User manual HOTPOINT LFTA M284 A

[. . . ] * 12 Operating instructions DISHWASHER EN English, 13 Contents Installation, 14-15 Positioning and levelling Connecting the water and electricity supplies Advice regarding the first wash cycle Technical data Ecodesign Regulation Description of the appliance, 16 Overall view Control panel Loading the racks, 17 Lower rack Cutlery basket Upper rack Start-up and use, 18 Starting the dishwasher Measuring out the detergent Wash options LFTA+ M284 Wash cycles, 19 Table of wash cycles Rinse aid and refined salt, 20 Measuring out the rinse aid Measuring out the refined salt Care and maintenance, 21 Shutting off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the dishwasher Preventing unpleasant odours Cleaning the sprayer arms Cleaning the water inlet filter Cleaning the filters Leaving the machine unused for extended periods Precautions and advice, 22 General safety Disposal Saving energy and respecting the environment Troubleshooting, 23 Assistance, 24 Assistance Installation Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it. Please read this instruction manual carefully: it contains important information regarding the safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. If the appliance must be moved at any time, keep it in an upright position; if absolutely necessary, it may be tilted onto its back. [. . . ] Even if using multi-functional tablets, the salt dispenser should still be filled. EN Water Hardness Table Level 1 2 3 4 °dH 0-6 6 - 11 12 - 17 17 - 34 °fH 0 - 10 11 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 60 mmol/l 0-1 1, 1 - 2 2, 1 - 3 3, 1 - 6 Average salt container capacity duration** months 7 months 5 months 3 months 2 months If you do not add salt or rinse aid, the LOW SALT* and LOW RINSE AID* indicator lights remain lit. Measuring out the rinse aid Rinse aid makes it easier for the crockery to dry, as water runs off surfaces more readily and therefore does not leave streaks or marks. The rinse aid dispenser should be filled: • When the LOW RINSE AID* indicator light on the control panel is illuminated; 1. Open the dispenser by turning the lid (G) in an anticlockwise direction. Pour in the rinse aid, making sure it does not overflow from the F dispenser. If this happens, clean the spill immediately with a dry G cloth. NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub. 5* 34 - 50 61 - 90 6, 1 - 9 2/3 weeks For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not recommend the use of salt. * this setting may cause a slight increase in the duration of the cycles. (°dH = hardness measured in German degrees - °f = hardness measured in French degrees - mmol/l = millimoles per litre) Measuring out the refined salt In order to achieve the best possible results using a wash cycle, make sure that the dispenser is never empty. Refined salt removes limescale from the water, thus avoiding the formation of deposits on crockery. The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the dishwasher (see Description) and should be filled: • When the green float* cannot be seen by simply looking at the cap of the salt dispenser. €¢ When the LOW SALT* indicator light on the control panel is illuminated; 1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the container cap (anticlockwise). The first time you do this: fill the water tank right up to its edge. Position the funnel* (see figure) and fill the salt container right up to its edge (this should hold approximately 1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak out. Remove the funnel* and wipe any salt residue away from the opening; rinse the cap under running water and then screw it on, the head facing downwards so as to let the water flow out of the four cracks which are arranged in a star shape on the lower part of the cap. (Salt cap with green float*) It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you add salt to the container. Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can get into the container during the wash cycle (this could damage the water softener beyond repair). When necessary, measure out the salt before a wash cycle so that any saline solution which has leaked out of the salt dispenser is removed. Adjusting the amount of rinse aid If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you may adjust the quantity of rinse aid used. [. . . ] The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles). An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see Start-up and use). €¢ The lid on the rinse aid compartment has not been shut correctly. • The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance). [. . . ]