How o Dishwasher Conkn@ Air Gap Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling Consumer Services Convenience Features 18 2 18 4, 14 23 2 Cycle Features 6 Detergent, Detergent Guide 10, 11 — o Dispenser Cups Display Panel 10 5 Energy-Saving Tips Front Panel Color Change 2 19 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection Dishwashing Shortcut Drying Options —o Warranty Water Tem~erature Winter Storage 12, 13 2 4,5 4 6 5,6 15-17 10 Safety Instructions 3 User Maintenance Instruction
If you need service 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 . . .
IMPO~ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all imtructions before using this appliance. 1 W~G–When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will fmd described in this Use and Care Book. ● This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Instigation Instructions before it is used.
How to operate the dishwasher STEP 1 STEP 2 Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 12 and 13. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See page 10. ) Close and latch the dishwasher door. STEP 3 Select desired wash cycle Touch the center of the pad. . POTS AND PANS—For items such as pots, pans and casseroles. Everyday dishes may be included.
DOOR LATCH “OFF” POSITION SELECTED CYCLE \ TIME TO END OF CYCLE I \ CYCLE PHASE I — \ m--- I I /-/ UNHEATED DRY STEP 4 Select a drying option STEP 5 Stirt the dishwasher ● HEATED DRY. Provides faster drying. Can be changed while cycle is running. ● When you’re ready to wash dishes, touch the STA~ pad. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away. Dishwasher will proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically.
Dishwashi~ shortiut WASHING NORMAL I /l / UNHEATEDmY ‘/ ‘/ MINUTES The dishwasher remembers your last cycle* so you don’t have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher is loaded and the door is latched, the control panel will display the last settings you selected. If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch START. *If there has been a power failure, NORMAL WASH and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed. Make any new selections as desired and touch START.
The DISPLAY PNL tells you what’s happeni~ DISPLAY WHAT IT ME~S NUMERALS FROM 1 to 99 Number of minutes left in cycle. P~S & PANS Indicates POTS &PANS cycle. NORMAL Indicates NORMAL WASH cycle. LIGHT WASH Indicates LIGHT WASH cycle. CHINA Indicates CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle. RINSE & HOLD Indicates RINSE &HOLD cycle. Remains on until the door is unlatched. UNHEATED DRY Indicates ENERGY SAVER Drying Option. HEATED DRY Indicates HEATED DRY Drying Option.
The DISPLAY P~EL telb you if certiin things are wrong DISPLAY l-/l- 1- /- WHAT IT ME~S WHAT TO DO Electrical power has been interrupted to the dishwasher but is now back on. IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER FAILURE OCCURRED: 1. Unlatch the door. Ifthedetergent cupis open, add detergent and close the cup. 2. Relatch thedoorandtouch “START” then immediately touch “CLEAR/RESET~’ (This will pump any remaining water out of the machine. ) 3. Select thedesiredcycle and rerun the load.
. DISPLAY l-l= I -- / WHAT IT MEANS This can be caused by either of these reasons: Not enough water is entering the dishwasher. or -/ L( WHAT TO DO Unlatch the door. If there is no water in the bottom of the dishwasher, check the water supply to the dishwasher. ● Is the dishwasher water supply turned on? (Valve usually located under the sink.) c Is the household water supply turned on? ● If you use well or cistern water, is the supply adequate? If the water supply is adequate, try the cycle again.
the tub. If the temperature is less than 120°F, you will not get good washing results. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents. .. ~~,h,’.” .7A’ The econo-UO system To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a water heating feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heats it, if necessary, to the proper temperature.
Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An outside layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to find out the hardness of your water. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink isn’t a good place to store detergent. Too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes, either.
How to load your dkhwasher How to load the ~PMCK - ‘w’” 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 Cdrod@ heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other. ~is is a random mixed load, the most common type . .you will have.
Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in corne~s or in the ba~k. All large items, such as pitchers, salad bowls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the lower rack. Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. How to load the BOTTOM WCK Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge.
What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Material Usually Safe Aluminum China/ Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions YES Some colored anodized aluminum can fade. Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. 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.
- - 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.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND WMEDY SP~S AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE Spotting can be caused by all these things: ● Extremely hard water. (Seepage 10.) ● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 10. ) ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See pages U and 13. ) ● Old or damp powder detergent. ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 10. ) . Rinse agent dispenser empty. (Seepage 10.) . Too little detergent. (See page 11.
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 page 12 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. Use the CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle for fine china.
Care and Cleaning USER MMNTEN~CE 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 ouhide 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. WRqX0216) is available from GE/Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts. The inside usually tikes care of itself.
How to cha~e color panek Note: Other color panels are 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. —. . 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 WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED 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.