Part No.165D4700P139 Pub. No.
Congratulations! YouAre Now Partof theHotpointFamily. Welcome to tile Hotpoint lhmily. We're proud of our quality products _md we are committed to proxiding dependable see'vice. You'll see it in this easy-to-use ( )wner's M_mual _md you'll hear it in tile friendly voices oI ollr (!]st()mer service departl-tleilt. Best ()fall, you'll experience these values e_ch time yotl llse yOllr washer. important, because That's your new dish_-asher will be part oi your thmily lor many years.
Safety information ....... 4-7 Hotpoint& You, A Service Partnership. Ask any Hotpoint appliance owner and they will te#you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner's Manual can tell you how Operating instructions Readthis Manual Inside you _dll find many helpflll hints on how to use and maint_dn your dishwasher properly..
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING! Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. PROPER INSTALLATION ANDMAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free at the GEAnswer Centerj 800.626.2000.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATiON. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! DO NOT... Do not tarnper Do not abuse, on tile door with COl]trois. sit on, or stand or dish rack of without door COlllpar inside, a dishwasher first removing tile ot tile washing tlllent, Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other tlammable vapors and liquids ill the vicinity of this or any other appliance. to play on or vdth this appliance appliance. tile dishwasher.
WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER ...... ,, Use onlypounder t r liquid detergents or',_ etting _lgents recommended tbr use in a di slra asher. I)o not tou(h tile heating element during, or milled Do IlOt atelv alker operate llse. }Ollr [,ocate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. dishwasher unless all l.oad sharp knives with the handles up to reduce tile risk of cut-type it{juries. Close supe_,ision is necessary it this appliance is used by or near children.
Aboutthedishwashercontrolpanel. You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Model HDA 100 oF,_.... ................................. Mode/HD/L_00 PANS _ oN WASH ModelHDA300 andHDA330 ModelHDAgo0 andHDA930 POTS& PANS NORMAL WASH LIGHT WASH WATER SAVER HEATED WASH START_LAV Z HEATTD DRY ENERGy SAVER .....
ControlSettings ....... Cycles POTS & PANS/ HEAVYWASH Forheavilysoiled dishes or cookwarewith dried on or bakedon soils. Everydaydishesmay be included, This cyclewill not removeburnedon foods, NORMAL WASH Forloadsof everydaydishes, glassesandcookware with mediumsoils, NOTE:Many dishes have lighter soil than normal.Ct/oosinga cycle other than NORMAL WASH will saveenergyandwater. LIGHTWASH/ Fordishes with light soils.
About thedial cycles. Rinse & Hold (H_A750, HDAISO, HDA200, HDA300, HDA330, HDA900 andHDA930 only) For rinsing partial loads that will be',_ ashed later. Do not use detergent, #Make sure HEATEDDRYOFFisselected. #i#ii sure the door is unlatched to RINSE& HOLD. Al_atch the door to start the cycle Start _elsJ! (HDAgO0 andHDA930 only) The STARTDELAY_ll allow }ou to delay the start time of any (y(le not on the Dial automati(:all} tbr up to 6 hours. ........
Heavy, Normal & Water Saver (HDA150 andHDA180 ili orr ._w,,vAs. only) NOeMALWASH WAT_ SAVER 7Be } sure the door is unlatched. ;Slowly turn dm dial to the (:vcleyon want. Don't _:{;Kmm it past this position, or'von'couM ac(:identallv miss a Finse. RINSE&HOLI_{aEA_mD_n _Select 71_atch am options. the door to start the (:ycle. Cycle Sequence POTS& PANS 10,0 gal. 63min. RinseRinse Rinse Main Wash RinseRinse Rinse NORMALWASH 83 gal. 57min.
Usingthedishwasher. Checkthe WaterTemperature Tile entering water must be at least 120°lL and not more tharl 150°F., fi)r efiective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check tile water temperature _ith a candy or meat thermometer. Tllrn oil tile hot water t_-ulcetnearest tile dishwasher, place tile thermol-neter in a _ls g a:s and let tile water mn contimlousl} into tile glass !mtil tile temperature stops rising. A(!just your water heater, if needed.
ProperUseof Detergent Llse only detergent specifically made tor use in dislr, r ashers. Keep }our detergent fl'esh and (It),. Don't put powder detergent into the dispenser tmtil yon're ready to wash dishes. Tile amolmt of detergent to use depends on "Mlether your water is hardor sort With hard',rater, you need extra detergent _,tith soft ,,rater }7Oilneed less detergent. Protect your dishes alld dishwasher 1)ycontacting your "aater department and ask ng h< w hard y
Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack The upper r_uk is tier glasses, (ups and sau_ ers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a seo.lre place for dishwasher-sal_, plastics. A cup shelt (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add tlexibility. The upper I"ackl "sgo( _) )d tor " all kinds ot odd-shaped utensils.
Lower Rack tWhen IoaUim thelowe_ mU<, dono_IoaU I_rmpl_e_or traysin thehontKghtcomer.Theymaypreventdetergent fromcirculatingduringthe washcycle. ',7", i> The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers. and coc,kware, l_arge items Stlth as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. I x)ad platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back. The soiled side of items should lace tl:e center of tl:e rack.
Changingcolor panels. If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher's front panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over. Each side of each panel is a different color. Youmay also paint a panel with a color of your own choice. _, WARNING! ,, Wear gloves when handling door panels. Failure to do so can cause serious cuts. ,, Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels. Changing the Door Panel out trim s(re',_s on either side of ttle 7i7i dislraasher door.
Cut-OutOrderFormfor HDA300& HDAgO0 liyou have redecorated and the colorpanelsin your dishwasher do not blend _dth your new color scheme you may order an additional color panel without (:barge. Specify the colorpanel when ordering. [] GPF24White/Almond [] GPF26Harvest/Black Fold Here Name: Address:. City: State: Zip Code: Model No.:. Date l'urchased: Serial No.
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Wood panel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free, 800-626-2002.Your order will be sent directly toyour home. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted. OptionalAccessories Woodpanol trim kits (:ont_dn trim and instructions tor adding a decorative wood door panel and bottom panel to l-hatch kitchen cabinets. You supply the wood panels which should be no thicker than l/4" Specify the trim number when ordering.
Caring for thedishwasher. Toclean the control panel use a lightly,dampened cloth then dry. thoroughly. Toclean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any. part of the dishwasher. Protect Against Freezing 11your dishwasher is lelt in an unheated the xdnter, ask a senice technician to: place during yCnt otl elecuical power to the dishwasher. _tUses or trip circuit breaker.
Beforeyou call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To De Dishwasher won'trun Fnse is blown, or the ch'cuh breaker _'ipped Replace ltlse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances l_'om the cirofit. Noise Some of the sounds you'll hear are normal Soft i()od disposal shredding action. brain vane opening pump water out. to Timer conu'ol as cycle progresses. Detergent (up opening.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Possible Water standing in the bottom of the tub Causes This is normal What To Do A small amount ot (lean water m'otmd tl_e outlet on the mb bottonl at the bark of the mb keeps seal lubricated. Water won'tpurap out of the tub Drain is clogged the water ltyou have an air ,-,t"a ) dean it. Check to see it your kitchen sink is draining-well. If not, you may need a plumber. II the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
Possible Causes What To Do Stainedtubinterior Detergent with colorant was used Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the mb interior with extended use. (heck the detergent clip l_r signs oi any discoloration. 11:cup is dis(olored, change to detergent without any colorant. Dishes don'tdry Low inlet water temperatm'e Make sure inlet water temperature is (orrect. Riuse agent dispenser is empty Check the rinse agent dispenser. Inlet water temperature is below 120°F.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting __ Spots and filming on glasses and flatware tips Possible Causes What To Do Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading dishwasher Improper the loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little detergent Cloudinesson glassware Combirtation of soft water and too much Tiffs is called etching and is permanent. To prevent tiffs fl'om happerfing, use less detergent if you have soft _ater.
Possible Causes Yellowor brownfilm ontub Tea or coffee stains What To Do Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of i/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water. _, WARNING Before dearfing interior, wait at least 20 minutes _dter a Q-cle for the heating element to cool down. l:aihlre to do so can result in burns. Whitefilm on inside Su_aces An overall yellow or brown fihn can be caused by iron deposits h_water A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem.
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Hot, oint Dishwasher Warrant A# warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care'_ technician. For service, ca# 800-GE-CARES. We Will Rep/ace, At No Charge To You: One Year Anypart ol the dishwasher From the date of the materials or workmanship, warranty,_ e original purchase and in-home TenYears Fromthe date of the detect originalpurchase chipping, Service trips to your home how to use the product. m teach peeling installation.
Service TelephoneNumbers. GEAnswer Center"=800.626.2000 The (,E Answer (;enter <"_' is open 24 hours a da}. 7 days a',reek. In-HomeRepairService,oo-ag-cm[s(800-432-273 Expert (;E repair serqce is only a phone call a',_ay. SpecialNeedsService800.626.2000 TDD 800- TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) (;E oflers_ flee of dmrge, Braille (ontrols tbr avariety of GE applian(es and a brodmre to assist in planning a barrier-ti'ee kitchen tar persons with limited mobility. .
