Hotpoint HDA2600K User's Manual
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1. Use no detergent Use no detergent 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 On some models 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 How to load the TOP RACK WATCH OUT FOR THIS The washer tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle Don t block it or load tallthings 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 The top rack is best for glasses cups and saucers Two rows of cups can be washed when using the folding shelf Load the bottom row first then fold down the shelf and load the top row 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 move easily Don t let the glasses touch each other Sauce pans mixing bowls and other small items may be placed face d2. Rough handling can cause chipping Load with care Make sure glassware and china are secure and can t jar loose See pages 14 and 15 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 Use the CHINA CRYSTAL cycle for fine china 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 See page 21 Check the kitchen sink Is it draining well You may need a plumber If dishwasher drains into a disposer run the disposer to clear Be sure the disposer is not clogged See the SYSTEMS MONITOR pages 8 10 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 To pump out water touch START two times then immediately touch CLEAR RESET 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 agent w
3. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any buildup of grit A toothpick makes cleaning easy Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn t draining well 21 Not using your dishwasher in winter Protect against freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter ask a service technician to Cut off electric power to the dishwasher Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker e Turn off the water supply e Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve Drain water from the inlet line and water valve Use a pan to catch the water e Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve Remove the plug in the bottom of the rubber boot Drain completely then reinstall plug and clamp e Drain the collection chamber at rear of unit below filter by disconnecting hose to pump Reconnect after draining 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 door panel inserts 1 Take out three trim screws on either side of the dishwasher door Remove the side trim 2 Slide out both insert panels together 3 Put the color you want in front Careful edges may be s
4. CHINA CRYSTAL is for lightly soiled china and crystal The wash action is softened by pumping air along with the water to protect your delicate items Pre rinse dishware before loading Follow loading instructions on pages 14 through 16 e RINSE amp HOLD is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later Do not use detergent Do not use DELAY START with this cycle To change a setting just touch desired pad Your dishwasher is now automatically programmed including a Soil Level Selection Cycle Indicator Lights tell you the complete program And a number in the SYSTEMS MONITOR at right will tell you how long the cycle will take If you re satisfied just touch the START pad SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS STEP 4 Select a soil level If you wish to make program changes start with the soil level You should select a change within 30 seconds otherwise all panel lights will go out To relight touch any pad or open and re close door e MEDIUM SOIL is automatically programmed when a cycle is selected You may want to change the selection depending on the soil on your dishes e HEAVY SOIL should be selected when dishes are extra soiled or extra greasy This gives dishes an extra rinse in every cycle except RINSE amp HOLD This lengthens cycle e LIGHT SOIL will save time and money if you pre rinse your dishes This shortens all cycles except RINSE amp HOLD DOOR LATCH OFF POSIT
5. 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 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 months Fill as needed Do not overfill How to choose and use detergent First use only powder or liquid detergents 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 i
6. and may not come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle Remember to use your RINSE amp 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 heavily soiled dishes and remove dried on and baked on soils from pots pans and casseroles Items with burned 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 Cupt Main Cup Open Cup Main Cupt 1 Tablespoon oF Tablespoon Half Full Half Full Completely minimum minimum Full Open Cup POTS amp PANS and NORMAL WASH cycles CHINA CRYSTAL and SHORT WASH cycles RINSE amp HOLD cycle Use no detergent 12 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 Completely Full 1 Tablespoon None Half Full None Completely minimum Full
7. 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 the dishwasher STEP 1 Load your dishwasher with dishes silverware pots pans bowls etc according to instructions on pages 14 through 16 STEP 2 Add detergent to the detergent dispenser Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting See page 12 Close and latch dishwasher door STEP 3 Select desired wash cycle Touch the center of the pad e POTS amp PANS is for items such as pots pans and casseroles Everyday dishes may be included NORMAL WASH is for loads of everyday dishes with medium soils Designed to yield high performance on normal loads SHORT WASH is for most loads of everyday dishes with light soils or soils that have not dried on It saves hot water over the higher performance cycles thus saving energy Pre rinse dishware before loading if NORMAL WASH SHORT WASH e
8. to secure light weight items from the effects of the vigorous wash action When it is not needed this cover can remain upright What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher And what you can t Usually Material Safe Exceptions not safe Special Instructions Aluminum Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible Remove by aluminum can fade scouring with soap filled steel wool pads China Antique metal trimmed If in doubt check with the manufacturer 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 Antique metal trimmed or Load securely to prevent movement hand painted patterns fade Select CHINA CRYSTAL cycle Gold leaf will discolor Check your manufacturer s instructions for your crystal Non dishware 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 e e Pea a o Pewter e Pewter tarnishes tarnishes E If it doesn t say DISHWASHER test one piece in the top rack before dishwashing an entire set Stainless steel Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can stain if left on Sterling Silver Don t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can and Silver plate basket with s
9. Detergent Usage Guide below GRASP HANDLE ROTATE AND CLOSE TIGHTLY Always close the main cup tightly When it is firmly latched you will hear a clicking sound It is not necessary to overtighten NOTE Detergent cup maybe opened manually with no harm Turn handle counterclockwise until it releases A snapping sound is normal when it opens How to prepare the dishes for washing If this is your first dishwasher or if you re replacing a much older model you may wonder how much pre 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 1 Scrape off bones seeds skins toothpicks and other hard solids It is also best to remove hard shelled vegetables meat trimmings leafy vegetables and crusts Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease Detergent Usage Guide powder or liquid SOFT WATER O 3 grains hardness CYCLES MEDIUM WATER 3 7 grains 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 handle 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
10. How to get the best e Your Dishwasher Contents ee Registration p Use and Care of Care and Cleaning 21 built in model China Crystal Sterling 17 HDA2600K Cycle Features ll Detergent Detergent Guide 12 13 Dispenser Cups 13 Energy Saving Tips 2 Front Panel Color Change 22 Loading 14 16 Lock Controls Feature 6 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 4 6 Cycle Selection 4 Dishwashing Shortcut 6 Drying Options 5 Soil Level 4 Pots amp Pans 4 13 Problem Solver 18 20 Repair Service 23 Rinse Agent 12 Safety Instructions 3 Systems Monitor T lo User Maintenance Instructions 21 Warranty Back Cover Water Temperature 12 Winter Storage 21 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 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 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
11. ION STEP 5 Select an option e HEATED DRYING provides faster drying Can be changed while cycle is running e ENERGY SAVER shuts off drying heater Dishes air dry naturally It takes longer but saves energy You can prop door open about 3 inches after motor stops to speed drying Excellent for overnight drying e SANI ON OFF Select with either POTS amp PANS or NORMAL WASH Heats water in final rinse to 140 145 F Touch pad once for ON once more for OFF This option may be changed at any time before or after start of cycle TIME TO END OF CYCLE ENERGY MONITOR CYCLE PHASE WASHING 45 MINUTES Start the dishwasher e When you re ready to wash dishes touch the START pad Dishwasher will proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically To delay the start touch DELAY START pad The SYSTEMS MONITOR will read 1 hrs delay Touch pad once again for each hour desired up to 9 hours The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time Note Don t forget to put detergent in cup and close cup Do not use DELAY START with the RINSE amp HOLD cycle To change a cycle after washing starts touch the CLEAR RESET pad to cancel cycle After water is pumped out and motor stops you can reprogram and restart the dishwasher Systems Monitor This panel tells you what is happening in the dishwasher and can alert you to some possible problems Infor
12. RT and then immediately touch CLEAR RESET NOTE Warranty service does not cover household drain problems Dishwasher will not go into Restart the cycle If C3 repeats call for service a drain out period Dishwasher will stop There is too much water in the The dishwasher is designed to automatically pump out extra dishwasher If C4 appears after a water as long as the door is latched When you hear the power failure this is normal and motor stop running the dishwasher will correct itself 1 Unlatch the door and see ifall the water is gone It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the bottom of tub to keep the water seal lubricated 2 If you see water entering the dishwasher close and latch the door Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher 3 If water is gone and no water is entering the dishwasher restart cycle 4 If C4 repeats shut off the water supply to the dishwasher Call for service r This can be caused by either of Lal these reasons Not enough water is entering the Unlatch the door If there is no water in the bottom of the dishwasher dishwasher check the water supply to the dishwasher els the dishwasher water supply turned on Valve usually located under the sink r els the household water supply turned on elf you use well or cistern water is the supply adequate If the water supply is adequate try the cycle aga
13. asher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations eLoad 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 after use e Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place e Do not tamper with controls eDo not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher eClose 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 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 e 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
14. 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 Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 165D3080P070 Pub No 39 5189 12 88 HOTPOINT HDA2600K
15. calls concerning your dishwasher Convenience features This dishwasher has many convenient features Among them are eControls are arranged left to right as you use them e Automatic beep responses to instructions and a lighted display let you know the desired function has been selected eLets you adjust your washing cycle to the amount of soil on your dishes If you received a damaged dishwasher Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the dishwasher Save time and money Before you call for service Check the Problem Solver pages 18 20 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself e Lets you select fast heated drying or energy saving no heat drying e A SYSTEMS MONITOR that tells you what s happening in the dishwasher and if certain things are wrong eLets you LOCK the controls to prevent accidental tampering eRemembers your last cycle so you don t have to reprogram each time See SHORTCUT on page 6 Energy saving tips The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions e Operate the dishwasher only when it s full Let the dishes accumulate in the dishwasher When you put in only a partial load use the RINSE amp HOLD Cycle to rinse off heavy soils Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load This helps to keep soils moist easier to remove Always select the cycle t
16. e 3 Select the desired cycle and rerun the load IF DISHWASHER WAS NOT IN USE 1 Latch door 2 Select desired cycle 3 Run cycle when desired 1 Unlatch the door and add detergent if spilled 2 Close cup 3 Latch door and select cycle 4 Touch START NOTE If cup is latched properly and CUP OPEN repeats you may start wash cycle by pressing START pad a second time 1 Unlatch door 2 Check the lower rack for any item that could block the wash arm and reposition it 3 Relatch door NOTE If the wash arm is not blocked and BLOCKED WASH ARM display still appears you may start wash cycle by pressing START pad a second time This dishwasher is designed to automatically compensate for longer than normal drain times but cycle time will be extended If this code continues to appear frequently then 1 Clean the air gap see page 21 2 Check for a kink in the drain hose 3 Check plumbing for slow or stopped up drains NOTE Warranty service does not cover household drain problems DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO BLOCKED Similar to blocked drain as Locate and remove the blockage in the drain system as explained on page 8 but the C2 explained on page 8 To pump any remaining water out of indicates that the drain is so the machine clogged that the dishwasher i Tatth door cannot continue to operate in a satisfactory manner Dishwasher 2 Select any cycle will stop 3 Touch STA
17. ere twice within 3 seconds to lock or unlock the control panel SOIL LEVEL CYCLE SELECTOR MEDIUM SOIL RINSE amp HOLD SANI ON OFF SHORT WASH LIGHT SOIL If cycle is interrupted dishwasher reminds you to relatch door You may want to stop the dishwasher to add an extra dish or for some other reason If you do and you forget to relatch door the dishwasher will beep three minutes later to remind you that the door is not latched The beep will repeat at three minute intervals until the door is relatched Dishwasher will not complete cycle until door is properly closed The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you what s happening DISPLAY NUMERALS FROM 1 to 99 MINUTES NUMERALS FROM Ito 9 HRS DELAY ENERGY MONITOR LO Ses HI ENERGY SAVER WASHING RINSE DRYING RINSED ONLY HEATING PLUS HEATING CLEAN LOCKED WHAT IT MEANS Number of minutes left in the cycle Number of hours delay until start of cycle Shows relative amount of energy used from LO one bar lighted to HI all five bars lighted Indicates energy efficient selection made such as SHORT WASH LIGHT SOIL or ENERGY SAVER UNHEATED drying Displayed during Pre wash Pre rinse and Main Wash periods Displayed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash Indicates HEATED DRYING has been selected Indicates completion of RINSE amp HOLD cycle Remains on until door is unlatched Indicates water is being heated in wash or
18. ervice 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 e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e 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 Damage to product caused
19. harp 4 Replace insert panels side trim and screws How to change lower panel inserts 1 Remove four panel attachment screws Two above the panel two below the panel 2 Remove the entire panel 3 Take out three screws and remove the top trim 4 Slide out both insert panels together 5 Put the color you want in front 6 Replace insert panels top trim and screws 7 Replace the entire panel and four attachment screws Color insert panels for both door and panel can be replaced by 1 4 thick wood inserts to match your kitchen cabinets Get them from your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer 22 Dimensions for 1 4 wood inserts Door Panel 19 H X 23 W Lower Panel 36 H x 23 W Note Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access panel is removed Change color in minutes Just remove trim and change If You Need Service To obtain service see your warranty on the back page of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisvil
20. hat uses the least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load See page 11 e Select the SOIL LEVEL that will remove soil from load If you don t need your dishes right away use your ENERGY SAVER drying that turns the drying heater off automatically Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight e Watch the SYSTEMS MONITOR for more ideas See page 7 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 Instigation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you 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 Connect to a properly rated protected and sired power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload e Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher eDo not wash plastic items unless marked dishw
21. hwasher when the water heater is up to normal temperature Adjust household water heater thermostat to 120 F minimum If C6 appears nearly every cycle and you know the water from the household water heater is hot 120 F or more call for service The temperature sensor needs to be replaced Call for service NOTE You may continue to use your dishwasher For best results adjust your household water heater thermostat to 140 F 1 Unlatch and open the dishwasher door 2 Check for utensils and dishes that could have blocked the detergent cup from opening Rearrange if necessary 3 Close and relatch the door Wait for 30 seconds This will allow time for the cup to open by itself 4 If the detergent cup is still closed open it by hand and remove the old detergent See page 13 What happens in each cycle You ll hear occasional clicking The motor stops during drying sets Water vapor comes through Soft food disposer shredding the vent by the door latch during action drying and when water is being Drain valve opening to pump pumped out water out Detergent cup opening Water Use Wash Cycle Time Approx Gallons Approx Minutes Heavy Med Light Heavy Med Light Wash Cycles Soil Soil Soil Cycle Sequence Soil Soil Soil POTS amp PANS IL 10 3 8 9 Perawat Pre RIN PrP RiNSe Main l kane Rig nse I 1 16 Pre Ri
22. in If C5 repeats call for service The drain pump could be Unlatch the door If there is standing water in the bottom temporarily blocked usually of the dishwasher relatch the door Touch START then caused by food particles such immediately touch CLEAR RESET to start the pump as cereal If C5 continues to appear you may need to do this several times to break up the blockage continued on next page The SYSTEMS MONITOR continued DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS The water temperature in the dishwasher did not reach the proper wash temperature This is usually caused by lack of hot water coming from the household water heater The temperature sensor in the dishwasher is not functioning properly Dishwasher may continue to be used but it will not heat water automatically The detergent cup did not open This is usually caused by a utensil or dish Before you call for service e Try the cycle again to see if the Code reappears The dishwasher may correct itself e Electronic controls can be affected by outside interference Sometimes shutting off the power to the dishwasher at the fuse or circuit breaker will correct the problem e Restore power after about five seconds and try the cycle again eCheck the guide on pages 8 10 for things you can do to correct the problem WHAT TO DO Avoid showers or laundry just prior to running the dishwasher Use the DELAY START feature to start dis
23. ith a damp cloth Shut off power to dishwasher at fuse or circuit breaker Wait 5 seconds and restore power to dishwasher Try input panel again If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 20 Care and Cleaning 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 amp Cleaner Cat No WR97X216 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 Built in dishwashers often use an air gap Keep it clean An air gap is a plumbing device It protects your dishwasher against water baking 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 IT 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 dishwasher then lift off the chrome cover
24. le Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 23 YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC 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 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 part of the dishwasher that fails because of a manufacturing defect FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY For ten years from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace the tub or door liner if it fails to contain water because of a manufacturing defect such as cracking chipping peeling or rusting WHAT IS NOT COVERED LIMITED SECOND YEAR WARRANTY For the second year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge replacement parts for any part of the Water Distribution System as illustrated below that fails because of a manufacturing defect Associated inlet and drain plumbing parts are not covered by this warranty You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges Upper Wash arn ti 3 Piece Tower Wash arm spray arm assembly Motor Pu Food Disposer E Water Distribution System e S
25. mation displayed e Selected wash cycle e Selected dry option e Minutes to end of cycle eCycle phase such as WASHING RINSING or DRYING e Diagnostic codes to alert you to possible problems Relative energy used by each cycle Lets you choose the cycle you need that uses the least energy See pages 7 10 for explanation of displays and codes Dishwashing shortcut LO ma HI WASHING 46 MINUTES The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don t have to reprogram each time When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is moved to the ON position the control panel will display the last settings you selected If you don t want to change any of the settings simply touch START Note If there has been a power failure NORMAL WASH MEDIUM SOIL and HEATED DRYING will automatically be programmed Make any new selections as desired and touch START How to lock dishwasher controls to prevent use by children Your dishwasher has a hidden control pad When this pad is touched twice within 3 seconds all pads become inoperative and no new selections can be made until the lock is released The word LOCKED appears in the SYSTEMS SYSTEMS MONITOR MONITOR Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads The only control unaffected is the DELAY START If this selection has been made dishwasher will start automatically after whatever delay you have selected Touch h
26. nlet water should not exceed 150 F How to test water temperature Check your 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 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 How to use a rinse agent A rinse
27. nse Wash NORMAL WASH 11 10 3 8 9 PreWastsh Probie Rit serPtg Rinse Main em Ee Illy 46x 4 Pre Rinse oe pee Wash SHORT WASH 10 2 89 72 Pre Rinse Pre Rinse e ae Rinse Rinse _ inse 38 33 28 S mY ss ke eee EAEN SESER zena Beas CHNACRYSTAL 17 51 penme permo ae sme Rime 4 yy RINSE amp HOLD 3 4 Pre Pre Rinse Pre Rie 12 Unextended times These cycle times may be increased up to 20 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature for good washability If SANI OPTION is selected time maybe further extended until water temperature reaches 140 to 45 F in final rinse Drying Cycle Options HEATED DRYING Available on all wash cycles except RINSE amp HOLD Add 34 minutes to wash cycle time ENERGY SAVER drying Drying heater is turned off Dishes dry naturally I Temperature Sensor System To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water To help you get water of the proper temperature your dishwasher has a water heating 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 i
28. ong between touching of selected pads Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others To relight touch any pad again Or unlock and relatch door 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 Water draining out of tub immediately after you touch CLEAR RESET pad The sounds you hear are normal ones Make sure inlet water temperature is correct Seepage 12 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 the rinse agent dispenser to see that it s not empty Check inlet water temperature It should be at least 120 F To test see page 12 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 21 Improper rack loading See pages 14 16 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 the detergent cup The dispense
29. own in this top rack The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes How to load the TOP RACK continued Shelf Up Shelf Down Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is long utensils on two levels Load the lower level first not blocked then fold the shelf down How to load the BOTTOM RACK Fit plates and saucers between the pins Load platters As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled pots and bowls along the sides in corners or in the back side facing the center of the rack so water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces continued next page How to load the BOTTOM RACK continued Pots pans casseroles salad bowls mixing bowls and lids must be loaded in the bottom rack facing down Precaution Take out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket Heavily soiled pots pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack facing down Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge Shallow items may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water 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 The security cell cover hinged in the handle can be lowered to either side
30. r 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 18 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SPOTS AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things oa eND e Extremely hard water See page 12 e Low inlet water temperature To test see page 12 e Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading See pages 14 16 e Old or damp powder detergent e Phosphate level in detergent too low See page 12 e Rinse agent dispenser empty See page 12 e Too little detergent See page 13 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 spots and film from glassware 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher 2 DO NOT ADD DETERGENT 3 Select POTS amp PANS cycle LIGHT SOIL and ENERGY SAVER drying 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run until 40 minutes to end of cycle is displayed 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 the dishwasher to complete the c
31. rinse period to temperature necessary for good washability The minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of 20 minutes when HEATING is displayed Indicates SANI ON option was selected prior to start of cycle Cycle time maybe increased up to a maximum of 20 minutes to heat final rinse water to 145 F Indicates completed cycle except RINSE amp HOLD Remains on until door is unlatched Indicates controls are locked to prevent unauthorized use See page 6 The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you if certain things are wrong DISPLAY mlz r and RESET CUP OPEN BLOCKED WASH ARM BLOCKED DRAIN WHAT IT MEANS Electrical power has been interrupted to the dishwasher but is now back on The detergent cup was open at the start of a cycle An obstruction is preventing the lower wash arm from turning This is usually caused by a utensil sticking through the bottom of the silverware basket or a pot handle through the lower rack The dishwasher is taking longer than normal to drain the water out This is usually caused by a blockage in the drain air gap see page 21 a kink in the drain hose or a stopped up drain pipe WHAT TO DO IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER FAILURE OCCURRED 1 Unlatch the door If the detergent cup is open add detergent and close the cup 2 Relatch the door and touch START then immediately touch CLEAR RESET This will pump any remaining water out of the machin
32. s 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 there are 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 Of course this takes some time 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 dishes 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 You ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher Two because some cycles use two washes See
33. tainless steel stain if left on Dry detergent can cause difficult to remove Contact between metals can black spots Place in back section of silverware basket to damage silver avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup 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 Non stick After washing wipe the non stick coating area with coatings vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non stick quality Wood can warp crack or lose its finish with any type washing Forget a dish Here s when However opening the door during 2 Wait a few seconds until the you can add it any cycle lessens cleaning power water calms Then open the door So try to load everything at the f gt E E a AT berain ytong 3 Add dishes you ve forgotten BN Ee OED cycle Wath gine Here s how to add a forgotten dish ae se ang a wash cycles you can add dishes at 8 latch to the far right When the any time BEFORE the WASHING 1 Push the door latch to the left door is locked washing will signal light goes off Washing will stop continue Questions Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN YOU RE SETTING CONTROLS DISHWASHER WON T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE DISHES DON T DRY UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Time too l
34. ycle If vinegar rinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use 1 4 cup 60ml of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar Most drugstores 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 on next page The Problem Solver continues PROBLEM CHIPPING OF CHINA SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB WATER WON T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB SUDS IN THE TUB DISHWASHER LEAKS CONTROL PANEL DOESN T RESPOND TO INPUTS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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