How best the Contens Air Gap ApplianceRegistration 11 2 Careand Cleaning China,Crystai,Sterling 11 10 CycleFeatures Detergent,DetergentGuide 4 6,7 DispenserCups DoorLatch 7 4 Energy-SavingTips FrontPanelColorChange 2 11 Loading Modeland SerialNumbers 8,9 2 OperatingGuide CycleSelection 4,5 5 DryingOptions SoilLevel 4 7 PlateWarmer ProblemSolver RepairService RinseAgent UseandCare of built-inmodels HDA787 HDA797 5 12-14 15 6 3 SafetyInstructions User MaintenanceInstructions 11 Warranty
Helpus BeforeWingyour dkhwasher, readthis bookCarefullye It is intendedto helpyouoperate and maintainyournewdishwasher properly. Keepit handyfor answersto your questions. If youdon’tunderstandsomething or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225 E~~wy-s~vi~gmp~@ Wrikdown themodeland serialnumbers. You’llfindthemon a labeljust insidethedishwasherdoor.
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS $Vm~lG—When using this appliance, alwaysexercisebasic safety precautions, includingthe following: * use this appliance Ody for ibintended pMrpose9 m you Wul finddescribed h this use and care Booke e This tishwmller must be properIyimtaued and located in ae$oydancewith the hstiIFation hstructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher,you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.
Howto operate your dishwasher Cycle Indicator Dial - (Turn:0 Start) Door Latch (Lo:ked) d I Estimatedyearlysavings, dependingon yourlocalelectrical rates,are as follows: STEP 1. Loadyourdishwasher withdishes, silverware,pots, pans,bowls,etc.accordingto instructionson pages8 and9. (perKwh) I ElectricRate I STEP 2. Adddetergenttothe detergentdispenser.Makesurethe CycleIndicatorDialis at OFF positionbeforeaddingdetergent. (Seepages6 and 7.) Use rinse aid agentto helpprevent spotting.
cycle se~ectionhinm For PLATEWAWER cycle: + = It is importantto followtheloading instructionson pages8 and9. a. Loadcleanplatesanddishesto be warmed. b. SelectDRYINGHEAT–ON dryingoption. c. Wave the door udatched. P~S & PANS—Foritemssuchas pots,pans, cookware,dishesand glasseswithheavysoil. Everyday dishesmaybe included. I NORMALWASH—Formost loadsofeverydaydishes,glasses andcookwarewithmediumsoils. RINSEHOLD—Forrinsing partialloadswhichwill be washed later.SelectDRYINGHEAT– OFF dryingoption.
Gooddishwashingstarts with HOT water, T(Jgetdishescleananddry.you needhotwater.Tohelpyougetwater ofthe pr~]pcrtemperature,your dishwasherautomaticallyheatsthe waterin the wdshcycle.Forgbod washinganddrying,theentering watermustbeat least 120“F.To preventdishdamage,inletwater shouldnotexceed150”F. How totest watertemperature: Checkthe watertemperature insideyourdishwasherwitha candyor meatthermometer. Letthe dishwasherrun through onefill and pumpout cycle,then letthedishwasherfill withwater thesecondtime.
Howtoprepare the dishesforwashing u’11find twodetergent dispenserson the insidedoorof yourdishwasl~er, Two,because omecyclesusetwowashes. See “DetergentUsageGuide” below.(Besurethe CycleIndicator Dialis at OFFpositionbefore addingdetergent.Otherwise,the detergentcup wi[lnot closeand latchproperly.) If this is yourfirst dishwasher,or if you’rereplacinga mucholder model,youmaywonderhowmuch pre-preparationyourdishesneed. Actuallyverylittle.Fre-rinsingof normalfoodsoilsis notnecessary.
- — . Thetoprack is bestfor glasses,cupsand saucers.Cups andglassesfit bestalongthe sides.Thisis the placefor dishwasher-safeplastics,too. Makesuresmallplastic itemsare lodgedin tightlyso theycan’tfallontothe Calrod”heatingunit. ~is is a randommixedloud,themost commontypeyou willhave. Makesuredishesare properlyloadedto insurethat watercan reachthe soiledsurfaces.Thewasharm in the bottomsprayswaterup. Thetowerthatrises in the centersendswaterout overthe dishesto washthe items in the upperrack.
Fit platesandsaucersbetweenthe pins.Loadplatters, potsand bowlsalongthe sides,in comersor in the back. Heavilysoiledpots,pansandcasserolesMUSTbe loadedin thebottomrack, facingdown.Prop thebroiler panandrack alongthe edge.Shallowitemsmaybe angledprovidedthelowersidedoesnotshieldthe soiled surfaceinsidefromthe water. . —— —— — --ma- -. -= —– — - a I i;-—. —. —— — — —– — - w. —. — ~ —— ~ — Put flatwarein the removablesilverwarebasketwith handlesup to protectyourhands.
what you can usually wash Andwhat you can’t. safely inyour dishwasher. usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Somecoloredanodized aluminumcanfade. Some darkeningor spottingpossible.Removeby scouringwithsoap-filledsteelwoolpads. China/ Stoneware YES Antique,metal-trimmed, hand-paintedor over-the-glaze patternsfade. Goldleafwilldiscolor. If indoubt,checkwiththe manuticturer.Or testwash onepiecedailyforat leasta month.Comparewiththe rest oftheset.
careandcleaning SERNIAINTENANCE instructions Built-in dkhwashers often use an airgap. Keepit clean. Anair gap is a plumbingdevice. It protectsyourdishwasheragainst waterbackingup intoit if a drain clogs.The air gap is nota part of thedishwasher.And youmaynot evenhaveone.Not all plumbing codesrequireair gaps. w ou havean air gap, checkit leastoncea month.THE AIR GAPIS NOTPARTOF YOUR DISHWASHER.IT IS NOT OVEREDIN YOUR WARRANTY. Yourdishwashercomeswith reversibleand interchangeable front panels.
., .....— ..-. .. - .~.. ->-’? Questions? ~-— —— .-— — —.— “~-=~y useThk Problem solver —. :-:-~—z .—. ...-. PRoBLE&l POSS~LE CAUSEAND~~DY DISHWASHER WON’TRUN A fusein yourhomemaybe blown,or the circuitbreakertripped. Replacefuseor reset circuitbreaker.Removeanyotherappliancesfrom the circuit. UNUSUALNOISE Utensilsmaynotbe secureon rackpins. Or somet~ngsmallmayhavedroppedfrom the rack.Wateris causingutensilstorattle. Makesureeverythingis securelyplaced in dishwasher.
‘PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY DETERGENTCUP WON’TLA~H AFTERADDING DETERGENT CycleIndicatordialmustbe in OFF positionforcupto latchproperly.If youunlatch thedoorand openit to dry yourdishes,theCycleIndicatordoesnotadvanceto OFF by itself. SPOTS.4NDFILhlING ON GLASSESAND FLATWARE Spottingcan be causedbyall thesethings: Extremelyhardwater.(Seepage6.) Lowinletwatertemperature.(Totest, seepage6.) Overloadingthedishwasher. Improperloading.(Seepages8 and9.) Oldor damppowderdetergent.
FROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY CHIPPINGOF CHINA Roughhandlingcancausechipping.Loadwithcare. Makesureglasswareandchinaare secureandcan’tjar loose. (Seepages8 & 9 for correctwayto loadglassware.)Makesure till glassesand stemwarewillclearthe topofthe tub whenyoupushtherackintothe dishwasher. Alwaysusethe toprackfor delicateitems. SMALLAMOUNTOF WATERSTANDING IN THEBOT~M OF THE TUB Wateraroundtheoutleton thetub bottomat thebackof thetub is normal.It is clean water.It’sthereto keepthe waterseallubricated.
If YouNeed service Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty on the backpageof thisbook. We’reproudofour serviceand wantyouto be pleased,If for some reasonyouarenothappywiththe serviceyoureceive,herearethree stepsto followfor firther help. FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyouare notpleased.In most cases,this will solvetheproblem.
— .— YOURHOTPOINTDISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period, 4 — WHAT Is COVERED FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any pafl of the dishwasherthat fails because of a manufacturing defect.