Hotpoint HFC 3C24 X User Manual
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DAILY REFERENCE
GUIDE
Before using the appliance carefully read Health and Safety guide.
APPLIANCE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CONTROL PANEL
1. On-O/Reset button with indicator light
2. Program selection button with indicator light
3. Zone Wash button with indicator light / Key lock
4. Eco program indicator light
5. Key lock indicator light
6. Display
7. Program number and remaining time indicator
8. Tablet (Tab) indicator light
9. Closed water tap indicator light
10. Rinse Aid rell indicator light
11. Salt rell indicator light
12. Short Time button with indicator light / Tablet (Tab)
13. Delay button with indicator light
14. Start/Pause button with indicator light / Drain out
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A HOTPOINT ARISTON
PRODUCT. In order to receive a more complete assi-
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You can download the Safety Instructions and the
Use and Care Guide, by visiting our website docs.
hotpoint.eu and following the Instructions on the
back of this booklet.
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1. Upper rack
2. Foldable aps
3. Upper rack height adjuster
4. Upper spray arm
5. Lower rack
6. Cutlery basket
7. Lower spray arm
8. Filter Assembly
9. Salt reservoir
10. Detergent and Rinse Aid dispensers
11. Rating plate
12. Control panel
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FIRST TIME USE
SALT, RINSE AID AND DETERGENT
ADVICE REGARDING THE FIRST TIME USE
After installation, remove the stoppers from the racks and the reta-
ining elastic elements from the upper rack.
FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR
The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the dishes and
on the machine’s functional components.
• It is important that the salt reservoir be never empty.
• It is important to set the water hardness.
The salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher (see PRO
DUCT DESCRIPTION) and should be lled when the SALT REFILL indi-
cator light in the control panel is lit .
1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the
reservoir cap (anticlockwise).
2. Only the rst time you do this: ll the salt re-
servoir with water.
3. Position the funnel (see gure) and ll the salt
reservoir right up to its edge (approximately
1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak
out.
4. Remove the funnel and wipe any salt residue
away from the opening.
Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can get
into the container during the wash program (this could damage the
water softener beyond repair).
Whenever you need to add salt, it is mandatory to complete the
procedure before the beginning of the washing cycle.
SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS
To allow the water softener to work in a perfect way, it is essential that
the water hardness setting is based on the actual water hardness in
your house. This information can be obtained from your local water
supplier.
The factory setting is for avarage (3) water hardness.
•SwitchontheappliancebypressingtheON/OFF button.
•SwitchotheappliancebypressingtheON/OFF button.
•HolddownbuttonSTART/PAUSE for 5 seconds, until you hear a
beep.
•SwitchontheappliancebypressingtheON/OFFF button.
•Thecurrentselectionlevelnumberandthesaltindicatorlightboth
ash.
• Press button P to select the desired hardness level (see WATER
HARDNESS TABLE).
•SwitchotheappliancebypressingtheON/OFFbutton.
Setting is complete!
As soon as this procedure is complete, run a program without loading.
Only use salt that has been specically designed for dishwashers.
After the salt has been poured into the machine, the SALT REFILL indi-
cator light switches o.
If the salt container is not lled, the water softener and the
heating element may be damaged as a result.
FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER
Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier. The rinse aid dispenser A should
be lled when the RINSE AID REFILL indicator light in the control
panel is lit.
1. Open the dispenser B by pressing and pulling up the tab on the lid.
2. Pour in the rinse aid (max.110 ml), making sure it does not overow
from the dispenser. If this happens, clean the spill immediately with a
dry cloth.
3. Press the lid down until you hear a click to close it.
NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub.
ADJUSTING THE DOSAGE OF RINSE AID
If you are not completely satised with the drying results, you can ad-
just the quantity of rinse aid used.
•SwitchthedishwasheronusingtheON/OFF button.
•SwitchitousingtheON/OFF button.
•PressbuttonSTART/PAUSE three times - a beep will be heard.
•SwitchitonusingtheON/OFF button.
•Thecurrentselectionlevelnumberandrinseaidindicatorlightash.
• Press button P to select the level of rinse aid quantity to be
supplied.
•SwitchitousingtheON/OFF button
Setting is complete!
If the rinse aid level is set to 1 (ECO), no rinse aid will be supplied. The
LOW RINSE AID indicator light will not be lit if you run out of rinse aid.
A maximum of 5 levels can be set according to the dishwasher model. The
factory setting is specic to the model, please follow instruction above
to check this for your machine.
• If you see bluish streaks on the dishes, set a low number (2-3).
• If there are drops of water or limescale marks on the dishes, set a
mid-range number (4-5).
FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
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B
To open the detergent dispenser
use the opening device A. Introduce
the detergent into the dry dispenser
B only. Place the amount of
detergent for pre-washing directly
inside the tub.
1. When measuring out the detergent re-
fer to the mentioned earlier information
to add the proper quantity. Inside the
dispenser B there are indications to help
the detergent dosing.
2. Remove detergent residues from the edges of the dispenser and
close the cover until it clicks.
3. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser by pulling it up until the
closing device is secured in place.
The detergent dispenser automatically opens up at the right time
according to the program.
If all-in-one detergents are used, we recommend using the TABLET
button, because it adjusts the program so that the best washing and
drying results are always achieved.
Water Hardness Table
Level °dH
German degrees
°fH
French degrees
1 Soft 0 - 6 0 - 10
2 Medium 7 - 11 11 - 20
3 Average 12 - 17 21 - 30
4Hard 18 - 34 31 - 60
5 Very hard 35 - 50 61 - 90
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PROGRAMS TABLE
Instructions on wash cycle selection.
ECO
Normally soiled crockery. Standard program, the most ecient in
terms of its combined energy and water consumption.
AUTO INTENSIVE
Automatic program for heavily soiled dishes and pans (not to be used
for delicate items).
AUTO NORMAL
Automatic program for normally soiled pans and dishes.
AUTO FAST
Automatic program for limited quantity of normally soiled crockery.
Ensures optimal cleaning performance in shorter time.
EXPRESS 30’
Program to be used for lightly-soiled dishes with no dried food
residues.
SANITIZING
Normally or heavily soiled crockery, with additional antibacterial wash.
Can be used to perform maintenance of the dishwasher.
SOAK
Use to refresh crockery planned to be washed later. No detergent to be
used with this program.
Notes:
Please note that cycles like Auto Fast or Express 30’ are most eective for
lightly soiled dishes.
To reduce consumption even further, only run the dishwasher
when it is full.
PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION
ECO program data is measured under laboratory conditions according to European Standard EN 50242. Note for Test Laboratories: For information on
comparative EN testing conditions, please send an email to the following address: assistenza_en_lvs@indesitcompany.com
Pre-treatment of the dishes is not needed before any of the programs.
*) Not all options can be used simultaneously.
**) The duration of the program shown on the display or in the booklet is an estimate calculated on standard conditions. The actual time may vary
depending on many factors such as temperature and pressure of the incoming water, room temperature, amount of detergent, quantity and type of load,
load balancing, additional selected options and sensor calibration. The sensor calibration can increase program duration up to 20 min.
Standby consumption: Left-on mode consumption: 6 W - O mode consumption: 0.5 W
Program
Drying
ActivEco
Available
options *)
Detergent
container Duration
of wash
program
(h:min)**)
Water con-
sumption
(litres/
cycle)
Energy con-
sumption
(kWh/cycle)
Tub B
1. Eco 50° 3:10 9,5 0,93
2. Auto Intensive 65° - - 2:00 - 3:10 14 - 17,0 1,50 - 1,85
3. Auto Normal 55° 1:30 - 2:30 14,5 - 16 1,15 - 1,30
4. Auto Fast 50° - - - 0:55 - 1:20 13 - 14,5 1,15 - 1,25
5. Express 30’ 50° - - - 0:30 9 0,55
6. Sanitizing 65° - - 1:40 10 1,30
7. Soak - - - - - 0:12 4,5 0,01
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OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS
ZONE WASH
This option makes it possible to carry out the wash cycle
in the selected rack only. Select the wash cycle and then
presstheZONEWASHbutton:theselectedracklightsup
and the wash cycle starts in the selected rack only. Press
the button again to deselect the option.
Please refer to the program table to see which cycles are
compatible with this option.
The option is recommended especially with the two
wash cycles: Intensive and Normal.
Select the option and the Intensive cycle to start the
ULTRAINTENSIVE ZONE washing. This wash cycle is ideal
for very soiled mixed loads, e.g. pans and saucepans,
dishes with heavy encrustation or dicult-to-clean
crockery (grater, vegetable mill, dirty cutlery). The
spraying pressure is stronger and the washing
temperature higher, thus ensuring optimum handling of
stubborn stains.
Select the option and the Normal cycle to start the
SAVING ZONE washing. This function makes it possible to
reduce energy consumption. Cycle duration might
change.
Remember to load the crockery in the selected rack
only.
KEYLOCK
Alongpress(for3seconds)ofZONEWASHbutton,will
activate the KEYLOCK function. The KEYLOCK function
will block the control panel except the ON/OFF button.
To deactivate the KEYLOCK, long press again.
SHORT TIME
This option can be used to reduce the duration of the
main programs while maintaining the same washing and
drying performance levels.
Afterselectingthe program,presstheSHORTTIMEbut-
ton and the indicator light will switch on. To deselect the
option, press the same button again.
TABLET
This setting allows you to optimize the performance of
the program according to the type of detergent used.
Press the SHORTTIME button for 3 seconds (the correspon-
ding symbol will light up) if you use combined detergents
in tablet form (rinse aid, salt and detergent in 1 dose).
If you use powder or liquid detergent, this option
should be o.
DELAY
The start of the program may be delayed for a period of
time between 0:30 and 24 hours.
1. Select the program and any desired options. Press the
DELAY button (repeatedly) to delay the start of the
program. Adjustable from 0:30 to 24 hours. With each
press of the button, the delay start increases by: 0:30 if
selection below 4 hours, 1:00 if selection is below 12
hours, 4 hours if selection is above 12 hours. If 24 hours
reached, and the button is pressed, the delayed start is
deactivated.
2. Press the START/PAUSE button: the timer will begin
counting down;
3. Once this time has elapsed, the indicator light switches
o and the program begins automatically.
If at the time of the countdown the START/PAUSE button
is pressed again the DELAY option is cancelled and the
selected program starts automatically.
The Delay function cannot be set once a wash cycle
has been started.
WATER TAP CLOSED – Alarm
Flashes when there is no inlet water or water tap is closed.
DRAIN OUT
To stop and cancel the active cycle, the Drain Out
function can be used.
A long press of START/PAUSE button, will activate the
DRAIN OUT function. The active program will be stopped
and the water in the dishwasher will be drained out.
OPTIONS can be selected directly by pressing the corresponding button (see CONTROL PANEL).
If an option is not compatible with the selected program see PROGRAMS TABLE, the corresponding LED ashes rapidly 3 times
and beeps will sound. The option will not be enabled.
ActivEco
ActivEco is a convection drying system which automatically opens
the door during/after drying phase to ensure exceptional drying
performance every day. Door opens at the temperature that is safe to
your kitchen furniture, thus door will not be opened when the option
ofSANIRINSEorSHORTTIMEareon.
As additional steam protection, special designed protection foil is added
together with the dishwasher (depending on the model type - can be
the need to buy it). To see how to mount protection foil please refer to
(INSTALLATION GUIDE).
ActivEco functionality could be disabled by the user as follows:
• To DISABLE: Switch On, then switch O. Keep the P button pressed for
5 sec., at the end of 5 sec the dishwasher plays a short beep. Switch
On the machine, the display shows „oOF”.
• To ENABLE: Switch On, then switch O the machine. Keep the P button
pressed for 5 sec., at the end of 5 sec the dishwasher plays a short
beep. Switch On the machine, the display shows „oOn”.
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DAILY USE
1. CHECK WATER CONNECTION
Check that the dishwasher is connected to the water supply
and that the tap is open.
2. SWITCH ON THE DISHWASHER
Press the ON/OFF button.
3. LOAD THE RACKS (see LOADING THE RACKS).
4. FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
(see PROGRAMS TABLE).
5. CHOOSE THE PROGRAM AND CUSTOMISE THE CYCLE
Select the most appropriate program in accordance with
the type of crockery and its soiling level (see PROGRAMS
DESCRIPTION) by pressing the P button.
Select the desired options (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS).
6. START
Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button.
When the program starts you hear a beep.
7. END OF WASH CYCLE
The end of the wash cycle is indicated by beeps and the
display shows END.
Open the door and switch o the appliance by pressing the
ON/OFF button.
Wait for a few minutes before removing the crockery - to
avoid burns.
Unload the racks, beginning with the lower one.
The machine will switch o automatically during certain
extended periods of inactivity, in order to minimise electricity
consumption. If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has
been rinsed with water before being placed in the dishwasher,
reduce the amount of detergent used accordingly.
TIPS
Before loading the baskets, remove all food residues from the croc-
kery and empty the glasses. You do not need to rinse beforehand
under running water.
Arrange the crockery so that it is held in place rmly and does
not tip over; and arrange the containers with the openings facing
downwards and the concave/convex parts placed obliquely, thus
allowing the water to reach every surface and ow freely.
Warning: lids, handles, trays and frying pans do not prevent the
sprayer arms from rotating. Place any small items in the cutlery
basket. Very soiled dishes and pans should be placed in the lower
basket because in this sector the water sprays are stronger and
allow a higher washing performance.
After loading the appliance, make sure that the sprayer arms can
rotate freely.
HYGIENE
To avoid odour and sediment which can be accumulated in the
dishwasher please run a high temperature program at least one
a month. Use a tea spoon of detergent and run it without the
loading to clean your appliance.
UNSUITABLE CROCKERY
• Wooden crockery and cutlery.
• Delicate decorated glasses, artistic handicraft and antique
crockery. Their decorations are not resistant.
• Parts in synthetic material which do not withstand high
temperatures.
• Copper and tin crockery.
• Crockery soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink.
The colours of glass decorations and aluminium/silver pieces
can change and fade during the washing process. Some types of
glass (e.g. crystal objects) can become opaque after a number of
wash cycles too.
DAMAGE TO GLASS AND CROCKERY
• Only use glasses and porcelain guaranteed by the manufac-
turer as dishwasher safe.
• Use a delicate detergent suitable for crockery.
• Collect glasses and cutlery from the dishwasher as soon as
the wash cycle is over.
MODIFYING A RUNNING PROGRAM
If a wrong program was selected, it is possible to change it,
provided that it has only just begun: press and hold the ON/OFF
button, the machine will switch o.
Switch the machine back on using the ON/OFF button and select the
new wash cycle and any desired options; start the cycle by pressing
the START/PAUSE button.
ADDING EXTRA CROCKERY
Without switching o the machine, open the door (be ware of
HOT steam!) and place the crockery inside the dishwasher. Close
the door and press the START/PAUSE button the cycle will begin
from the point at which it was interrupted.
ACCIDENTAL INTERRUPTIONS
If the door is opened during the wash cycle, or if there is a power cut,
the cycle stops. Once the door has been closed or the electricity supply
is restored, to start again the cycle from where it was interrupted, press
the START/PAUSE button.
For more information about the functions, you can request or do-
wnload from the WEB a Use & Care Guide by following the instruc-
tions on the last page.
ADVICE AND TIPS
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LOADING THE RACKS
UPPER RACK
Load delicate and light dishes: glasses, cups, saucers, low salad bowls.
(loading example for the upper rack)
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER RACK
The height of the upper rack can be adjusted: high position to place
bulky crockery in the lower basket and low position to make the most
of the tip-up supports by creating more space
upwards and avoid collision with the items
loaded into lower rack. The upper rack is equ-
ipped with a Upper Rack height adjuster (see
gure), without pressing the levers, lift it up by
simply holding the rack sides, as soon as the
rack is stable in its upper position.
To restore to the lower position, press the levers
A at the sides of the rack and move the basket
downwards.
We strongly recommend that you do not
adjust the height of the rack when it is loaded.
NEVER raise or lower the basket on one side only.
FOLDABLE FLAPS WITH ADJUSTABLE POSITION
The side foldable aps can be positioned at three dierent heights to
optimize the arrangement of crockery inside
the rack. Wine glasses can be placed safely
in the foldable aps by inserting the stem of
each glass into the corresponding slots. For
optimum drying results incline the foldable
aps more. To change the inclination, pull up
the foldable ap, slide it slightly and position
it as you wish.
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LOWER RACK
For pots, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc. Large plates and lids
should ideally be placed at the sides to avoid interferences with the
spray arm. The lower rack has tip-up supports which can be used in
a vertical position when arranging plates or in a horizontal position
(lower) to load pans and salad bowls easily.
(loading example for the lower rack)
CUTLERY BASKET
The modular basket is equipped with top grilles for improved cutlery
arrangement. The cutlery basket should be positioned only at the
front of the lower rack.
Knives and other utensils with sharp edges must be placed in the
cutlery basket with the points facing downwards or they must be
positioned horizontally in the tip-up compartments on the upper
rack.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY
Regularly clean the lter assembly so that the lters do not clog and
that the waste water ows away correctly. The lter assembly consists
of three lters which remove food residues from the washing water
and then recirculate the water: to obtain the best washing results, you
need to keep them clean.
The dishwasher must not be used without lters or if the lter is
loose.
After several washes, check the lter assembly and if necessary clean it
thoroughly under running water, using a non-metallic brush and follo-
wing the instructions below:
1. Turn the cylindrical lter A in an anti-clockwise direction and pull it out
(Fig 1).
2. Remove the cup lter B by exerting a slight pressure on the side
aps (Fig 2).
3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate lter C (Fig 3).
4. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER REMOVE
the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).
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After cleaning the lters, re-place the lter assembly and x it in posi-
tion correctly; this is essential for maintaining the ecient operation
of the dishwasher.
CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS
On occasions, food residue may become encrusted onto the spray
arms and block the holes used to spray the water. It is therefore recom-
mended that you check the arms from time to time and clean them
with a small non-metallic brush.
To remove the upper spray arm, turn the plastic locking ring in an an-
ticlockwise direction. The upper spray arm should be replaced so that
the side with the greater number of holes is facing upwards.
The lower spray arm may be removed by pulling it upwards.
CLEANING THE WATER INLET HOSE
If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an extended
period of time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and free of
impurities before performing the necessary connections. If this
precaution is not taken, the water inlet could become blocked and
damage the dishwasher.
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Your dishwasher may not work properly.
Before contacting the Service Centre check if the problem can be solved by going through the following list.
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The dishwasher
won’t start
or does not
respond to
commands.
The appliance has not been plugged
in properly. Insert the plug into the socket.
Power outage. The dishwasher starts automatically when the power returns.
The dishwasher door is not closed. Vigorously push the door until you hear the “click”.
It does not respond to commands. Switch o the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back
on after approximately one minute and reset the program.
The dishwasher
won’t drain.
The wash cycle has not nished yet. Wait until the wash cycle nishes.
The drain hose is bent. Check that the drain hose is not bent (see INSTALATION INSTRUCTION).
The sink drain pipe is blocked. Clean the sink drain pipe.
The lter is clogged up with food
residues. Clean the lter (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY).
The dishwasher
makes
excessive
noise.
The dishes are rattling against each Position the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
An excessive amount of foam has
been produced.
The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suita-
ble for use in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER).
Reset dishwasher by pressing the DRAIN button (see OPTIONS AND
FUNCTIONS) and run new program without detergent.
The dishes are
not clean.
The crockery has not been arranged
properly. Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
The spray arms cannot rotate freely,
being hindered by the dishes. Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
The wash cycle is too gentle. Select an appropriate wash cycle (see PROGRAMS TABLE).
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 FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER).
The cap on the rinse aid compartment
has not been shut correctly. Make sure the cap of the rinse aid dispenser is closed.
The lter is soiled or clogged. Clean the lter assembly (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE).
There is no salt. Fill the salt reservoir (see FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR).
TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
For more information, maintenance procedures and tro-
ubleshooting, see the Use and Care Guide
The Use and Care Guide can be obtained by:
• After-Sales Service; phone number see in warranty bo-
oklet.
• download from website: docs.hotpoint.eu
• use QR code
CONTACTING AFTER-SALES SERVICE
When you contact the After-Sales Service, you must pro-
vide the codes shown on the rating plate attached to the
left or right side inside the door of the dishwasher.
The phone number is listed
in the warranty booklet or on the
website:
www.hotpoint.eu
TECHNICAL DATASHEET
The technical data containing the energy consumption
data can be downloaded from the website:
docs.hotpoint.eu
IEC 436
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400011321726B
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