Hotpoint HDA969 Dishwasher User Manual
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1. 6 detergents If the water temperature is less than 140 F use the WATER HEAT Option see page 4 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 How to use 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 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 CONSUME2. 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 How to prepare the dishes 3 Try to remove food scraps and T dispensers on the inside door of for washing place dishes in dishwasher before your dishwasher There are two soil has a chance to dry and become because some cycles use two If this is your first dishwasher or hard Dishes with dried on soil are gt washes if you re replacing a much older more difficult to wash and may not a model you may wonder how much come clean in the NORMAL P preparation your dishes need WASH cycle Remember to use Actually very little Pre rinsing of your RINSE amp HOLD cycle for normal food soils is not necessary small holding loads With common sense and a little practice you ll soon know what foods to remove Here are some Note The foods mentioned above are examples only Other foods not mentioned may also need to be guidelines removed from your dishes You may 1 Scrape off bon
3. 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 e 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 Warrantor General Electric Company HOTPOINT This warranty S 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
4. wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See page 11 Improper rack loading See pages 8 and 9 Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser 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 Try another brand Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes the Cycle Indicator Dial does not advance to OFF by itself Tea or coffee can stain cups Remove the stains by hand using a solution of 1 2 cup 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 PROBLEM SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND F
5. RINSE amp HOLD 3 6 10 60 Rime En wa Wash 57 Rinse 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 e During the drying period The motor stops Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out Cycle Sequence RINSE amp HOLD For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later Select DRYING HEAT OFF Do not use detergent DRY PLATE WARMER For warming clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot food Rinse Rinse Rinse lt lt vain Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Fea Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Unextended times These cycle times will be increased approximately 9 minutesif Water Heat Option is selected Drying Options DRYING HEAT ON Available on all wash cycles except RINSE amp HOLD Add 29 minutes to wash cycle time DRYING HEAT OFF NO Heat Drying Drying heater is turned off Dishes dry naturally SUOTJ
6. line and water valve Use a pan to catch the water e Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve eRemove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot PUMP COVER SCREWS JIBS JOUSPAMAUSIO SI IRUAM IO pure 218 suluesd Questions Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM 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 DETERGENT CUP LID WON T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT YELLOW OR BROWN FILM 12 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 See page 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 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 6 Water pressure may be temporarily low Turn on a faucet Is water coming out slower than usual If so
7. EXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance WARNING When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following 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 Installation 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 eguipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the eguipment grounding terminal or lead of the appliance Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload e Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended
8. How to get the best from pebest rom YOU Dishwasher Contents Air Gap 11 Appliance Registration 2 Care and Cleaning 11 Consumer Services 19 Cycle Features 4 5 Detergent Detergent Guide 6 7 Dispenser Cups 7 Energy Saving Tips 2 Front Panel Color Change 15 Loading 8 9 Operating Guide 4 5 Drying Options 4 5 Plate Warmer 5 Soil Level Pots amp Pans Problem Solver Rinse Agent Safety Instructions China Crystal Sterling 10 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Warranty Back Cover Water Temperature Winter Storage GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 HOTPOINT 6 11 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Cycle Selection 5 Use and Care of built in model HDA969 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 servic
9. LATWARE CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Spotting can be caused by all these things Extremely hard water See page 6 Low inlet water temperature To test see page 6 Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading See pages 8 and 9 Old or damp powder detergent Phosphate level in detergent too low See page 6 e Rinse agent dispenser empty See page 6 Too little detergent See page 7 Local water conditions and personal preferences vary 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 stubborn 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 5 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500 ml 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 60 ml of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals If yours doesn t call GE Factory Service Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month Consider a home water softener If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn t work the cloudiness is etchi
10. ON YSUT Su zerado 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 dishwasher has a WATER HEAT 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 1 50 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 approximately 5 minutes after starting the machine 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 Raise your water heater temperature wait 30 minutes and test again Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder
11. R PRODUCTS INC JET DRY 411 W Putnam Ave Greenwich CT 06830 Your dishwasher s rinse agent container holds 44 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 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 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
12. SERVICE e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Cleaning or servicing of air gap device in drain line e 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 CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conseguential 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 If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 HDA969
13. WATER O 3 grains hardness 3 7 grains 7 12 grains CYCLES Main Cup Open Cupt Main Cupt Open Cupt Open Cupi POTS amp PANS 1 Tablespoon 1 Tablespoon Half Full Half Full Completely Completely and minimum minimum Full Full NORMAL WASH sI1UIS 1919 SJUDSY ISUTY N LIGHT WASH 1 Tablespoon None Half Full None Completely None minimum Full RINSE amp HOLD Use no detergent Use no detergent 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 uoneiedsig Yysid How to load your dishwasher How to load the TOP RACK This is a random mixed load the most common type The top rack is best for glasses cups and saucers Cups you will have 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 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 A spray arm in the top washes down also Make sure to
14. abinet finish is durable but it can scratch So use no scouring pads or harsh or gritty cleaners Appliance Polish Wax amp Cleaner Cat No WR97X0216 is available from GE Appliance Parts Mart 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 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 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 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 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 e Drain water from the inlet
15. d 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 agent with a damp cloth If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 14 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 Do not operate the dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access panel is removed How to change the door panel 1 Take out 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 4 Replace the door panel side trim and screws How to change the lower panel 1 Remove panel attachment screws 2 Remove the entire panel 3 Take out screws and remove the top trim 4 Slide the door panel o
16. e calls concerning your dishwasher If you received a 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 through 14 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Energy sating tips The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions e Operate dishwasher only when it s full Let the dishes accumulate in 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 keep soils moist easier to remove Always select the cycle that uses least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load See pages 4 and 5 elf you don t need your dishes right away use your HEATED DRY OFF feature that turns the drying heater off automatically Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back 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 N
17. e from the power supply before attempting any maintenance Note Turning the control dial to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance WARNING 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 moved 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 S AS IOUT SUIAR IL sdi SUONIJSUJ Ajayes JULJIOdUT How to operate your dishwasher POTS amp NORMAL LI GHT WATER HEAT PANS WASH WASH ON OFF OO PAANAN DRYING 00010006 a ee washing RINSE I Je aso esige O ORY PLATE WARMER STEP 1 Load your dishwasher with dishes silverware pots pans bowls etc according to instructions on pages 8 and9 STEP 2 Add detergent to t
18. es seeds skins also want to consider removing a UNA toothpicks and other hard solids It foods such as mustard mayonnaise See Detergent Usage Guide below is also best to remove hard shelled vinegar lemon juice and other foods Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is vegetables meat trimmings leafy that can cause discoloration of at OFF position before adding vegetables and crusts Remove stainless steel if allowed to remain detergent Otherwise the detergent excessive quantities of oil or grease on dishes for a long period of time cup will not close and latch properly M 2 Remove large guantities of any When using the POTS amp PANS GRASP HANDLE ps food Your dishwasher has a built in cycle less preparation is reguired ROTATE AND soft food disposer that pulverizes before loading The POTS amp PANS CLOSE TIGHTLY soft food bits and flushes them cycle can wash heavily soiled E away It can handle small amounts dishes and remove dried on and of soft foods but large amounts will baked on soils from pots pans and be difficult to handle casseroles Items with burned on soils may not come clean and the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by Close the main cup overheating during cooking NOTE Detergent cup may be opened manually with no harm Turn handle counterclockwise until it releases A snapping sound is normal when it opens Detergent Usage Guide powder or liguid SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD
19. for use in a dishwasher Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations 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 Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place Do not tamper with controls eDo not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher 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 Before discarding a dishwasher remove the door of the washing compartment 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 To minimize the possibility of electric shock disconnect this applianc
20. guestionaboutany Hotpoint major appliance JE Answer Center information service is avail able to help Your call and your guestion will be answered promptly and courteous And youcan call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week e N N JOULLISUU Telecommunication Device for the Deaf SIJIA JJI For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 Upon request we will provide Braille controls for a variety of Hotpoint appliances and a brochure toassistin planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To ob tain these items free of charge call 800 626 200 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access toa TDD oraconventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 8 833 4329 to request information or service 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 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Part No 39 5211 2 91 CG Part No 165 D3080P195 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
21. he detergent dispenser 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 Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half full See page 6 STEP 3 Select DRYING HEAT option It must be ON for PLATE WARMER cycle OFF for RINSE amp HOLD cycle It can be ON or OFF at your option see below for any of the wash cycles DRYING HEAT ON DFF m DRYING HEAT ON Turns the drying heater on for fast drying DRYING HEAT 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 10 for the NORMAL WASH cycle STEP 4 WATER HEAT Option WATER HEAT ON OFF m ON The wash cycle will be extended for 9 minutes while the dishwasher 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 F To test water temperature see page 6 STEP 5 Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher See Cycle Selection Hints at right If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher To obtain the be
22. nefits of a complete cycle be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher eFor POTS amp PANS NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles POTS amp NORMAL LIGHT PANS WASH WASH 000 a Push selected cycle button b Latch the door c Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial to ON position to start the cycle You will hear the motor start There is a time delay between start up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away eFor RINSE amp HOLD cycle washing RINSE J 8 HOLD DRY PLATE WARMER a Be sure door is unlatched b Select DRYING HEAT OFF drying option c Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial to RINSE amp HOLD position d Latch the door to start the cycle e For DRY PLATE WARMER cycle a Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed b Select DRYING HEAT ON c Leave the door unlatched washing RINSE OFF O anoio drying e DRY PLATE WARMER d Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial clockwise to DRY PLATE WARMER position e Latch the door to start the cycle What happens in each cycle e You I hear occasional cl icking sounds Soft food disposer shredding action Drain valve opening to pump water out Timer control as cycle progresses Detergent cup opening Gallons Wash Cycles approx approx POTS amp PANS 12 1 NORMAL WASH 12 1 LIGHT WASH 10 3 57
23. ng 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 continued on next page 13 T9AJOS Wo qo1d JYLT The Problem Solver continued 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 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 page 8 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 See page 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 col
24. ng that may fall or extend through the N 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 aluminum can Some darkening or spotting possible Remove by fade scouring with soap filled steel wool pads China Stoneware YES Antique metal trimmed hand painted If in doubt check with the manufacturer or test wash or over the glaze patterns fade Gold one piece daily for at least a month Compare with the leaf will discolor rest of the set Crystal YES Antique metal trimmed or hand Load securely to prevent movement Check painted patterns fade Gold leaf will manufacturer s instructions for your crystal discolor Non dishwasher Do not wash in dishwasher Damage to dishwasher and items such as discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result electronic air cleaner filters furnace filters paint brushes etc Glass YES Milk glass may yellow Tron NO Iron will rust Pewter so Pewter tarnishes Plastics YES If it doesn t say DISHWASHER SAFE test onc piece in the top rack 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 basket Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods and silver plate with stainless s
25. place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked WATCH OUT FOR THIS Sauce pans mixing bowls and other small items may The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom be placed face down in the top rack The top rack rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle is handy for all kinds of odd shapes 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 8 How to load the BOTTOM RACK 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 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 S a ju o ve m S amp Qu Oe S Don t let any z item extend through bottom ey Precaution Take out anythi
26. provide expert repair service on your Hotpoint appliance scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your con venience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m week days 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your Hotpoint product warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year con tract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home free of shipping charge Our parts system provides access to over 47 000 Genuine Renewal Parts and allare fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified ser vice personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation wie De JA GE Answer Cent 800 626 2000 Whatever your
27. teel Contact between can stain if left on Dry detergent can cause difficult to metals can damage silver Don t wash remove black spots Place in back section of silverware copper utensils in the same toad Silver basket to avoid exposure to detergent fromthe detergent may get a brown film Adhesive used cup to attach some hollow handle knives can loosen Non stick YES After washing wipe the non stick coating area with coatings vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non stick quality Tin NO Tin can rust Wood NO Wood can warp crack or lose its finish with any type of washing Forget a dish Here s However opening the door during 2 Wait a few seconds until the when you can add it hee ks vas cleaning n water calms Then open the door K A ecause the temper ature inside the 3 Add dishes you ve forgotten Add dishes any time during the dishwasher is lowered So try to RINSE amp HOLD cycle With load everything at the beginning 4 Close the door and push the other wash cycles you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the main Here s how to add a forgotten dish latch to the far right When the door is locked washing will Washing will stop 10 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 c
28. ut 5 Turn the panel around and put the color you want in front 6 Replace the lower panel top trim and screws 7 Replace the entire panel and attachment screws 15 Note Other color panels are available for your dishwasher Check the color you want on the order form below and mail it to us Wood panel trim kit GPF 40 contains trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and lower access panel to match kitchen cabinets Use the order form below to order this kit ORDER FORM Use this form to order without charge your choice of a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher or a wood panel trim kit Please mark only one box White Almond Harvest Black Door and Access Panel GPF 24 Door and Access Panel GPF 26 Kit GPF 40 Wood Panel Trim Kit FOLD HERE Name Address City State Zip Code Model No Serial No Date Purchased AJAJOS UDIAOIA wy sjauvg 1010 Lobe Sodus a A ee ey TAPE HERE j Name Address City State Zip 1 Hotpoint c o Dri View Mfg 4706 Allmond Ave Louisville KY 40209 16 Notes 17 Notes 18 We ll Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis tance we ll be there All you have to do is cdl toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Our consumer service professionals will
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