Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HDA400 Hotpoint
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‘owtogetYour the best from Dkhwmher Contents Air Gap 11 Cycle Selection 5 Appliance Registration 2 Drying Options 4,5 Care and Cleaning 11 Problem Solver 13–15 China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Rinse Ag.
~LP US ~LP YOU... Before using your If you received Write down the model dishwasher, read this a damaged dishwasher... and serial numbers. guide carefully. Immediately contact the dealer You’ll find them on a label It is intended to help you (or builder) that sold you the fastened to the tub wall just operate and maintain your new dishwasher.
A WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for iti intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide. o ● This dishwasher must be properly ‘Q-$”: b installed and located in accordance ~ + .
u HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DIS~ASHER NOTE: If dishwasher drains into a food waste disposal, operate the disposal until it is empty before starting dishwasher. Step 1. Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.) Step 2. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at the OFF position and the door is unlatched.
1 ● & RINSE & HOLO (MUEOOWOFO Dial Cycles The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Do not use detergent. a. Mtie sure HEATED DRY is off. b. Be sure the door is unlatched. c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to RINSE & HOLD.
Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must beat least 120°F.
How to Choose and Use the Wght Detergent Use ordy powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types wi~ wuse oversudsing. How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water “hard” or “soft”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes clean.
HOW TO LOAD YOUR DIS~AS~R 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.
HOW TO LOAD T~ BOTTOM WCK ‘-%.. , ., Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. ,, ,, ’,,, /. Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.
WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY ~ YOUR DIS~ASHER I Usually Material Safe Aluminum I YES Chirtti YES Stoneware Crystal YES Non-dishwasher NO items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wa & Cleaner (Cat. No. cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or WR97X0216) is available from GE Service and sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.
HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over. Each side of each panel is a different color. You may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice.
PROBLEM DISHWASHER WON’T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE DISHES DON’T DRY UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH A~ER ADDING DETERGENT YELLOW OR BROWN ~M QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER [ ● ● POSSIBLE CAUSE A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped.
THE PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM SPOTS AND ~M~G ON GLASSES AND ~ATWAW CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWAW CHIPPING OF CHWA POSSIBLE CAUSE Spotting can be caused by dl these things: ● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.) ● Low inlet water temperature.
PROBLEM BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB WA~R WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB SUDS IN THE TUB DISHWASHER LEAKS MOTOR HUMS STAINING OF TUB INTERIOR SOUNDS YOU WILL HEAR VAPOR AT THE VENT POSSIBLE CAUSE Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes.
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We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance, wdll be there.
YOUR HOTPOINT Staple sales slip or cancelled check AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER here. Proof of original purchase date I WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty.
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