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Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services
Cycle Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Dispenser Cups

Energy-Saving Tips

Front

Panel

Color Change

Loading

Model and Serial Numbers
Operating Instructions

Cycle Selection
Drying Options

Problem Solver

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2

Rinse Agent
Safety Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 14
Warranty

Water Temperature
Winter Storage

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HDA489N

Help us help you...

If you need service

Before
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 The power consumption of your

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225 you follow these suggestions:

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 came
your dishwasher. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

us@your

dishwasher, Savetime and money.

Before you request
service . . .

Check the Problem Solver (pages

11-13). It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

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Ene~y-saviq

dishwasher can be minimized if

●

Operate dishwasher only

when full.

in dishwasher. When you put in a
partial load, use
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
amount of water to remove soil
from load. See

●

If you don’t need your dishes
right away,

HEAT

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

Let dishes accumulate

NNSE

pages 4 and 5.

use your DRYING

0~

feature

tips

HOLD

ltist

that turns the

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

If you received
a

dam~ed

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dishwasher.

dishwasher...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

W~G–When

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

● Use this appliance only for

its intended purpose, as you

will find described in this Use
and Care

● This dishwasher must be

properly

Book.

im~led

and
in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before
it is used.

If you did not receive
an Instigation Instructions sheet
with your dishwasher, you can
obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you.

—This appliance must be
connected to a grounded

-.

permanent wiring system; or an

equipment-grounding conductor

must be run with the circuit

and

conductors

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 materiak,

or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or

ay

other appliance.

● Use

ody

powder or liquid

detergents or wetting agents

recommended for use in a

dishwasher.

. Do not wash plastic items

marked “dishwasher safe” or the

equident.

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

—

l~ated

meti,

gasohe

unless

●

Load light plastic items so
they will not become dislodged
and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher—they might come

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into contact

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 seal, 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

afier

use.

●

Do not operate your dishwasher

udess

all enclosure panels are

properly in place.

c

Do not tamper with controls.

● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher.

Q

Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used 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
packing material properly.
Before discarding a dishwasher,
remove the door of the washing
compartment.

s

Keep dl washing detergents

and wetting agents out

o~the

reach of children, preferably in
a locked cabinet. Observe all
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 dial 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

chernicd

M

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.
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 all
hot water faucets and allow them
to run for

seved

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.

SAW T-E

INSTRUCTIONS

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How to operate your dishwasher

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STEP 1.

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

STEP 2.

detergent dispenser.

Add detergent to the

M&e

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.

Option. It must be OFF for

Select DRYING HEAT

NNSE

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)

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STEP 4.

Select the Cycle and start

dishwasher.
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 next page. )

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

com~lete

do

n6t

turn the dial any further than
necessary

to start the dishwasher.

. For NORMAL WASH cycle:

a. Latch the door.

LIGHT

WASH

●

ON

OFF

●

●

●

e

. RINSE

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DRYING

HOLO

SELECT
DRYING

HEAT OFF

—

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

fill

start-up and water

so you will
not hear any wash action right
away.

Cycle Indicator Dial

(Turn to Start)

1

●

For LIGHT WASH cycle:

a.

Be sure door is unlatched.

LIGHT

WASH

ON

OFF

●

●

. RINSE

ORYING

HO1O

S[lEH

DRYING

M&l

,

OFF

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.

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LIGHT

WASH

●

ON

OFF

●

●

-0

@-

RINSE

●

HOLO

SELECT
DRYING

HEAT OFF

ORYING

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to RINSE HOLD position.

d. Latch door to start the cycle.

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Cycle selection

hin~

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.
RINSE HOLD—For rinsing

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

detergent.

HEAT–

not

use

What happens in each cycle

●

You’ll

hear occasional clicking

sounds:
–Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

s

The motor stops during drying.

. Water vapor comes through

the vent by the door latch during
drying and when water is being
pumped out.

Wash

12.1

10.3

4.9

Cycle Time

(approx.

minutes) Cycle Sequence

6

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[R;3[E~EaE;~lHBE

50

13

[E31gHE3BE

HE4H

Wash
Cycles

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

RINSE HOLD

Water Use

Gallons

(approx.)

Drying Options:

DRYING

HEAT–ON:

Available on all wash cycles except RINSE HOLD.

Add 29 minutes to wash cycle time.
DRYING HEAT–OFF: Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

5

God dishwashing

with

H~

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 a candy or meat thermometer

in

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 hints:

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

~owards

If outside

stark

150°F.

the middle of

done 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
cups at least half-fill with detergent.

How to use 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’s
dispenser uses the

How to
dispenser.

the liquid rinse agent until it just
reaches the bottom of the lip inside
the dispenser
cap. The
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.

If you accidentally spill:

up the rinse agent with a damp
cloth. Don’t
dishwasher. It can keep your
detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent,

write:

BENCKISER
PRODU~S,

(“JET DRY”)

411 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, ~ 06830

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Your dishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 41A ounces. This

should

as needed. Do not overfill.

dishwashing

fill

the rinse agent

Unscrew the cap. Add

dispe;ser a~tom~tically

leave

CONSUMER

INC.

last about 3 months. Fill

performance,

liquid

form.

opening. Reulace

Wipe

the spill in the

F

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the

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How to choose and use
detergent.

First, use only powder or liquid

detergents specifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types

will

cause

Second, check the phosphate
content.

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 phosphate

level

will probably work better. If
the phosphate content is low (8.7%
or less),
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 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

Under the sink isn’t a good

dry.

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. )

If your powder detergent ge~

or lumpy, throw it away. It won’t

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

you’ll

have to use extra

That depends. Is your water

old

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How to prepare the
dishes for

washiW

You’ll find two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher.

There are two,

because some cycles use two washes.

See “Detergent
(Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial
is at

OFFposition before adding

detergent. Otherwise, the
cup lid will not close and latch
properly.)

GRASP HANDLE,

ROTATE

ANDCLOSE #

Usage

Guide’’ below.

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deter~ent

-

If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you’re replacing a much older
model, you may wonder how much
pre-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:

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.

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.

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

WNSE

HOLD cycle for small

“holding” loads.

Note:

The foods mentioned here
are for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. You
may also want to consider removing
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar, lemon juice and other foods

that can cause discoloration of
stainless steel if allowed to remain
on dishes for a long period of time.

Always close the main cup

men

it is firmly latched;yo;

tightlv.

w;ll
heara clicking sound. Do not
overtighten.

NWE:

Detergent cup maybe opened
manually with no harm. Turn handle
counterclockwise until it releases.

A snapping sound is normal when

it opens.

Dete~ent Us~e

~CLES

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

NNSE HOLD

*12 grains

lime can build up in water valve. Water valve may stick while open and cause flooding,

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

Guide (powder or liquid)

SOFT

WATER

(O-3 grains hardness)
Main

qcle

qcle

qcle

Cup+

1 Tablespoon ~ 1 Tablespoon Half

minimum minimum

1 Tablespoon

minimum Full

Use

]

Open

None Half Full

no detergent

Cup$

MEDIUM WATER
(3-7 grains)

Main

Cup$

Full

Use

]

Open

+ Half

no detergent

HARD WATER
(7-12 grains*)

Main

Cup+

Full Completely

None Completely

Cup~

Full Full

Use

$Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

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Open

+ Completely

None

no detergent

Cup~

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How to load your dishwasher

~is

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

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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” heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot

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

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WAXH O~FOR

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.

THIS.

8

This rack is ideal for dishwasher-safe plastics. When
loading, place plastic items along the back and be sure
that each plastic tumbler is secured over two fingers.
This will prevent dislodging; tumbler will not fall
through rack onto heating unit.

Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be
placed-face down—in the
handy for all kinds of odd

How to load the

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so
that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled
surfaces.

top

rack. The

B~~M

to~

sh~pes.

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rack is

-

Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in
salad bowls and mixing

lower rack.

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

bowls; should’be washdd

in the’

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Put flatware in the removable basket with handles

protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoonss;
they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic

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.

fiwaution!

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

If placed in the dishwasher, they should go

to

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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you

can’t.

Usually

Material

Aluminum

China/
Stoneware hand-painted

Crystal

Non-dishware

items—such

as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.

Glass

Iron

Pewter

Plastics

Stainless steel

Sterling Silver
and Silver plate basket with stainless steel.

Non-stick

coatings

Tin NO

Wood

Safe

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES

NO

NO
YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

Exceptions

Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
aluminum can fade.

Antique, metal-trimmed,

patterns fade. rest of the set.

Gold leaf will discolor.

Antique, metal-trimmed or
hand-painted patterns fade.

Gold leaf will discolor.

Milk Glass may yellow.

Iron will rust.
Pewter tarnishes.

Don’t put in same silverware

Contact between metals can
damage silver. basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

Don’t wash copper cookware 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.

(not safe)

or over-the-glaze

Special Instructions

scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
If in

doubt,

check with the manufacturer. Or test wash

one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the

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

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

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 on. Dry detergent can cause difficult­to-remove black spots. Place in back section of silverware

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

an entire set. Wash in

your crystal.

top

rack

only.

Fo~et

a dish? Here’s when

you can add it.

Add

dishes any time during a
RINSE HOLD cycle. With other
wash cycles, you can add dishes
at any time BEFORE the main
detergent wash portion of the

qcle.

However, opening the door during

qcle

any

lessens cleaning power
because the temperature inside the
dishwasher is lowered. So try to
load everything at the beginning.

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

1. Push the door latch to the

lefi.

Washing will stop.

10

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.

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Questions?

m

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Use This Problem Solver

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PROBLEM

DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE

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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

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.

secure

Utensils may not be
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.

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

further than necessary

inlet

water temperature is correct. (See page 6.)

on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from

120°F.

(To test, see page 6.)

do not turn the dial any

to start the dishwasher.

●

.

. .

BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES

DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN
FILM

LA~H

~rn

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

Plugged air gap. (See page 14.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 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.

Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working

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.

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

bleach

and 3 cups warm water.

on a faucet. Is water coming out slower

well.

Try another brand.

1/2

cup

—.

An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in water. A special
Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.

Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

filter

in the water supply line is the ody way to correct this problem.

11

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

SPOTS AND FILMING

ON GLASSES AND

FLA~ARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Spotting can be caused by all these things:

Q

Extremely hard water. (Seepage 6.)

●

Low inlet water temperature. (To test, seepage 6.)

●

Overloading the dishwasher.

●

Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)

. Old or damp powder detergent.

●

Phosphate level in detergent too low. (Seepage 6.)

. Rinse agent dispenser empty. (Seepage 6.)

s

Too little detergent. (See pages 6 and 7.)

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 spo~ and

fikn

from glassware:

1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Start the dishwasher (use NORMAL WASH cycle) and allow to run for 15 to 20
minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash.

CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE

CHIPPING OF CHINA

4. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 d) of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.

5. Close the door and allow to complete the ~cle.

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work:

acid

crystis

doesn’t, call

instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours

Hotpoint

Factory Service.)

Using a vinegar or citric acid

Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric

crysti

rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home

water softener.

If vinegar or citric acid

crysti

rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is

“etching:’

The film

cannot be removed.

It

can be prevented:

shortest

qcle

that will get them clean.

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds

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

150T.

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t

loose. (See page 8 for

corrwt

way to load glassware.) Make

jar

sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into

the dishwasher.

Always use the top rack for delicate items.

12

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SMALL AMOUNT OF

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.
IN THE

B~~M

OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air

OUT OF THE TUB

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

Sudsing

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

AU~MATIC

SUDSING.

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

13

Care and Cleaning

USER

~STRUCTIONS

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.

cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No.
from

The inside
of itself.

cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.

Built-in
often use an air gap.

&ep

M~ENANCE

Dry

The outside

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is available

Hotpoint Appfiance Parts

usua~y

If it should ever

takes care

ned

*h-hem

it clean.

Marts.

If you have an air gap, check it
at least once a month. IT IS

N~

PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT 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.

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

~tect
agaim

your

dhhwmher

freezing.

●

~rn

off the water supply.

c

Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water valve.

●

Drain water from the inlet line

valve,

and water

(Use a pan to

catch the water.)

●

Reconnect the water inlet line to

the water valve.

. Remove the plastic pump cover in

the tub bottom and use a sponge to

soak up water in the rubber boot.

,

1

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

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.

How to change color panel

If you are redecorating, you can
change your dishwasher’s front
panel to match or blend with your
new colors.

The panel is held in place by the

door trim. Each side of the panel is

a different color. Or You can

panel with the color ;f your

Paint

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a

choice.

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How to change the door panel:

1.

Take out three trim screws on

either

side of the dishwasher door.

Remove the side trim.

2. Slide the door panel out.

(Careful-edges may be sharp.)

~rn

the door panel around and

3.
put the color you want in front.

4. Replace the door panel, side
trim and screws.

Do not operate the dishwasher
while changing panel or when
lower access panel is removed.

A wood panel trim kit

contains
trim and instructions for adding
decorative wood door panel and
lower access panel to match kitchen
cabinets. The kit is available at no
extra cost.

(Speci& GPF

40.)

Order from:

Hotpoint

c/o

Dri-View

4706

Manufacturing

Allmond

Ave.

-

Louisville, KY 40209

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Be There

With the purchase of your new HotPoint

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the

assur~nce

that if you ever need

[nform~t~on

a~~liance.

or assis-

tance, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

In-Home
Service

800-GE-CARES

BOO-@2-273fl

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our consumer service professionals

will provide expert repair service on
your

Hotpoint

at a time that’s convenient
Many

CR Consumer Service company.

operated locations offer you service

today or tomorrow, or at your

enience

days,
Our factory-trained technicians know
your appliance inside and out-so
most repairs can be handled in just

one visit.

9:00

(7:00

Repak

appliance, scheduled

a.m. to

a.m. to

7:00

2:00 pm.

for

you.

conv-

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Saturdays).

Service Contracts

800-626-2224

You can have the secure feeling that

GE

Consumer Service will still be
there after your Hotpoint product
warranty expires. Purchase a GE
contract while your warranty is still in
effect and you’ll receive a substantial

discount. With a multiple-year con-

tract, you’re assured of

at today’s prices.

fiture service

receive

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Whatever your question about any
Hotpoint major appliance,

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question—will be answered
and courteously And you can
time.

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parts or accessories sent
their home, free of shipping charge!

Our parts system provides access to

over 47,000 Genuine Renewal Parts . . .
and

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Mastercard and Discover cards are
accepted.

User maintenance instructions
contained in this

dures intended to be performed by

any user. Other servicing
should be

vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing

may cause unsafe operation.

qualified to service their

directiy to

are

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warranted. WSA,

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Special Needs...

8ti&626.2000

Upon request, we will provide Braille
controls for a variety
appliances, and a brochure to assist in
planning a barrier-free kitchen for
persons with limited mobility To ob­tain these

800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing

or speech who have access to a
or a

cdl

800-TDD-GMC (800-833-4322)

to request information or service.

item%

convention~ teletypewriter may

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Hotpoint

free of charge,

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YOUR

H~POINT

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

part of

fails because of a manufacturing
defect.

Servicetripstoyourhometo

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Cars 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:

GE Answer

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.

the

dishwasher

Cente@

that

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
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

Care@

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

IS N~ RESPONSIBLE

I

some

states

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

D3080P150

Pati

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.

No.

165

Pub. No. 39-5209

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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