Hotpoint Dishwasher HDA959M User Manual

Dishwasher  
Air Gap  
Appliance Registration  
11  
2
Plate Warmer  
Problem Solver  
4,5  
12-14  
and Care of  
built-in model  
Care and Cleaning  
China, Crystal, Sterling  
11  
10  
Rinse Agent  
Safety Instructions  
6
3
Consumer Services  
Cycle Features  
15  
4,5  
User Maintenance Instructions 11  
Warranty  
Back Cover  
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7  
Water Temperature  
Winter Storage  
6
11  
Dispenser Cups  
7
Energy-Saving Tips  
Front Panel Color Change  
2
14  
Loading  
8,9  
Model and Serial Numbers  
2
Operating Instructions  
Selection  
4,5  
4,5  
Drying Options  
Soil Level  
4,5  
GE Answer Center”  
800.626.2000  
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If You Need  
Help us help you...  
To obtain service, see the Consumer  
Services page in the back of this  
book.  
Before  
dishwasher,  
Before you request  
service . . .  
read this book carefully.  
It is intended to help you operate  
and maintain your new dishwasher  
properly.  
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.  
Check the Problem Solver  
(pages 12-14). It lists causes of  
minor operating problems that  
you can correct yourself.  
Keep it handy for answers to your  
questions.  
FIRST, contact the people who  
serviced your appliance. Explain  
why you are not pleased. In most  
cases, this will solve the problem.  
If you don’t understand something  
or need more help, write (include  
your phone number):  
tips  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,  
write all the details-including your  
phone number—to:  
Consumer Affairs  
The power consumption of your  
dishwasher can be minimized if you  
follow these  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
Operate dishwasher only when  
Appliance Park  
full. Let dishes accumulate in  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
Write down the model  
and serial numbers.  
You’ll find them on a label fastened  
dishwasher. When you put in only a  
partial load, use  
HOLD  
FINALLY, if your problem is still  
not resolved, write:  
cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be  
sure to latch door when waiting for  
full load. This helps keep soils  
moist, easier to remove.  
Major Appliance  
to the tub  
just inside the  
Consumer Action Panel  
dishwasher door.  
20 North  
Drive  
These numbers are  
on the  
Chicago, Illinois 60606  
If you don’t need your dishes right  
Consumer Product Ownership  
Registration Card that came with  
your dishwasher. Before sending  
in this card, please write these  
numbers here:  
away, use your Drying Heat OFF  
feature that turns the drying heater  
off automatically and saves energy.  
Dishes dry naturally over a longer  
period such as overnight.  
Select cycle that uses  
Model Number  
amount of water to remove soil  
from load. See pages 4 and 5.  
Serial Number  
Use these numbers in any  
correspondence or service calls  
concerning your dishwasher.  
If you received  
a
Immediately contact the  
(or builder) that sold you the  
dishwasher.  
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How to operate your  
Door Latch  
(Locked)  
Cycle Indicator Dial  
(Turn to Start)  
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher  
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,  
bowls, etc. according to instructions  
on pages 8 and 9.  
For POTS & PANS, NORMAL  
STEP 4. Select WATER  
BOOST option.  
WASH and  
WASH cycles:  
WATER  
ON  
BOOST  
OFF  
POTS NORMAL  
WASH  
WASH  
PANS  
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.)  
a. Push selected cycle button.  
b. Latch the door.  
ON: The wash cycle will extend for  
approximately 9 minutes while the  
dishwasher automatically heats the  
water for good washing.  
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent  
spotting. (See page 6.)  
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.  
Note: The temperature of the  
entering water must beat least  
for this option to work effectively  
and boost the water temperature to  
a good washing temperature of  
RINSE & HOLD  
OFF  
WARMER  
DRYING HEAT  
OFF: Select this option when the  
entering water temperature is  
or higher.  
ON  
OFF  
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial  
to ON position to start the cycle.  
You will hear the motor start.  
There is a time delay between  
See How to Test Water Temperature  
on page 6.  
start-up  
water  
so you will  
not hear any wash action right  
away.  
STEP 5. Select the cycle and start  
the dishwasher.  
ON: Turns the drying heater on for  
fast drying.  
If your dishwasher drains into a  
food waste disposer, operate the  
disposer until it is empty before  
starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle  
Selection Hints on page 5.)  
For RINSE HOLD cycle:  
OFF: Turns the drying heater off  
to save energy. Dishes will dry  
naturally over a longer period such  
as overnight.  
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.  
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.  
RINSE & HOLD  
OFF  
Use of this option reduces the  
electrical energy used by this model  
approximately 8% for the NORMAL  
WASH cycle.  
DRYING  
WARMER  
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator  
Dial to RINSE HOLD position.  
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.  
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Cycle selection hints  
For PLATE WARMER cycle:  
RINSE HOLD–For rinsing  
partial loads which will be washed  
later. Select DRYING  
OFF drying option.  
It is important to follow the loading  
instructions on pages 8 and 9.  
a. Load clean plates and dishes to  
be warmed.  
b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON  
drying option.  
POTS & PANS—For items such as  
pots, pans, cookware, dishes and  
glasses with heavy soil. Everyday  
dishes may be included.  
detergent.  
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.  
RINSE &  
OFF  
LIGHT WASH—For dishes  
that have been pre-rinsed before  
loading. Also, for washing very  
lightly soiled dishes with soils  
that have not dried on.  
YIPLATE WARMER  
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial  
clockwise to PLATE WARMER  
position.  
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.  
What happens in each cycle  
During the drying period:  
You’ll hear occasional clicking  
sounds:  
—The motor stops.  
—Soft food disposer shredding  
action.  
—Water vapor comes through  
the vent under the door latch  
during drying and when water  
is being circulated.  
—Drain valve opening to pump  
water out.  
—Timer control as cycle  
progresses.  
—Detergent cup opening.  
Minimum  
Wash  
Water Use Cycle Time  
Wash  
Cycles  
Gallons  
Cycle Sequence  
Rinse Rinse  
minutes)  
44*  
PANS  
NORMAL WASH  
LIGHT WASH  
RINSE HOLD  
11.0  
Rinse  
44*  
*WATER  
(See WATER  
BOOST—ON: The timer will not advance until water reaches proper temperature.  
BOOST option on page 4.)  
*DRYING HEAT—ON: Add 22 minutes.  
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Your dishwasher’s rinse agent  
container holds 41/2 ounces. This  
should last about 3 months. Fill  
as needed. Do not overfill.  
the water in the pipes  
be cold.  
tied  
starts  
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  
need hot water. To help you get  
water of the proper temperature,  
your  
WATER  
that automatically senses the  
temperature of the water in the  
wash cycle and  
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 be at least  
120°F. To prevent dish damage,  
inlet water should not exceed  
dry  
How to choose and  
the right  
dishwasher has  
BOOST feature  
First, use only powder or liquid  
detergent specifically made for  
use in dishwashers. Other types  
will cause  
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.  
it, if necessary,  
Second, check the phosphate  
content. Phosphate helps prevent  
hard-water materials from forming  
spots or film on your dishes. If  
your water is hard (7 grains or  
more), your detergent has to work  
harder. Detergents with a higher  
Help prevent spotting  
with a  
agent.  
A rinse agent makes water flow  
off dishes quicker than usual. This  
lessens water spotting and makes  
drying faster, too.  
phosphate  
will probably work  
better. If the phosphate content is  
low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to  
use extra detergent with hard water.  
For best  
use of a rinse agent such as JET-  
DRY brand is recommended.  
performance,  
How to test water temperature:  
Check the water temperature inside  
your dishwasher with a candy or  
meat thermometer.  
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.  
Rinse agents come in either  
or solid form. Your dishwasher’s  
dispenser uses the liquid form.  
Let the dishwasher run through one  
fill and pump out  
dishwasher fill with water the  
second time.  
then let the  
Here’s how to fill the rinse agent  
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add  
the liquid rinse agent  
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.  
it just  
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  
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.  
dry. Under the sink isn’t a good  
(“JET DRY”)  
place to store detergent.  
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moisture. Don’t put powder  
detergent into the dispenser until  
you’re ready to wash dishes, either.  
(It won’t be fresh OR dry.)  
temperature is needed to dissolve  
grease and activate powder detergents.  
If your powder detergent  
old  
or lumpy, throw it away. won’t  
wash well. Old detergent often  
won’t dissolve.  
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.  
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.  
And 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  
that can cause discoloration of  
stainless steel if allowed to remain  
on dishes for a long period of time.  
Scrape off bones, seeds,  
toothpicks and other hard solids. It  
is also best to remove hard shelled  
vegetables, meat trimmings,  
vegetables and crusts. Remove  
excessive quantities of oil or  
grease.  
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See “Detergent  
Guide”  
Cycle Indicator  
before  
Dial is at  
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  
soft 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  
cycle, less preparation is required  
before loading. The & PANS  
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.  
Close the main cup.  
Detergent cup maybe  
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  
Open Cup  
Main Cup  
Half Full  
Open Cup  
Half Full  
Main  
Open  
Completely  
Full  
& PANS and  
NORMAL WASH cycles  
1 Tablespoon  
minimum  
Tablespoon  
minimum  
Completely  
Full  
LIGHT WASH cycle  
1 Tablespoon  
minimum  
None  
Half Full  
None  
Completely  
Full  
None  
RINSE HOLD cycle  
Use no detergent  
Use no detergent  
Use no detergent  
*I2 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 your dishwasher  
How to load the  
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.  
This is a random mixed load, the most common type you  
will have.  
Make sure dishes are  
water can reach the  
loaded to insure that  
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  
RACK  
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so  
that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled  
surfaces.  
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be  
loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler  
pans and racks along 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. 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  
Exceptions (not safe)  
Special Instructions  
Material  
YES  
Some colored anodized  
aluminum can fade.  
Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by  
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.  
Aluminum  
China/  
Stoneware  
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.  
YES  
NO  
Antique, metal-trimmed or  
hand-painted patterns fade.  
Cryst al  
Load securely to prevent movement.  
Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.  
Gold leaf will discolor.  
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.  
YES  
Milk Glass may yellow.  
Glass  
NO  
NO  
Iron will rust.  
Iron  
Pewter tarnishes.  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Plastics  
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece  
before  
an entire set. Wash in top rack only.  
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods  
can stain if left on.  
St ain less st eel  
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  
black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to  
avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.  
St erlin g Silver  
an d Silver  
plat e  
Contact between metals can  
damage silver.  
Don’t wash copper utensils in  
the same load. Silver may get a  
brown film.  
Adhesive used to attach some  
hollow-handle knives can loosen.  
YES  
After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with  
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.  
Non -st ick  
coat in gs  
NO  
NO  
Tin can rust.  
Tin  
Wood can warp, crack or lose  
Wood  
its finish with  
washing.  
2. Wait a  
water calms. Then open the door.  
seconds until the  
a dish? Here’s when  
you-can add it.  
However, opening the door during  
-
any cycle  
power.  
So try to load everything at the  
beginning.  
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:  
1. Push the door latch to the left.  
Washing will stop.  
3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.  
Add dishes any time during the  
RINSE HOLD With other  
4. Close the door and push the  
latch to the far right. When the  
door is locked, washing will  
continue.  
wash cycles, you can add dishes  
at any time BEFORE the main  
detergent wash portion of the cycle.  
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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.  
Keep it clean.  
An 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  
breakers to remove electric power  
from the dishwasher.  
To keep your dishwasher  
looking 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.  
TWO TYPES  
Disconnect the water inlet line  
from the water valve and drain.  
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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.  
is available  
Appliance Parts  
If you have an air gap, check it  
at least once a month. THE AIR  
from  
Marts.  
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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Use This  
Solver  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
DISHWASHER  
WON’T RUN  
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or  
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.  
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have  
from  
UNUSUAL NOISE  
the rack. Water is causing utensils to  
in dishwasher.  
Make sure everything is securely placed  
DISHES DON’T DRY  
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage  
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.  
UNCLEAN DISHES  
AND  
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least  
(To test, seepage 6.)  
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful  
farther than necessary to start the dishwasher.  
you do not turn the  
any  
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.)  
BLACK OR GRAY  
MARKS ON DISHES  
Aluminum deposits  
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.  
leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove  
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  
Try another brand.  
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china  
are secure and can’t jar loose, (See pages 8 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.  
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  
SMALL AMOUNT OF  
WATER STANDING  
IN THE BOTTOM  
OF THE TUB  
water. It’s there to keep the water  
lubricated.  
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.)  
WATER WON’T PUMP  
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.  
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
Cycle Indicator  
must be in OFF position for cup to latch properly. If you unlatch  
DETERGENT CUP  
WON’T  
AFTER ADDING  
DETERGENT  
the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF  
itself.  
Spotting can be caused by all these things:  
. Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)  
AND FILMING  
GLASSES AND  
FLATWARE  
. Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)  
Overloading the dishwasher.  
. Improper loading. (Seepages 8 and 9.)  
Old or damp powder detergent.  
. Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)  
Too little detergent. (See page 7.)  
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands  
of detergents to one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher  
detergent may help reduce filming.  
To remove severe  
and film from glassware:  
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.  
2. Do not add detergent.  
3. Select POTS& 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  
of the dishwasher.  
of white vinegar into the bottom  
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.  
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 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  
The film cannot be removed.  
rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is  
CLOUDINESS ON  
GLASSWARE  
It 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  
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the  
bleach and 3 cups warm water.  
by hand, using a solution of 1/2 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  
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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(continued)  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC  
SUDS IN THE TUB  
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.  
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.. call, toll free:  
GE Answer  
consumer information service  
How to change color  
Note: Do not operate dishwasher  
while changing panels or when  
lower access panel is removed.  
Your dishwasher comes with a  
reversible front color panel. You  
may purchase other reversible front  
panels from your dealer or  
A wood panel trim kit contains  
trim and instructions for adding a  
decorative wood door panel and  
lower access panel to match kitchen  
cabinets. You may purchase this  
Appliance Parts Mart.  
kit,  
from your  
Appliance Parts Mart.  
or  
The available selection is:  
White/Almond . . . . . . . . . .  
Coffee/Avocado . . . . . . . .  
Harvest/Black . . . . . . . . . .  
To change color panels:  
1. Take out two screws from door  
and two screws from access panel.  
Then remove the side trims from  
either side of the dishwasher.  
2. Slide out the panels and  
replace them with the color you  
want in front.  
3. Replace the side trims.  
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This sheet  
page 14 in your  
Dishwasher Use and Care Guide.  
SUDS IN THE TUB  
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY  
DISHWASHER  
AVOID  
remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate.  
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  
Repeat if necessary.  
is reached.  
Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s  
designed for automatic dishwashers.  
important to use a detergent that’s  
DISHWASHER LEAKS  
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  
toll free: GE Answer  
consumer information service  
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and two screws from access panel.  
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either side of the dishwasher.  
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With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive  
the assurance that if you ever need information or  
we’ll be  
you have to do is cdl—toll-free!  
800.626.2000  
Whatever  
question about any  
Hotpoint  
appliance, GE Answer  
service is avail-  
able to help. Your  
your  
question-will be answered  
and courteously. And you can call any  
time.  
open  
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service is  
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In-Home  
Service Contracts  
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Service  
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You  
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User m ain t en an ce in st ru ct ion s  
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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.  
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, parts and service labor  
in your home to repair or replace  
and Washington,  
In Alaska the  
any part  
the 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  
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  
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 to product caused  
by accident, fire, floods or acts  
of God.  
Improper installation.  
WARRANTOR IS NOT 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. No. 39-5200  
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