Hotpoint Dishwasher HDA829 User Manual

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Contents  
Air  
Appliance  
14  
2
Level  
Pots & Pans  
7
4,5  
and Care of  
model  
Problem  
Rinse Agent  
China, Crystal, Sterling  
10  
15  
Services  
Features  
4,5  
User Maintenance Instructions  
Warranty  
Water Temperature  
Detergent, Detergent Guide  
Dispenser Cups  
7
Energy-Saving Tips  
Panel  
Winter  
14  
Loading  
Serial Numbers  
4,5  
Operating Guide  
Cycle  
5
4,5  
Answer Center”  
800.626.2000  
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Help us help you...  
need  
Before using your  
dishwasher, read this  
book carefully.  
is intended help you operate  
maintain your new dishwasher  
properly.  
To obtain service, see the  
Consumer Services page in the  
back of this book.  
Save time and money.  
Before you request  
service...  
Check the Problem Solver (pages  
11 through 13). It lists  
We’re proud of our service and  
want you to be pleased. If for some  
reason you are not happy with the  
service you receive, here are three  
of  
minor operating problems that you  
can correct yourself.  
Keep it handy  
questions.  
answers to your  
steps to follow  
further help.  
FIRST, contact the people who  
serviced your appliance. Explain  
why you are not pleased. In most  
cases, this will solve the problem.  
you don’t understand something  
or need more help, write (include  
your phone number):  
Energy-sating tips  
Consumer Affairs  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,  
write the details—including  
your phone number—to:  
The power consumption of your  
dishwasher can be  
you follow these suggestions:  
if  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
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.  
Write down the model and  
serial numbers.  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
FINALLY, if your problem is still  
not resolved, write:  
You’ll  
fastened to the tub  
the dishwasher door.  
them on  
just inside  
Major Appliance Consumer  
Action Panel  
These numbers  
also on the  
North  
Drive  
Consumer Product Ownership  
Registration Card that came with  
your dishwasher. Before sending in  
Always select the cycle that uses  
Chicago, Illinois 60606  
least amount of water that will  
remove the soil from the load. See  
pages 4 and 5.  
this  
please write these  
numbers here:  
If you  
‘t need your dishes  
right away, use your HEATED  
DRY OFF feature that turns the  
drying heater off automatically.  
Dishes dry naturally over a longer  
period such as overnight.  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Use these numbers in any  
correspondence or service calls  
concerning your dishwasher.  
If you received a damaged  
dishwasher...  
Immediately contact the dealer  
(or builder) that sold you the  
dishwasher.  
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How to operate your dishwasher  
STEP 1. Load your dishwasher  
with dishes, silverware, pots,  
pans, bowls, etc. according to  
instructions on pages 8 and 9.  
STEP 4. Select the wash cycle and  
start dishwasher. (See Cycle  
Selection Hints at right.)  
If your dishwasher drains into a  
food waste disposer, operate the  
disposer until it is empty before  
starting the dishwasher.  
For LIGHT WASH cycle:  
a. Be sure door is unlatched.  
b. Push NORMAL WASH  
button.  
STEP 2. Add detergent to the  
detergent dispenser. Make sure the  
Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF  
position before adding detergent.  
(See pages 6 and 7.)  
LIGHT  
WASH  
ON  
To obtain the benefits of a complete  
be careful that you do not  
turn the dial any further than  
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent  
spotting. Occasionally check to  
make sure the rinse agent container  
is at least half full. (See page 6.)  
necessary to start the dishwasher.  
For POTS & PANS and  
NORMAL WASH cycles:  
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial  
to LIGHT WASH position.  
STEP 3. Select DRYING HEAT  
option. It must be ON for PLATE  
WARMER cycle, OFF for RINSE  
HOLD cycle. It can be ON or  
OFF at your option (see below),  
for any of the wash cycles.  
HEAT  
OFF  
d. Latch door to start the cycle.  
For RINSE & HOLD cycle:  
a. Be sure door is unlatched.  
b. Select DRYING HEAT OFF  
drying option.  
ON  
I
m
I
DRYING HEAT  
r
ON  
OFF  
a. Push selected cycle button,  
b. Latch the door.  
LIGHT  
WASH  
:’:::,  
m
WASH  
ON  
.
0
OFF  
DRYING HEAT ON. Turns the  
drying heater on for fast drying.  
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial  
to RINSE & HOLD  
‘.  
DRYING HEAT OFF. Turns the  
drying heater off to save energy.  
Dishes will dry naturally over a  
longer period such as overnight.  
d. Latch the door to start the  
c.  
turn  
Indicator Dial  
to ON position to start the cycle.  
You hear the motor start.  
If you need your dishes sooner,  
open the dishwasher door after the  
cycle is complete to reduce the  
natural drying time.  
There is a time delay between  
start-up and water fill so you  
will not hear any wash action  
right away.  
Use of this option reduces the  
electrical energy used by this  
model approximately  
for the  
NORMAL WASH cycle.  
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For  
cycle:  
WARMER  
Cycle selection hints  
is important to follow the loading  
RINSE HOLD—For  
rinsing partial loads which  
be washed later.  
DRYING HEAT OFF.  
a. Load clean plates and dishes to  
instructions on pages 8  
9.  
be warmed.  
POTS & PANS—For items such as  
pots, pans, cookware, dishes and  
glasses with heavy soil. Everyday  
b. Select DRYING HEAT ON.  
DRY/PLATE WARMER—For  
warming clean dishes and  
serving plates for the serving  
of hot food.  
dishes  
be included.  
WASH  
ON  
.
NORMAL WASH—For most  
loads of everyday dishes, glasses  
and cookware with  
OFF  
o
LIGHT WASH—For dishes that  
have been  
before  
c. Leave the door unlatched.  
loading. Also,  
washing  
soiled dishes with soils that  
have not dried on.  
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial  
clockwise to DRY/PLATE  
WARMER position.  
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.  
What happens in each cycle  
During the drying period:  
You’11 hear occasional clicking  
sounds:  
—The motor stops.  
—Soft food disposer shredding  
action.  
—Water vapor comes through the  
vent during drying and when  
water is being pumped out.  
—Drain valve opening to pump  
water out.  
—Timer control as cycle  
progresses.  
—Detergent cup opening.  
Water Use Cycle Time  
Minutes  
Gallons  
Sequence  
Wash Cycles  
)
i
Main  
Rinse  
12.1  
74  
POTS & PANS  
,
-1 ,  
Drying Options:  
DRYING HEAT  
cycle time.  
Available on all wash  
RINSE &  
minutes to  
DRYING HEAT OFF. Drying heater is turned  
Dishes dry naturally.  
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water is hot. Then start the  
How to choose and use the  
right detergent.  
Good  
starts  
dishwasher.  
recently done  
with HOT water.  
laundry or run hot water  
showers, give your water heater  
time to recover before operating the  
dishwasher.  
First, use only powder or liquid  
detergent specifically made for  
use in dishwashers. Other types  
cause  
To  
and dry, you  
To help you get  
the proper temperature,  
hot  
water  
your dishwasher automatically  
To improve washability if the  
the water in the wash cycle.  
water is less than  
cannot adjust your water heater:  
Select a longer and fill both  
and you  
Second, check the phosphate  
content. Phosphate helps prevent  
hard-water materials from forming  
spots or film on your dishes.  
water is hard (7 grains or  
For  
entering water must be  
To prevent dish damage,  
washing  
drying, the  
detergent cups at least half-full  
with detergent.  
inlet water  
not exceed  
more), your detergent has  
work  
How to test water temperature:  
harder. Detergents with a higher  
phosphate level will probably work  
better. the phosphate content is  
How to use a rinse agent...  
Check the water temperature  
inside your dishwasher with a  
A rinse  
makes water  
candy or  
thermometer.  
dishes quicker than usual. This  
lessens water spotting and makes  
faster, too.  
low  
or less),  
to  
Let the dishwasher run through one  
use extra detergent with hard water.  
pump out  
the dishwasher  
second time.  
then let  
with water the  
Your water department can tell  
you how hard your water is. So  
can your county extension  
Or your area’s water softener  
Just call and ask them  
how many “grains” hardness is  
in your water.  
For best  
use of rinse  
performance,  
such as JET-  
When you  
filling,  
it.  
the water stop  
the and  
DRY brand is recommended.  
Rinse agents come in either liquid  
or solid form. Your dishwasher  
uses the liquid form.  
Measure the temperature the  
water in the bottom  
the tub this  
How to fill the rinse agent  
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add  
How much detergent  
you  
use? That depends. Is your water  
“hard” or “soft’”? With hard water,  
you need extra detergent to  
the liquid rinse  
reaches the  
until it just  
of the lip inside  
the dispenser opening. Replace the  
cap. The dispenser automatically  
releases the rinse agent into the  
final rinse water.  
dishes clean. With  
water, you  
need less detergent.  
Too much detergent with  
not wastes money. it  
harmful. can  
cloudiness of glassware, called  
“etching.” An outside  
water  
be  
a permanent  
If you accidentally  
the rinse agent with damp  
Don’t leave the in the  
Wipe up  
basket  
thermometer  
is  
a chance when it’s easy to find out  
the hardness your water.  
away!  
why  
dishwasher. It can keep your  
detergent from working.  
or  
in the water towards the middle  
tub. the temperature is less  
If you can’t find any rinse agent,  
write:  
Keep your detergent fresh and  
dry. Under the sink isn’t a good  
to store detergent. Too much  
moisture. Don’t put powder  
detergent into the dispenser  
than  
you will  
results. Higher water  
get good  
CONSUMER  
PRODUCTS, INC.  
(“JET-DRY” )  
411 W. Putnam Ave.  
Greenwich, CT 06830”  
temperature is needed to dissolve  
grease and activate powder  
detergents.  
you.  
to wash dishes, either.  
Helpful hints: outside  
won’t be fresh OR dry.)  
temperatures are unusually low, or  
your water travels long distance  
If your powder detergent gets  
or lumpy, throw it away. Old  
detergent often won’t dissolve.  
you use a liquid dishwasher  
water  
you may  
to dishwasher,  
your water  
to  
--  
heater’s thermostat up. you have  
not used hot for some time.  
in the pipes will be cold.  
detergent,  
precautions  
not  
necessary because liquid detergents  
don’t “lump” they age or come  
in contact with  
the  
Turn on  
D
/’  
hot water  
at the  
sink and allow it to run until the  
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You’ll find two detergent  
dispensers on the inside door of  
your dishwasher. There are two  
because some cycles use two  
washes.  
How to prepare the dishes  
for washing  
this is your  
dishwasher, or  
3. Try to remove  
place dishes in dishwasher  
soil has a chance to dry and become  
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil  
more difficult to wash and  
scraps  
you’re replacing much older  
model, you may wonder how much  
preparation your dishes need.  
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing  
not  
normal  
With common  
is not necessary.  
a little  
come clean in the NORMAL  
WASH  
Remember to use  
practice you’ll soon know what  
foods to remove. Here  
guidelines:  
your RINSE & HOLD cycle for  
“holding” loads.  
Note: The foods mentioned above  
1.  
bones, seeds, skins,  
other hard solids.  
are examples only. Other foods not  
mentioned may  
need to be  
toothpicks  
is also best to remove hard shelled  
vegetables, meat trimmings,  
and crusts. Remove  
removed from your dishes. You may  
also want to consider removing  
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise.  
vinegar,  
juice and other  
excessive quantities  
2. Remove  
Your dishwasher  
or grease.  
that can cause discoloration of  
quantities of any  
stainless steel if  
on dishes for a  
to remain  
period time.  
built-in  
food disposer that pulverizes  
soft food bits flushes them  
It amounts  
soft amounts  
When using the POTS & PANS  
cycle, less preparation is required  
but  
before loading. The  
& PANS  
cycle can wash heavily  
dishes and remove dried-on and  
be  
to handle.  
baked-on from pots, pans  
casseroles. Items with burned-on  
and baked-on soils may not come  
clean, and the dishwasher  
remove burn marks or restore  
caused by overheating during cooking.  
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)  
HARD WATER  
(7- 12 grains*)  
MEDIUM  
(3-7 grains)  
WATER  
SOFT WATER  
grains hardness)  
Open  
Open Cup:\  
CYCLES  
Main  
Completely  
Completely  
I Tablespoon  
minimum  
POTS & PANS  
and  
NORMAL WASH  
cycles  
Half’  
Tablespoon  
minimum  
Full  
Full  
+
+
LIGHT WASH cycle  
Completely  
Full  
Tablespoon  
minimum  
None  
None  
HOLD cycle  
Use  
detergent  
Use  
detergent  
Use no detergent  
is  
build up in the  
Cup  
The water  
Filled Open  
i
holds  
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How to load the TOP RACK  
How to load your dishwasher  
The  
rack is best  
glasses best  
cups  
saucers. Cups  
This  
the  
properly  
the sides. This is the  
too.  
sure small-plastic  
onto the  
stemware so that it  
Make sure dishes  
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash  
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. Make sure to place tall items to the outside so  
the upper wash arm is not blocked.  
to insure that  
in  
items  
in tightly so they  
unit.  
move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.  
This  
is ideal for dishwasher-safe  
When  
WATCH OUT FOR THIS.  
loading, place plastic items along the  
and be sure  
The wash tower rises through the center the bottom  
rack during the wash and rinse portions the cycle.  
Don’t block it or load tall things next to it.  
careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or  
dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This  
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.  
that each plastic tumbler is secured over two fingers.  
This will prevent dislodging; tumbler will not  
through rack onto heating unit.  
be  
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Saucepans, mixing bowls  
placed—face down-in the top rack. The top rack is  
handy all kinds odd shapes.  
other small items  
be  
Load platters. pots, pans  
bowls  
the sides, in  
corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers  
salad  
and mixing bowls, should  
washed in  
lower rack.  
How to load the BOTTOM RACK  
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be  
loaded in the bottom rack. facing down. Prop broiler  
pans and racks along the  
Fit plates  
saucers between the pins. Place items so  
that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled  
surfaces.  
Put flatware in  
protect your hands. Mix knives,  
don’t nest together, Distribute evenly.  
such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers,  
removable basket with handles up to  
and spoons so they  
plastic items,  
not recommended for automatic  
If  
placed in the dishwasher, they should go in the bottom of  
silverware basket with silverware  
top.  
Precaution!  
Take out anything that may fall or extend through the  
bottom the basket.  
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.  
And what you can’t.  
usually  
Material  
Exceptions (not safe)  
Safe  
Special Instructions  
Aluminum  
YES  
aluminum  
Some darkening spotting  
scouring with soap-tilled steel  
by  
Antique. metal-trimmed,  
over-the-gla~,e patterns  
will  
in  
with the manufacturer,  
least  
YES  
piece daily  
with  
rest the set.  
Antique, metal-trimmed  
securely prevent  
Check  
Crystal  
will  
wash in  
and  
items—such as  
staining dishwasher may  
electronic air cleaner  
filters, furnace filters,  
paint brushes, etc.  
YES  
Milk  
Glass  
will rust.  
Iron  
NO  
Pewter  
Plastics  
YES  
it  
the  
DISHWASHER SAFE. test  
piece in  
in  
rack  
Rinse  
can  
washing immediately.  
YES  
Stainless steel  
put in  
with stainless steel.  
metals can  
copper utensils in  
may  
basket  
Sterling silver  
and silver plate  
Rinse  
washing immediately. Salty acid  
(m. Dry detergent  
YES  
stain  
black  
basket  
cup.  
silver.  
’t wash  
Silver  
Adhesive used  
knives  
in  
detergent  
can  
Non-stick  
coatings  
YES  
After  
vegetable  
wipe the  
keep it  
area with  
its non-stick quality,  
Tin  
Tin  
rust,  
or  
Wood  
NO  
type  
washing.  
2. Wait  
water calms. Then  
until  
the  
However, opening the  
any  
because the temperature inside the  
dishwasher is lowered.  
during  
lessens cleaning power  
a dish? Here’s  
when you can add it.  
Add dishes you’ve forgotten,  
Add dishes any time during the  
RINSE & HOLD  
other wash cycles,  
With  
can add  
load everything the  
4. Close the  
to the  
is locked, washing will  
continue.  
push the  
right. When  
Here’s how to  
forgotten dish:  
dishes at any time BEFORE the main  
1. Push the door latch to the  
Washing will  
detergent wash  
of the cycle.  
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Use This Problem Solver  
--  
PROBLEM SOLVER  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
DISHWASHER  
WON’T RUN  
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or  
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.  
circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or  
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small  
the rack. Water is causing utensils rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in  
dishwasher.  
have dropped from  
UNUSUAL NOISE  
DISHES DON’T DRY  
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See Page 6.)  
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into the  
bottom rack.  
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading,  
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.  
UNCLEAN DISHES  
AND FLATWARE  
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least  
(To test, see page 6.)  
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on faucet. Is water coming out  
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.  
Plugged air gap. (See page 14.)  
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and  
BLACK OR GRAY  
MARKS ON DISHES  
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks  
with a  
abrasive cleanser.  
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking  
detergent cup.  
DETERGENT LEFT IN  
DISPENSER CUPS  
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded  
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on  
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.  
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it  
away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.  
Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly. If  
you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not  
advance to OFF by itself.  
DETERGENT CUP  
LID WON’T LATCH  
AFTER ADDING  
DETERGENT  
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using solution of  
bleach and 3 cups warm water.  
cup  
YELLOW OR  
BROWN FILM  
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware  
be caused by iron  
deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct  
this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.  
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same  
load.  
polish will usually remove this stain.  
((  
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The Problem  
(continued)  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
SPOTS AND  
FILMING ON  
GLASSES AND  
FLATWARE  
Spotting can be caused by  
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  
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.)  
Too little detergent. (See page 7.)  
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of  
detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent  
may help reduce filming.  
To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:  
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.  
2. Do not add detergent.  
3. Select Normal Wash cycle.  
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher  
now be in the main wash.  
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups  
the dishwasher.  
of white vinegar into the bottom of  
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.  
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above,  
use 1/4 cup  
of citric  
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours  
doesn’t, call GE Factory Service.)  
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a  
home water softener.  
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness “etching.”  
The film cannot be removed.  
CLOUDINESS ON  
GLASSWARE  
can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in  
the shortest cycle that will get them clean.  
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china  
are secure and can’t jar 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.  
CHIPPING OF  
CHINA  
Always use the top rack for delicate items.  
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean  
water, It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.  
SMALL AMOUNT  
OF WATER  
STANDING IN  
THE BOTTOM  
OF THE TUB  
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 page 14.)  
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.  
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not  
clogged.  
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC  
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID  
SUDS IN THE TUB  
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1  
gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by  
turning the control dial until a drain period reached.  
Repeat if necessary.  
DISHWASHER  
LEAKS  
Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s  
designed for automatic dishwashers.  
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.  
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.  
If you need more  
GE Answer  
800.626.2000  
toll free:  
consumer information service  
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Care and Cleaning  
the dishwasher. And you  
even have one. Not all plumbing  
codes require air  
not  
USER MAINTENANCE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Clean the control panel with a  
using your dishwasher  
in winter? Protect  
against freezing.  
lightly dampened cloth. Dry  
If your dishwasher is left in an  
unheated place during the winter,  
ask a service technician to:  
thoroughly, Do  
use abrasives  
panel. They  
on  
can damage it.  
Cut off electric power to the  
Clean the outside with a good  
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip  
circuit breaker.  
appliance polish wax.  
outside  
cabinet finish is durable, but it  
scratch. So use no scouring pads,  
or harsh or gritty cleaners.  
Turn off the water supply.  
Disconnect the water inlet line  
from the water  
Appliance Polish  
(Cat. No.  
available from GE Appliance  
Parts Mart.  
& Cleaner  
is  
Drain water from the inlet ine  
you have an air gap, check it at  
least once a month. IT IS NOT  
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.  
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR  
WARRANTY.  
and water valve. (Use a pan to  
catch the water. )  
Reconnect the water inlet ine  
The inside usually takes care of  
itself. it should ever need  
cleaning, use a mild cleansing  
the water valve.  
Remove the plastic pump cover in  
The air gap is easy to clean.  
powder. Scouring pads  
harsh  
the tub bottom and use a sponge to  
soak up water in the rubber boot.  
With most types, first turn  
the  
cleaners  
mar the finish.  
dishwasher, then lift off the  
chrome cover. Then unscrew the  
plastic cap and check for any  
buildup of grit. A toothpick makes  
cleaning easy.  
Built-in dishwashers  
often use an air gap.  
Keep it clean.  
An air gap is a plumbing device.  
It protects your dishwasher  
Check the air gap any time your  
dishwasher isn’t draining well.  
water backing up into it a drain  
clogs. The air gap is not a part  
How to change color panels  
If you are redecorating. you can  
change your dishwasher’s door  
panel to match blend with your  
new colors.  
How to change the door panel:  
5. Turn the panel around and put  
the color you want in front.  
1. Take out trim screws on either  
side of the dishwasher door.  
Remove the side trim.  
6. Replace the lower  
trim and screws.  
top  
The panel is held in place by the  
2. Slide the panel out.  
(Careful—edges may be sharp.)  
7. Replace entire panel and  
attachment screws.  
door trim.  
the panel is  
Or you can paint  
color your  
a different  
the panel with  
own choice.  
A wood panel trim kit contains  
trim and instructions for  
decorative wood door panel and  
lower access panel to  
kitchen cabinets. The kit is  
available at no extra cost. (Specify  
3. Turn the panel around and put  
the color you want in front.  
4. Replace the panel, side trim and  
screws.  
How to change the lower panel:  
1. Remove panel attachment  
screws.  
Order from:  
GE Appliances  
2. Remove the entire  
c/o  
Manufacturing  
Ave.  
3. Take out screws and remove the  
top trim.  
4706  
Do not operate the dishwasher  
while changing panels or when  
the lower access panel is removed.  
Louisville, KY 40209  
4. Slide the door panel out.  
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Be Th ere  
With the purchase of your new  
appliance, receive  
- the assurance that if you ever need information or  
well be there.  
you have to do is cdl—toll-free!  
800.626.2000  
Answer  
service is  
call  
be  
courteously!” And  
time. (  
service is  
week.  
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In-Home  
Service Contracts  
Service  
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the  
Service  
warranty expires. Purchase  
is  
our  
will  
service  
in  
service  
scheduled  
effect  
discount. With  
tract,  
receive  
multi  
time  
Service  
prices.  
service  
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technicians  
appliance inside  
be handled in just  
our  
visit.  
Parts  
For Customers With  
Special Needs...  
800.626.2000  
qualified to service their  
own appliances  
parts  
their  
our  
sent  
free  
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system  
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assist in  
kitchen for  
User maintenance instructions  
limited  
items.  
contained in this  
cover proce-  
dures intended to be performed by  
any user. Other servicing  
800.(  
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hearing  
should be referred to  
ser-  
speech  
vice personnel. Caution must be  
exercised, since improper servicing  
may cause unsafe operation.  
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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER  
WARRANTY  
Save p roof of orig ina l p urc ha se d a te such a s your sa le s slip or  
c he c k to e sta b lish wa rra nty p e riod .  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty is extended to  
WHAT IS COVERED  
the original purchaser and any  
succeeding owner for products  
purchased for ordinary home use  
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii  
For one year from date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
charge,  
and service labor in  
your home to repair or replace  
of the dishwasher that fails  
because of a manufacturing defect.  
and Washington,  
In Alaska the  
warranty is the same except that it  
is LIMITED because you must pay  
to ship the product to the service  
shop or for the service technician’s  
travel costs to your home.  
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY  
For ten years from date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
charge, parts and service labor in  
your home to repair or replace  
All warranty service will be  
provided by our Factory  
Centers or by our authorized  
or door  
if it fails to contain  
water because of a manufacturing  
such as cracking, chipping,  
peeling or rusting.  
Customer  
servicers during  
normal working hours.  
Look in the White or Yellow Pages  
of your telephone  
for  
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,  
GENERAL  
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT  
CUSTOMER  
SERVICE.  
Service trips to your  
to  
Replacement of house fuses or  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
teach you how to use the product.  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
Read your Use and Care material.  
If you then have any questions  
about operating the product, please  
contact your dealer or our  
Consumer Affairs office at the  
address below, or call, toll free:  
Cleaning or servicing of air gap  
device in drain line.  
Failure of the product if it is used  
for other than its intended purpose  
or used commercially.  
Damage to product caused by  
GE Answer Center”’  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
accident, fire, floods or acts of  
WARRANTOR IS  
RESPONSIBLE FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Improper installation,  
If you have an installation problem,  
contact your dealer or installer.  
You are responsible for providing  
adequate electrical, plumbing and  
other connecting facilities.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:  
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
Part No. 165  
Part No. 39-5212  
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