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Help us help you... Energy-Sating tips Eyou need sefice Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully. ● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read all instructions before using this appliance A WARNING–When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide. ● Load light plastic items so they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating unit and be damaged.
How to operate your dishwasher STEP 1. Load Your dishwasher with dishes, sil~erware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to the Loading section. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser~Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide.) Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to make sure the rinse agent container is at least half full. (S~e How to Use a Rinse Agent section.) STEP 3. Select DRYING HEAT option. STEP 4.
- Cycle selection hints It is important to follow the loading instructions in the Loading Section. NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that have not dried on, or that have extra preparation before loading. It saves water and energy. RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Select DRYING HEAT OFF. Do not use detergent.
Good dishwashing starts with HOT water. To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the wash cycle. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 1500F. How to test water temperature: Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents.
— You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because How to prepare the dishes for washing 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: See “Detergent Usage Guide” below.
How to load your dishwasher --. -_.— How to load the TOP RACK ---~~ i Thi.v i.v a rand~)m mixed l<)ad, the mc).~t c“omm<)n type y[)u will hatle. 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. ~ ~. Make sure to place tall items to the outside w t~ti~ The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.
.— ‘“’+,..., Saucepans, 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 RACK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces. 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. Material Usually Safe Aluminum Chinti Stoneware Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions YES Some colored anodized aluminum can fade. Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scourinz with soao-filled steel wool oads. YES Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. 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.
— - Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 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. DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE Spotting can be caused by all these things: ● Extremely hard water. ( See How To Choose and Use Detergent Section.) ● Low inlet water temperature. (See How To Test Water Temperature Section) ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See Loading Section.) Old or damp powder detergent. ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent Section.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean WA~R STAND~G IN THE BO~OM OF THE TUB water, It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section.) Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps. 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.
We’ll Be There — With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance, we’ll be there. N1 you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Centerm In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-C4RES (800-432-273fl — Our consumer service professionals will provide expert repair service on your Hotpoint appliance, scheduled at a time that’s convenient f’or you.
YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled 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, pans and service labor in your home to repair or replace any pati of the dishwasher that fails because of a manufacturing defect.