Hotpoint Instructions - Manual (Page 15)

ARISTON DISHWASHER - Instructions for installation and use 15
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ISHWASHER
Caution
- Do not forget that repairs should 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.
If the dishwasher won't
start, check...
Is the dishwasher plugged in at the
electricity socket and switched on?
Is there a power failure, check other
appliances.
Check the fuse.
Is the water supply tap turned on?
Is the water inlet hose connected
properly?
Is the pressure of the water supply
sufficient?
Is the inlet hose kinked?
Is the filter on the water supply hose
blocked?
Is the dishwasher door not closed
properly?
If water remains inside the
dishwasher, check...
the drain hose is not kinked.
the drain syphon is not obstructed.
the dishwasher filters are not clogged.
If the dishes are not being
cleaned properly, check...
the correct amount of detergent has
been added.
there is regenerating salt in the salt
container.
the dishes have been loaded correctly.
the selected programme is suitable
for the type of dishes and the degree
of soiling.
all filters are clean and positioned
correctly.
the spray arm nozzles are not
obstructed.
there is nothing obstructing the
rotation of the spray arms.
Detergent compartment lid
can not be closed, check...
has the compartment been overfilled?
is the mechanism clogged with
remnants of detergent?
If the dishes fail to dry or
remain dirty, check...
there is rinse aid inside the rinse aid
container.
the rinse aid dispenser setting is
correct.
the detergent being used is of good
quality and has not lost its
effectiveness (for example, through
incorrect storage, with the box left
open).
If the dishes show signs of
streaking, staining etc.
check...
the rinse aid dispenser setting is not
set too high.
If there are visible traces
of rust inside the tank,
check...
the cap off the salt container is
securely closed and that the water
softner setting is correct.
the correct amount of detergent is
being used. Certain detergents can
be more corrosive than others.
the tank is made of steel and therefore
any rust marks are due to external
elements (fragments of rust from the
tank pipes, pots, cutlery etc.) Special
products are commercially available
to remove such marks.
...During washing
Unusual amount of foam is created:
- Has the correct detergent been used.
Dishwasher stops suddenly
during a wash cycle:
- There has been a power cut.
- Water supply has been interrupted.
Knocking sound can be heard
inside the dishwasher:
- A spray arm is knocking against
dishes.
Rattling sound an be heard inside
the dishwasher:
- Crockery has not been stacked
properly.
Knocking sound can be heard
coming from the inlet valves:
- This is caused by the way the water
pipes are laid ad it has no effect upon
the way the dishwasher functions.
Error messages
Your dishwasher is equipped with a safety
system which is able to detect operating
faults.
These faults are reported by one or two
wash cycle indicator lights “E” flashing
rapidly.
Take a note of which lights are flashing,
turn the appliance off and call Hotpoint
Service for technical assistance (see back
page).
Tap off alarm
If you have forgotten to turn the water tap
on, your dishwasher will remind you by
sounding a few short beeps for a few
minutes.
Turn on the water tap and the dishwasher
will start after a few minutes.
If you are not there when the beeps
sounded, the appliance will stop automati-
cally and wash cycle indicator lights 4
and 5 (fast wash and pre-wash) will flash
rapidly.
Turn the dishwasher off at the On-Off
button, check the water supply and turn
on the water tap, wait approximately 20
seconds before turning appliance back
on. Repeat your wash cycle selections
and press the Start button.
Clogged filter alarm
If wash cycle indicator lights 3 and 5 (eco
and pre-wash) flash rapidly, this means
the filter is blocked.
Turn the dishwasher Off, follow cleaning
instruction in the ‘Care and Cleaning’ sec-
tion.
When the filter is back in position, turn
the dishwasher back on.
Repeat your wash cycle selections and
press the Start button.
Troubleshooting
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 occurences and their remedies should help you identify the causes of
most problems.
If after all the checks, the appliance
still does not operate or the problem
persists, call Hotpoint Service (see
KEY CONTACTS, back page) and
inform them of:
- the type of problem
- the abbreviation of the model name
(Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/
N) written on the rating plate
located on the inner edge of
the door.
Switch off at the mains socket
and remove the plug. Turn off
the water supply.
Issue date 9/10/03