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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Readall instructionsbeforeusingthisappliance, WA~ING—When using this appliance, alwaysexercise basic safety precautions, including the following: @Use thisappliance only for its intended purpose9as you will find described in this Use and Care Book. . @This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation Instructions before it is used.
HowtooDerateVour dishwasher Steam Vent ,Ssssssaaaw Cycle indicator Dial ~m STEP1. Loadyourdishwasher withdishes,silverware,pots, pans,bowls,etc., accordingto instructionson pages8 and9. STEP 2. Adddetergentto the detergentdispenser.Makesurethe CycleIndicatorDialis at OFF positionbeforeaddingdetergent. (Seepages6 and7.) Userinseaid agentto help prevent spotting.Occasionallycheckto insurerinseagentcontaineris at leasthalffull. (Seepage6.) STEP3. SelectDRYINGHEAT Option.It mustbe OFF for RINSE HOLDcycle.
— - Cycleselectionhints Itis importantto followthe loading instructionson pages8 and9. NORMALWASH—Formost loadsof everydaydishes,glasses andcookwarewithmediumsoils. LIGHTWASH—Fordishes thathavebeenpre-rinsed before loading.Also,for washingvery /ig/ztlysoileddisheswithsoils thathavenotdriedon. RINSEHOLD—Forrinsing partialloadswhichwillbe washed later.SelectDRYINGHEAT– OFF dryingoption.Do not use detergent. ~— ~— ~ Whathappemineachcycle — — Wash Cycles NO~AL WASH 1 Wash WaterUse Cycle Time (approx.
Togetdishescleananddry,you needhotwater.Tohelpyouget waterof the propertemperature, yourHotpointdishwasher automaticallyheatsthe waterin thewashcycle.For goodwashing anddrying,theenteringwatermust beat least 120”F.Topreventdish damage,inletwatershouldnot exceed150°F. Checkyourwatertemperature witha candyor meat thermometer.Turnon thehot waterfaucetnearestthedishwasher. Put thethermometerin a glassand let the waterrun continuouslyinto the glassuntilthetemperature stopsrising.
WIIatyoucan leaveon dishes. And W~~~ YOU s~ou~~~’~. - You’llfind twodetergent dispenserson the insidedoorof yourdishwasher.Two,because somecyclesusetwowashes. OPEN CUP 1 ‘“~”- c See “DetergentUsage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFFposition before adding detergent.) — I GRASP HANDLE, F’ ROTATE AND CLOSE /“./-”-TIGHTLY -./ Y — 3. Tryto removefoodscrapsand placedishesin dishwasherbefore soilhasa chanceto dry andbecome hard.
badedl right,dishesgetcleaner Howto loadtheTOPRACK — Placeglasses,cupsand saucersin the rack face down,so the waterand detergentwillreachthe soiledsurfaces. ~is is a random mixed load, the most common Qpe YOUwill have. Makesuredishesare properlyloadedto insure that watercan reachthe soiledsurfaces.The washarm in the bottomsprayswaterup. The towerthatrises in the centersendswaterout over the dishesto washthe itemsin the upperrack. -.
Fit platesand saucersbetweenthepins. As shownhere, thisplateis beingplacedsothat waterand detergentfromwasharm can reach soiledsurfaces. Loadplatters,potsandbowlsalongthe sides,in corner; or in the back.All largeplasticitems, suchas pitchers,saladbowlsandmixingbowls, shouldbe washedin thelowerrack. Heavilysoiledpots,pansandcasserolesMUST be loadedin thebottomrack, facingdown.Prop thebroilerpan and rack alongthe edge,tilted towardthe center.
usually Safe Exceptions (not safe) SOecialInstructions YES Some colored anodized aluminum can thdc. Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. YES Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor. If in doubt, check with the nlanuPacturer.Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest of the set. YES Antique, metal-trimmed or hand-painted patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor.
K e -—. — — UserMaintenanceInstructions – @ — e Built-indishwashers oftenuseanairgap. Keepit clean. Anair gap is a plumbingdevice. It protectsyourdishwasheragainst waterbackingup intoit if a drain clogs.The air gapis not a partof thedishwasher.Andyoumaynot evenhaveone. Notall plumbing codesrequireair gaps. If youhavean air gap,checkit at leastoncea month.IT IS N(YI’ PARTOF YOURDISHWASHER. IT IS NOTCOVEREDIN YOUR \VARRANTY. Tokeepyourdishwasher lookinggood...
Beforeyoucallforservice, checktheProblemSolver. If youhavea problem,it maybe minor,Youmaybe able to correct it yourself.Justusethis Problem Solverto locateyourproblemand thenfollowthesuggested recommendations. PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY DISHWASHER WON’TRUN A fuse in yourhomemaybe blown,or the circuitbreakertripped.Replacefuseor reset circuitbreaker.Removeanyotherappliancesfromthecircuit. UNUSUALNOISE Cookwaremaynotbe secureon rackpins. Or somethingsmallmayhavedroppedfrom the rack.
The PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY DETERGENTCUP COVERWON’TLA~H MakesureCycleIndicatordial is in OFF position. SP(YTSAND FILMING ON GLASSESAND FLATWARE Spottingcan be causedby all thesethings: Extremelyhardwater.(Seepage6.) Lowinletwatertemperature.(Totest, see page6.) Overloadingthedishwasher. Improperloading.(Seepages8 and9.) Oldor dampdetergent. Phosphatelevelin detergenttoolow.(Seepage6.) Rinseagentdispenserempty.(Seepage6.) e Toolittledetergent.(Seepages6 and7.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY CHIPPINGOF CHINA Roughhandlingcan causechipping.Loadwithcare. Makesureglasswareandchinaare secureandcan’tjar loose.(Seepages8 and9 forcorrectwayto loadglassware.)Make sure tallglassesand stemwarewillclearthetopof the tub whenyoupushtherackinto the dishwasher. Alwaysusethe top rackfor delicateitems. SMALLAMOUNTOF WATERSTANDING IN THE BOT~M OF THE TUB Wateraroundthe outleton the tub bottomat the backof the tub is normal.It is clean water.
_4 ~+ - o ConsumerSertices Our Consumer Servicesare designedwith your needs and wants in mind. - WarrantyProtection And you have a written warranty to protect you. Seethe warranty on the back page of this book for details. Beforeyour newapplianceleft the factory, it went through rigoroustests to detect manufacturingdefects. Convenient Service Whether your applianceis in or out of warranty,you’re just a phone call awayfrom our nationwidenetwork of Factory TrainedServiceprofessionals.
WHAT Is COVERED Thiswarrantyis extendedto the originalpurchaserandany Foroneyearfromdateof original succeedingownerfor products purchase,we will provide,freeof purchasedfor ordinaryhomeuse charge,partsandservicelaborin in the 48 mainlandstates,Hawaii yourhometo repairor replaceany andWashington, D.C.[nAlaskathe pati of the dishwasher thatfails warrantyis the sameexceptthat it becauseof a manufacturingdefect.