‘“wtogetYour Dkhwmher the best from Contents Air Gap Appliance Registration 11 2 Soil Level Pots & Pans Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling 11 10 Problem Solver Rinse Agent Consumer Services Cycle Features 19 4,5 Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 7 Dispenser CUPS Energy-Saving Tips Front Panel Color Change 2 15 Loading Model and Serial Numbers 8,9 2 Operating Guide Cycle Selection 4,5 5 Drying Options Plate Warmer 4,5 5 7 4,5 12-14 6 3 Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instruction
Hyou need sertice Help us help you... Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully. Save time and money. Before you request service... 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 Check the Problem Solver (pages 12 through 14).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING-When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: Use this appliance only for ik intended purpose, as 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.
How to operate your dishwasher POTS* NORMAL ,, G,, P,., WAS” WATER WASH HEAT ,, 0,, DR,,,G ON HEAT OFF >’ 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 Cyc!e Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See pages 6 and 7.) Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half full.
Cycle selection hints For DRY~LATE WARMER cycle: a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select DRYING HEAT ON. c. Leave the door unlatched. ● It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8 and 9. POTS & 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. LIGHT WASH—For dishes that have been pre-rinsed before loading.
Good dishwashing starti with HOT water To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a WATER HEAT feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heots it, if necessary, to the proper temperature. This water heating feature may allow you to turn down your household water heater and save energy if you’re willing to let the dishwasher run a little longer while it heats water to the proper temperature.
You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. There are two because some cycles use two washes. See “Detergent Usage Guide” below (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly.) w How to prepare the dishes for washing 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.
How to load your dishwasher Y{)U will hu~le. 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 the BOTTOM WCK Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers, salad bowls and mixing bowl;, should be washed in the lower rack. Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. 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 Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized aluminum can fade. Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. ChintiStoneware YES Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold If in doubt, check with the manufacturer, or test wash one piece daily for at least a month.
Care and Cleaning 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. WR97X0216) is available from GE Appliance Parts Mart. The inside usually takes care of itself.
m - Questions? ~n - Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DISHWASHER 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. WON’T RUN 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 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. (See pages 8 and 9.) ● Old or damp powder detergent. ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.) ● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.) ● Too little detergent. (See page 7.) Local water conditions and personal preferences vary.
The Problem Solver (continued) 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 jw loose. (See page 8 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.
How to change color panels 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 ~ach 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 order form below and mail it to us.
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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER Save WARRANTY such proof of original purchase date as your sales slip or canceiled check to establish warranty period. 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 pafi of the dishwasher that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
