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Instructions for Installation and Use
Dishwasher
Model BFV68
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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. Safety Information Fuses At the time of delivery... Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to All functions of your dishwasher have been thoroughly tested at the replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to factory. A small number of water marks may have been left as a BS1362 should be used. If you lose the fuse cover, a replacement result, they will disappear when the appli
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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 Cold water connection. Choose where you want to install Drain hose connection. Sink Waste System: Connect the cold water supply your dishwasher, you can place it WARNING: Connect your For under sink drainage: hose, inserting the small filter so that its sides or back panel are dishwasher drain hose to pipes Before connecting the drain hose, supplied with the dishwasher and side by side with furniture or up which connect to the foul drain remove any internal restrictions
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S ISHWASHER D Getting to know your Dishwasher E E. Upper basket I. Bottom spray arm F. Top spray arm J. Salt container cap G. Basket height adjuster K. Washing filter G H. Lower basket L. Detergent and rinse aid F dispenser H M. ‘Turbo Dry’ fan J K I M L The Controls H. Delayed start indicator light A. ON-OFF Button This light shows that delayed Press this button to switch the 1 2 start has been set. appliance on. I. Basket selection button B. ON-OFF Indicator light Press this to choose whether
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ISHWASHER D How to use your Dishwasher Delaying the start of a Modifying a wash cycle in Half load. First of all. programme. progress. Your dishwasher also allows you to - Turn on the water supply When you have loaded the dishes, If you have chosen the wrong cycle tap completely. wash half a load (using one basket), you can choose when to start your - You can modify the wash cycle, if - Add the correct amount to save water , electricity and deter- dishwasher before setting the wash it has only j
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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: Auto Wash Cycle: the dishwasher is equipped with a Sensor System that measures how dirty the dishes are and decides the most suitable programme for the load, setting the optimal cycle length, number of rinses and water level. This provides a more efficient and economic wash cycle. $PRXQWRI :KHQ3URJUDPPH GHWHUJHQW 5LQVH 3URJUDPPH 3URJUDP
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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 The detergent D C • 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 If using a tablet, put it in container away from children. 25 gr. 5 gr. "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 First of all. side compartments, as shown in figure A1, which can be hooked on Load examples Before placing dishes in the baskets, lower basket upper basket either the upper or lower basket as remove all course food remains. This required. avoids blocking the filter, which would reduce the efficiency of the What goes into the upper wash. basket? If saucepans and frying pans are Place delicate and lightweight dishes very dirty, allow them to soak before in the
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ISHWASHER D Care and Cleaning DO NOT use solvents or abrasives Going away Unplug the appliance. Cleaning the spray arms. to clean the exterior and rubber parts Before carrying out any cleaning or Food residue may become If the dishwasher is not going to be of your appliance, do not use encrusted onto the spray arms and used for some time, carry out the maintenance on the dishwasher, solvents or abrasive cleaning following: always remove the plug from the block the holes where water comes product
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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 D INFORMATION FOR TEST LABS Load for 12 Standard Settings tests (upper rack at top position) Detergent The Rinse Aid Detergent specifically intended for use with dishwashers This product makes dishes sparkle more as it improves must be used. The dispenser must be refilled before the their drying. The rinse aid container is situated on the start of each wash cycle following the instructions inside of the door; it should be filled up when the rinse provided in the ‘Programme Chart’.
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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
