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Enemy-saving tips Help us help you... Before usi~ your dishwasher, read this book carefdly. 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 . . .
~POmANT SMETY INSTRUCTIONS - Readallimtructiom before wi~thk appliance. m 1 W~G–Men using this apptiance, always enrcise basic safety precautions, including the fo~owing: ● Use this applhmce ody for its intended purpose, as you ~ tid described h this Use and Care Book. ● W dish-her mwt be properly hWed md l-ted in accordance tith the Wtition Imtructiom before it is used.
How to operate your dishwasher Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial 7-- f PQISNOHMAILIGH1 wA1ER1fuP800s1 hp~N$ W4SH WASH ON OPF DRYING ON HCA1 0,6 ~m wtwasher .,, h..,., ,.mo k., * # J STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 8 and 9. STEP 4. Select WATER TEMP BOOST Option. ON: The wash cycle may be extended while the dishwasher automatically heats the water for good washing and drying. The entering water must be at least 120°F.
. I ● Cycle selection hinfi For PLA~ W~ Rcycle: It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8 and 9. a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON drying option. c. hve the door unlatched. Pm& 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.
@od dishwashing starts with H~ water. 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 necess~, to the proper temperature.
What you can leave on dishes. hd what you shouldn’t. You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes. 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.
How to load the ~PMCK How to load your dishwasher 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. ~is is a random retied load, the most common type you will have.
How to load the B~~MWCK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded-in the bottom-rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces. i m I 1 1 1 . 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.
What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Usually Safe Exceptions (not safe) Speeial Instructions YES Some colored anodized aluminum can fade. Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. China/ Stoneware YES Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor. If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month.
Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Built-in dishwashers often use an air gap. &ep 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. If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. THE AIR GAP IS N~ PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS N~ 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 UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on rack pins. Or something small may have dropped from reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DETERGENT CUP WON’T LA~H 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 AFTER ADDING DETERGENT by itself. SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE Spotting can be caused by all these things: ● Extremely hard water. (See page 6.) . Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading.
The Woblem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSS~LE CAUSE AND REMEDY CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handing can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 8 and 9 for co=t way to load glassware.) Make sure Ml glasses and stemware wtil clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher. Always use the top rack for delicate items.
How to chaWe color panek 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. Note: Other color panels are available for your dishwasher. Check the color you want on the color panel order form below and mail it to us.
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YOUR HOTPOINT DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original WHAT B ~VERED purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. 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. WHAT IS N~ COVERED Servicettipstoyourhometo ● teach you how to use the product. Read your Use and Care material.
