Hotpoint Dishwasher HDA1OOOK User Manual

Dishwasher  
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Use and Care of  
Air Gap  
2
Appliance Registration  
Care and Cleaning  
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10  
China,  
Sterling  
4,5  
Cycle Features  
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7  
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4,5  
Dispenser Cups  
Saver Switch  
2
15  
Energy-Saving Tips  
Front Panel Color Change  
8,9  
Loading  
Model and Serial Numbers  
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4,5  
Operating Instructions  
Selection  
5
4,5  
4,5  
Drying Options  
Pots & Pans  
11-13  
14  
Problem Solver  
Service  
6
3
Rinse Agent  
Safety Instructions  
User Maintenance Instructions 14  
Back Cover  
6
14  
Water Temperature  
Winter Storage  
GE Answer  
800.626.2000  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read all  
before using this appliance.  
using this  
Load light plastic items so  
Keep all washing detergents  
and wetting agents out of the  
reach of children, preferably in  
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.  
appliance, always exercise basic  
safety precautions, including the  
following:  
a
cabinet. Observe all  
warnings on container labels to  
avoid personal injury.  
appliance  
for  
its intended purpose, as you  
will find described in this Use  
and Care Book.  
To  
injury.  
the possibility of  
is  
produced by the chemical action  
within your water heater. It can  
accumulate in the water heater  
and/or water pipes if hot water  
has not been used for a period of  
two weeks or longer.  
must  
When loading items to be  
washed:  
properly installed and located  
in accordance with the  
A. Locate sharp items so that  
they are not likely to damage  
the door seal, and  
B. Load sharp knives with the  
handles up to reduce the risk  
of cut-type injuries.  
Installation  
before  
it is used. If you did not receive  
an Installation Instructions sheet  
with your dishwasher, you can  
obtain one by contacting the  
service location nearest you.  
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent  
the possibility of damage or  
injury, if you have not used hot  
water for two weeks or more, or  
move into a residence in which  
the hot water system may not  
have been used for some time,  
.
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not touch the heating  
—This appliance must be  
connected to a grounded metal,  
wiring system; or an  
conductor  
element during or immediately  
after use.  
turn on all hot water  
and  
them to run for several  
Do not operate your dishwasher  
must be  
with the circuit  
minutes before using any  
electrical appliance which is  
connected to the hot water  
system. This will allow any  
hydrogen gas to escape. Also,  
since the gas is flammable, do  
not smoke or use an open flame  
or appliance during this process.  
unless all enclosure panels are  
properly in place.  
conductors and connected to the  
equipment-grounding terminal  
or lead of the appliance.  
Do not tamper with controls.  
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand  
–Connect to a properly rated,  
protected and  
power-supply  
on the door or dish rack of the  
dishwasher.  
circuit to avoid electrical overload.  
Use only powder or liquid  
detergents or wetting agents  
for use in a  
Close supervision is necessary  
if this appliance is by or near  
children. Do not allow children  
to play inside, on or with this  
appliance or any discarded  
appliance. Dispose of discarded  
appliances and shipping or  
dishwasher.  
.
not wash plastic items  
marked “dishwasher safe” or the  
equivalent. plastic items not so  
check the  
recommendations.  
packing  
properly.  
Before discarding a dishwasher,  
remove the door of the washing  
compartment.  
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How to operate your dishwasher  
Door Latch  
(Unlocked)  
Cycle Indicator Dial  
(Turn to Start)  
STEP 1. Load your dishwasher  
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,  
bowls, etc. according to instructions  
on pages 8 and 9.  
STEP 4.  
Option.  
WATER HEAT  
For POTS & PANS, NORMAL  
WASH and ENERGY SAVER  
cycles:  
WATER  
POTS & NORMAL ENERGY  
OFF  
STEP 2. Add detergent to the  
detergent dispenser. Make sure the  
Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF  
position before adding detergent.  
(See pages and 7.)  
PANS  
WASH SAVER  
ON. The wash cycle will 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  
a. Push selected cycle button.  
b. Latch the door.  
spotting.  
page 6.)  
STEP 3. Select DRYING HEAT  
Option.  
DRYING  
OFF. The entering water must be  
at least  
OFF  
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STEP 5. Select the cycle and start  
the dishwasher.  
If your dishwasher drains into a  
food waste disposer, operate the  
disposer until it is empty before  
starting the dishwasher. (See  
Selection Hints at right.)  
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.  
c. Slowly turn  
Indicator Dial  
ON. Turns the drying heater on for  
fast drying.  
OFF. Turns the drying heater off  
to save energy. Dishes will dry  
naturally over a longer period such  
as overnight.  
to ON position to start the cycle.  
For RINSE HOLD cycle:  
a. Be sure door is unlatched.  
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.  
OFF ■ ■  
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wa shing  
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  
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.  
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PANS–For items such as  
pots, pans, cookware, dishes and  
glasses with heavy soil. Everyday  
dishes may be included.  
NORMAL WASH—For most  
loads of everyday dishes, glasses  
and cookware with medium soils.  
ENERGY SAVER—For dishes  
that have been pre-rinsed before  
loading. Also, for washing very  
lightly soiled dishes with soils  
that have not dried on.  
RINSE HOLD—For rinsing  
partial loads which will be washed  
later. Select DRYING  
OFF drying option.  
detergent.  
What happens in each  
During the drying period:  
You’ll hear occasional clicking  
sounds:  
—The motor stops.  
—Soft food disposer shredding  
action.  
—Drain valve opening to pump  
water out.  
—Water vapor is released through  
the vent under the door handle.  
It maybe visible.  
—Timer control as cycle  
progresses.  
—Detergent cup opening.  
Minimum  
Wash  
Water Use  
Time  
Wash  
Cycles  
-&  
PANS  
12.0  
10.4  
4.9  
NORMAL WASH  
ENERGY SAVER  
RINSE HOLD  
. R. .i.n.s.e. Rinse ..R-i-ns.e  
15  
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*Unextended times. These  
Water Heat On option.  
times may be increased up 7 l/z minutes if  
select the  
*DRYING HEAT—ON: Add 24 minutes.  
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Helpful hints: 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,  
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.  
with Hot Water  
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 boosts the  
water temperature in the wash  
cycle. 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 the water to the proper  
temperature. For good washing and  
drying, the entering water must be  
at least 120°F. with the water heat  
option on. To prevent dish damage,  
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent  
container holds  
ounces. This  
should last about 3 months. Fill  
as needed. Do not overfill.  
How to choose and use  
To improve 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.  
use only powder or liquid  
detergent specifically made for  
use in dishwashers. Other types  
will cause  
inlet water  
not exceed  
How to test water temperature:  
Check your water temperature  
inside your dishwasher with a  
candy or meat thermometer.  
How to use a rinse agent.  
Second, check the phosphate  
content. Phosphate helps prevent  
hard-water materials from forming  
or film on your dishes. If  
your water is hard (7 grains or  
more), your detergent has to work  
harder. Detergents with a higher  
A rinse agent makes water flow  
off dishes quicker than usual. This  
lessens water spotting and makes  
drying faster, too.  
Let the dishwasher run through  
one  
and pump out cycle, then  
let the dishwasher fill with water  
the second time.  
For best  
performance,  
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  
use of a rinse agent such as JET-  
DRY brand is recommended.  
phosphate  
will probably work  
better. If the phosphate content is  
(8.7% or less), you’ll have to  
Rinse agents come in either liquid  
or solid form. Your dishwasher’s  
dispenser uses the liquid form.  
use extra detergent with hard water.  
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”  
there are in your water.  
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  
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.  
If you  
spill: Wipe  
up the rinse agent with a damp  
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  
cloth. Don’t leave the  
dishwasher. It can keep your  
detergent from working.  
in the  
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.  
than 120°F, you  
not get good  
If you can’t  
any rinse agent,  
washing results. Higher water  
temperature is needed to dissolve  
grease and activate powder  
detergents.  
write:  
CONSUMER  
INC.  
(“JET DRY”)  
411 W. Putnam Ave.  
Greenwich,  
06830  
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2. Remove large quantities of any  
food. Your dishwasher has a built-in  
soft food disposer that pulverizes  
soft food bits and flushes them away.  
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.)  
It can handle  
amounts of  
soft foods, but large amounts will  
be difficult to handle.  
3. Try to remove food scraps and  
dishes in dishwasher before  
If your powder detergent gets old  
or lumpy, throw it away. It won’t  
wash well. Old detergent often  
won’t dissolve.  
soil has a chance  
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.  
Always close the main cup  
it is firmly latched you will  
hear a clicking sound. Do not  
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.  
NOTE: Detergent cup may be  
opened manually  
no harm.  
Turn handle counterclockwise until  
releases. A snapping sound is  
normal when it opens.  
Note: The foods mentioned here  
You’ll find two detergent  
are  
examples only. Other foods  
dispensers on the inside door of  
your dishwasher. Two, because  
some cycles use two washes.  
not mentioned may also need to be  
removed from your dishes. You  
may also want to consider removing  
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,  
to prepare  
the dishes for  
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vinegar,  
juice and other  
foods that can cause discoloration  
of stainless steel if allowed to  
remain on dishes for a long period  
of time.  
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:  
When using the  
PANS  
cycle, less preparation is required  
before loading. The POTS & PANS  
cycle can wash heavily-soiled  
dishes and remove dried-on and  
baked-on soils from pots, pans and  
casseroles. Items with burned-on  
See  
(Be sure  
is at  
Usage Guide’’ below.  
Cycle Indicator Dial  
before adding  
1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,  
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.  
soils may not come  
And the  
detergent. Otherwise, the detergent  
cup lid will not close and latch  
properly )  
dishwasher cannot remove burn  
marks or restore fading caused  
by overheating during cooking.  
Guide (powder or liquid)  
SOFT WATER  
(O-3 grains hardness)  
MEDIUM WATER  
(3-7 grains)  
HARD WATER.  
(7-12 grains*)  
CYCLES  
Main Cup  
Open Cup  
Main Cup  
Half Full  
Open Cup  
Full  
Main  
Open  
None  
PANS and  
1 Tablespoon 1 Tablespoon  
minimum  
Completely  
Full  
NORMAL WASH  
minimum  
ENERGY SAVER cycle  
1 Tablespoon  
minimum  
None  
Half Full  
None  
Completely  
Full  
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; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.  
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How to load your dishwasher  
How to load the  
The top rack is best for glasses, cups  
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  
heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it  
cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each  
other.  
This is a random  
will have.  
load, the most common type you  
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that  
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the  
bottom  
water up. The tower that rises in the  
center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items  
in upper rack. On some models, 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.  
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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.  
sure the force of  
water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.  
OUT FOR THIS.  
The washer 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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to load the  
RACK  
As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled  
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so  
water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled  
surfaces.  
side facing the  
of the rack  
water and detergent  
from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.  
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be  
Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in  
corners, or in the back All large plastic items, such as  
pitchers, salad bowls, and mixing bowls, should be  
washed in the lower rack.  
loaded in the  
pans and  
rack, facing down. Prop broiler  
the edge.  
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.  
The security  
cover, hinged in the handle, can be  
lowered to either side secure light-weight items from  
the effects of the vigorous wash action. When it is not  
needed, this cover can remain upright.  
Precaution!  
Take out anything that may fall or extend through the  
bottom of the basket.  
Don’t let any  
item extend  
through bottom.  
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.  
And what you can’t.  
Usually  
Material  
Safe  
Exceptions (not safe)  
Special Instructions  
Aluminum  
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.  
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.  
Stoneware  
Gold leaf will discolor.  
Crystal  
YES  
NO  
Antique, metal-trimmed or  
hand-painted patterns fade.  
Gold leaf will discolor.  
Load securely to prevent movement.  
Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.  
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher  
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.  
items—such  
as electronic  
cleaner  
filters, furnace  
filters, paint  
brushes, etc.  
YES  
Milk Glass may yellow.  
Glass  
Iron  
NO  
Iron will rust.  
NO  
Pewter tarnishes.  
Mastics  
YES  
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in  
the top rack before  
rack only.  
an entire set. Wash in top  
YES  
YES  
Rinse if not washing immediately.  
can stain if left on.  
or acid foods  
steel  
Don’t put in same silverware  
basket with stainless steel.  
Contact between metals can  
damage silver.  
Sterling Silver  
and Silver  
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can  
stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove  
black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to  
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 keep it from losing its non-stick quality.  
Tin  
NO  
NO  
Tin can rust.  
Wood can warp, crack or lose  
its finish with any type washing.  
wood  
2. Wait a few seconds until the  
water calms. Then open the door.  
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.  
a dish? Here’s when  
you can add it.  
However, opening the door during  
cycle lessens cleaning power.  
So try to load everything at the  
beginning.  
Add dishes any time during the  
RINSE HOLD cycle. With other  
wash cycles, you can add dishes at  
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:  
1. Push the door latch to the left.  
any time BEFORE  
main detergent  
wash portion of the cycle.  
Washing  
stop.  
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Solver  
Use This  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
A
fuse in your home maybe blown, the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or  
DISHWASHER  
WON’T RUN  
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.  
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  
in dishwasher,  
UNUSUAL NOISE  
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 6.)  
DISHES DON’T DRY  
Unload 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 the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.  
Check inlet  
It should beat least  
(To test, see page  
UNCLEAN DISHES  
AND FLATWARE  
Water pressure may be temporarily low.  
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.  
on a faucet. Is water coming out slower  
Plugged air gap. (See page 14.)  
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  
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.  
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 does not  
advance to OFF by itself.  
DETERGENT CUP  
LID WON’T  
AFTER ADDING  
DETERGENT  
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 falter in the water supply line is the way to correct this problem.  
Your water 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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The Problem  
(continued)  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
Spotting can be caused by all these things:  
AND FILMING  
ON GLASSES AND  
FLATWARE  
Extremely hard water. (Seepage 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  
in detergent too  
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.)  
Too little detergent. (See page 7.)  
(See page 6.)  
Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. 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  
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 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now  
be in the main wash.  
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of  
the dishwasher.  
6.  
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use  
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours  
doesn’t, call Factory Service.)  
the door and allow to complete the cycle.  
cup (60 ml) of citric  
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  
cannot be removed.  
The film  
CLOUDINESS ON  
GLASSWARE  
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the  
shortest cycle that will them clean.  
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds  
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china  
CHIPPING OF CHINA  
are secure and can’t jar  
(See pages and 9 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  
rack for delicate items.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
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  
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.  
SUDS IN THE TUB  
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY  
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS  
AVOID  
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 slowly  
turning the control dial until a drain period is 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 help.. call, toll free:  
GE Answer Center”  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
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Care and  
Not  
your  
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.  
USER  
in winter?  
freezing.  
against  
Clean the control panel with a  
lightly dampened cloth.  
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.  
If your dishwasher is left in an  
unheated place during the winter,  
ask a service technician to:  
. Cut off electric power to the  
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip  
circuit breaker.  
Turn off the water supply.  
Disconnect the water inlet line  
from the water valve.  
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner  
Drain water from the inlet line  
(Cat. No.  
from  
Marts.  
is available  
and water valve. (Use a pan to  
catch the water.)  
Appliance Parts  
If you have an air gap, check it  
at least once a month. IT IS  
Reconnect the water inlet line to  
the water  
Remove the plug in the bottom of  
the rubber boot. Drain completely,  
then reinstall and clamp.  
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.  
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.  
IT IS  
COVERED IN YOUR  
WARRANTY.  
The air gap is easy to clean.  
With most types, first turn off the  
dishwasher, then lift off the chrome  
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap  
and check for any buildup of grit.  
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.  
Drain the collection chamber  
at rear of unit below  
disconnecting hose to pump.  
Reconnect after draining.  
by  
Built-in  
often  
air gap.  
clean.  
Check the air gap any time your  
dishwasher isn’t draining  
An air gap is a plumbing device.  
It protects your dishwasher against  
water backing up into it if a drain  
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How to  
color  
Dimensions for  
Door Panel:  
Lower Panel:  
Note: Do not operate dishwasher  
while changing panels or when  
lower access panel is removed.  
wood inserts:  
W.  
W.  
How to change lower panel  
If you are redecorating, you can  
change your dishwasher’s front  
panels to match or blend with your  
new colors.  
H
H
x
1. Remove four  
attachment  
screws. (Two above the panel, two  
below the panel.)  
x
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.  
2. Remove the entire  
3. Take out three screws and  
remove the top trim.  
4. Slide out both insert panels together.  
5. Put the color you want in front.  
6. Replace insert panels, top trim  
and screws.  
7. Replace the entire panel and four  
attachment screws.  
Color insert panels for both door  
and panel can be replaced by  
thick wood inserts to match your  
kitchen cabinets. Get them from your  
nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.  
How to change door panel  
1. Take out three trim screws on  
either side of the dishwasher door.  
Remove the side trim.  
2. Slide out both insert panels together.  
3. Put the color you want in front.  
(Careful–edges may be sharp.)  
Change color in minutes. Just  
remove trim and change.  
4. Replace insert panels, side trim  
and screws.  
If You Need Service  
FINALLY, if your problem is still  
not resolved, write:  
FIRST, contact the people who  
serviced your appliance. Explain  
why you are not pleased. In most  
cases, this will solve the problem.  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,  
write all the details-including  
your phone number—to:  
To obtain service, see your warranty  
on the back page of this book.  
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  
Major Appliance  
Consumer Action Panel  
20 North  
Drive  
Chicago, Illinois 60606  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER  
WARRANTY  
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or  
check to establish warranty period.  
LIMITED SECOND-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 the second year from date of  
original purchase, we will provide,  
free of charge, replacement parts for  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
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  
any part of  
Distribution  
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.  
(as illustrated below) that  
fails because of a manufacturing  
defect. Associated inlet and drain  
plumbing parts are not covered by  
this warranty. You pay for the  
service trip to your home and  
service labor charges.  
of  
dishwasher that fails  
because of a manufacturing defect.  
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY  
All warranty service will be provided  
by our Factory Service Centers or  
by our authorized Customer  
servicers during normal working  
hours.  
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  
Upper Wash arm  
‘3 Piece Tower  
door  
if it fails to contain  
Wash arm  
(spray arm)  
Look in the White or Yellow Pages  
of your telephone directory for  
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,  
GENERAL  
water because of a manufacturing  
defect such as cracking, chipping,  
peeling or rusting.  
n  
Boot  
soft  
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT  
CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.  
Food Disposer  
Water Distribution System  
Service  
Replacement of house fuses or  
WHAT IS  
COVEREDteach 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.  
GE Answer Center”  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
Damage to product caused by  
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.  
IS RESPONSIBLE  
Improper installation.  
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  
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