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User manual Hotpoint, model DWF35

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-Pull out the appliance, carefully, withdrawing hoses at the same time. Transporting the Dishwasher... Drain water from the dishwasher. Secure all loose parts. The dishwasher should only be transported in an upright position. If not kept upright during transport, any water remaining inside, may seep into the control module and cause subsequent errors with programme functions. (DWF35/34 only) The appliance must be drained in the following sequence: -Turn on the tap. -Set the mains switch 1 to ON. -Select the Economy 50° button. The programme duration in minutes is shown in the numerical display. -Wait for approx. 4 minutes. -Terminate the programme by pressing the Programme End buttons 11 simultaneously. -The time display changes to 0. -Wait a further minute and then switch the dishwasher OFF. -Turn off the tap. Page 23 FP105-01 DWF35/34/33/30 12/02/2002 10:23 am 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 arise during normal daily usage yourself, without having to call out a service engineer. Not only does this save costs, but it also means the appliance is available for use again that much sooner. The following list of common occurrences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of most problems. Problems... ...When the appliance is switched on. . Appliance does not start up -Fault with fuse in mains electricity supply. -Plug not inserted in wall socket. -Appliance door not closed properly. -Water tap not turned on. -Blocked strainer in water intake hose. -The strainer is situated in the supply hose connection. -Ensure fill hose is not kinked. ... With the appliance itself . Lower spray arm rotates with difficulty. -Spray arm is blocked by small items or food remains. -Filter may be incorrectly fitted allowing food remnants and small items to enter spray arm through water. . Lid in detergent compartment can not be closed. -Detergent compartment has been overfilled. -Mechanism is clogged with remnants of detergent. . Indicator lamps do not go out after washing has finished. -Main switch is still set to ON Remnants of detergent stuck inside dispenser. -Compartment was damp when it was filled up with detergent. Compartment must be dry before detergent is added. Water remains inside the appliance after the programme has ended. -Blockage or kink in drainage hose. -Pump is jammed. -Filters are blocked. -The programme is still running. Wait for the programme to end. (Models DWF35 and DWF34 only: Numerical display 7 will indicate 0). (Models DWF33 and DWF30 only: The Programme End indicator light 10 will illuminate). -Perform ‘reset’ function. ...During washing Unusual amount of foam is created. -Normal washing up liquid has been poured into the rinse-aid container Appliance stops suddenly while washing is taking place. -Cut in electricity supply to the appliance. -Water supply has been interrupted Knocking sound can be heard while washing is taking place. -A spray arm is knocking against the dishes inside the appliance Rattling sound can be heard while washing is taking place. -Crockery has not been stacked properly inside the appliance. Knocking sound coming from inlet valves. -This is caused by the way the water pipes have been laid and it has no effect upon the way the appliance functions. There is no remedy for this. 23 Page 24 FP105-01 DWF35/34/33/30 12/02/2002 10:23 am ...With the dishes, cutlery, etc. Remnants of food are stuck to the dishes, cutlery, etc. -Dishwasher was not loaded properly. Jets of water could not reach all parts of the dishes etc. -Too many items in the rack. -Items in the rack were touching each other. -Not enough detergent was added to the dispenser. -Selected wash programme was not intensive enough. -Rotation of spray arm was obstructed by dish, etc. -Nozzles in spray arm are blocked by remnants of food. -Filters are blocked. -Filters have been incorrectly fitted. -Waste-water pump is jammed. Plastic items are discoloured -Not enough detergent was added to dispenser. -Detergent has insufficient bleaching properties. Use a detergent containing a chemical bleaching agent. White stains are left on crockery, glasses have a milky appearance. -Not enough detergent was added to input compartment. -Amount of rinse-aid was set too low. -Although water is quite hard, no salt has been put in appliance. -Water softener was set too low. -Lid on salt container is not screwed tight. -If you used a phosphate-free detergent, try a detergent containing phosphates and compare results. Dishes, cutlery etc. have not been dried. -Selected progra...