Hotpoint HDA950G User's Manual
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1. on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly Before discarding a dishwasher remove the door of the washing compartment e Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents out of the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater It can accumulate in the water heater and or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent the possibility of damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more or move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape Also since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS How to operate your dishwasher fi POTS NORMAL LIGHT WATER TEMP BOOST oavinc SH WASH ON OF ON 8 PANS Wa STEP 1 Load your dishwasher with dishes silverware pots pans bowls etc according to instructions on pages 8 and 9 STEP 2 Add detergent to the detergent dispenser2. advance until LIGHT wasH 95 4 Rinse Rinse Main Rinse Rinse ae option on page 4 RINSE HOLD 5 3 17 Rinse Rinse Rinse DRYING HEAT ON A o O A o Zee ee e You ll hear occasional clicking sounds Soft food disposer shredding action Drain valve opening to pump water out Timer control as cycle progresses Detergent cup opening Cycle selection hints It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8 and 9 POTS amp PANS For items such as pots pans cookware dishes and glasses with heavy soil Everyday dishes may be included NORMAL WASH For most loads of everyday dishes glasses and cookware with medium soils LIGHT WASH For dishes that have been pre rinsed before loading Also for washing very lightly soiled dishes with soils that have not dried on RINSE HOLD For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later Select DRYING HEAT OFF drying option Do not use detergent PLATE WARMER For warming clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot food e During the drying period The motor stops Water vapor is released through the vent under the door handle It maybe visible Add 21 minutes Good dishwashing starts with HOT water To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water To help you get water of the proper temperature your Hotpoint di
3. 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 Try another brand PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to latch properly If you unlatch WON T LATCH the door and open it to dry your dishes the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF AFTER ADDING by itself DETERGENT SPOTS AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things gt AND e Extremely hard water See page 6 Low inlet water temperature To test see page 6 e Overloading the dishwasher e Improper loading See pages 8 and 9 eOld or damp powder detergent ePhosphate level in detergent too low See page 6 e Too little detergent Seepage 7 Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you A liquid dishwasher detergent may help reduce filming To remove severe spots and film from glassware 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher 2 Do not add detergent 3 Select POTS amp PANS cycle 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes The dishwasher will now be in the main wash
4. damaged dishwasher Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the dishwasher Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver pages 12 14 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Enemy saving tips The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions Operate dishwasher only when full Let dishes accumulate in dishwasher When you put in only a partial load use RINSE HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils Be sure to latch door when waiting for full load This helps keep soils moist easier to remove elf you don t need your dishes right away use your Drying Heat OFF feature that turns the drying heater off automatically and saves energy Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight e Select cycle that uses least amount of water to remove soil from load See pages 4 and 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance WARNING When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following e Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as you will find described in this Use and Care Book e This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used If you did not receive an Initiation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher yo
5. of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Cleaning or servicing of air gap device in drain line Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Part No 165D3080P138 Pub No 39 5199 11 89 Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 HOTPOINT HDA950G
6. 4 Replace the door panel side trim and screws 5 Repeat for access panel Do not operate the dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access panel is removed Note Other color panels are available for your dishwasher Check the color you want on the color panel order form below and mail it to us Color panels can be replaced by 1 4 thick wood inserts to match your kitchen cabinets Get them from your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer Dimensions for 1 4 wood inserts Door Panel 233 W x 17 Y H Access Panel 23 W x 6 H CUTHERE PS a COLOR PANEL ORDER FORM If you need a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher you may order one at no charge with this form Mark the appropriate box for panel selection White Almond Coffee Avocado Harvest Black I Door and I Door and I Door and Access Panel Access Panel Access Panel HDX 59 HDX 60 HDX 61 FOLDHERE Name Address City state Zip Code Model No Serial No Date Purchased a CUTHERE Name Address City Zip STAPLE HERE PLACE STAMP State HERE Hotpoint c o Dri View Mfg 4706 Allmond Ave Louisville KY 40209 Notes Notes Notes YOUR HOTPOINT DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY F
7. 5 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500ml of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle If vinegar rinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use 1 4 cup 60ml of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar Most drug stores carry citric acid crystals If yours doesn t call Hotpoint Factory Service Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month Consider a home water softener CLOUDINESS ON If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn t work the cloudiness is etching GLASSWARE The film cannot be removed It can be prevented Use less detergent if you have soft water Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150 F YELLOW OR BROWN Tea or coffee can stain cups Remove the stains by hand using a solution of 1 2 cup FILM bleach and 3 cups warm water An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in water A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem Your water softener company can tell you about the filter Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load Silver polish will usually remove this stain continued next page 13 The Problem Solver continued PROBLEM CHIPPING OF CHINA SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB
8. E DISHES DON T DRY UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS Questions Use This Problem Solver POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY A fuse in your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Remove any other appliances from the circuit Utensils may not be secure on rack pins Or something small may have dropped from the rack Water is causing utensils to rattle Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher Make sure inlet water temperature is correct Seepage 6 Unload the bottom rack first Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the bottom rack Check for improper loading Dishes shouldn t nest together Avoid overloading Check inlet water temperature It should beat least 120 F To test seepage 6 To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher Water pressure may be temporarily low Turn on a faucet Is water coming out slower than usual If so wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See page 11 Improper rack loading See pages 8 and 9 Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser Water may not be reaching the detergent cups Move dishes that maybe blocking detergent cup The dispenser
9. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent See pages 6 and 7 Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting See page 6 STEP 3 Select DRYING HEAT Option It must be ON for PLATE WARMER cycle OFF for RINSE HOLD cycle It can be ON or OFF at your option see below for any of the wash cycles DRYING HEAT ON OFF DO ON Turns the drying heater on for fast drying OFF Turns the drying heater off to save energy Dishes will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight If you need your dishes sooner open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used by this model approximately 8 for the NORMAL WASH cycle NT potwasher with water temp K STEP 4 Select WATER TEMP BOOST Option WATER TEMP BOOST ON OFF OO ON The wash cycle may be extended while the dishwasher automatically heats the water for good washing and drying The entering water must be at least 120 F OFF The entering water must be at least 140 STEP 5 Select the cycle and start the dishwasher If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher See Cycle Selection Hints at right To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the
10. Or test wash Stoneware hand painted or over the glaze one piece daily for at least a month Compare with the patterns fade rest of the set Gold leaf will discolor Crystal YES Antique metal trimmed or Load securely to prevent movement hand painted patterns fade Check manufacturer s instructions for your crystal Gold leaf will discolor Non dishware NO Do not wash in dishwasher Damage to dishwasher items such and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result as electronic air cleaner filters furnace filters paint brushes etc Glass YES Milk Glass may yellow NO Iron will rust Ponte NO Plastics YES If it doesn t say DISHWASHER SAFE test one piece before dishwashing an entire set Wash in top rack only Stainless steel YES Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can stain if left on Sterling Silver YES Don t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can and Silver basket with stainless steel stain if left on Dry detergent can cause difficult to remove plate Contact between metals can black spots Place in back section of silverware basket to damage silver avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup Non stick YES coatings Tin NO Wood no Forget a dish Here s when you can add it Add dishes any time during the RINSE HOLD cycle With other wash cycles you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion o
11. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot Then start the dishwasher If you ve recently done laundry or run hot water for showers give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher To improve washability if the water is less than 120 F and you cannot adjust your water heater Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half full with detergent Help prevent spotting with a rinse agent A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster too For best dishwashing performance use of a rinse agent such as JET DRY brand is recommended Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form Your dishwasher s dispenser uses the liquid form Here s how to fill the rinse agent dispenser Unscrew the cap Add the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening Replace the cap The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water If you accidentally spill Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp cloth Don t leave the spill in the dishwasher It can keep your detergent from working If you can t find any rinse agent write BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC JET DRY 411 W Putnam Ave Greenwich CT 06830 Your dishwasher s rinse agent container holds 4 ounces This should last about 3 mo
12. WATER WON T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB SUDS IN THE TUB DISHWASHER LEAKS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Rough handling can cause chipping Load with care Make sure glassware and china are secure and can t jar loose See pages 8 and 9 for correct way to load glassware Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher Always use the top rack for delicate items Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal It is clean water It s there to keep the water seal lubricated If the entire bottom of the tub has water you may have a drain problem Clean the air gap if you have one Seepage 11 Check the kitchen sink Is it draining well You may need a plumber If dishwasher drains into disposer run disposer to clear Be sure disposer is not clogged Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers USE ONLY AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub Close and latch the dishwasher Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached Repeat if necessary Suds can cause unit to overflow That s why it s so important to use a detergent that s designed for automatic dishwashers Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing This can lead to overflowing Wipe up accidental spill of rinse a
13. any build up of grit A toothpick makes cleaning easy Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn t draining well To keep your dishwasher looking good 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 harsh or gritty cleaners Appliance Polish Wax amp Cleaner Cat No WR97X0216 is available from Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts The inside usually takes care of itself If it should ever need cleaning use a mild cleansing powder Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish How to prepare your dishwasher for winter storage If the dishwasher is to be left unused in an unheated location during the winter months have a service technician take the follow ing steps to prevent the machine from freezing e Remove fuses or trip circuit breakers to remove electric power from the dishwasher e Turn off water to dishwasher Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve and drain Remove water valve from the dishwasher and blow on small plastic outlet to remove water Replace water valve and water line e Remove plug in bottom of rubber boot and drain completely Replace the plug 2 PROBLEM DISHWASHER WON T RUN UNUSUAL NOIS
14. dishwasher Door Latch Locked Cycle Indicator Dial Turn to Start PLATE WARMER yt eFor POTS amp PANS NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles POTS NORMAL LIGHT amp PANS WASH WASH OOO a Push selected cycle button b Latch the door NE HOLD OFF a IM PLATE WARMER PUSH DHYING HE ATON BUTTON c Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial to ON position to start the cycle There is a time delay between start up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away e For RINSE HOLD cycle a Be sure door is unlatched b Select DRYING HEAT OFF drying option RINSE E HoLo PUSH DRYING HEAT OFF BUTTON m PLATE WARMER PUSH ORYING HEAT ON BUTTON c Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial to RINSE HOLD position d Latch the door to start the cycle e For PLATE WARMER cycle a Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed b Select DRYING HEAT ON drying option c Leave the door unlatched PUSH DIVINO HEAT OFF BUTTON PLATE WARMER PUSH ORYING HEAT ON BUTTON d Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial clockwise to PLATE WARMER position e Latch the door to start the cycle What happens in each cycle Minimum Wash Water Use Cycle Time wash Gallons approx Cycles approx minutes Cycle Sequence m amp PANS 12 9 pa FF Rinse Rinse Kan Rinse Rinse Rinse NORMAL WASH 11 0 45 u Rinse 2 Rinse Rinse Rinse WATER TEMP BOOST ON The timer will not
15. dle Close the main cup NOTE Detergent cup may be opened manually with no harm Detergent Usage Guide powder or liquid SOFT WATER O 3 grains hardness Main Cup 1 Tablespoon 4 1 Tablespoon ini minimum MEDIUM WATER 3 7 grains POTS amp PANS and Half Full NORMAL WASH cycles minimum LIGHT WASH cycle 1Tablespoon None minimum RINSE HOLD cycle Use no detergent Use no detergent 2 grains and up is extremely hard water A water softener is recommended Without it _ lime can build up in the water valve The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons Half Full None Completely Full 3 Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before soil has a chance to dry and become hard Dishes with dried on soil are more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle Remember to use your RINSE HOLD cycle for small holding loads Note The foods mentioned above are for examples only Other foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes You may also want to consider removing foods such as mustard mayonnaise vinegar lemon juice and other foods that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long period of time When using the POTS amp PANS cycle less preparation is required before loading The POTS amp PANS cycle can wash
16. es either It won t be fresh OR dry If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy throw it away It won t wash well 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 water What you can leave on dishes And what you shouldn t If this is your first dishwasher or if you re replacing a much older model you may wonder how much preparation your dishes need Actually very little Pre rinsing of normal food soils is not necessary With common sense and a little practice you ll soon know what foods to remove Here are some guidelines You ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher Two because some cycles use two washes 1 Scrape off bones seeds skins toothpicks and other hard solids It is also best to remove hard shelled vegetables meat trimmings leafy See Detergent Usage Guide vegetables and crusts Remove below Be sure the Cycle Indicator excessive quantities of oil or Dial is at OFF position before grease adding detergent Otherwise the detergent cup will not close and latch properly 2 Remove large quantities of any food Your dishwasher has a built in soft food disposer that pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them away It can handle small amounts of soft foods but large amounts will be difficult to han
17. f the cycle Don t wash copper utensils in the same load Silver may get a brown film Adhesive used to attach some hollow handle knives can loosen After washing wipe the non stick coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non stick quality Tin can rust Wood can warp crack or lose its finish with any type washing However opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power So try to load everything at the beginning Here s how to add a forgotten dish 1 Push the door latch to the left Washing will stop 10 2 Wait a few seconds until the water calms Then open the door 3 Add dishes you ve forgotten 4 Close the door and push the latch to the far right When the door is locked washing will continue Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Built in dishwashers often use an air gap Keep it clean An air gap is a plumbing device It protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher And you may not even have one Not all plumbing codes require air gaps TWO TYPES OF AIR GAPS If you have an air gap check it at least once a month THE AIR GAP IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY The air gap is easy to clean With most types first turn off the dish washer then lift off the chrome cover Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for
18. gent with a damp cloth If you need more help cdl toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service If You Need Service To obtain service see your warranty FIRST contact the people who FINALLY if your problem is still on the back page of this book serviced your appliance Explain not resolved write We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some why you are not pleased In most pees Major Appliance cases this will solve the problem Consumer Action Panel reason you are not happy with the NEXT if you are still not pleased 20 North Wacker Drive service you receive here are three write all the details including Chicago Illinois 60606 steps to follow for further help your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 How to change color panels If you are redecorating you can change your dishwasher s front panels to match or blend with your new colors The panels are 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 How to change the color panel 1 Take out two trim screws on either side of the dishwasher door Remove the side trim 2 Slide the door panel out Careful edges may be sharp 3 Turn the door panel around and put the color you want in front
19. heavily soiled dishes Items with burned on and baked on soils may not come clean And the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking HARD WATER 7 12 grains Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup Main Cupt T Half Full Completely Completely Full Full Use no detergent How to load your dishwasher This is a random retied 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 upper rack A spray arm in the top washes down also Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked 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 Also be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results How to load the TOPRACK The top rack is best for glasses cups and saucers Cups and glasses fit best along the sides This is the place for dishwasher safe plastics too Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can t fall onto the Calrod heating unit Arrange stemware so that it cannot
20. move easily Don t let the glasses touch each other Sauce pans mixing bowls and other small items may be placed face down in the top rack The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes Be sure the force of water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces How to load the BOTTOM RACK Fit plates and saucers between the pins Place items so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands Mix knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic dishwashing If placed in the dishwasher they should go in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top Heavily soiled pots pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack facing down Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge Don t let any item extend through bottom Precaution Take out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher And what you can t Usually Material Safe Exceptions not safe Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible Remove by aluminum can fade scouring with soap filled steel wool pads China YES Antique metal trimmed If in doubt check with the manufacturer
21. nths Fill as needed Do not overfill How to choose and use the right detergent First use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers Other types will cause oversudsing Second check the phosphate content Phosphate helps prevent hard water materials from forming spots or film on your dishes If your water is hard 7 grains or more your detergent has to work harder Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better If the phosphate content is low 8 7 or less you ll have to use extra detergent with hard water Your water department can tell you how hard your water is So can your county extension agent Or your area s water softener company Just call and ask them how many grains of hardness is in your water How much detergent should you use That depends Is your water hard or soft With hard water you need extra detergent to get dishes clean With soft water you need less detergent Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money it can be harmful It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware called etching An outside layer of glass is etched away But why take a chance when it s easy to find out the hardness of your water Keep your detergent fresh and dry Under the sink isn t a good place to store detergent Too much moisture Don t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you re ready to wash dish
22. or 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 part of the dishwasher that fails because of a manufacturing defect WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service e Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE Replacement
23. shwasher has a WATER TEMP BOOST feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heats it if necessary to the proper temperature This water heating feature may allow you to turn down your household water heater and save energy if you re willing to let the dishwasher run a little longer while it heats water to the proper temperature For good washing and drying the entering water must beat least 120 F To prevent dish damage inlet water should not exceed 150 F How to test water temperature Check the water temperature inside your dishwasher with a candy or meat thermometer Let the dishwasher run through one fill and pump out cycle then let the dishwasher fill with water the second time When you hear the water stop filling unlatch the door and slowly open it Measure the temperature of the water in the bottom of the tub this way Remove the silverware basket and place a candy or meat thermometer in the water towards the middle of the tub If the temperature is less than 120 F you will not get good washing results Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents Helpful hints If outside temperatures are unusually low or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher you may need to set your water heater s thermostat up If you have not used hot water for some time the water in the pipes will be cold
24. thebest tom WOLLT Dishwasher Contents Air Gap 11 Appliance Registration 2 Use and Care of Care and Cleaning 1 built in model China Crystal Sterling 10 HD A Cycle Features 4 5 9506 Detergent Detergent Guide 6 7 Dispenser Cups 7 Energy Saving Tips 2 Front Panel Color Change 15 Loading 8 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 4 5 Cycle Selection 4 5 Drying Options 4 5 Soil Level 7 Plate Warmer 5 Problem Solver 12 14 Repair Service 14 Rinse Agent 6 Safety Instructions 3 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Warranty Back Cover Water Temperature 6 Winter Storage 11 GE Answer Center 800 6262000 HOTPOINT Help us help you Before using your dishwasher read this book 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 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label fastened to the tub wall just inside the dishwasher door These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your dishwasher Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher If you received a
25. u can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead of the appliance e Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher e Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations e Load light plastic items so they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher they might come into contact with the heating unit and be damaged To minimize the possibility of injury e When loading items to be washed A Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and B Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries e Do not touch the heating element during or immediately ruse eDo not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place eDo not tamper with controls e Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher e Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside
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