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If you are in any doubt check with the manufacturers of the items on their dishwashability. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WASH ITEMS IN YOUR DISHWASHER WHICH HAVE CONTAINED POISONOUS OR DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES. Special care notes Stainless steel items Stainless steel is very good for washing in the dishwasher. Some types however can become tarnished by the humid atmosphere in the dishwasher during drying. To avoid this remove the items at the end of the rinse programme and wipe dry. Any staining will not harm the items and can be removed with a proprietary stainless steel cleaner. Silverware Silverware can be washed in your dishwasher but should not be washed alongside stainless steel items as this could cause corrosion of the stainless steel. To ‘polish’ tarnished silver and A1 EPNS, Hotpoint makes a Silverware Cassette, Part No. 7004. This can be ordered through your retailer or nearest Hotpoint Spares Centre, see back page, using the enclosed order form. It is placed in the cutlery basket and the silver cutlery placed inside. The areas of discolouration will disappear after a few washes. It should be noted that any decorative toning on the handles of silverware will eventually fade, so if this is of particular importance to you do not wash such items in the dishwasher. Cleaning the Filters This is the most important item of maintenance you have to do. The filters are found on the bottom of the machine on the right-hand side (see page 2). The coarse and fine filters can be lifted out by the handle on the fine filter. They are simply pushed together and pulled apart. They should be cleaned under running water after every wash. The microfilter is a push fit device which sits in the base of the machine and can be removed by lifting straight upwards. It should be inspected in place after every wash and removed and cleaned when necessary, and at least after every five washes. When replacing make sure that the microfilter clips firmly into place and that the edges are flush with the base of the machine. The coarse and fine filters should then be reassembled and located back inside the microfilter, again with the edges flush with the base of the machine. 15 When the washing-up is done The machine stops automatically when the programme is finished. Switching off The first thing you should do is to switch the machine off by turning the Programme Selector to Off (Mains Indicator Light will go out) and switching off the power at the mains socket. Turn off the water If you have finished washing always turn off the water at the stopcock, or tap. If you do not have permanent plumbing you will also need to disconnect the water supply and stow the drain hose after emptying it in a bucket. Unloading Allow the load to cool for about 15 minutes. Unload the lower rack before the upper rack to avoid any drops of water falling on the lower dishes when the upper rack is moved. Caring for your Dishwasher Your Hotpoint Dishwasher needs very little attention. The following steps will keep it performing well. NOTE: Before doing any cleaning check that the electricity supply to the machine is switched off. 1. Clean the spray arms occasionally. To do this, remove the arms (the lower arm clips into place and can be removed by lifting upwards) and brush them under fresh running water or use a mild soap or detergent solution. They need to be kept clean to keep the jets clear and spraying properly. 2. Clean the metal surfaces on the outside of your machine with a damp cloth only. Do not use any abrasive cleaners or metal polishes, otherwise you will damage the protective coating on these parts. 3. If the machine is not going to be used for a long time leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate inside. 4. We recommend you take out a Hotpoint Service Plan with Annual Safety/ Maintenance Check which ensures the machine is professionally serviced every year. Details are given on page 19 of this Handbook. Hotpoint strongly recommends that all of its appliances are regularly checked for electrical and mechanical safety whether or not they are covered by a Hotpoint Service Plan. This is to avoid such things as worn hoses which may cause a leak on an appliance which could become dangerous if neglected. WARNING: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN TO CLIMB INTO DISHWASHERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES. ALWAYS SWITCH ELECTRICITY OFF AT SOCKET AND REMOVE PLUG AFTER USE. 14 Aluminium items Bright polished, matt, enamelled and non-stick coated aluminium items are all suitable for washing in a dishwasher. However aluminium is vulnerable to everyday minerals found in water, which could lead to discolouration during rinsing. If items show signs of discolouration they should be removed immediately after the washing cycle and rinsed in cold water by hand. This discolouration will not, however, seriously affect the aluminium. WARNING: TAKE SPECIAL CARE WHEN REMOVING ITEMS IMMEDIATELY AFTER A WASH AS THEY MAY BE VERY HOT. Getting your ...