nokinks (fig. 4) .

■ The standpipe must be at least 40 cmabove floor level and it must have aninternal diameter of at least 4 cm.

■ It is advisable to fit an anti-odour air trap(fig. 4X) .

■ If necessary the outlet hose can beextended up to 2,5 m, provided that it iskept at a maximum height of 85 cmabove floor level. The extension pipe isavailable from the After Sales ServiceCentre.

■ The hose can be hooked over the side ofthe sink, but it must not be immersed inwater, in order to prevent water frombeing syphoned back to the machinewhen this is in operation (fig. 4Y) .

■ When installing the appliance under aworktop the hose pipe clamp must beattached to the wall in the highest possibleposition under the worktop (fig. 4Z) .

■ Check that there are no kinks in the inletand outlet hoses.

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LOADING THE SALT

■ On the bottom of the machine there is acontainer for the salt for regeneratingthe softener.

■ It is important to use only a salt that isspecifically designed for dishwasher.Other types of salt contain small quantitiesof insoluble particles which over a longperiod of time may affect and deterioratethe softener performance.

■ To add salt, unscrew the cap of the con-tainer on the bottom and then refill thecontainer.

■ During this operation a little water willoverflow; but keep adding salt until thecontainer is full. When the container isfull, clean the thread of salt residue andretighten the tap.

■ After loading the salt, it is recommendedrunning a complete washing cycle,or “PRE RINSE” programme. The saltdispenser has a capacity of between 1.5and 1.8 kg and, for efficient use of theappliance, it should be refilled from timeto time according to the regulation of thewater softener unit.

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IMPORTANT(Only for first start up)When the appliance is used for thefirst time, after completely filling thesalt container, it is necessary to addwater until the container overflows.

Salt loading indicator

This model is provided with an indicator lighton the control panel which will light upwhen it is necessary to reload the saltcontainer.

IMPORTANT The appearance of white stains ondishes is generally an importantsign that the salt container needsfilling.

* The water softener unit is set in thefactory at level 3, as this is suitable forthe majority of users.

According to the degree of hardness ofyour water, regulate the softener unit in thefollowing way:

IMPORTANTThe dishwasher must be ALWAYSoff before start this procedure.

1. When the dishwasher is off, OPENthe door.

2. Hold down the FIRST and the THIRD"PROGRAMME" button (from the left)while simultaneously pushing the"ON/OFF" button.

3. Release the buttons when some"PROGRAMME SELECTION" indicatorlights up.

4. Press the "PROGRAMME" button forthe required water softener level (eachtime the button is pressed a light will goon). For level 5, press the "HALFLOAD" button.

5. Turn off the dishwasher pressing the"ON/OFF" button to confirm the newsetting.

WARNING!If any problem occurs, turn thedishwasher off by pressing the"ON/OFF" button and start theprocedure again from the beginning(STEP 1).

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WATER SOFTENER UNITDepending on the source of the supply,water contains varying amounts of limestoneand minerals which are deposited on thedishes leaving whitish stains and marks.The higher the level of these mineralspresent in the water, the harder the water is.The dishwasher is fitted with a watersoftener unit which, through the use ofspecial regenerating salt, suppliessoftened water for washing the dishes. The degree of hardness of your water canbe obtained from your water supplycompany.

Regulating the water softener

The softener unit can treat water with ahardness of up to 90°fH (French grading)or 50°dH (German grading) through 6different settings.

The table below lists different degrees ofwater hardness with the correspondingsetting for the softener unit.

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YES

Indicator light1

Indicator light1

Indicator lights1,2

Indicator lights1,2,3

Indicator lights1,2,3,4

Indicator lights1,2,3,4,5

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16-30

31-45

46-60

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4-9

10-16

17-25

26-33

34-50

“ON/OFF” button“PROGRAMME” buttons

Indicator lights 1 2 3 4 5

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“HALF LOAD”option button

Levels

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LOADING DISHES

Using the upper basket

■ The upper basket is provided withmobile racks hooked to the sides of thebasket which can be regulated in twopositions: upright and lowered. In thelowered position the racks may be usedfor tea and coffee cups, kitchen knivesand ladles. Glasses with stems may besafely hung on the ends of the racks.Glasses, cups, saucers and dessertplates may be loaded under the racks.

■ Soup plates and ordinary plates may beloaded with the rack in the uprightposition. Plates should be loadedvertically with the underside of the platetowards the back of the dishwasher witha space between each plate to allowwater to pass freely.

■ It is advisable to load plates of the samesize together in order to utilize maximumbasket capacity.

■ Plates may be loaded in a single row(fig. 1) or on both rows (fig. 2) .

■ It is advisable to load large plates(approx. 27 or more cm) slightly tiltedtowards the rear to facilitate introductionof the basket into the machine.

■ Salad bowls and plastic bowls may alsobe loaded on the upper basket. It isadvisable to block these in place so thatthe jets of water do not make themoverturn.

■ The upper basket has been designed tooffer maximum flexibility in use and canbe loaded with up to 24 plates on tworows, up to 30 glasses on five rows or amixed load.

Using the lower basket

■ Saucepans, oven dishes, tureens, saladbowls, lids, serving dishes, dinnerplates, soup plates and ladles can beloaded on the lower basket.

■ Place the cutlery in the plastic cutleryholder with the handles pointingupwards.

■ Place the cutlery holder on the lowerbasket (fig. 3) , making sure that thecutlery does not get in the way of therotating arms.

■ The small plates, as those used fordesserts for example, must be placed inthe lower basket as shown in the figurebelow, with the support flap placedoutwards ("B") .For normal or large plates the flap mustbe in the position ("A") .

WARNING!If the small plates are placed in thebasket with the support flap in theincorrect position, the plates willinterfere with the lower spraying armpreventing it to rotate.

IMPORTANTThe lower basket has a safety-stopdevice, for its safe extraction, alsoespecially useful with a full load.For loading salt, cleaning filter and forordinary maintenance, the completeextraction of the basket is necessary.

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ADJUSTMENT OF THE UPPERBASKET

If 27 cm to 31 cm plates are normally used,load them onto the lower basket after theupper basket has been placed in its upperposition and proceed as detailed below:

1. Turn the front stops “A” outwards;

2. Take out the basket and remount it in theupper position;

3. Replace the blocks “A” in their originalposition.

Dishes that are bigger than 20 cm indiameter can no longer be loaded onto theupper basket and the mobile supportscannot be used when the basket is in theupper position.

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Lower basket (fig. 6)M = 15 soup platesN = 15 dinner platesO = 7 + 7 dessert platesP = serving dishQ = cutlery

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Upper basket (fig. 5) A = 5 + 5 + 5 glassesB = 12 + 3 saucersC = 5 + 5 + 5 cupsD = small bowlE = medium bowlF = large bowlG = dessert plateH = 1 + 1 serving spoonsI = ladleL = cutlery

INFORMATION FOR THE TEST LABORATORIES

General programme comparison (Ref. EN 50242 Standards) (see programmes selection)

1. Upper basket position: low2. Normal load3. Shine setting: 6

15 international place load (Ref. EN 50242 Standards)Correct loading is indicated, in fig. 5 for the upper basket, in fig. 6 for the lowerbasket and in fig. 7 for the cutlery basket.

4. Amount of detergent:- 9,5 g for pre-wash;- 28 g for wash.

Cutlery basket (fig. 7)Insert the cutlery as indicated in figure.

3 = teaspoons4 = serving fork

1 = 15 dessert spoons2 = 15 forks3 = 12 teaspoons

1 = spoons2 = knives

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A standard daily load is represented in figs. 1, 2 and 3.

Upper basket (fig. 1)A = soup platesB = dinner platesC = dessert platesD = saucersE = cupsF = glasses

Upper basket (fig. 2)A = soup platesB = dinner platesC = dessert platesD = saucersE = cupsF = glasses with stemsG = glassH = cutlery basket

Lower basket (fig. 3)A = medium-sized saucepanB = large saucepan C = frying panD = tureens, serving dishesE = cutleryF = oven dishesG = medium bowlH = small bowl

Please load the dishwasher sensibly to ensure thebest wash results.

Cutlery basket (fig. 4) The top of cutlery basket can be removed, forenable various loading options.

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TYPES OF DETERGENT

Detergent tablets

Detergent tablets of different manufacturersdissolve at different speeds, for thisreason, during short programmes, somedetergent tablets may be not fully effective,because they are not completely dissolved.If these products are used, is recommendedto choose longer programmes to guaranteethe complete use of the detergent.

IMPORTANTTo get satisfactory washing results,the tablets MUST be placed in thewash section of the detergentcontainer and NOT directly in thetub.

Concentrated detergents

The concentrated detergents, with reducedalkalinity and with natural enzymes, inconjunction with 50°C wash programmes,have a smaller impact on the environmentand they protect the dishes and thedishwasher. The 50°C wash programmes purposelyexploit the dirt-dissolving properties of theenzymes, allowing therefore, with the useof the concentrated detergents, to achievethe same results of the 65°C programmesbut at a lower temperature.

Combined detergents

The detergents that also contain the rinseaid must be placed in the wash section ofthe detergent container. The rinse aidcontainer must be empty (if it is not empty,set the rinse aid regulator to lowest positionbefore using combined detergents).

"3 in 1" combined detergents

If you are planning to use combined detergentsi.e. those with built in salt and/or rinseagent, we would advise the following:

■ read carefully and follow the manufacturer’sinstructions given on the packaging;

■ the effectiveness of detergents containingthe built in water softener/salt dependson the hardness of your water supply.Check that the hardness of your watersupply is within the effective range givenon the detergent packaging.

If when using this type of product, youdon't get satisfactory washing results,please contact the detergentmanufacturer.

In certain circumstances use of combineddetergents can cause:

■ limescale deposits on dishes or in thedishwasher;

■ a reduction in washing and dryingperformance.

IMPORTANTAny problems which arise as a directresult of the use of these productsare not covered by our warranty.

Please note that using the "3 in 1"combined detergents, the rinse aid andsalt indicator lights (only used onselected models) are superfluous, soyou must ignore the lights.

If washing and/or drying problems occur,we recommend you return to use traditionalseparate products (salt, detergent andrinse agent). This will ensure that the watersoftener in the dishwasher operatescorrectly.

In this case, we recommends that you:

■ refill both the salt and rinse aid container;

■ run one normal washing cycle without aload.

Please note that on return to the use ofconventional salt, a number of cycles willbe required before the system becomesfully efficient again.

LOADING THE DETERGENT

The detergent

IMPORTANTIt is essential to use a detergentthat is specifically designed fordishwashers either in powder, liquidor tablet form.

“FINISH” gives very good results and canbe easily obtained.

Unsuitable detergents (like those forwashing up by hand) do not contain theproper ingredients for use in a dishwasher,and stop the dishwasher from workingcorrectly.

Filling the detergent container

The detergent container is inside the door(fig. A “2”) . If the lid of the container isclosed, press the button (A) to open. At the end of every wash cycle the lid isalways open and ready for the next timethe dishwasher is used.

WARNING!When loading the lower basket, pleaseensure that the plates or others do notobstruct the detergent dispenser.

The amount of detergent to be used variesaccording to how dirty the dishes are andon the type of dishes to be washed.We advise using 20:30 g of detergent in thewash section of detergent compartment (B).

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After pouring the detergent into the container,close the lid, firstly pushing (1) and thenpressing on it (2) until you hear the click.

Since not all detergents are the same theinstructions on the boxes of detergent canvary. We should just like to remind usersthat too little detergent does not clean thedishes properly whilst too much detergentwill not produce better results and is also awaste.

IMPORTANTDo not use an excessive amount ofdetergent and help limit damage tothe environment at the same time.

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CLEANING THE FILTERS

The filter system (fig.A “4”) consists of:

a central container that traps the largerparticles;

a flat gauze that continuously filters thewash water;

a micro filter , located beneath the gauze,that traps the tiniest particles ensuring aperfect rinse.

■ To achieve excellent results every time,the filters should be checked andcleaned after each wash.

■ To remove the filter unit, simply turn thehandle anticlockwise (fig. 1) .

■ For ease of cleaning, the central containeris removable (fig. 2) .

■ Remove the gauze filter (fig.3) andwash the whole unit under a jet ofwater. If necessary a small brush canbe used.

■ With the Self-cleaning Micro filter ,maintenance is reduced and the filterunit need only be checked every twoweeks. Nevertheless, after each wash itis advisable to check that the centralcontainer and the gauze filter are notclogged.

WARNING!After cleaning the filters, make surethat they are correctly reassembledand that the gauze filter is properlypositioned at the bottom of thedishwasher.

Make sure that the filter is screwedback, clockwise, into the gauze, aspoor seating of the filter unit couldhave an adverse effect on theefficiency of the appliance.

IMPORTANTNever use the dishwasher withoutthe filters.

LOADING THE RINSE AID

The rinse aid

The rinse aid, which is automaticallyreleased during the last rinsing cycle, helpsthe dishes to dry quickly and preventsspots and stains forming.

Filling the rinse aid container

The rinse aid container can be found to theleft of the detergent container (fig. A "3") .To open the lid, push the reference markand, in the same time, pull the tab ofopening.It is always advisable to use rinse aid thatis specifically designed for dishwasher.Check the rinse aid level through theindicator eye (C) which is located on thedispenser.

Regulating the rinse aid from 1 to 6

The regulator (D) is placed under the lidand can be turned using a coin. The recommended position is 4.The limestone content of the waterconsiderably affects the formation oflimescale and the drying performance.It is therefore important to regulate thequantity of rinse aid to achieve goodwashing results.If, after the wash, streaks occur on thedishes, decrease the amount by oneposition. If whitish spots occur, increase theamount by one position.

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dark light

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WHEN CYCLE IS FINISHED

After every wash it is essential to turn offwater supply and to switch off the machineby pressing the On/Off button to the offposition.

If the machine is not going to be used forsome time, it is advisable to follow theserules:

1. do an empty wash with detergent in orderto clean the machine of any deposits;

2. pull out the electric plug;

3. turn off the water tap;

4. fill the rinse aid container;

5. Ieave the door ajar;

6. keep the inside of the machine clean;

7. If the machine is left in places where thetemperature is below 0°C any water leftinside the pipes may freeze. Wait untilthe temperature rises above zero andthen wait for about 24 hours beforestarting up the dishwasher.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

■ To clean the dishwasher outside, do notuse solvents (degreasing action) neitherabrasives, but only a cloth soaked withwater.

■ The dishwasher does not require specialmaintenance, because the tank isself-cleaning.

■ Regularly wipe the door gasket with adamp cloth to remove any food remainsor rinse aid.

■ It is advisable to remove limestonedeposits or dirt periodically, by doing anempty wash; pour a glass of vinegar onthe bottom of the tank and select thelight wash.

■ If, in spite of the routine cleaning of thefilters, you notice that the dishes or pansare not properly washed or rinsed, checkthat all the spray heads on the rotorarms (fig. A “5”) are clear.

If they are blocked, clean them in thefollowing way:

1. to remove the upper rotor arm, turn ituntil it lines up with the stop markedby the arrow (fig. 1) . Push it upwards(fig. 1b) and, keeping it pushed in,unscrew it in a clockwise direction(to reassemble it repeat the sameoperation, but turn it anticlockwise).The lower rotor arm can be removedsimply by pulling it upwards (fig. 2) ;

2. wash the rotor arms under a jet of waterto clear any blockage in the sprayheads;

3. when you have finished, refit the rotorarms in the same position, rememberingto re-align the arrow and screw intoposition.

■ Both the door lining and the tank liningare in stainless steel; however, shouldspots caused by oxidation occur, this isprobably due to a high level of iron saltspresents in the water.

■ The spots can be removed with a mildabrasive agent; never use chlorinebased materials, steel wool, etc.

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PRATICAL HINTS

How to get really good washresults

■ Before placing the dishes in thedishwasher, remove any remainingfood (bones, shells, pieces of meat orvegetables, coffee grounds, skin of fruit,cigarette ash, tooth picks etc. to avoidblocking the filters, water outlet andwashing arm nozzles.

■ Try not to rinse the dishes beforeloading them into the dishwasher.

■ If saucepans and oven dishes areencrusted with the remains of burnt orroast food, it is advisable to leave themto soak before washing.

■ Place the dishes face downwards.

■ Try to place the dishes in such a waythat they are not touching one another.If they are loaded properly you will getbetter results.

■ After loading the dishes check that thewashing arms can rotate freely.

■ Pans and other dishes that haveparticularly stubborn food particles orremnants of burnt food should be left tosoak in water with dishwasherdetergent.

■ To wash silver properly:

a) rinse the silver immediately afteruse, especially if it has been used formayonnaise, eggs, fish etc.;

b) do not sprinkle detergent onto it;

c) keep it separate from other metals.

How to make savings

■ If you want the dishwasher to give acomplete wash, place the dishes in thedishwasher at the end of each meal andif necessary turn on the “PRE RINSE”cycle to soften the food remains andremove bigger particles of food from thenew load of dishes. When the dishwasher is full start thecomplete wash cycle programme.

■ If the dishes are not very dirty or if thebaskets are not very full select anECONOMY programme, following theinstructions in the program list.

What not to wash

■ It should be remembered that not alldishes are suitable for washing in adishwasher.We advise against usingthe dishwasher to wash items inthermoplastic, cutlery with wooden orplastic handles, saucepans withwooden handles, items in aluminium,crystal, leaded glass unless otherwisestated.

■ Certain decorations may fade. It istherefore a good idea before loading thewhole batch to wash just one of theitems first so as to be sure that otherslike it will not fade.

■ It is a good idea not to put silver cutlerywith non-stainless steel handles intothe dishwasher as there could be achemical reaction between them.

IMPORTANTWhen buying new crockery orcutlery always make sure that they aresuitable for washing in a dishwasher.

Useful hints

■ In order to avoid any dripping from thetop rack, remove the lower rack first.

■ If the dishes are to be left in themachine for some time, leave the doorajar, to let some air circulate and toimprove the drying performance.

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PROGRAMME SELECTION AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

(Use in conjunction with programme guide)

IMPORTANTThe dishwasher has one very practicalfunctions:the "recommended" programme(which is ideal for full load daily use)for quick and accurate selection.

Programme settings

■ Open the door and place the dirty dishesinside the appliance.

■ Press the "ON/OFF" button .

■ After pressing the "ON/OFF" button,the indicator light which is factory set at"recommended” will flash.

■ If you wish to select an option, press theoption button (the corresponding indicatorlight will light up).

The option button can be selected ordeselected WITHIN 2 minutes of theprogramme commencing.

■ Choose a programme by pressing thecorresponding button.

■ When the door is shut, after an audiblesignal has sounded, the programme willstart automatically.

WITHIN 2 minutes of the programmecommencing another programmecan be selected, simply by pressingthe corresponding button.

IMPORTANTTo select the "PRE RINSE" programme,simultaneously press the "RAPID"programme button and "HALF LOAD"option button.

Programme interruption

Opening the door when a programme isrunning is not recommended especiallyduring the main wash and final hot rinsephases. However, if the door is openedwhile a programme is running (for example,to add dishes) the machine stopsautomatically.Close the door, without pressing anybuttons. The cycle will start from where itleft off.

IMPORTANT A running program can be interruptedwithout opening the door bypressing the "ON/OFF" button. Inthis case, simply press the "ON/OFF"button again to restart the cycle fromwhere it left off.

WARNING!If you open the door during thedrying cycle, an audible audio signaladvises you that the drying cycle hasnot yet finished.

Changing a running programme

Proceed as follows to change or cancel arunning program:

■ Hold down the current programme button(with the indicator light on) for at least 5seconds. The programme indicator lights(except for the "RAPID" programmeindicator light) will flash.

■ The running programme will be cancelledand the indicator light for the“recommended” programme will startto flash.

■ At this point a new programme can be set.

IMPORTANT To cancel the "PRE RINSE" programme,simultaneously hold down the"RAPID" programme button and"HALF LOAD" option button.

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EN 50242 place loadCapacity with pans and dishesWater supply pressure FusePower inputSupply voltage

159 personsMin. 0,08 - Max 0,8 MPa(see rating plate)(see rating plate)(see rating plate)

TECHNICAL DATA:

DIMENSIONS:

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A "ON/OFF" button

B "DELAY START" button

C Open door

D "PROGRAMME" buttons

E "HALF LOAD" option button

F "SALT EMPTY" light

G "PROGRAMME STATUS" lights/"DELAY START" time lights

H "PROGRAMME SELECTION" lights

I "OPTION SELECTION" light

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■ Press the "DELAY START" button toset another delayed start time (thecorresponding indicator light will turn on).

■ A new programme can be set after adelayed time has been changed orcancelled or an option button has selectedor deselected.

Alarm mute for the PROGRAMMEEND

The alarm for the programme end may bemuted as follows:

■ With the dishwasher off, hold down the"HALF LOAD" button for few secondswhile simultaneously pushing the"ON/OFF" button, releasing them onlyafter the alarm sound.

■ Press the "HALF LOAD" button again:the relevant indicator light (turned on toindicate that the alarm is activated) willflash (to indicate that the alarm is off).

■ Wait for the alarm to sound to indicatethat the settings were saved.

■ To turn the alarm on again, follow thesame procedure.

Fault signals

If malfunctions or faults occur when aprogramme is running the indicator lightthat corresponds to the selected cycle(2 indicator lights for the "PRE RINSE"programme) will flash rapidly and the alarmsounds.In this event, turn the dishwasher off bypressing the "ON/OFF" button. After checking to make sure the waterinlet hose tap is open, that the drainhose is not bent and that the siphon orfilters are not clogged, set the selectedprogramme again. If the anomaly persists, contact CustomerService Department.

IMPORTANTThis dishwasher is equipped with ananti-overflow safety device which willautomatically discharge any excesswater should a problem occur.

WARNING!To ensure the correct operation ofthe anti-overflow safety device, werecommend that the dishwasher isnot moved or tilted during operation.If however it is necessary to tilt ormove the dishwasher, please ensurethat the washing cycle is completeand that there is no remaining waterinside the dishwasher.

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WARNING!Before starting a new programme,you should check that there is stilldetergent in the dispenser. If necessary, top up the dispenser.

If there is any break in the power supplywhile the dishwasher is operating, aspecial memory stores the selectedprogramme and, when the power isrestored, it continues where it left off.

Programme operations

When a programme is running the relevantindicator light will remain on and the 3“PROGRAMME STATUS” indicator lights("WASH" , "RINSE" , and "DRY" ) will lightsingularly and in sequence to indicate thecurrent phase.

Programme end

A 5 second alarm will sound (if not muted)3 times at 30 second intervals to signal thatthe programme has ended. The “PROGRAMME STATUS” indicatorlights will turn off and the selectedprogramme indicator light (2 indicator lightsfor the “PRE RINSE” programme) will startto flash. Dishes can now be removed and thedishwasher turned off by pressing the"ON/OFF" button or dishes can be loadedfor new cycle.

Option button

"HALF LOAD" button

In response to your everyday washingrequirement in addition to the normal washfunctions this dishwasher is equipped withthe “HALF LOAD” function. This functionenables the uses to wash a reducednumber of dishes yet retaining the freedomof loading them both on the top and bottombasket.When this function is activated the dishwasherwill automatically reduce the water andenergy consumption and the wash time.When selecting the “HALF LOAD” ensurea reduced amount of detergent is used.

"DELAY START" button

The dishwasher start time can be set withthis button, delaying the start by 3, 6 or 9hours.

Proceed as follows to set a delayed start:

■ Press the "DELAY START" button (eachtime the button is pressed the startwill be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hoursrespectively and the corresponding timeindicator light will illuminate).

■ To start the countdown, press the selectedprogramme button (the relevant indicatorlight will come on, while the set timeindicator light will start to flash).

If a 9 hour delay is set, countdown will bedisplayed by the 6h indicator light after 3hours and the 3h indicator light after 6hours.

At the end of the last 3 hours (at the endof countdown) the 3h indicator light willstop flashing and remain on to indicate thewashing phase and the programme willstart automatically.

If countdown has not ended, wherebythe programme has not yet started, it ispossible to change or cancel the delayedstart and select another programme or toselect/deselect the option button, proceedingas follows:

■ Hold down the selected programmebutton for at least 5 seconds. Theprogramme indicator lights (except forthe "RAPID" programme indicator light)will flash.

■ The selected programme will be cancelledand the indicator light for the"recommended" programme will startto flash.

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N/A = OPTION NOT AVAILABLE

(“RECOMMENDED” PROGRAMME)Once a day - for normal soiled pans and anyother items that have been left all day forwashing.

Once a day - for heavily soiled pans and anyother items that have been left all day forwashing.

Energy Saving Programme suitable fornormal soiled items. Using detergents withenzyme.Programme standardised to EN 50242.

Quick wash for dishes which are to bewashed immediately after the meal. Washload of 4/6 persons.

Short cold pre-wash for items that are storedin the dishwasher until you are ready towash a full load.

Universal65°C

Intensive75°C

Eco45°C

Rapid 29’50°C

Pre Rinse(Rapid 29’+Half Load)

IDENTIFYING MINOR FAULTS

Should the dishwasher fail to operate, before contacting the Service Centre, makethe following checks:

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FAULT CAUSE REMEDY

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 heardto rotate

6 - On electronic applianceswithout a display: one ormore indicator lightsflashing quickly.

Plug is not connected to wallsocket

O/I button has not been pressed

Door is open

No electricity

See causes for no. 1

Water tap is turned off

Programme selector is not atcorrect position

The inlet hose is bent

The inlet hose filter is not correctly connected

Filter is dirty

Outlet hose is kinked

The outlet hose extension isnot correctly connected

The outlet connection on thewall is pointing downwards notupwards

Position of outlet hose is toolow

Excessive amount of detergent

Item prevents arms from rotating

Plate and cup filter very dirty

Water inlet tap turned off

Connect electric plug

Press button

Close door

Check the fuse in the plug and the electricity supply

Check

Turn water tap on

Turn programme selector tocorrect position

Eliminate the bends in the hose

Clean the filter at the end of thehose

Clean filter

Straighten outlet hose

Follow the instructions for connecting the outlet hosecarefully

Call a qualified technician

Lift outlet hose to at least 40 cmabove floor level

Reduce amount of detergent Use suitable detergent

Check

Clean plate and cup filter

Switch off the appliance.Turn on the tap.Re-set the cycle.

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N.B.: Should any of the situations occur and should the machine give a bad wash performance, it isnecessary to remove the deposits from the dishes by hand since the final drying cycle hardens thedeposits which a second wash in the machine would not be able to remove.

If the malfunction continues contact a Service Centre quoting the serial number of the dishwasher.This is found on the plaque on the inside of the dishwasher door at the top or on the guarantee. This information will make it possible to take more effective action more quickly.

The manufacturers decline any responsibility for any printing mistakes in this instruction booklet.They also reserve the right to modify their own appliances as necessary without altering theessential characteristics.

FAULT CAUSE REMEDY

7 - Load of dishes is only partially washed

8 - Detergent not dispensedor partially dispensed

9 - Presence of white spots on dishes

10 -Noise during wash

11 - The dishes are not completely dry

See causes for no. 5

Bottom of saucepans have notbeen washed well

Edge of saucepans have not been washed well

Spray arms are partially blocked

The dishes have not been properly loaded

The end of the outlet hose is inthe water

The incorrect amount of detergent has been measuredout; the detergent is old and hard

The wash programme is not thorough enough

The lower basket dishes havenot been washed

Cutlery, dishes, pans, etc... stopthe detergent dispenser opening

Water is too hard

The dishes knock against oneanother

The revolving arms knock againstthe dishes

Inadequate air flow

Rinse aid missing

Check

Burnt on food remains must be soaked before putting pansin dishwasher

Reposition saucepans

Remove spray arms byunscrewing ring nuts clockwiseand wash under running water

Do not place the dishes too closely together

The end of the outlet hose must not come into contact with the outflow water

Increase the measure according to how dirty thedishes are and change detergent

Choose a more vigorous programme

Depress half load button

Position dishes not to obstructthe dispenser

Check salt and rinse aid leveland regulate amount. Should the fault persist, Contact Service Centre

Re-check loading of dishes inthe basket

Again re-check loading

Leave the dishwasher door ajarat the end of the wash programto allow the dishes to dry naturally

Fill the rinse aid dispenser

Hoover guarantees all parts of this product for 5 years fromthe date of purchase. During that time Hoover will replace orrepair all defective parts free of charge, except for partssubject to fair wear and tear such as belts. The call out fee andlabour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months. Toqualify for benefits under the guarantee, you must be able toprovide proof of date of purchase and the appliance musthave been installed and used in accordance with theinstructions described in this manual. Consequential losses andaccidental damage to the machine is not covered by theguarantee.

Hoover cannot be responsible for the results of using thismachine for any purposes other than those described in thismanual.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory or common lawrights.

For service and repairs please call our national number:

Always use genuine Hoover spares, available direct from GIASService:

HoovercareTo maintain your Hoover product in peak condition you maywish to take out a Hoovercare policy, which for an annualpayment provides a comprehensive maintenance and repairscheme. For more information please call 08705 400 600.

The Hoovercare scheme is not available in Eire.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of anyprinting mistakes in this booklet. The manufacturer alsoreserves the right to make appropriate modifications to itsproducts without changing the essential characteristics.

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The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of any printing mistakes in thisbooklet. The manufacturer also reserves the right to make appropriate modifications toits products without changing the essential characteristics.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and ElectronicEquipment (WEEE).By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for theenvironment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this pro-duct.The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shallbe handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipmentDisposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your localcity office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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