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How to use your dishwasher – Hotpoint ULTIMA FDW80 User Manual

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First of all.

- Plug in and switch on.

- Turn on the water supply tap
completely.

- Add the correct amount of
detergent.

- Load the baskets correctly.

- Check that the spray arms rotate
freely.

- Close the door securely.

- Press the Stand-by button
"A".The display turns on and 4
dashes appear, these indicate
that the dishwasher is now
awaiting instructions.

Select the wash cycle.

Select the wash cycle by
pressing button "P". Each time
you press the button, a beep will
sound and the corresponding
symbols will light up in sequence.

Select the wash cycle most
suitable for the type of dishes to
wash (see ‘Programme Chart’).

Press and hold the Start button
"D" for a few seconds and the
wash cycle begins. If you left the
door open, the word ‘DOOR’ will
be displayed - shut the door and
press the Start button again.

A beep sounds: the wash cycle
has started and only the symbol
corresponding to the selected
wash cycle is displayed.

You can see the amount of time
left until the end of the wash cycle
on the counter "L".

- Do not expect a precise
countdown

as the wash cycle

starts with an estimated cycle
time and the sensor automatically
updates this as the cycle
progresses (time would be
affected by such things as water
temperature and degree of
soiling).

Indicator lights.

Cycle phase indicator lights "M"
keep you informed. Each will light
up to show you which cycle
phase is in progress: Pre-Wash,
Wash, Rinse or Drying.

Modifying a wash cycle in
progress.

If you have chosen the wrong
cycle - You can modify the wash
cycle, if it has only just started.
Keep the Reset button "D"
pressed in for a few seconds, a
prolonged beep will sound,
followed by 3 short beeps.

The wash cycle symbol will go
out and 4 dashes appear to show
that all settings have been
cancelled. You are now able to
reselect the correct wash cycle
that you require.

You've left out a dish?

Interrupt the wash cycle by
pressing the Stand-by button "A".
Open the door and insert the dish
you had forgotten, close the door
and press the same button again.

The cycle will start up from where
you interrupted it.

Cycle end

The end of the wash cycle is
indicated by 2 short beeps and
the word ‘END’ flashes up on the
display.

Turn the display off by pressing
the Stand-by button "A".

Switch off and disconnect from
the electricity supply.

Turn off the water tap.

Wait a few minutes before
unloading the dishes: they are
very hot! If you wait a little while,
they dry better due to the steam.

Empty the lower basket first.

Ensure the wash cycle has ended
before attempting to remove any
dishes.

How to use your Dishwasher

Delaying the start of a
programme.
When you have loaded the dishes,
you can choose when to start your
dishwasher before setting the wash
cycle desired.
Press button "M" (Mode) and then
select the symbol corresponding to
the Delayed Start
The rectangle alongside will darken
to show selection. Now press button
S” to select the delayed start by 1
to 24 hours. If you press this button
again, the word ‘OFF’ is displayed
(no selection made).
Each time the button is pressed, a
beep will sound - Once you have
made your selection make sure the
door is shut and press the Start
button "D".

The countdown to the start is
displayed. When this time
elapses, the wash cycle
begins and the time left will
come up in the display.

Have you changed your
mind?
If you decide you require a different
delay start period, press the "M"
(Mode) and “S” (Select) buttons and
make a different selection.
If you want to cancel the delay start
and start the selected wash cycle
immediately, press the “S” (Select)
button repeatedly until it is set to
zero. The indicator will turn off.

The delayed start is also reset
automatically, should you fail to
select a wash cycle within 15
seconds.

Half load.

This option is available with all wash
cycles.

Your dishwasher also allows you to
wash half a load (using one basket),
to save water , electricity and deter-
gent (use only half the amount).
Press button "M" (Mode)
repeatedly until symbol "N" is
selected, the corresponding
rectangle will light up.

Using button “S” (Select) you can
decide to wash a half-load on either:
The upper basket or
the lower basket
Each time you press the button you
will hear a beep and the
corresponding symbol will light up.
When no symbol is lit it means no
selection has been made.
Once you have made the selection,
press Start to begin the wash cycle.

“Extra” drying
If you want your dishes to be
perfectly dry:
press the button “S” to selec tthe
extra-dry , select the basket/s to be
used and delayed start if required.
Indicator “G” will show
symbol

when it has reached the
drying phase. The symbol will flash
for approximately 4 seconds and
the word OFF appears on the
display (extra drying disabled).
If you immediately press button “D
Start, you will hear a prolonged beep
and the word ON will appear on the
display and extra drying has been
selected.
Once you have completed all your
selections, shut the door. You will
hear a beep and the wash cycle will
start, either immediately or after the
delayed start if selected.
Remember that with extra drying
selected the programme will last
longer.

There's been a power failure or
you opened the dishwasher door

The wash cycle stops and then
restarts when the electricity
comes back on or when you close
the door.

For your own safety, ensure the door is
closed when the dishwasher is not in
use.

Duo-Wash cycle

This is a special cycle that runs a
different wash on the two basket
positions.

- Upper basket: delicate, for
glassware and glasses.

--Lower basket: heavy duty, for
saucepans and frying pans.

Press button "M" (Mode) and then
select the symbol corresponding to
Duo-Wash and press button "S"
(Select) ‘on’ means it is selected and
the rectangle alongside it will light up,
whereas ‘off’ means it is disabled.
After approximately 5 seconds you
will automatically quit the menu.
Now press Start and the wash cycle
start is indicated by a beep.

Have you left the
dishwasher door open?

The word ‘DOOR’ will flash up on
the display. Shut the dishwasher
door and the selected wash cycle
will start.