Hotpoint HDA2000M Dishwasher User Manual
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1. DOOR LATCH OFF POSITION DRY OPTIONS TED ENERGY p SAVER SELECTED NORM AL UNHEATED DRY STEP 4 Select a drying option e HEATED DRY 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 Energy Saver helps reduce electrical energy used by this model approximately 7 STEP 5 Start the dishwasher e When you re ready to wash dishes touch the START pad There is a time delay between start up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away Dishwasher will proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically 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 TIME TO CYCLE END OF CYCLE CYCLE PHASE WASHING fel Il O Minus Display Panel This panel tells you what is happening in the dishwasher and can alert you to some possible problems Information displayed e Selected wash cycle e Selected dry option e Minutes to end of cycle e Cycle phase such as WASHING RINSING or DRYING e Diagnostic codes to alert you to possible problems See pages 7 9 for explanation of displays and codes Dishwashing short2. Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn t draining well 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 door panel 1 Take out three 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 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 the door panel out 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 four attachment screws Do not operate the dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access panel is removed CUT HERE 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 wo
3. UNHEATED DRY HEATED DRY WASHING RINSING DRYING HEATING WHAT IT MEANS Number of minutes left in cycle Indicates POTS amp PANS cycle Indicates NORMAL WASH cycle Indicates LIGHT WASH cycle Indicates CHINA CRYSTAL cycle Indicates RINSE amp HOLD cycle Remains on until the door is unlatched Indicates ENERGY SAVER Drying Option Indicates HEATED DRY Drying Option Displayed during Pre wash Pre rinse and Main Wash periods Displayed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash Indicates HEATED DRY has been selected Indicates water being heated in wash period to temperature necessary for good washability The minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of 15 minutes when HEATING is displayed The DISPLAY PANEL tells you if certain things are wrong DISPLAY m 1 WHAT IT MEANS Electrical power has been interrupted to the dishwasher but is now back on The dishwasher is taking longer than normal to drain the water out This is usually caused by a blockage in the drain air gap seepage 18 a kink in the drain hose or a stopped up drain pipe Similar to blocked drain as explained above but the 2 indicates that the drain is so clogged that the dishwasher cannot continue to operate in a satisfactory manner Dishwasher will stop Dishwasher will not go into a drain out period Dishwasher will stop There is too much water in the dishwasher If 4 appears aft
4. from GE 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 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 e Cut off electric power to the dishwasher Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker Turn off the water supply 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 e Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot 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 build up of grit A toothpick makes cleaning easy
5. disposer that pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them away It can handle small amounts of soft foods but large amounts of food 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 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 Cup Completely Completely Full Full Completely Full 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 s
6. 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 OPEN A Y See Detergent Usage Guide below GRASP HANDLE ROTATE i AND CLOSE TIGHTLY a as Always close the main cup tightly When it is firmly latched you will hear a clicking sound It is not necessary to overtighten NOTE Dete
7. How to get the best from Our Dishwasher Contents Air Gap 18 Appliance Registration 2 Care and Cleaning 18 China Crystal Sterling 4 14 Consumer Services 23 Convenience Features 2 Cycle Features 6 Detergent Detergent Guide 10 11 Dispenser Cups Il Display Panel 7 9 Econo 120 System 10 Energy Saver 5 Energy Saving Tips 2 Front Panel Color Change 19 Loading 12 13 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 4 5 Cycle Selection 4 Dishwashing Shortcut 6 Drying Options 5 6 Problem Solver 15 17 Rinse Agent Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 18 Warranty Back Cover Water Temperature 10 Winter Storage 18 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 HOTPOINT Use and Care 01 built in model HDA2000M 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
8. TOMER CARE SERVICE 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES HDA2000M
9. Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher Convenience features This dishwasher has many convenient features Among them are e Controls 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 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 15 through 17 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself e e Energy saving tips 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 e Always select the cycle that uses least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load See page 6 elf you don t need your dishes right away use your ENERGY SAVER drying feature that turns the drying heater off automatically Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight eLets you select fast heated drying or energy saving no heat drying e A DISPLAY PANEL that tells you what s happening in the dishwasher and if something s wrong e Remembe
10. 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 41 2 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
11. asher e Improper loading See pages 12 and 13 e Old or damp powder detergent e Phosphate level in detergent too low See page 10 Rinse agent dispenser empty Seepage 10 Too little detergent See page 11 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 and ENERGY SAVER dry option 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run until 25 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 cycle 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 If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn t work the cloudiness is etching 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 ente
12. ates 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 Precaution Take out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket 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 Heavily soiled pots pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack facing down Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher And what you can t Material Aluminum China Stoneware Crystal Non dishware items such as electronic air cleaner filters furnace filters paint brushes etc Glass Iron Pewter Plastics Stainless steel Sterling Silver and Silver plate Non stick coatings Tin Wood Usually Safe Exceptions not safe YES Some colored anodized aluminum can fade YES Antique metal trimmed hand painted or over the glaze patterns fade G
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14. cut WASHING NORMAL L UNHEATED DRY MINUTES The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don t have to reprogram each time When the dishwasher is loaded and the door is latched the control panel will display the last settings you selected If you don t want to change any of the settings simply touch START If there has been a power failure NORMAL WASH and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed Make any new selections as desired and touch START What happens in each cycle Wash Water Use Cycle Time WASH CYCLES Approx Cycle Sequence Approx POTS amp PANS 11 0 gal Pre Wash Pre Rinse Pre Rinse Main Rinse Rinse 64 minutes Pre Rinse Wash NORMAL WASH 11 0 gal Pre Wash Pre Rinse Pre Rinse Main Rinse Rinse 44 minutes Pre Rinse Wash LIGHT WASH Pre Rinse Pre Rinse Rinse Rinse 40 minutes CHINA CRYSTAL Pre Rinse Main Rinse 41 minutes Wash unextended times These cycle Dry Options times may be increased up to 15 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature for good washability HEATED DRY Available on all wash cycles except RINSE amp HOLD Add 33 minutes to wash cycle time ENERGY SAVER DRYING Drying heater is turned off Dishes dry naturally The DISPLAY PANEL tells you what s happening DISPLAY NUMERALS FROM 1 to 99 POTS amp PANS NORMAL LIGHT WASH CHINA RINSE amp HOLD
15. e oil to keep it from losing its non stick quality 2 Wait a few seconds until the water calms Then open the door Forget a dish Here s when you can add it Add dishes any time during the RINSE amp HOLD cycle With other wash cycles you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the WASHING signal light goes off However opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power because the temperature inside the dishwasher is lowered 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 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 14 Questions 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 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 See page 10 Unload the bottom rack first Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling i
16. er a power failure this is normal and the dishwasher will correct itself 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 machine 3 Select the desired cycle and rerun the load IF DISHWASHER WAS NOTIN USE 1 Latch door 2 Select desired cycle 3 Run cycle when desired 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 seepage 18 2 Check fora kink in the drain hose 3 Check plumbing for slow or stopped up drains NOTE Warranty service does not cover household drain problems Locate and remove the blockage in the drain system as explained above To pump any remaining water out of the machine 1 Latch door 2 Select any cycle 3 Touch START and then immediately touch CLEAR RESET NOTE Warranty service does not cover household drain problems Restart the cycle If 3 repeats call for service The dishwasher is designed to automatically pump out extra water as long as the door is latched When you hear the motor stop running 1 Unlatch the door and see ifall the water is gone It is normal for a
17. his 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 12 and 13 STEP 2 Add detergent to the detergent dispenser Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting See page 10 Close and latch the dishwasher door SSSabaaaaa POTS amp PANS STEP 3 Select desired wash cycle Touch the center of the pad POTS AND PANS For items such as pots pans and casseroles Everyday dishes may be included e NORMAL WASH For loads of everyday dishes with medium soils Designed to yield high performance on normal loads CYCLE SELECTOR NORMAL LIGHT WASH WASH e LIGHT WASH 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 CHINA CRYSTAL 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 12 and 13 CHINA RINSE CRYSTAL amp HOLD e RINSE amp HOLD For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later Do not use detergent To change a setting just touch desired pad Your dishwasher is now automatically programmed A number in the DISPLAY PANEL at right will tell you how long the cycle will take
18. istern water is the supply adequate If the water supply is adequate try the cycle again If CS repeats call for service Unlatch the door If there is standing water in the bottom of the dishwasher relatch the door Touch START then immediately touch CLEAR RESET to start the pump If 5 continues to appear you may need to do this several times to breakup the blockage 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 aS ae Oe The econo 120 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 inlet 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
19. mber If dishwasher drains into a disposer run the disposer to clear Be sure the disposer is not clogged See the DISPLAY PANEL pages 4 and 5 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 with 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 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 WR97X0216 is available
20. nto 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 10 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 18 Improper rack loading See pages 12 and 13 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 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 continued next page gt The Problem Solver continued PROBLEM SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE YELLOW OR BROWN FILM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Spotting can be caused by all these things e Extremely hard water Seepage 10 e Low inlet water temperature To test see page 10 e Overloading the dishw
21. od 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 L Kit GPF 40 Wood Panel Trim Kit C Harvest Black Door and Access Panel GPF 26 LJ White Almond Door and Access Panel GPF 24 L Coffee Avocado Door and Access Panel GPF 25 FOLD HERE N m Address City State CSC Zt Coe Model No Serial No Date Purchased CUTHERE Name Address City Zip TAPE HERE PLACE STAMP HERE State Hotpoint C o Dri View Mfg 4706 Allmond Ave Louisville KY 40209 20 Notes Notes Well 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 dois cdl toll free In Home Repair Service 8 00 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Our consumer service professionals will provide expert repair service on your Hotpoint scheduled at a time that s convenient for you appliance 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
22. oiled 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 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 12 How to load the TOP RACK 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 move easily Don t let the glasses touch each other This rack is ideal for dishwasher safe plastics When loading place plastic items along the back and be sure that each plastic tumbler is secured over two fingers This will prevent dislodging tumbler will not fall through rack onto heating unit 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 How to load the BOTTOM RACK Fit pl
23. old leaf will discolor YES Antique metal trimmed or hand painted patterns fade Gold leaf will discolor Milk Glass may yellow Iron will rust Pewter tarnishes Don t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel Contact between metals can damage silver YES 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 Tin can rust Wood can warp crack or lose its finish with any type washing Special Instructions Some darkening or spotting possible Remove by scouring with soap filled steel wool pads If in doubt check with the manufacturer Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month Compare with the rest of the set Load securely to prevent movement Select CHINA CRYSTAL cycle Check manufacturer s instructions for your crystal Do not wash in dishwasher Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result If it doesn t say DISHWASHER SAFE test one piece in the top rack before dishwashing an entire set Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can stain if left on Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can stain if left on Dry detergent can cause difficult to remove black spots Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup After washing wipe the non stick coating area with vegetabl
24. or a variety of Hotpoint appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To ob tain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED WARRANTY FULL ONEYEAR 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 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 Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and othe
25. r connecting facilities 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 165 D3080P148 HOTPOINT Pub No 39 5207 500 cn YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period 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 CUS
26. rgent 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 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 CHINA CRYSTAL and 1 Tablespoon LIGHT WASH cycles minimum RINSE amp HOLD cycle Open Cup POTS amp PANS and 1 Tablespoon 4 1 Tablespoon NORMAL WASH cycles minimum None Half Full None Use no detergent Use no detergent MEDIUM WATER 3 7 grains Half Full minimum 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 Open Cup Main Cupt Half Full 2 Remove large quantities of any food Your dishwasher has a built in soft food
27. ring dishwasher exceeds 150 F 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 16 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 Rough handling can cause chipping Load with care Make sure glassware and china are secure and can t jar loose See page 12 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 18 Check the kitchen sink Is it draining well You may need a plu
28. rmanent 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 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 e Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended 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 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 eDo not tamper with controls e Do 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 no
29. rs your last cycle so you don t have to reprogram each time See SHORTCUT on page 6 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 NEXT 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 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 Instigation 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 pe
30. 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 4 repeats shutoff the water supply to the dishwasher Call for service DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS This can be caused by either of these reasons Not enough water is entering the dishwasher The drain pump could be temporarily blocked usually caused by food particles such as cereal The temperature sensor in the dishwasher is not functioning properly Dishwasher may continue to be used but it will not heat water automatically Before you call for service Try the cycle again to see if the Code reappears The dishwasher may correct itself Electronic controls can be affected by outside interference e 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 Check the chart above for things you can do to correct the problem WHAT TO DO Unlatch the door If there is no water in the bottom of the dishwasher check the water supply to the dishwasher els the dishwasher water supply turned on Valve usually located under the sink e Is the household water supply turned on elf you use well or c
31. t 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 To minimize the possibility of electric shock disconnect this appliance 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 t
32. 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 inthe 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 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
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