Symbols on the Hotpoint-Ariston dishwasher

With the dishwasher hooked up, the next step is starting up. Before pressing the start button, you need to understand the icons on the Hotpoint-Ariston dishwasher. The instructions included with the dishwasher will help you with this; if nothing is clear in it, then we’ll try to figure it out together.

Location of buttons and icons

Various types of dishwashers are produced under the Hotpoint-Ariston brand, and the location of the panel with buttons and icons will depend on the type. Of course, most often on built-in models, all buttons and indicators are located on top of the door end. And there is no need to take them out to the front part.

It's a completely different matter if it's a freestanding dishwasher, because it has a panel with buttons and icons on the front of the door. Buttons may be labeled, but not in Russian. Therefore, without explanations and instructions, it can be difficult to understand. It’s good if these are intuitive symbols, for example, an image of a pan, an asterisk. And if not? Let's take a closer look at all the icons.

PMM Ariston badges

It must be said that the signs on the Ariston dishwasher are not the most difficult to decipher, and they are remembered quite easily. We will try to describe all the buttons that can be found on dishwashers of this brand.

• The protruding first key is the PMM power button.
• The button with the letter “P” (from English program) is the program selection.
• The indicator with the letter “S” (from the English word salt) informs about the presence of salt in the dishwasher.
• An indicator with crosses, like sparks from the shine of dishes, indicates the presence of rinse aid.
• Pots and plates with three horizontal lines - washing mode with intense water pressure, the duration of which is approximately 2 hours 25 minutes.
• Pots and plates without lines - standard wash cycle lasting 1 hour 50 minutes.
• A plate crossed out with two wavy lines indicates a pre-rinse of 8 minutes.
• Three wavy lines – pre-soak, lasting 12 minutes.
• “ECO 50” is an ecological washing mode at a temperature of 50 degrees, and the longest time is 2 hours 35 minutes.
• The plate with the inscription “R” is the fastest mode or express wash. With this mode, the machine will wash no more than 10 items of lightly soiled dishes in 25 minutes.
• Square with fraction ½ – half load mode, thereby reducing the time for washing dishes.
• Pots and glasses - automatic double wash, in which you can wash pots in the lower basket, and glassware in the upper, duration 1 hour 48 minutes.
• A plate with spoon and fork is an everyday sink with a limited load. For example, 4 sets of dishes, 1 saucepan and 1 frying pan. The duration of the mode is about an hour.
• A plate with vertical lines, one dotted and two wavy – this is the “Guests” mode. It is suitable for dusty, rarely used dishes for the purpose of rinsing them. Lasts 32 minutes.
• Glasses – delicate mode, for example for crystal. Dishes are washed at low temperature for 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Baby bottle with pacifier - the so-called “Baby” mode, in which only the upper basket is loaded. You can disinfect bottles, pacifiers, baby rings, cups, glasses. Duration 1 hour 20 minutes.

Review of popular PMM Ariston models

The designations described above on Ariston dishwashers are similar to many types of machines.Here is an overview of some models.

Hotpoint-Ariston HSIE 2B0 C

Fully built-in model with a narrow body, capacity for up to 10 sets of dishes. The dishwasher has fully electronic control, for which the buttons are located at the end of the door on the inside. During one cycle, on average, the machine consumes up to 8 liters of water, this will depend on the selected program. The noise emitted is 51 dB. The number of programs for dishes of varying degrees of soiling is 5.

This dishwasher has a super-fast wash mode for small amounts of dishes.

Among the additional functions, we note the presence of leakage protection and a sound signal at the end of the program. Drying in this model is ordinary (condensation). The set also includes a cutlery basket and a glass holder. The average price for a model is $260.

Hotpoint-Ariston HSCIE 2B0

Narrow dishwasher built into furniture. The maximum number of dishes is 10 sets. In most characteristics, this model is similar to the previous dishwasher. However, it consumes up to 11.5 liters of water. There are salt and rinse aid indicators, and there is a half-load mode. The longest program lasts 240 minutes and the shortest about 25 minutes. The average price of this model is $300.

Many users note the user-friendly interface and good cleaning quality. The dishwasher has enough capacity for a family of three. Express mode is often used to quickly wash dishes after dinner. Overall, people think it's a good dishwasher at the best price.

Hotpoint-Ariston HSFE 1B0 C

It is a freestanding machine with a narrow body, with a capacity of 10 sets. The control panel with program designations is located on the front of the door.Its most important difference from previous models is 7 washing modes and 5 temperatures, and the presence of a delay start timer from 2 to 6 hours.

Among the special programs, we note the pre-soaking mode, which is important when you need to wash very dirty pans and pots. Drying, as in previous dishwashers, is condensation. When the mode ends, the machine emits a beep. In addition to baskets for dishes, the set also includes a basket for glasses and a basket for forks and spoons.

Users of this dishwasher note the high quality of washing. Also, some say that it is quite possible to start the machine at night, since it does not operate noisily. The controls are simple and understandable. However, among the shortcomings, people note the lack of a display (this model only has indicators). The average price for PMM is $270.

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