Hotpoint HFE 2B+26 C N UK User Manual
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DAILY REFERENCE
GUIDE
Before using the appliance carefully read Safety Instructions.
APPLIANCE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CONTROL PANEL
1. On-O/Reset button with indicator light
2. Program selection button with indicator light
3. Half Load button with indicator light
4. Salt rell indicator light
5. Rinse Aid rell indicator light
6. Program indicator lights
7. Delay indicator light
8. Delay button with indicator light
9. Tablet (Tab) button with indicator light
10. Start/Pause button with indicator light / Drain out
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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A HOTPOINT PRODUCT.
In order to receive a more complete assistance, please
register your appliance on: www.hotpoint.eu/register
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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You can download the Safety Instructions and the
User
Manual, by visiting our website
docs.hotpoint.eu and
following the Instructions on the back of this booklet.
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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 retaining
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 mandatory that THE SALT RESERVOIR NEVER BE EMPTY.
• It is important to set the water hardness.
The salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher
(see PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) and must be lled when the SALT REFILL
indicator 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
reservoir 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 pro-
cedure before the beginning of the washing cycle to avoid corrosion.
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 sets the default value for the water hardness.
• Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• Switch o the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• Hold down button START/Pause for 5 seconds, until you hear a beep.
• Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• The program indicator light of the current set level ashes.
• Press button P to select the desired hardness level (see WATER
HARDNESS TABLE).
• Switch o the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
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 of limescale accumulation.
Using of Salt is recommended with any type of dishwasher detergent.
Water Hardness Table
Level °dH
German degrees
°fH
French degrees
°Clark
English degrees
1 Soft 0 - 6 0 - 10 0 - 7
2 Medium 7 - 11 11 - 20 8 - 14
3 Average 12 - 16 21 - 29 15 - 20
4 Hard 17 - 34 30 - 60 21 - 42
5 Very hard 35 - 50 61 - 90 43 - 62
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.
• Switch the dishwasher on using the ON/OFF button.
• Switch it o using the ON/OFF button.
• Press button START/Pause three times - a beep will be heard.
• Switch it on using the ON/OFF button.
• The program indicator light of the current set level ashes.
• Press button P to select the level of rinse aid quantity to be supplied.
• Switch it o using the ON/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
To open the detergent dispenser use the opening device C.
Introduce the detergent into the dry dispenser D only. Place the
amount of detergent for pre-washing directly inside the tub.
1. When measuring out the detergent
refer to the mentioned earlier infor-
mation to add the proper quantity.
Inside the dispenser D there are indi-
cations to help the detergent dosing.
2. Remove detergent residues from
the edges of the dispenser and clo-
se the cover until it clicks.
3. Close the lid of the detergent di-
spenser 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.
Usage of detergent not designed for dishwashers may cause mal-
function or damage to the appliance.
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Program
Drying
ActiveDry
Available
options *)
Duration
of wash
program
(h:min)**)
Water
consumption
(litres/cycle)
Energy
consumption
(kWh/cycle)
1Eco 50° 2:45 12,0 0,94
2 Intensive 65° 2:30 15,0 1,50
3 Mixed 55° 2:00 15,0 1,35
4 Rapid 30’ 50° -- 0:30 9,0 0,50
5 Soak - --0:10 4,5 0,01
PROGRAMS TABLE
PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION
Instructions on wash cycle selection.
1 ECO
Eco programme is suitable to clean normally soiled tableware, that for
this use, it is the most ecient programme in terms of its combined
energy and water consumption, and that it is used to assess complian-
ce with the EU Ecodesign legislation.
2 INTENSIVE
Program recommended for heavily soiled crockery, especially suitable
for pans and saucepans (not to be used for delicate items).
3 MIXED
Mixed soil. For normally soiled dishes with dried food residues.
4 RAPID 30’
Program to be used for half load of lightly-soiled dishes with no dried
food residues. Does not have drying phase.
5 SOAK
Use to refresh crockery planned to be washed later. No detergent to be
used with this program.
Notes:
Please note that cycle Rapid 30’ is dedicated for lightly soiled dishes.
ECO program data is measured under laboratory conditions according to European Standard EN 60436:2020.
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.
**) Values given for programs other than the program Eco are indicative only. 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.
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DELAY
It is possible to delay the start time of the program by 2,
4 or 8 hours:
1. After selecting the desired program and any other
options, press the DELAY button. The indicator light will
go on.
2. Select the desired delay time by pressing the DELAY
button repeatedly. The 2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours
indicator lights will go on in succession. If the DELAY
button is pressed again, the option is deselected and the
indicator light goes o.
3. After the selection process, the countdown will begin
if the START/PAUSE button is pressed. The selected delay-
period indicator light is on and the Start/Pause button
lights up (xed light).
4. Once this time has elapsed, the DELAY indicator light
goes o and the program begins.
The Delay function cannot be set once a wash cycle
has been started.
HALF LOAD
If there are not many dishes to be washed, a half load
cycle may be used in order to save water, electricity and
detergent. Select the program and press the HALF LOAD
button: the indicator light will light up. Press the HALF
LOAD button to deselect this option.
Remember to halve the amount of detergent.
TABLET
This setting allows you to optimize the performance of
the program according to the type of detergent used.
Press the TABLET button (the indicator light 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.
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 AND FUNCTIONS
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.
ActiveDry
ActiveDry 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.
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).
ActiveDry functionality could be disabled by the user as follows:
•To DISABLE: 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. Press the ON/OFF button, the dishwasher plays the long beep.
•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.
Press the ON/OFF button, the dishwasher plays the melody.
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LOADING THE RACKS
UPPER RACK
Load delicate and light dishes:
glasses, cups, saucers, low sa-
lad 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 equipped 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 fold or
unfold 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 correspon-
ding slots.
Depending on the model:
- to unfold the aps there is needed to
slide it up and rotate or release it from
the snaps and pull it down.
- to fold the aps there is needed to rotate it and slide aps down or
pull it up and attach aps to the snaps.
SLIDING TRAY
The upper rack is tted with a sliding tray which can be used to hold small
crockery and cutlery. For optimum washing performance, avoid positio-
ning bulky crockery directly below the tray. The tray is removable.
LOWER RACK
For pots, lids, plates, salad bowls,
cutlery etc. Large plates and lids
should ideally be placed at the si-
des to avoid interferences with the
spray arm.
(loading example for the lower rack)
CUTLERY BASKET
The basket is equipped with top grilles for improved cutlery arrange-
ment. 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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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
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 by the ashing
of the wash cycle indicator on the panel. 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.
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 sup-
ply is restored, to start again the cycle from where it was interrupted,
press the START/PAUSE button.
ADVICE AND TIPS
TIPS
Before loading the baskets, remove all food residues from the crockery
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.
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 manufacturer 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.
TIPS ON ENERGY SAVING
• When the household dishwasher is used according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions, washing tableware in a dishwasher usually
consumes less energy and water than hand dishwashing.
• In order to maximize dishwasher eciency it is recommended to
initiate the wash cycle once dishwasher is fully loaded. Loading
the household dishwasher up to the capacity indicated by the man-
ufacturer will contribute to energy and water savings. Information
on correct loading of tableware can be found in Loading chapter.
In case of partial loading it is recommended to use dedicated wash
options if available (Half load/ Zone Wash, Multizone), illing up only
selected racks. Incorrect loading or overloading the dishwasher may
increase resources usage (such as water, energy and time, as well as
increase noise level), reducing cleaning and drying performance.
• Manual pre-rinsing of tableware items leads to increased water and
energy consumption and is not recommended.
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.
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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.
Using dishwasher with clogged lters or foreign objects inside ltration
system or sprayarms may cause unit malfunction resulting in lose of
performance, noisy work or higher resources usage.
The lter assembly consists of three lters which remove food residues
from the washing water and then recirculate the water.
The dishwasher must not be used without lters or if the lter is
loose.
At least once per month or after each 30 cycles, check the lter assembly
and if necessary clean it thoroughly under running water, using a no-
n-metallic brush and following 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. In case you nd foreign objects (such as broken glass, porcelain,
bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them carefully.
5. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER REMOVE the
wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).
After cleaning the lters, replace the lter assembly and x it in
position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the ecient
operation of the dishwasher.
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 da-
mage 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 recommen-
ded 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
anti-clockwise 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.
WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
Water softener automatically reduces water hardness, consequently
preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing also to better cleaning
eciency.
This system regenerates itself with salt, therefore it is required to
rell salt container when empty.
Frequency of regeneration depends on water hardness level setting
- regeneration takes place once per 5 Eco cycles with water hardness
level set to 3.
Regeneration process starts in nal rinse and nishes in drying phase,
before cycle ends.
• Single regeneration consumes: ~3.5 L of water;
• Takes up to 5 additional minutes for the cycle;
• Consumes below 0.005 kWh of energy.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Salt
indicator is lit
Salt reservoir is empty. (After rell the salt indica-
tor may remain lit for several wash cycles). Rell reservoir with salt (for more information - see page 2).
Adjust water hardness - see table, page 2.
Rinse aid
indicator is lit
Rinse aid dispenser is empty. (After rell the rinse
aid indicator may remain lit for several wash
cycles). Rell dispenser with rinse aid (for more information - see page 2).
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. For safety reasons, dishwasher will not restart automatically when power
returns. Press the START/Pause button to resume the cycle.
The dishwasher door is not closed.
ActiveDry pin is not pulled in. Vigorously push the door until you hear the “click”.
Cycle is interupted by door opening for > 4 sec.
Close the door and press START/Pause.
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 restart the program. If problem persists, unplug
the appliance for 1 minute, then plug it back in.
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 other. 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 suitable for use
in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER). Restart 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 hin-
dered 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).
The dishwasher
does not ll the
water. All LEDs
are blinking
rapidly.
No water in the water supply or the tap is closed. Make sure there is water in the water supply or the tap running.
The inlet hose is bent. Make sure the inlet hose is not bent (see INSTALLATION) reprogram the dishwa-
sher and reboot.
The sieve in the water inlet hose is clogged; it is
necessary to clean it.
After having carried out the verication and cleaning, turn o and turn on the
dishwasher and restart a new program.
Dishwasher nishes
the cycle prema-
turely.
Drain hose positioned too low or siphoning into
home sewage system.
Check if end of drain hose is placed at correct height (see INSTALLATION).
Check for siphoning into home sewage system, install air admittance valve if
necessary.
Air in water supply. Check water supply for leaks or other issues letting air inside.
In case your dishwasher doesn’t work properly, check if the problem can be solved by going through the following list.
For other errors or issues please contact authorized After-sales Service which contact details can be found in the warranty booklet.
The manufacturer ensures the availability of spare parts for at least 10 years after production date of this appliance.
Policy and standard documentation and additional product information can be found by:
•Visiting our website docs.hotpoint.eu
• Using QR Code
•Alternatively, contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet).
When contacting our After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on your product‘s
identication plate.
The model information can be retrieved using the QR-Code reported in the energy label.
The label also includes the model identier that can be used to consult the portal of the registry
at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu (available only on certain models).
IEC 436
:
400011520886
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