Dishwasher Conten@ Air Gap Appliance Registration 11 2 Care and Cleaning China, Crvstal, Sterling 11 10 Jse and Care of built-in model HDA850G 4,5 Cycle Features Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 7 2 Dispenser Cups Energy-Saving Tips .
Ene~y-saving tips Help us help you... Before usi~ your dishwasher, read this book carefully. If you received a dam~ed dishwasher... It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. Save time and money. Before you request service...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WMNG—When using this appliance, always exercise(basic safety precautions, including the following: Q Use this appliance only for ib intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Book. ● This dishwasher must be properly instilled and located in accordmce 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 instructions on pages 8 and 9. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See pages 6 and 7.) Door Latch (Logked) Estimated yearly savings, depending on your local electrical rates, are as follows: DRYING HEAT OFF ON .
● Cycle selection hints For PLATE WARMER cycle: It is important to follow the loading a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON drying option. c. bave the door unlatched. instructions on pages 8 and 9. P~S & 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. d.
Mod dishwashing stirts with H~ water. How to choose and use the right detergent. To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your Hotpoint dishwasher has a WATER TEMP BOOST feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heats it, if necessary, to the proper temperature.
What you can leave on dishes. And what you shouldn’t. You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes. See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cvcle Indicator Dial is at OFFpositi~n before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly) If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much pre-preparation your dishes need. Actually very little.
How to load your dkhwasher How to load the ~PMCK ~is is a random mixed load, the most common wpe -. 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. 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.
How to load the BOTTOM WCK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop the broiler pan and rack along the edge. Sh~llow items maybe angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water. Put flatware in the removable silverware basket with handles up to protect your hands.
What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Material Usually Safe Numinum Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions YES Some colored anodized aluminum can fade. Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled stml wool pads. China/ Stoneware YES Antique, metal-trimmed, 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.
- Careand Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Built-in dishwashers often use an air gap. Keepit 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. —. [f you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. THE AIR GAP IS N~ PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY. The air gap is easy to clean.
m - Questions? ~. Use This Problem Solver = PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY 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.
. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DETERGENTCUP WON’T LA~H AFTER ADDING DETERGENT Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to latch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF by itself. SP~S AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things: ON GLASSES AND ● Extremely hard water. (See page 6.) ● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care, Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 8 and 9 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. SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE B~~M OF THE TUB Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal.
If You Need Service To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page 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.
YOUR HOTPOINT DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as WHAT IS COVERED your sales slip or cancelled 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. check to establish warranty period.
