User manual HOOVER HLSI 500GT

[. . . ] EN User instructions ® HLSI 500GT DISHWASHER CONTENTS Safety advice Setting up, installation Water softener unit Loading the salt Adjusting the upper basket Loading the dishes Information for test laboratories Loading the detergent Types of detergent Loading the rinse aid Cleaning the filters Some practical hints Routine cleaning and maintenance Description of the control panel Technical data Programme selection and special functions The Watercontrol system Programme guide Identifying minor faults Your guarantee pag. 4 5 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 25 26 28 30 Fig. A 5 4 1 3 Keep this booklet safe for future reference. 3 2 Please read the instructions in this booklet carefully because they contain important information on how to install, use and maintain your dishwasher safely as well as containing useful tips on how to make the most of it. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS There are certain basic safety rules which are valid for any domestic appliance. The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a potential hazard ( es. Leaning or sitting on the open door of the dishwasher could cause it to tip over. [. . . ] Please note that on return to the use of conventional salt, a number of cycles will be required before the system becomes fully efficient again. 15 A 14 read carefully and follow the manufacturer's instructions given on the packaging; LOADING THE RINSE AID The rinse aid The rinse aid, which is automatically released during the last rinsing cycle, helps the dishes to dry quickly and prevents spots and stains forming. CLEANING THE FILTERS The filter system (fig. A "4") consists of: a central container that traps the larger particles; a flat gauze that continuously filters the wash water; 1 Filling the rinse aid container The rinse aid container can be found to the left of the detergent container (fig. To open the lid, push the reference mark and, in the same time, pull the tab of opening. It is always advisable to use rinse aid that is specifically designed for dishwasher. Check the rinse aid level through the indicator eye (C) which is located on the dispenser. C a micro filter, located beneath the gauze, that traps the tiniest particles ensuring a perfect rinse. To achieve excellent results every time, the filters should be checked and cleaned after each wash. To remove the filter unit, simply turn the handle anticlockwise (fig. For ease of cleaning, the central container is removable (fig. Remove the gauze filter (fig. 3) and wash the whole unit under a jet of water. With the Self-cleaning Micro filter, maintenance is reduced and the filter unit need only be checked every two weeks. Nevertheless, after each wash it is advisable to check that the central container and the gauze filter are not clogged. 2 FULL EMPTY dark light Regulating the rinse aid from 1 to 6 The regulator (D) is placed under the lid and can be turned using a coin. The limestone content of the water considerably affects the formation of limescale and the drying performance. It is therefore important to regulate the quantity of rinse aid to achieve good washing results. If, after the wash, streaks occur on the dishes, decrease the amount by one position. If whitish spots occur, increase the amount by one position. After cleaning the filters, make sure that they are correctly reassembled and that the gauze filter is properly positioned at the bottom of the dishwasher. Make sure that the filter is screwed back, clockwise, into the gauze, as poor seating of the filter unit could have an adverse effect on the efficiency of the appliance. 3 D 16 IMPORTANT Never use the dishwasher without the filters. 17 PRATICAL HINTS How to get really good wash results Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove any remaining food (bones, shells, pieces of meat or vegetables, coffee grounds, skin of fruit, cigarette ash, tooth picks etc. to avoid blocking the filters, water outlet and washing arm nozzles. Try not to rinse the dishes before loading them into the dishwasher. If saucepans and oven dishes are encrusted with the remains of burnt or roast food, it is advisable to leave them to soak before washing. Try to place the dishes in such a way that they are not touching one another. If they are loaded properly you will get better results. After loading the dishes check that the washing arms can rotate freely. [. . . ] 1 Water tap is turned off The dishes have not been properly loaded The end of the outlet hose is in the water The incorrect amount of Increase the measure detergent has been measured according to how dirty the out; the detergent is old and hard dishes are and change detergent The wash programme is not thorough enough The lower basket dishes have not been washed Choose a more vigorous programme Depress half load button 2 - Machine does not draw water Programme selector is not at correct position The inlet hose is bent The inlet hose filter is not correctly connected Filter is dirty Outlet hose is kinked Cutlery, dishes, pans, etc. . . stop Position dishes not to obstruct the detergent dispenser opening the dispenser Water is too hard Check salt and rinse aid level and regulate amount. Should the fault persist, Contact Service Centre 3 - Machine does not discharge water The outlet hose extension is not correctly connected The outlet connection on the wall is pointing downwards not upwards 10 - Noise during wash The dishes knock against one Re-check loading of dishes in another the basket The revolving arms knock against Again re-check loading the dishes 4 - Machine discharges water continuously Position of outlet hose is too low Excessive amount of detergent Lift outlet hose to at least 40 cm above floor level Reduce amount of detergent Use suitable detergent Check Clean plate and cup filter Switch off the appliance. Re-set the cycle. 11 - The dishes are not completely dry Inadequate air flow Leave the dishwasher door ajar at the end of the wash program to allow the dishes to dry naturally Fill the rinse aid dispenser Rinse aid missing 5 - Spray arms are not heard to rotate 6 - On electronic appliances without a display: one or more indicator lights flashing quickly. Item prevents arms from rotating Plate and cup filter very dirty Water inlet tap turned off N. B. : Should any of the situations occur and should the machine give a bad wash performance, it is necessary to remove the deposits from the dishes by hand since the final drying cycle hardens the deposits which a second wash in the machine would not be able to remove. [. . . ]