GE HDA999M Use and Care Manual

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Dishwasher

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Air Gap Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services

Cycle

Features

Delay

Stan

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 Dispenser Cups

Energy-Saving Tips Front Panel Color Change

Loading Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Instructions

Cycle Selection

Drying

Plate Warmer

Pots & Pans

Options

4,5

8-10

4,5

4,5 4,5

4,5

17 11

Problem Solver

Rinse Agent Safety Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 17 Warranty

Water Temperature

4 Winter Storage

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Back Cover

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Use and Care of

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HDA999M

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Help us help you...

If you need service

Before

usiWyourdishwasher,

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

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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

Model Number

Serial Number

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

If you received a

dam~ed

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

dishwasher...

Save time 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.

Enegy-savi~

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.

●

If you don’t need your dishes

right away,

SAVER no-heat feature

the drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

. Select cycle that uses least

amount of water to remove soil from load. See

use your ENERGY

pages 4 and 5.

tips

that turns

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

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IMPORTNT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instruction before using this appliance.

W~~G–When

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 Book.

● This dishwasher must be

properly installed and located in accordance with the Instigation 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

permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit 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 materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any 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 equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

using this

meti,

udess

●

Load light plastic items so

they will not become

dislodgti

and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating unit and be damaged.

minimti

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

after use.

Do not operate your dishwasher

udess 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 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.

Keep all washing detergents

and wetting agents out of the

reach

children, preferably

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

befbre

attempting any maintenance.

Note: Turning the control

did

to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from

the power supply. We

momrnend

having a qualified technician service your appliance.

W~*~RN~

produced by the chemical

action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. 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 several 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.

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T=E

~STRUCTIONS

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How to operate your

Whwasher

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.

DRYING HEAT

OFF

ON: Turns the drying heater on for fast drying.

OFF:

Turns the drying heater off to save energy. Dishes will dry naturally over a longer period such

as overnight. 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 WASH

cycle.

for the NORMAL

Door Latch

(Loc~ed)

STEP 4.

Select WATER

TEMP

BOOST Option.

WATER

TEMP

BOOST

ON OFF

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ON: The wash cycle will extend for approximately 9 minutes while the dishwasher automatically heats the water for good washing.

Note: The temperature of the entering water must beat least

120°F.

for this option to work effectively and boost the water temperature to a good washing temperature of

OFF:

Select this option when the

140°F.

entering water temperature is

140”F.

or higher.

See How to Test Water Temperature on page 6.

STEP 5.

Select the cycle and start

the dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a

food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher. (See

Cycle

Selection Hints at right. )

To obtain the benefits of a complete

cycle,

be careful that you

do not turn the dial any farther than necessary

to start the dishwasher.

Cycle Indicator Dial

(Turn

Start)

● When NOT using DELAY

START (for

Be sure door is unlatched.

all

cycles):

b. Push selected cycle button.

HOURS

OEIAY ~

OFt

Slowly

●

d,y,.g PIATE

WARMER*

turn Cycle Indicator Dial

START

6.0

●

RINSF

to START.

d. Latch the door to start the

dishwasher. You will hear the motor start. There is a time between start-up and water fill, so you will not hear any wash

action right away.

●

When using DELAY

all cycles except RINSE HOLD): Note:

START can be delayed

automatically

for

up to 6 hours.

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Push selected cycle button.

HOURS 2. “

DELAY

OFF

dry,n~ PLATE W4RMER

4.’

6.0

●

SrART

●

RINSE

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to desired delay time.

d. Latch door to start timer. The

DELAY light will come on and stay on until dishwasher starts. Dishwasher will start automatically at end of selected delay time.

wash!ng

& HOLO

STMT

w .,

HOID

h, ,,

delay

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●

For PLATE WARMER cycle:

a. Load clean plates and dishes to

be warmed.

b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON

drying option.

Uave

the door unlatched.

HOURS 2. “

D~LAy

dry,”g

PIATE

WARMER*

4.*

OF f ●

SrART

●

● RINSi&

wa, h,oq

HOIO

d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

clockwise to PLATE WARMER

position.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Cycle selection hinfi

It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8-10.

POTS & PANS—For items such as pots, pans, cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy soil. Everyday dishes may be included.

NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.

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 HEAT– OFF drying option.

Do not

use

detergent.

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

What

●

sounds: —Soft food disposer shredding

happem

in each cycle

You’ll hear occasional clicking

During the drying period: —The motor stops. —Water vapor comes through the

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening,

Minimum

Water Use Cycle Time

Wash Cycles

Pm&

PANS

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

RINSE HOLD

*Unextended times. These cycle times may be increased

Water Heat On option.

*DRYING HEAT—ON: Add 29 minutes.

Gallons (approx.

(approx.) minutes)

11.0

8.2

2.9

Wash

71*

51*

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

up to

9 minutes if you select the

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mod dishwashing stirts

with

water.

To get dishes clean and dry you

need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature,

your

Hotpoint dishwasher has a

WATER

that automatically senses the

temperature of the water in the

wash cycle and heats it, if necessary,

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

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 towards the middle of 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,

TEMP

BOOST feature

If outside

150°F.

you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold.

Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

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.

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 JETDRY brand is recommended.

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

How to fill the rinse agent

dispenser.

cap, add 4 ounces of liquid rinse agent, and replace the cap. The

dispenser will automatically

release the rinse agent into the final rinse water. From then on, use the fill cap to check the liquid level

every 3 to 5 months and add rinse

agent as needed—usually the

contents of a 2-ounce bottle.

If you accidentally spill:

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:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODU~S,

(“JET DRY”) 411 W. Putnam Ave. Greenwich, ~ 06830

dishwashing

Initially unscrew the

INC.

performance,

Wipe

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds 4% ounces. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

How to choose and me the right detergent.

First, use only powder or liquid detergent 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 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 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

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.

oversudsing.

Phosphate helps prevent

lev;l

will probab[y work

That depends. Is your water

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Keep your detergent fresh and dry.

Under the sink isn’t a good place to store detergent. Too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes, either. (It won’t be fresh OR dry.)

GRASP HANDLE, ROTATE

AND CLOSE

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

sofi

foods, but large amounts will

be difficult to handle.

If your powder detergent gets old 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.

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

Two, because

some cycles use two washes.

See

“Deteqent

Usage Guide’’ below

(Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial

is at

OFFposition before adding

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

properly.)

Always close the main cup tightly.

Men

it is firmly latched you will

heara clicking sound. Do not overtighten.

N~E:

Detergent cup maybe opened manually with no harm. Turn handle counterclockwise until it releases. A snapping sound is

norml

when it opens.

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:

1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and other hard solids. It is also best to remove hard shelled vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy

vegetables ex;essive quantities of oil or

grease.

and crusts. Remove

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.

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.

When using the cycle,

less preparation is required

Pm&

PANS

before loading. The POTS & PANS cycle can wash heavily-soiled dishes and remove dried-on and baked-on soils from pots, pans and casseroles. Items with burned-on

soils may not come clean. And the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER (O-3 grains hardness)

~CLES

P~S

& PANS and

NORMAL WASH LIGHT WASH cycle

vcles

RINSE HOLD wcle

*12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water

$Filled

Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

Main Cup

1 Tablespoon ~ 1 Tablespoon

minimum

1 Tablespoon

minimum

I I I I

valve.

Use no

The water

Filled

Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup

I minimum

None Half Full None Completely

detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent

valve

may stick while open and cause flooding.

Open Cup

holds

(3-7 grains)

Half Full

I II

2 tablespoons.

~ Half

Full

(7-12 grains*) Main

Cup$

Completely Full

Full

Open

Cup*

Completely

Full

None

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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. A spray arm in the top washes down. Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper

wash arm is not blocked.

~pe

you

WAXH

The washer tower rjses through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Don’t block careful not to a 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.

or load tall things next to it. Also, be

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How to load the TOP RACK

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Two rows of cups can be washed when using the folding shelf. Load the load the top row. Cups and glasses This is the sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t

fall onto the that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

bottow

row first,

place

for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make

Cdrod@

hen

fold down the shelf and

fit

best along the sides.

heating unit. Arrange stemware so

Saucepans, miting bowls and other small items maybe placed-face down—in this top rack. The top rack is handy for dl kinds of odd shapes.

S=LF DOW

The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and long utensils on two levels. Load the lower the shelf down.

level

first,

tien

fold

S~LF ~

Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and Place Ml items to the not blocked.

ouside

so the upper wash arm is

til

things.

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How to load the

B~~M ~CK

,t..

.,.

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

Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. All

salad bowls, and mixing bowl;, should be washed in the

lower rack.

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

dishwashing.

in bottom of the silverware basket with silverware on top.

If placed in the dishwasher, they should go

large

items, such as pitchers,

As shown here, this plate is being placed with the soiled

side facing the center of the rack so 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.

Don’t let any

Precaution!

Take out anything that may bottom of the basket.

fall

or extend through the

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What you

can

usually wash safely in your dishwasher.

And what you can’t.

Usually

Material

Aluminum

Safe Exceptions (not safe)

YES Some colored anodized

aluminum can fade.

Special Instructions

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

China/ Stoneware

Crystal

Non-dishware

items—such

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

Glass Iron

Pewter Plastics

Stainless steel

Sterling Silver and

Silver

plate

Non-stick coatings

Wood

YES

NO NO

YES

NO NO

Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade.

Gold leaf Antique, metal-trimmed or

hand-painted patterns fade.

Gold

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 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.

leaf

will

discolor.

will

discolor.

load.

Silver may get a

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.

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

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

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in the top rack before rack only.

Rinse if not washing immediately. can stain if

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.

on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove

dishwashing an entire set. Wash in top

Salty or acid foods

left on.

Fo~et

a dish? Here’s when

you can add it.

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

qcle.

With other

detergent

However, opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything at the beginning.

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

Push the door latch to the left.

Washing will stop.

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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Questiom?

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 your home may be 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 dropped from the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 6.)

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 Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn 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 17. ) Improper rack loading. (See pages 8-10.)

120°F.

(To test, see page 6.)

placed

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES

DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

Aluminum utensils often 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 well. Try another brand.

Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF by itself.

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of bleach and 3 cups warm water.

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 polish will usually remove this stain.

filter

leave

marks when they rub against other dishes. Remove

in the water supply line is

silver

results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.

the ody

way to correct this problem.

1/2

cup

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SP~S

AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

Spotting can be caused by dl these things:

●

Extremely hard water. (Seepage 6.)

● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)

● Overloading the dishwasher.

● Improper loading. (See pages 8-10.)

● Old or damp powder detergent.

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

●

Rinse agent dispenser empty. (Seepage

●

Too little detergent. (Seepage 7.)

6,)

Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents to find

reduce filming.

To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:

one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help

Remove dl 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.

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

CHIPPING OF CHINA

5. Then open

the door and pour 2 cups (500

rrd)

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:

acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid doesn’t, call

Hotpoint

Factory Service.)

Repeat as above, except use 1/4

cup

(60 d) of citric

crystis.

If yours

Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home

water softener.

If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is

“etching:’

The film

cannot be removed.

It can be prevented:

shortest cycle that will get them clean.

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds

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.

Always use the top rack for delicate items.

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

150°F.

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The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

SMALL AMOUNT OF

WATER STANDING

THE

B~~M

OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP

OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DIS~ASHER

LEAKS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

AND

REMEDY

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean

sed

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. (See page 17.)

Check the kitchen sink. Is

If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not clogged.

Sudsing

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS

To remove suds from the tub:

of cold water to the

turning the control dial 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.

it draining well? You may need a plumber.

AVOID

SUDSING.

Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon

tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly

until

a drain period is reached.

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing. Wipe

up accidenti spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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Howtochange

color

panek

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

The panels are held in place by the door trim and the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with the color of your own choice.

How to change the door panel:

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.)

3. Turn the door panel around and

put the color you want in front.

4. Replace the door panel, side

trim and screws.

How to change the lower panel:

Remove four panel attachment

screws. (Two above the panel, two

below the panel.)

2. Remove the entire panel.

3. Take out three screws and

remove the top trim.

4. Slide the door panel out.

5. Turn the panel around and put

the color you want in front.

6. Replace the lower panel, top

trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire panel and

four attachment screws.

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

Note: Other color panels are available for your dishwasher.

Check the color you want on the order form below and mail it to us.

Wood panel trim kit GPF 40

contains trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and lower access panel to match kitchen cabinets. Use the order form below to order this kit.

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Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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 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 Marts.

The inside usually takes care of

ikelf.

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

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Hotpoint Appliance Parts

If it should ever need

with a good

The outside

is available

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. IT IS NOT 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.

Not using your dishwasher in winter?

Rotect

against

freezing.

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:

● Cut off electric power to the

dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

●

Turn off the water supply.

. Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve.

. Drain water from the inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

●

Reconnect the water inlet line to

the water valve.

●

Remove the plug in the bottom of the rubber boot. Drain completely, then reinstall plug and clamp.

Drain the collection chamber at rear of unit below filter by disconnecting hose to pump. Reconnect after draining.

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Notes

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YOUR

H~POINT

AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER

Save proof of original purchase date such as

WHAT IS COVERED

WARRANTY

your sales

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 the dishwasher

fails because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY For ten years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

tub or door

contain water because of a manufacturing defect such as cracking, chipping, peeling or rusting.

/iner

slip or

if it fails to

cancelled

that

the

check to establish warranty period.

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.

D.C.

In Alaska the

Care@

ELECTRIC—HOTPOINT

l’

WHAT IS

Some

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,

states

COVERED

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

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

●

ServicetriPstoYour hometo

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

Cente@

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.

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

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