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Instructions for Installation and Use
Dishwasher
Model BCI450
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ISHWASHER D Contents Electrical Connection 3 For Your Safety 4 Installation 5 Getting to know your Dishwasher 6 The Controls 6 How to use your Dishwasher 7 Programme Chart 8 Before Using your Dishwasher 9-10 Loading your Dishwasher 11 Care and Cleaning 12 Troubleshooting 13 Information for Test Labs 14 After Sales Service 15 Hotpoint Guarantee 16 Key Contacts Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on t
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ISHWASHER D 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 At the time of delivery... replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to All functions of your dishwasher have been thoroughly tested at the BS1362 should be used. If you lose the fuse cover, a replacement factory. A small number of water marks may have been left as a may be obtained from your local authorised
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ISHWASHER D 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. The manu
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ISHWASHER D Installation Choose where you want to install Cold water connection. Drain hose connection. Sink Waste System: your dishwasher, you can place it Connect the cold water supply WARNING: Connect your For under sink drainage: so that its sides or back panel are hose, inserting the small filter dishwasher drain hose to pipes Before connecting the drain hose, side by side with furniture or up supplied with the dishwasher and which connect to the foul drain remove any internal restrictions
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ISHWASHER D Getting to know your Dishwasher G E E. Upper basket F J. Salt container cap F. Top spray arm K. Washing filter G. Basket height adjuster H J L. Detergent and rinse aid H. Lower basket dispenser I. Bottom spray arm K I L The Controls A. ON-OFF Button Press this button to switch the appliance on. B. ON-OFF Indicator light This light informs you that the dishwasher is on. P. Wash Programme Selector S Each time this button is M B A P pressed,one of the cycle indicator lights “M” will com
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ISHWASHER D How to use your Dishwasher First of all. Modifying a wash cycle in - Turn on the water supply progress. tap completely. If you have chosen the wrong cycle - Add the correct amount of - You can modify the wash cycle in detergent. progress, if it has only just started. - Load the baskets correctly. Open the appliance door carefully - Check that the spray arms to avoid any hot water splashes, rotate freely. then keep button "P" pressed for - Close the door securely. approximately 5 seco
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ISHWASHER D 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: :DVKF\FOH 'HWHUJHQW GXUDWLRQ &\FOHVHOHFWLRQ IRUSUH 5LQVH WROHUDQFH &\FOH &\FOHGHVFULSWLRQ LQVWUXFWLRQV ZDVK $LG ZDVK Pre-wash with hot water at 40°C Extended wash at 65°C. Very dirty dishes and pans (not to be used for 2 Rinses with cold water JU
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ISHWASHER D Before Using your Dishwasher To prevent rust from forming, load the salt just before beginning a wash cycle. Adjusting the water softener. Your dishwasher can adjust its salt Water Hardness consumption according to the hard- ness of the water in your home. Salt Autono- This way, you can optimise and consu- Clarke Selector my customise your dishwasher's salt °fH mmol/l mption degrees position (cycles\2- consumption. (grams/- kg) To adjust salt consumption, do as cycle) follows: 1. Uns
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ISHWASHER D Before Using your Dishwasher B C D The detergent • Use the right amount of Adding detergent detergent (see programme To open lid A, press button B. chart). The detergent should be put into the • Store your detergent and rinse two containers C and D. aid in a cool, dry place, safely 24 gr. 3 gr. away from children. If using a tablet, put it in container "D". Now you can close the lid: press it down until you hear it click. If it won't close Check whether there is any detergent residue
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ISHWASHER D Loading your Dishwasher What goes into the upper Load examples First of all. basket? Before placing dishes in the baskets, upper basket upper basket Place delicate and lightweight remove all course food remains. This dishes in the upper basket: glasses, avoids blocking the filter, which tea cups and coffee cups, saucers would reduce the efficiency of the and plates - shallow salad bowls, wash. slightly dirty frying pans and If saucepans and frying pans are shallow pans. very dirty, a
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ISHWASHER D Care and Cleaning DO NOT use solvents or abrasives Unplug the appliance. Cleaning the spray arms. Going away Before carrying out any cleaning or to clean the exterior and rubber If the dishwasher is not going to be Food residue may become used for some time, carry out the maintenance on the dishwasher, parts of your appliance, do not use encrusted onto the spray arms and following: always remove the plug from the solvents or abrasive cleaning block the holes where water comes • run a
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ISHWASHER D Troubleshooting Caution - Do not forget that repairs should only be carried out by a qualified specialist. Improper repairs can lead to considerable equipment damage, as well as danger to the user. - The dishwasher must first be disconnected from the electricity supply before any repairs or other work can be carried out. Switch off at the mains socket and water supply and remove the plug. Resolving minor problems yourself. Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that
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ISHWASHER INFORMATION FOR TEST LABS D Load for 9 Standard Settings tests (upper rack at lower position) lower basket upper basket 1 1 1 6 8 1 D A 4 9 C 3 i 2 h h k e B 9 C f e e g g 6 3 1 3 L ow er b asket U p p er basket Type Item D iam eter Volum Type Item D iam eter/Volum (approxim ately) (a p p roxim a te ly ) A soupe plate 23 cm . e cup 0,20 l. B dinner plate 26 cm . serving 19 cm . f bow l dessert 19 cm . glass 250 m l. C g plate oval platter 35 cm . saucer 14 cm . D h serving 13 cm .
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After Sales Service "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the followin
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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
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Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 Note: Our operators will require the following information: Model number: Serial number: Extended Warranties UK: 08709 088 088 (Open 8 to 8
