Hotpoint Dishwasher HDA950G User Manual

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Air Gap  
Appliance Registration  
11  
2
Use and Care of  
built-in model  
Care and Cleaning  
China, Crystal, Sterling  
11  
10  
Cycle Features  
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7  
4,5  
Dispenser Cups  
Energy-Saving Tips  
7
2
Front Panel Color Change  
Loading  
15  
8,9  
Model and Serial Numbers  
Operating Instructions  
2
4,5  
Cycle Selection  
Drying Options  
4,5  
4,5  
Soil Level  
Plate Warmer  
7
5
Problem Solver  
Service  
12-14  
14  
Rinse Agent  
Safety Instructions  
6
3
User Maintenance Instructions 11  
Back Cover  
Water Temperature  
Winter Storage  
6
11  
GE Answer  
800.6262000  
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Enemy-saving tips  
Help help you...  
If you received  
The power consumption of your  
dishwasher can be minimized if you  
follow these  
Before  
your dishwasher,  
read this book  
a
dishwasher...  
Immediately contact the dealer  
(or builder) that sold you the  
dishwasher.  
It is intended to help you operate  
and maintain your new dishwasher  
properly.  
. Operate dishwasher only when  
full.  
dishwasher. When you put in only a  
partial load, use HOLD  
dishes accumulate in  
Keep it handy for answers to your  
questions.  
Save time and money.  
Before you request  
service . . .  
Check the Problem Solver  
(pages 12-14). It lists causes of  
minor operating problems that  
you can correct yourself.  
cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be  
sure to latch door when waiting for  
full load. This helps keep soils  
moist, easier to remove.  
If you don’t understand something  
or need more help, write (include  
your phone number):  
If you don’t need your dishes right  
away, use your Drying  
feature that turns the drying heater  
off automatically and saves energy.  
Dishes dry naturally over a longer  
period such as overnight.  
Consumer Affairs  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
cycle that uses least  
Write down the model  
and serial numbers.  
amount of water to remove soil  
from load. See pages 4 and 5.  
You’ll find them on a label fastened  
to the tub wall just inside the  
dishwasher door.  
These numbers are  
on the  
Consumer Product Ownership  
Registration Card that came with  
your dishwasher. Before sending  
in this card, please write these  
numbers here:  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Use these numbers in any  
correspondence or service calls  
concerning your dishwasher.  
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INSTRUCTIONS  
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before  
appliance.  
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using this  
basic  
the  
of  
is  
by the chemical action  
always  
safety precautions, including the  
within your water heater. It can  
accumulate in the water heater  
and/or water pipes if hot  
loading items to be  
Use this  
for  
A.  
sharp items so that  
they are not likely to damage  
the door seal, and  
B. Load sharp knives with the  
up to reduce the risk  
of cut-type injuries.  
has not  
two  
for a period of  
or longer.  
its intended purpose, as you  
described this Use  
and Care Book.  
HYDROGEN GAS IS  
To prevent the  
be  
of damage or injury,  
properly  
in accordance  
if you have not  
hot water for  
the  
Do not touch the  
element during or  
*ruse.  
Do not operate your  
dishwasher enclosure  
panels are properly in place.  
two  
or more, or move into  
before  
a residence in which the hot  
water system may not have been  
used for some time, turn on all  
it used. If you did not  
an Initiation Instructions sheet  
with your dishwasher you  
one by contacting  
hot water  
to run  
and allow them  
minutes before  
appliance  
service location nearest you.  
using any  
Do not tamper with controls.  
to a properly rated,  
protected and  
supply circuit to avoid  
which is connected to the hot  
water system. This will allow  
any hydrogen gas to escape.  
since the gas is  
do not smoke or use an open  
or appliance during  
this process.  
on the door or dish rack of the  
dishwasher.  
overload.  
Close supervision is  
–This appliance must be  
if this appliance is  
by or  
to a grounded  
wiring system; or an  
near  
with this  
Do not  
equipment-grounding conductor  
must be run with the circuit  
to play inside, on or  
or any  
Dispose  
THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
conductors and  
to the  
of discarded appliances and  
shipping or packing  
equipment-grounding terminal  
or lead of the appliance.  
properly. Before discarding a  
dishwasher, remove the door of  
the washing compartment.  
Use  
detergents or wetting  
agents recommended for use in a  
dishwasher.  
washing detergents  
Do not wash plastic items  
marked “dishwasher  
and wetting agents out of  
reach of  
in  
safe” or  
equivalent. For  
a locked cabinet. Observe  
plastic items not so marked,  
check the  
warnings on container labels to  
avoid  
injury.  
recommendations.  
Load  
plastic items so they  
and  
not become  
drop to the bottom of the  
might come  
into contact with the heating unit  
- and  
damaged.  
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How to operate your dishwasher  
Door Latch  
Cycle Indicator Dial  
DRYING  
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher  
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,  
bowls, etc. according to instructions  
on pages 8 and 9.  
STEP 4. Select WATER  
BOOST Option.  
For POTS & PANS, NORMAL  
and LIGHT WASH cycles:  
POTS  
WATER  
ON  
BOOST  
OFF  
&
WASH  
WASH  
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.)  
ON: The wash cycle may be  
extended while the dishwasher  
automatically heats the water for  
good washing and drying. The  
entering water must be at least  
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent  
spotting. (See page 6.)  
a. Push selected cycle button.  
b. Latch the door.  
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.  
.
RINSE  
HOLD  
ON  
OFF ■  
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OFF: The entering water must be  
at least  
WARMER  
,
STEP 5. Select the cycle and start  
HEAT  
OFF  
the dishwasher.  
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial  
to ON position to start the cycle.  
There is a time delay between  
start-up and water fill so you will  
not hear any wash action right  
away.  
ON  
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If your dishwasher drains into a  
food waste disposer, operate the  
disposer until it is empty before  
starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle  
Selection Hints at right.)  
ON. Turns the drying heater on for  
fast drying.  
To obtain the benefits of a complete  
cycle, be careful that you do not  
turn the dial any further than  
necessary to start the dishwasher.  
For RINSE HOLD cycle:  
a. Be sure door is unlatched.  
OFF. Turns the drying heater off  
to save energy. Dishes will dry  
naturally over a longer period such  
as overnight.  
b. Select DRYING HEAT-OFF  
drying option.  
If you need your dishes sooner,  
open the dishwasher door after the  
cycle is complete to reduce the  
natural drying time.  
ON m  
OFF ■  
Use of this option reduces the  
electrical energy used by this model  
approximately 8% for the NORMAL  
WASH cycle.  
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator  
Dial to RINSE HOLD position.  
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.  
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Cycle selection  
It is important to follow the loading  
instructions on pages 8 and 9.  
For  
Load clean plates and dishes to  
HOLD—For rinsing  
partial loads which will be washed  
later. Select DRYING  
be warmed.  
b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON  
drying option.  
PANS—For items such as  
pots, pans, cookware, dishes and  
glasses with heavy soil. Everyday  
dishes may be included.  
OFF drying option.  
c.  
the door unlatched.  
PLATE WARMER—For warming  
clean dishes and serving plates for  
the serving of hot food.  
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. Also, for washing  
lightly soiled dishes with soils  
that have not dried on.  
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial  
clockwise to PLATE WARMER  
position.  
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.  
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in each cycle  
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.
Minimum  
Wash  
Water Use Cycle Time  
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wash  
Sequence  
minutes)  
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12.9  
m& PANS  
4’*  
45*  
45*  
17  
11.0  
9.5  
*WATER  
BOOST-ON:  
The timer will not advance until  
water reaches proper temperature.  
(See WATER  
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LIGHT  
HOLD  
option  
5.3  
*DRYING HEAT—ON:  
Add 21 minutes.  
During the drying period:  
You’ll hear occasional clicking  
sounds:  
—The motor stops.  
—Soft food disposer shredding  
action.  
—Water vapor is released through  
the vent under the door handle.  
It maybe visible.  
—Drain valve opening to pump  
water out.  
—Timer control as cycle  
progresses.  
—Detergent cup opening.  
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Your dishwasher’s rinse agent  
container holds ounces. This  
should last about 3 months. Fill  
as needed. Do not overfill.  
the water in the pipes will be cold.  
Turn on the hot water faucet at the  
sink and allow it to run until the  
water is hot. Then start the  
dishwasher. If you’ve recently  
done laundry or run hot water for  
showers, give your water heater  
time to recover before operating  
the dishwasher.  
starts  
with  
water.  
To get dishes clean and dry you  
need hot water. To help you get  
water of the proper temperature,  
dishwasher has a  
BOOST feature  
that automatically senses the  
temperature of the water in the  
wash cycle and heats it, if  
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.  
For good washing and drying, the  
entering water must beat least  
120°F. To prevent dish damage,  
inlet water should not exceed  
How to choose and  
the right detergent.  
First, use only powder or liquid  
detergent specifically made for  
use in dishwashers. Other types  
will cause  
your  
WATER  
To  
washability if the water  
is less-than 120°F. and-you cannot  
adjust your water heater: Select a  
longer cycle and fill both detergent  
cups at least half-full with detergent.  
Second, check the phosphate  
content. Phosphate helps prevent  
hard-water materials from forming  
spots or  
on your dishes. If  
Help prevent spotting  
with a rinse agent.  
A rinse agent makes water flow  
off dishes quicker than usual. This  
lessens water spotting and makes  
drying faster, too.  
your water is hard (7 grains or  
more), your detergent has to work  
harder. Detergents with a higher  
phosphate level will probably work  
better. If the phosphate content is  
low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to  
use extra detergent with hard water.  
How to test water temperature:  
Check the water temperature inside  
your dishwasher with a candy or  
meat thermometer.  
For best  
performance,  
Your water department can tell  
you how hard your water is. So  
can your county extension agent.  
Or your area’s water softener  
company. Just call and ask them  
how many “grains” of hardness  
is in your water.  
use of a rinse agent such as JET-  
DRY brand is recommended.  
Rinse agents come in either liquid  
or solid form. Your dishwasher’s  
dispenser uses the liquid form.  
Let the dishwasher run through one  
fill and pump out cycle, then let the  
dishwasher fill with water the  
second time.  
Here’s how to fill the rinse agent  
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add  
the liquid rinse agent until it just  
reaches the bottom of the lip inside  
the dispenser opening. Replace the  
cap. The dispenser automatically  
releases the rinse agent into the  
final rinse water.  
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. With soft water, you  
need less detergent.  
When you hear the water stop filling,  
unlatch the door and slowly open it.  
Measure the temperature of the water  
in the bottom of the tub this way:  
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! But why take a  
chance when it’s easy to find out  
the hardness of your water.  
If you accidentally spill: Wipe  
up the rinse agent with a damp  
cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the  
dishwasher. It can keep your  
detergent from working.  
If you can’t find any rinse agent,  
write:  
CONSUMER  
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.  
(It won’t be fresh OR dry.)  
Remove the silverware basket and  
place a candy or meat thermometer  
in the water towards the middle of  
the tub. If the temperature is less  
than 120°F., you will not get good  
washing results. Higher water  
INC.  
(“JET DRY”)  
411 W. Putnam Ave.  
Greenwich,  
06830  
temperature is needed to dissolve  
grease and activate powder detergents.  
If your powder detergent  
old  
or lumpy, throw it away. It won’t  
wash well. Old detergent often  
won’t dissolve.  
Helpful  
If outside  
temperatures are unusually low, or  
if your water travels a long distance  
from water heater to dishwasher,  
you may need to set your water  
heater’s thermostat up. If you have  
not used hot water for some time,  
If you use a liquid dishwasher  
detergent, these precautions are not  
necessary because liquid detergents  
don’t “lump” as they age or come  
in contact with water.  
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What you can  
leave on dishes.  
what you shouldn’t.  
You’ll find two detergent  
3. Try to remove food scraps and  
place dishes in dishwasher before  
soil has a chance to dry and become  
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are  
more difficult to wash and may  
not come clean in the NORMAL  
WASH cycle. Remember to use  
your RINSE HOLD cycle for small  
“holding” loads.  
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:  
dispensers on the inside door of  
your dishwasher. Two, because  
some cycles use two washes.  
Note: The foods mentioned above  
are for examples only. Other foods  
not mentioned may also need to be  
removed from your dishes. You  
may also want to consider removing  
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,  
vinegar, lemon juice and other foods  
that can cause discoloration of  
1. Scrape off bones, seeds,  
toothpicks and other hard solids. It  
is also best to remove hard shelled  
vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy  
vegetables and crusts. Remove  
excessive quantities of oil or  
grease.  
See “Detergent Usage Guide”  
below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator  
Dial is at  
before  
stainless steel if allowed to remain  
on dishes for a long period of time.  
adding detergent. Otherwise, the  
detergent cup will not close and  
latch properly. )  
2. Remove large quantities of any  
food. Your dishwasher has a built-in  
soft food disposer that pulverizes  
food bits and flushes them away.  
It can handle small amounts of  
soft foods, but large amounts will  
be difficult to handle.  
When using the  
PANS  
cycle, less preparation is required  
before loading. The POTS & PANS  
cycle can wash heavily-soiled  
dishes. Items with burned-on and  
baked-on soils may not come  
clean. And the dishwasher cannot  
remove burn marks or restore  
fading caused by overheating  
during cooking.  
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Close the main cup.  
NOTE: Detergent cup may be  
opened manually with no harm.  
Guide (powder or liquid)  
SOFT WATER  
(O-3 grains hardness)  
MEDIUM WATER  
(3-7 grains)  
HARD WATER  
(7-12 grains*)  
Main Cup  
1 Tablespoon 1 Tablespoon  
minimum  
Main Cup  
Half  
Open Cup  
Open Cup  
Half Full  
Main  
Completely  
Open  
Completely  
Full  
& PANS and  
NORMAL WASH cycles  
minimum  
None  
LIGHT WASH cycle  
Tablespoon  
Half  
None  
Completely  
None  
minimum  
RINSE HOLD cycle  
Use no detergent  
Use no detergent  
Use no detergent  
*12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,  
lime can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.  
Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;  
Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons,  
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How to load the  
How to load your dishwasher  
The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups  
and glasses  
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  
heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot  
move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.  
is a random retied 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 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.  
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. Be sure the force of  
water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.  
OUT FOR THIS.  
The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom  
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.  
Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be  
careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or  
dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could  
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.  
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How to load the  
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be  
loaded-in the bottom-rack, facing down. Prop broiler  
pans and racks along the edge.  
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so  
that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled  
surfaces.  
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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. Small plastic  
items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small  
containers are not recommended for automatic  
Take out anything that may fall or extend through the  
bottom of the basket.  
If placed in the dishwasher, they should go  
in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.  
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.  
And what you can’t.  
Usually  
Safe  
Material  
Exceptions (not safe)  
Instructions  
Aluminum  
YES  
Some colored anodized  
aluminum can fade.  
Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by  
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.  
China/  
Stoneware  
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.  
Gold leaf will discolor.  
Crystal  
YES  
Antique, metal-trimmed or  
hand-painted patterns fade.  
Load securely to prevent movement.  
Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.  
Gold leaf will discolor.  
NO  
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher  
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.  
items—such  
as electronic  
air cleaner  
filters, furnace  
filters, paint  
brushes, etc.  
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YES  
Glass  
Milk Glass may yellow.  
Iron  
NO  
NO  
Iron will rust.  
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Pewter  
Pewter tarnishes.  
Plastics  
YES  
YES  
YES  
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece  
before  
an entire set. Wash in top rack  
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods  
can stain if  
Stainless steel  
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Don’t put in same silverware  
basket with stainless steel.  
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can  
stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove  
Sterling Silver  
and Silver  
plate  
spots.  
in back section of silverware basket to  
Contact between  
damage silver.  
can  
avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.  
Don’t wash copper utensils in  
the same load. Silver may get a  
brown  
Adhesive used to attach some  
hollow-handle knives can loosen,  
Non-stick  
coatings  
YES  
After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with  
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.  
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NO  
Tin can rust.  
Tin  
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Wood  
NO  
Wood can warp, crack or  
finish with any type washing.  
2. Wait a few seconds until the  
a dish? Here’s when  
you-can add it.  
Add dishes any time during the  
RINSE HOLD cycle. With other  
wash cycles, you can add dishes  
at any time BEFORE the main  
detergent wash portion of the cycle.  
However, opening the door during  
-
water calms. Then open the door.  
any cycle  
power.  
So try to load everything at the  
beginning.  
3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.  
4. Close the door and push the  
latch to the far right. When the  
door is locked, washing will  
continue.  
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:  
1. Push the door latch to the left.  
Washing will stop.  
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Care and Cleaning  
How to prepare your  
dishwasher for winter  
storage  
If the dishwasher is to be left  
unused in an unheated location  
during the winter months, have a  
service technician take the follow-  
ing steps to prevent the machine  
from freezing:  
The air gap is easy to clean. With  
most types, first turn off the dish-  
washer, then lift off the chrome  
cover. Then unscrew the plastic  
cap and check for any build-up of  
grit. A toothpick makes cleaning  
easy.  
USER MAINTENANCE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Built-in dishwashers  
often use an air gap.  
it clean.  
air gap is a plumbing device.  
It protects your dishwasher against  
water backing up into it if a drain  
clogs. The air gap is not a part of  
the dishwasher. And you may not  
even have one. Not all plumbing  
codes require air gaps.  
Check the air gap any time your  
dishwasher isn’t draining well.  
Remove fuses or trip circuit  
To keep your dishwasher  
breakers to remove electric power  
from the dishwasher.  
good.. .  
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.  
Turn off water to dishwasher.  
Disconnect the water inlet line  
from the water valve and drain.  
. Remove water valve from the  
dishwasher and blow on small  
plastic outlet to remove water.  
Replace water valve and water line.  
Clean the outside with a good  
appliance polish wax. The outside  
cabinet finish is durable, but it can  
scratch. So use no scouring pads,  
harsh or gritty cleaners.  
Remove plug in bottom of rubber  
boot and drain completely. Replace  
the plug.  
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner  
(Cat. No.  
from  
Marts.  
is available  
Appliance Parts  
If you have an air gap, check it  
at least once a month. THE AIR  
GAP IS  
PART OF YOUR  
DISHWASHER. IT IS  
COVERED IN YOUR  
WARRANTY.  
The inside usually takes care of  
itself. If it should ever need  
cleaning, use a mild cleansing  
powder. Scouring pads and harsh  
cleaners can mar the finish.  
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Questions?  
Use This Problem Solver  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
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.  
DISHWASHER  
WON’T RUN  
Utensils may not be secure on rack  
Or something small may have dropped from  
UNUSUAL  
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed  
in dishwasher.  
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage 6.)  
DON’T DRY  
the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the  
bottom rack.  
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.  
Check  
water temperature. It should beat least  
(To test, seepage 6.)  
UNCLEAN DISHES  
AND  
obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the  
any  
further than  
to start the dishwasher.  
Water pressure may be temporarily low. on a faucet. Is water coming out slower  
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.  
Plugged air gap. (See page 11.)  
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)  
Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove  
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.  
BLACK OR GRAY  
MARKS ON DISHES  
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe 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.  
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to latch properly. If you unlatch  
the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF  
by itself.  
DETERGENT CUP  
WON’T  
AFTER ADDING  
DETERGENT  
Spotting can be caused by all these things:  
SPOTS AND FILMING  
ON GLASSES AND  
FLATWARE  
Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)  
. Low 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.)  
Too little detergent. (Seepage 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 severe spots and film from glassware:  
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.  
2. Do not add detergent.  
3. Select  
PANS cycle.  
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for to 20 minutes. The dishwasher  
will now be in the main wash.  
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups  
of white vinegar into the bottom  
of the dishwasher.  
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.  
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use  
cup  
of citric  
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores carry citric acid crystals. If yours  
doesn’t, call  
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 is  
The film cannot be removed.  
CLOUDINESS ON  
GLASSWARE  
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft  
the shortest cycle that will get them clean.  
Wash glassware in  
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds  
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of  
bleach and 3 cups warm water.  
cup  
YELLOW OR BROWN  
FILM  
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can 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. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.  
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PROBLEM  
CAUSE AND REMEDY  
CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough  
can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are  
secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 8 and 9 for  
way to load glassware.) Make  
sure  
glasses and stemware  
clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into  
the dishwasher.  
Always use the top rack for delicate items.  
on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is  
SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the  
It is clean  
WATER  
water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.  
IN THE BOTTOM  
OF THE TUB  
WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air gap,  
if you have one. (Seepage 11.)  
OUT OF THE TUB  
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.  
SUDS IN THE TUB  
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY  
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS  
AVOID  
To remove suds from the tub:  
the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of  
cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning  
the control  
until a drain period is reached.  
Repeat if necessary.  
Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s  
designed for automatic dishwashers.  
DISHWASHER LEAKS  
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.  
Wipe up  
spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.  
If you need more help.. cdl, toll free:  
GE Answer  
consumer information service  
If You Need Service  
FINALLY, if your problem is still  
FIRST, contact the people who  
serviced your appliance. Explain  
why you are not pleased. In most  
cases, this will solve the problem.  
To obtain service, see your  
not resolved, write:  
on the back page of this book.  
Major Appliance  
Consumer Action Panel  
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  
steps to follow for further help.  
20 North  
Drive  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,  
write all the details-including  
your phone number—to:  
Chicago, Illinois 60606  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
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How to  
color  
If you are redecorating, you can  
change your dishwasher’s front  
panels to match or blend with  
your new colors.  
Note: Other color panels are  
available for your dishwasher.  
Check the color you want on the  
color panel order form below and  
mail it to us.  
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.  
Color panels can be replaced by  
thick wood inserts to match  
your kitchen cabinets. Get them  
from your nearest cabinet or  
lumber dealer.  
Dimensions for 1/4” wood inserts:  
Door Panel:  
Access Panel:  
x 17  
x
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1. Take out two trim screws on  
either side of the dishwasher door.  
Remove the side trim.  
If you need a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher,  
you may order one at no charge with this form.  
2. Slide the door panel out.  
(Careful-edges may be sharp.)  
3.  
the door panel around and  
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put the color you want in front.  
Mark the appropriate box for panel selection.  
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4. Replace the door panel, side  
trim and screws.  
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Harvest/Black  
Coffee/Avocado  
1,  
5. Repeat for access panel.  
Door and  
Door and  
Door and  
Do not operate the dishwasher  
while changing panels or when  
lower access panel is removed.  
Access Panel  
HDX 59  
Access  
Access  
HDX  
HDX 61  
FOLDHERE  
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Address:  
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City:  
Zip Code:  
No.:  
state:  
Model No.:  
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YOUR HOTPOINT DISHWASHER  
WARRANTY  
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or  
check to establish warranty period.  
This warranty is extended to  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
WHAT  
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, parts and service labor  
in your home to repair or replace  
and Washington,  
In Alaska the  
part of  
dishwasher that  
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.  
fails because of a manufacturing  
defect.  
All warranty service will be provided  
by our Factory Service Centers or  
by our authorized Customer Care”  
servicers during normal working  
hours.  
Look in the White or Yellow Pages  
of your telephone directory for  
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,  
GENERAL  
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT  
CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.  
. Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
WHAT IS  
COVERED  
teach you how to use the product.  
Read your Use and Care material.  
If you then have any questions  
about operating the product,  
. Cleaning or servicing of air gap  
device in drain line.  
please contact your dealer or our  
Consumer Affairs office at the  
address below, or call, toll free:  
. Failure of the product if it is used  
for other than its intended purpose  
or used commercially.  
GE Answer Center”  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
Damage product caused  
by accident, fire, floods or acts  
of God.  
Improper installation.  
WARRANTOR IS  
RESPONSIBLE  
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
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  
No.  
Pub.  
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