Your” Dkhwmher How to get the best from Contents Air Gap Appliance Registration 11 2 Plate Warmer Soil Level 4,5 7 Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling 11 10 Problem Solver Rinse Agent 12-14 6 Consumer Services Cycle Features 15 4,5 3 Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 11 Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Dispenser Cups 7 Warranty Water Temperature Energy-Saving Tips 2 Front Panel Color Change 12 Winter Storage Important Phone Numbers 15 Loading 8,9 Model and Serial Number
HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your dishwasher, read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 If you received a damaged dishwasher... Write down the model and serial numbers. Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher.
A ● WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: Use this appliance only for iti intended purpose? as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide. ● ● ● Do not store or use combustible Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.
w HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide). Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section). STEP 3. Select drying option.
Cycle Selection Hints It is important to follow the Loading instructions. ● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils. ● WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that have not dried on, or that have extra preparation before loading. It saves water and energy. RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Do not u,se detergent.
Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water To get your dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the wash cycle. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at 120°F. To prevent dish damage, the inlet water should not exceed 1500F. How to Test Water Temperature Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents. Check water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer.
Keep your detergent fresh and dry~Under the si~k isn’t a good place to store detergent because there is too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. (It won’t be fresh OR dry). If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it away. Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use a liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as they age or come in contact with moisture.
HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER This is a random mixed load, the most common type you will have. Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items in the upper rack. WATCH OUT FOR THIS. The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Don’t block it or load tall things next to it.
Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers, salad bowls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the lower rack. ., , -., ,.. Fit ~lates and saucers between the uins. Place items so (hat water and detergent from wish arm can reach soiled surfaces. Heavilv soiled Dots.
WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY ~ YOUR DIS~ASHER. Material Usually Safe Aluminum YES Chinti Stoneware YES Crystal YES Non-dishwasher items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace fiiters, paint brushes, etc. Glass tron Pewter Plastics NO YES Stainless steel YES Sterling Silver and Silver plate YES Non-stick coatings Tin Wood YES YES NO NO NO NO Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Some colored anodized aluminum can fade.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners. Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X02 16) is available from GE Appliance Parts Marts. The inside usually takes care of itself.
HOW TO C~NGE COLOR PANELS If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your new colors. The panel is held in place by the door trim and the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with the color of your own choice. NOTE: Do not operate the dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access panel is removed. How to change door panel insert: 1.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking detergent cup. The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service. Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away. The detergent may not be working well.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE Spotting can be caused by all these things: ● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). c Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section). ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See Loading section). ● Old or damp powder detergent. Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).
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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED Staple sales slip or cancelled check I here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to-obtain service I under warranty. t FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and sewice labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dishwasher that fails because of a manufacturing defect.