Hotpoint FDW85 - Manual (Page 12)

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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 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.
Warning:
Turn the display off by pressing
the Stand-by button "A"., unplug
the appliance from the electricity
socket to cut off the power supply;
the power supply cable should
consequently be easily
accessible.