How o Contents Air Gap Appliance Registration 12 2 Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling 12 11 Consumer Services Cycle Features 19 4,5 Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 Dispenser Cups 7 0 Energy-Saving Tips Front Panel Color Change 2 13 Loading Model and Serial Numbers 8-10 2 Operating Guide Cycle Selection 4,5 5 Drying Options Soil Level 4,5 5 Useand Care of t buflt-timodel Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 12 ~A750S Warranty Back Cover Problem Solver Rinse Agent Water
HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your dishwasher, read this guide 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 If you received a damaged dishwasher... Write down the model and serial numbers. Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher.
A ● 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 Guide. a This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance ‘Q “: ~ &.=.$J . . . with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide). Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section). STEP 3. Select drying option.
Cycle Selection Hints It is important to follow the Loading instructions. ● POTS & PANS—For items such as pots, pans cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy soil. Everyday dishes may be included. ● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils. WATER SAVER—For dishes with I ight soils that have not dried on, or that have extra preparation before loading. It saves water and energy.
How to Test Water Temperature Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents. Check water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the gloss until the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below 120°F., adjust your water heater.
You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes. be~i);.e rt)t(ltitl)(’1(’ ltldic~[tor Di
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. 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.
— HOW TO LOAD T~ TOP ~CK L Shelf Up Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things. Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked. Shelf Down The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and long utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first, then fold the shelf down. HOW TO LOAD T~ BOTTOM WCK i“. ................. Fit plates and saucers between the pins.
HOW TO LOAD THE BOTTOM WCK (continued) %.,% . . ‘, ,,. . . I Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles must be loaded-in the bottom-rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. Shallow item-s may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water. Precaution! Take out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket.
Material Usually Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. If in doubt, check witi the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest of the set. Chinti Stoneware YES Crystal YES Non-dishwasher items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc.
CAm AND CLEANmG 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 & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X02 16) is available from GE Appliance Parts Marts. The inside usually takes care of itself.
If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front pa;els to match or-blend with your new colors. The panel is 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.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DISHWASHER WON’T RUN 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. UNUSUAL NOISE 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. DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE Spotting can be caused by all these things: ● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). ● Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section), ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See Loading section). c Old or damp powder detergent. Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). “ Rinse agent dispenser empty.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser. SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB 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. WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem.
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Wtill Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis@nce, we’ll be there. N1 you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Centera In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES {800-432-273fl ouI- consumer service profkssiona]s” will provide cxperl repair service (m your J+otpoil}t” appliance, scheduled at a time that’s c(mven iellt for you.
YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. II I 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 pati of the dishwasher that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
