I UseandCareof Btit-inModelHDA795 Energy-saving tips p2 Howtooperate — ~.. Loaded right, p8 dishesgetcleaner 4 Whatisdishwasher safe?p10 Savetie andmoney Before youcallforservice, usetheProblem Solver p12 TheGEAns}ver Cent;~ 800.626.
Contenti HelpUS helpyous•• Howtooperate . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Q4 Readthisbook carefully Good dishwashingstarts with HOTwater . . . . . . . . . . . ...6 lIOWto test water ,. . ...00. *.*6 Itwillhelp you operate and Writedownthe modeland serialnumbers. maintain your new dishwasher properly. You>llfind them on a label just insidethe door. ● Using arinseagent . . . . . . . . . ...6 How to choose and use the right detergent . . . . . . . ...6. 7 How to prepare dishes ‘ for washing . . . . . . . . .
MPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Readall instructionsbeforeusingthisappliance WARNING—Whenusing this appliance,alwaysexercisebasic ~afety ~rec;iutions,includingthe -Oiiowing: * Use this applianceonly for its intendedpurposeas describedin this Use and Care Book. o Thisdishwashermust be properlyinstalledand locatedin accordancewiththe Installation Instructionsbeforeit is used. If you did not receivean Installation Instructionssheetwith your dishwasheryou can obtain one by contactingthe servicelocation nearestyou.
HOWtOoperateyOu~dishwasher r DoorLatch (Locked) r CycleIndicatorDial (Turnto start) A W[H ml XRIJB CVCI[ DRYING NEAT @ STEP1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,pots, pans, bowls,etc. accordingto instructions on pages 8-9. STEP2. Add detergentto the detergentdispenser.Make sure the CycleIndicator Dial is at OFF positionbefore adding detergent, (pages6-7). Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occa~ionallycheckto ensurethe rinse agent containeris at least half full, (page 6). STEP3.
Cycleselectionhints a POWER SCRUB CYCLE– For items such as pots, pans and casseroleswith dried-on or bakedon soils. Everydaydishesmaybe included. “ - LIGHT WASH— For dishesthat have beenprerinseiibefore loading. Also, for washing verylightlysoileddishes with soilsthat have not dried on. is im~ortant to follow the loadinginstructions on pages8 and 9. RINSE HOLD— For rinsingpartial loads whichwill be washed later.Do not use detergent. NORMAL CYCLE— For most loads of everydaydishes, glassesand cookware.
Good dishwashing startswithHOTwater. Youcanhelpprevent spottingwitha rinse agent. How to chooseanduse detergent. Toget dishesclean and dry you need hot water.To help you get water f~fthe proper temperature, your ~otpoint dishwasherautomaticallysensesthe temperature of the water in the wash cycleand heats it, if necessary,to the proper temperature. For good washing and drying, the enteringwater must beat least 120‘F.To prevent dishwaredamage, inlet water should not exceed150‘F.
Whatyou can ~ leaveon dishes. Andwhatyou shouIdn9t. — If yourdetergentgets old or lumpy,throwit away.It won’t ash we~.Old detergentlosesits ower.Lumpy detergentoften @ won’t dissolve. You’llfind two detergent dispenserson the-~n~dedoore: yourdishwasher.~o, because somecyclesuse two washes. If this is your first dishwasher,or if you’rereplacinga much older model, you may wonder how much pre-preparation your dishes need. Actuallyvery little. Prerinsingof normal food soilsis not necessary.
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Whatyou canusuaflywmhsafelyin yourdkhwasher. Andlwhatyou can’t. ,*lur.linum YES Somecoloredanodized aluminumcanfade. Somedarkeningor spottingpossible.Removebyscouring withsoap-filledsteelwoolpads. China/ Stoneware YES Antique,metaltrimmed, hand-paintedor over-the-glaze patternsfade. Gold-leafwilldiscolor. If indoubt,checkwiththemanufacturer.Or testwashone piecedailyforat leasta month,Comparewiththerestof theset. Crystal YES Antique,metal-trimmed, or hand-paintedpatternsfade. Gold-leafwilldiscolor.
UserMaintenance[instructions m Buflt-indishwashers often usean airgap. KWp!t clean. Tokeepyourdishwasher lookinggood . . . How to prepareyour dishwasherfor winter storage n ar gap is a plumbingdevice.It ProtectsYourdishwasheragainst water backing up into it if a drain clogs.The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher.And you may not evenhave one. Not all plumbing codesrequire air gaps. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SHARP OBJECTS, SCOURING PADS, HARSH OR GRITTY CLEANSERSON ANY PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
ToSaveTimeandMoney— beforeyou calllfor service, checkthe ProblemSolver If you have a problem, it maybe minor. Youmay be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem Solverto locateyour problem and then followthe suggested recommendations. The Problemsolver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DISHWASHER WON’T A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuitbreaker. Removeany other appliancesfrom the circuit.
.. . . ~~~~RGENT —. I -—..-,..———— LEFT IN l>IS;.’’ZNSERCUPS Water may ~~otbe reaching the detergent cups. Move dishesthat may be blocking detergent cup. The dispensercover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items. Open the cup and remove any caked-on detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically,call for service. Detergentmay be old. If it’s hard or caked in the box, throw it away.The detergentmay not be workingwell. Try another brand.
TheProblemSolver(continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY Tea or coffee can stain cups. Removethe stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2cup bleach and 3 cups warm water. An overallyellowor brown film on dishesor glasswarecan be caused by iron depositsin water. A specialfilter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem. Yourwater softener company can tell you about the filter. Yellowfilm on sterlingsilverresults when you wash copper utensilsin the same load.
r ConsumerServices —. i At Hotpoint we’re committed to providing you with the best appliances we know how to build and we know that you want your appliancesto give you many yearsof dependable service. m. -w Our ConsumerServices are designed with your needs and wants in mind. .— - WarrantyProtection m .w.– m= ~— Yournew applianceis a well designedand engineered Seethe warrantyon the back pageof this book for details. product. Beforeit left the factory, it went through .
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