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Help us help you...

If You Need Service

Before-your

dishwasher,

read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint AppIiance

Louisville. KY 40225

Park

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label fastened to the tub wall just inside the dishwasher door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that comes with your dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Save time and money. Before you

Check the Problem Solver (pages

12-14). It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Energy-saving

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions:

● Operate dishwasher only when

full. Let dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in a partial load, use RINSE HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch door when waiting for full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

● Select cycle that uses least

amount of water to remove soil from load. See

●

If you don’t need your dishes

right away,

OFF feature

heater off automatically and saves energy. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

@for

service...

~ps

pages 4 and 5.

use your Drying Heat

that turns the drying

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back 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 help.

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:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher.

If you received a

dam~ed

Immediately contact the dealer (or

btider)

dishwasher...

that sold you the

dishmsher.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instruction before

WMING–When

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

● Use this appliance only for

i@ intended purpose, as you

find described in this Use

will and Care Book.

● This dishwasher must be

properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions 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.

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

● Do not store or use

combustible or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

●

Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a

dishwasher.

●

Do not wash plastic items

marked “dishwasher safe” or the

equitient.

For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

—

using this

the

circuit

materi~, gasotie

urdess

wing thk

appliance.

●

Load light plastic items so they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating unit and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of injury.

●

When loading items to be washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door

serd,

and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

●

Do not touch the heating element during or immediately

after use.

Do not operate your dishwasher

urdess dl

enclosure panels are

properly in place.

●

Do not tamper with controls.

●

Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

●

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not

Wow chddren

to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

●

Keep dl washing

detergenk

and wetting agents out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe

warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance. Note: Turning the control did to the OFF position does not

disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

W~G~R~~

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot

wamr

has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on hot water

tiucets

and allow them

to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is

connecti

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.

SAW

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

How to operate your dishwasher

STEP 1.

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 8 and 9.

STEP 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.

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.

ON: Turns the drying heater on for fast drying.

OFF: (energy saver drying). Turns the drying heater off to save energy. Dishes

will

dry naturally over a

longer period such as overnight. If you need your dishes sooner,

open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time.

Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used by this model approximately 10% for the NORMAL WASH cycle.

Door Latch

(Locked) (Turn to Start)

STEP 4.

Select the Cycle and start

dishwasher.

your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle selection hints on next page. )

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you

do not turn the dial any further than necessary

●

For NORMAL WASH cycle:

to start the dishwasher.

a. Latch the door.

LIGHT

WASH

●

OFF

●

ORYIPLATE

●

RINSE & HOLO

WARMER

b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to ON position to start the cycle. You will hear the motor start. There is a time delay between start-up and water

fill

so you will not hear any wash action right away.

Cycle Indicator Dial

●

For LIGHT WASH cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

LIGHT

WASH ON

OFF

●

ORYIPLATE

●

RINSE & HOLO

WARMER

b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to LIGHT WASH position.

c. Latch door to start the cycle.

● For RINSE HOLD cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Select DRYING HEAT–OFF

drying option.

LIGHT

WASH

●

OFF

●

RINSE & HOLO

ORYIPLATE

WARMER

c. S1OWIY turn Cvcle Indicator

Dial t~ RINSE HOLD position.

d. Latch door to start the cycle.

●

For PLATE WARMER cycle:

Cycle selection

hinfi

a. Load clean plates and dishes to

be warmed.

b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON

drying option.

have

the door unlatched.

LIGHT

WASH

OFF

Slowlv

clock~ise

●

turn

Cvcle

~LATE

●

RINSE & HOLD

●

DRVPLATE

WARMER

Indicator Dial

WARMER

position.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

What Happens

●

You’ll hear occasional clicking

in~ch

Cycle

sounds: —Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8 and 9.

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 very

lightly

soiled dishes with soils

that have not dried on.

● During the drying period:

—The motor stops. –Water vapor comes through the

vent under the door latch during drying and when water is being circulated.

WNSE HOLD—For rinsing

partial loads which will be washed later. Select DRYING HEAT– OFF drying option.

not

use

dete~ent.

PLATE WARMER—For warming clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot food.

Water Use Cycle

Wash Cycles

NO~AL

LIGHT WASH

RINSE HOLD

*DRYING HEAT—ON: Add 28 minutes.

WASH

Gallons

(approx.)

11.0

9.2

5.2

(approx.

minutes)

Wash

Time

‘6* 51

mmMEHE

BBEHR

Cycle Sequence

mww

uu—

God dishwashing

with

water.

To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get

water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the wash cycle. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least

120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

How to test water temperature:

Check the water temperature inside your dishwasher with a

candy or meat thermometer. Let the dishwasher run through

one fill and pump out cycle, then let the dishwasher fill with water the second time.

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:

Remove the silverware basket and

Place

candv

or meat thermometer

the water the tub. If the temperature is less than 120°F, you will not get good washing results. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve

grease and activate powder detergents.

Helpful hinh: 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

~owards

starts

150°F.

the middle of

laundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

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

CL!PS at

least half-full with detergent.

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.

For best use of a rinse agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended,

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your dishwasher uses the solid form.

If you can’t find any rinse agent,

write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODU~S,

(“JET DRY”)

411 W. Putnam Ave. Greenwich, ~ 06830

dishwashing

INC.

performance,

How to choose and use the right detergent.

First, use only powder or liquid

detergen~ specifically made for

use in dishwashers. Other types will cause

Second, check the phosphate content.

hard-water materials from forming spots or

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.

Your water department can

you how hard your water is. So

can your county extension agent. Or your area’s water company. Just call and ask them how many “grains” of hardness is in your water.

How much detergent should you use?

“hard” or “soft”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

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.

Keep your detergent fresh and dry.

place to store detergent. Too much

moistire. Don’t put powder detergent

into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes, either. (It won’t be fresh OR dry.)

If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it away.

wash well. Old detergent often won’t dissolve.

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.

oversudsing.

Phosphate helps prevent

film

on your dishes. If your

tell

sofiener

That depends. Is your water

Under the sink isn’t a good

It won’t

You’ll

find two detergent

dispensers on the inside

your dishwasher.

Two, because

door of

some cycles use two washes.

See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at

OFFposition

before

adding detergent. Otherwise the

detergent cup will not close and

latch properly.)

How to prepare the dishes for washing

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:

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.

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

soft foods, but large amounts will

be difficult to handle.

small

amounts of

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.

Note:

The foods mentioned above are for examples only. Other foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes. You may

dso

want to consider removing foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and other foods that can cause discoloration of

staidess steel if allowed to remain

on dishes for a long period of time.

Close the main cup.

N~E:

Detergent cup maybe

opened manually with no harm.

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

~CLES

NORMAL WASH cycle

LIGHT WASH cycle

RINSE HOLD cycle

*12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,

lime can

$Filled

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.

SOFT WATER

(O-3 grains hardness)

Main Cup

1 Tablespoon ~ 1 Tablespoon

minimum

1 Tablespoon

minimum

Use no detergent

]

Open Cup

I minimum

None

MEDIUM WATER

(3-7 grains) Main Cup Half

Full

Half Full

Use no detergent

]

Open Cup

~ Half

None

Full

HARD WATER

(7-12 grains*)

Cup~

Main Completely

Full Completely None

Full

Use no detergent

Open

Completely

Cup*

Full

How to load your dishwasher

This is a random mixed load, the most common 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 the upper rack. Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked.

~pe

you

How to load the

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and 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

Cdrod”

move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot

~PRACK

WAXH

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 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.

OUT FOR THIS.

bll

things next to it. Also, be

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.

—

How to load the BOTTOM

MCK

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so

that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled

surfaces.

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to

protect your

;hey do;’t

items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic

dishwashing.

in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.

hands. Mix knives, forks and

nest together. Distribute evenly.

If placed in the dishwasher, they should go

spoons

Small

plastic

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge.

fiecaution!

Take out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket.

mat

you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.

what you can’t.

Material

Aluminum

China/ Stoneware

Crystal

Non-dishware

items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint

brush~, etc.

Glass Iron

Pewter Plastics

Sterling Silver and Silver plate

Non-stick

coatings

Wood NO

Usually Safe

YES

YES NO

YES

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized

aluminum can fade. Antique, meti-trimmed,

hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade.

Gold leaf will discolor. Antique, meti-trimmed or

hand-painted patterns fade. Gold leaf

Milk glass may yellow. Iron will rust.

Pewter tarnishes.

Don’t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel.

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.

Tin can rust. Wood can warp, crack or lose

its finish with any type washing.

will

discolor.

S~ial

Instructions

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

If in doubt, check one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest of the set.

Load securely to prevent movement. Check manufacturer’s instructions for your

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece before

dishwashing an entire set. Wash in top rack only.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods

can stain if left on. Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can

stain if

left

black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to

avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

witi

the manufacturer. Or test wash

c~stal.

on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove

Fo~et

a dish?

Hem’s

when

you~an add it.

Add dishes any time during the

WNSE HOLD cycle. With other

wash cycles, you at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion of the cycle.

can

add dishes

However, opening the door during 2. Wait a few seconds until the any

qcle le;sens~leaning

power.

So try to load everything at the

beginning. Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

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

1. Push the door latch to the left. door is locked, washing will

Washing will stop.

continue.

Care and Cleaning

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.

If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. THE AIR GAP IS NOT PART OF YOUR

DISHWASHER. IT IS

COWRED ~

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 build-up of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.

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.

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it can scratch. Do not use scouring pads or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(Cat. No. from Hotpoint Appliance Parts Mart.

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.

WR97X0216)

is available

How to prepare your dishwasher for winter storage.

If the dishwasher is to be in an unheated location during the winter months, have a service technician take the following steps to prevent the machine from

Remove fuses or trip circuit breakers to remove electric power from the dishwasher.

●

~rn

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.

. Remove plug in bottom of rubber boot and drain completely. Replace the plug.

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unused

frmzing:

How to change color

Your dishwasher comes with a reversible front color panel. You may purchase other reversible front panels from your dealer or

Hotpoint

The available selection is:

White/Almond . . . . . . . . . .HDX74

Coffee/Avocado . . . . . . . . .HDX75

Harvest/Black . . . . . . . . . .HDX76

To change color panels:

and two screws from access panel.

Then remove the side trims from

either side of the dishwasher.

Appliance Parts Mart.

Take out two screws from door

panek

2. Slide out the panels and replace them with the color you want in front.

Replace the side trims.

A wood panel trim kit

trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and lower access panel to match kitchen cabinets. You may purchase this kit,

Hotpoint

(FormodelHDA499W

HDX49,

from your dealer or

Appliance Parts Mart.

contains

Note: Do not operate dishwasher

while changing panels or when

lower access panel is removed.

Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

DISHWASHER

WON’T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

A fuse in

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 placed in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage 6.)

Udoad 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 inlet water temperature. It should be at least To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you

further than necessary

Water pressure may be temporarily low. than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

Plugged air gap. (See page 11.)

your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace

120°F.

(To test, seepage 6.)

to start the dishwasher.

~rn

on a faucet. Is water coming out slower

do not

turn the dial any

fise

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES

DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS

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. Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking

detergent cup. 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.

old.

Detergent may be The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.

If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away.

PROBLEM

POSS~LE

CAUSE AND REMEDY

DETERGENT CUP

WON’T LAWH

AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

SP~S

AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

Cycle Indicator

did

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

i~elf.

Spotting can be caused by all these things:

●

Extremely hard water. (Seepage 6.) . 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 . Too

litie

detergent. (Seepage 7.)

de~rgent

too low. (See page

6,)

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

fib

from glassware:

1. Remove dl metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Select NORMAL WASH cycle.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for U to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups

(500d)

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 1/4 cup

(60ml)

acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t, call

Using a vinegar or citric acid

Hotpoint

Factory Service.)

crysti

rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home

water softener.

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is cannot be removed.

It can be prevented:

Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the

“etching:’

shortest cycle that will get them clean.

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds

fiO°F.

YELLOW OR BROWN Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of FILM

bleach and 3 cups warm water.

over~l

An in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the

yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits

ody

way to correct this problem.

Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.

of citric

The film

1/2

cup

Yellow

film

Silver polish

on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.

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usually remove this stain.

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

CHIPPING OF CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

B~TOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 8 and 9 for correct way to load glassware.)

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Make sure tall glasses rack into the dishwasher.

Always use the top rack for delicate items. Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean

water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

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 11.)

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.

Sudsing

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ~ AVOID

of cold water to the tub. Close and latch

turning the control did until a drain period is reached.

Repeat if necessary.

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY

remove suds from the tub:

stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the

AU~MATIC

SUDSING.

Open

the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon

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dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly

DISHWASHER LEAKS

If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center”

800.62&2000 consumer information service

Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so designed for automatic dishwashers.

imprtant

to use a detergent that’s

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user. Other servicing should be referred to qudtiled service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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YOUR HOTPOINT DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

Save

proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS N~ COVERED

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

any

pan

of the dishwasher

fails because of a manufacturing defect.

. Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

. Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, 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.

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.

● Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line. . Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRAN~R

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D,C.

in Alaska the

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

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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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