GE HDB827G Use and Care Manual

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Before using 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

Appliance Park Louisville. KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label 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:

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

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

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver (pages

and 14). It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. It could save you an unnecessary service call.

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized 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 full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

●

Select

cycle that uses least amount of water to remove 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.

pages 4, 5.

use your Drying Heat

that turns the drying

for

soil

Model Number

Serial Number

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

IMPORT~T S~ETY

Read all imtructions before

mi~this

INSTRUCTIONS

appliance.

WMNG–When

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

●

this appliance only for

its

in~nded

will

find described in this Use

md ~re Q

This dishwasher must be

purpose, as you

Book.

using this

properly installed and

in accordance with the Installation it is used.

an Instigation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you. page U for

–Connect to a properly rated,

—

protecti

supply circuit to avoid electrical

overload. —This appliance must be

grounded. In the event of a

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance

quipped

is an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be an appropriate outlet that is

installd

accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER-Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service technician if you are in

doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not

fit

the outlet, have a proper

instiled

outlet electrician.

Instmctions

If you did not receive

additioti

and sized

with a cord having

and grounded in

instructions.

power-

pluggd

by a qualified

l~hd

before

into

● Use

ody

powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

●

not wash plastic marked “dishwasher safe” or the

equitient.

marked, check the recommendations.

● 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

Tom-

For plastic items not so

darnagd.

the possibility of

items tiess

rnanubcturer’s

q’ury. Q

When loading items to be

washed:

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

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 panels are properly in place.

● Do not tamper with controls.

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

dishwasher. .

if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow

ctidren

with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of

udess dl

supervision is necessary

to play inside, on or

enclosure

on,

sand

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 of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

To prevent dishwasher from

tipping over, do not extend both racks when loaded, and do not lean or push down on:

—open door —upper rack when fully

extended.

. H~ROGEN GM is

produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can

accumula~

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 move 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

wakr

any hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable,

do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

in the water heater

the

hot

system. This will allow

SAWTH=E

~STRUCTIONS

How to operate your

dkhwasher

Door Latch

(Lofkad)

Cycle Indicator Dial

(Turn t9 Start)

POTS

STEP 1.

NORM,, ,, G”,

PhNS W4SH W4SH

Load your dishwasher

W!::R

TIMPBODST OR,, NGHEAT

OFF

ON 0,,

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

the wash cycles.

Wtwasher

pith..,.,

,.m,

STEP 4.

Select WATER TEMP

BOOST Option.

WATER TEMP BOOST

OFF

ON: The wash cycle may be extended while the dishwasher automatically heats the water for good washing and drying. The entering water must be at

least

120°F.

OFF:

The entering water must be

at least

140?

For

& PANS. NORMAL

WASH and LIGHT

POTS

& PANS WASH

WNH

NORMAL LIGHT

WASH

cycles:

a. Push selected cycle button. b. Latch the door.

0?:

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 8% for the NORMAL WASH cycle.

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 further than necessary

to start the dishwasher.

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to ON position to start the cycle.

. For RINSE HOLD cycle: a. Be sure door is

unlakhed.

b. Select DRYING HEAT-OFF

drying option.

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to RINSE HOLD position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

●

For PLATE

WAR~R

cycle:

Cycle selection

hinfi

Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed,

Select DRYING HEAT–ON drying option.

hve

the

door unlatched.

I-

d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

clockwise to PLATE WARMER position.

e. Latch the door to start the

-t

happem in each cycle

Cyclm

WW.A1*W,W,

~cle.

Minimum

Water Use Cycle Time

Gallons

(approx.

(approx.) minutes) Cycle Sequence

Wash

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

Pm&

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 loading. Also, ‘for washing very

Zightly

soiled dishes with soils

that have not dried on.

pre-rinsed

before

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 the serving of hot food.

~& PANS

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

RINSE HOLD

●

You’ll hear occasional clicking

12.9

11.0

5.3

sounds: –Soft food disposer shredding

action.

–Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

–Timercontrol as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent

cup opening.

4’* 45*

45*

mBBEmmB

MHEBBB

mBHmm

Bmm

●

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

the vent under the door handle. It maybe visible.

*WATER TEMP BOOST-ON:

The timer will not advance until water reaches proper temperature. (See WATER option on page 4.)

*DRYING HEAT—ON:

Add 21 minutes.

TEMPBOOST

Mod dishwashing stirts

with

water.

To get dishes clean and dry you

need hot water. 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 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

second time.

When you hear the water stop tilling.

unlatch the door and slowly

Measure the temperature

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.,

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 not used hot water for some time.

help you get

TEMP

BOOST feature

may

allow

water the

open

the

you will not get good

If outside

up,

If you have

150°F.

it.

water

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

120°F.

is less-than

adjust your water heater: Select a

longer cycle and fill both detergent

cups at least half-full with detergent.

and-you cannot

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’s dispenser uses the liquid form.

Here’s how to fill the rinse agent dispenser.

the liquid rinse agent until it just

reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace the cap. The dispenser automatically

releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.

If you

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

write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER

PRODU~S,

(“JET DRY”)

411

Greenwich, ~ 06830

dishwashing

Unscrew the cap. Add

accidenblly

can’t

find any rinse agent,

INC.

W. Putnam Ave.

performance,

spill:

Wipe

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds should last about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

How to choose and

4yz

ounces. This

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. 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), 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 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! 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

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 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 in contact with water.

oversudsing.

Phosphate helps prevent

That depends. 1s your water

Under the sink isn’t a good

won’t

“lump” as they age or come

What you can leave on dishes. And what you shouldn’t.

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

your dishwasher.

Two, because

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. )

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:

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.

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 also want to consider removing foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,

vinegar, lemon juice and other

fds

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

before loading. The

Pm&

P~S

PANS

& PANS

cycle can wash heavily-soiled

dishes. Items with burned-on and

baked-on soils may not come clean. And the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating

during cooking.

the

main cup.

N~E:

Detergent cup my be

opened manually with no harm.

Dete~ent

~CLES P~S

& PANS and

NORMAL WASH cycles LIGHT WASH cycle

RINSE HOLD cycle

*I2 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

~Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

UsWe

Guide (powder or liquid)

SOFT

WATER

(O-3 grains hardness)

Main Cup

1 Tablespoon ~ 1 Tablespoon

minimum

1 “tablespoon

minimum

Use

]

Open Cup

minimum

None

no detergent

MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER (3-7 grains)

Main Cup Half Full

Half Full

Use

Open Cup Main

~ Half Full

None Completely None

detergent

(7-12 grains*)

Cup$

Completely Full

Full

Use

Open

Completely

detergent

Cup+

Full

How to load your

~is

is a random retied load, the most common type you

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.

dkhwasher

. .

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

Calrod@

heating unit.

~PMCK

WAXH O~FOR

The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be careful not to let portions of items such as knives, skewers or pot handles extend through the bottom rack or the silverware basket.

THIS.

qcle.

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

WCK

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, pots and bowls

back.

Put flatware in the removable silverware 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 automatic dishwashing. If placed in the dishwasher, they should go in the bottom of’ the silverware on top.

along

conminers,

the sides, in corners or in the

are not recommended for

silverware

basket with the

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. Shallow items may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water.

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

What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t.

Usually

Material Safe Exceptions (not safe)

Aluminum YES

China/

Stoneware

Crystal

Non-dishware NO

items—such

electronic

YES

YES Antique, metal-trimmed or

Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

Antique, metal-trimmed,

hand-painted or

patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor.

hand-painted patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor,

over-the-glaze

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

Glass

Iron

Pewter

PlaWics

Stainless steel

Sterling Silver

and

Silver

plate

Non-stick

YES

NO YES

YES

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 use copper utensils in the same brown film.

Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives can loosen.

load.

Silver may get a

coatings

Tin

wood

Tin can rust. Wood can warp, crack or

its finish with

any

type washing.

Iosc

Special Instructions

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece daily rest

~~f

the

Load securely to prevent movement. Check manufacturer’s instructions

Do not wash in dishwasher.

and

discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

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

dishwashing an entire set. Wash in top

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid

can stain if left on. Rinse if

stain if left

black

spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to

avoid exposure to detergent from the

After washing, wipe the non-stick

ve&etable

for

at least a month. Compare with

set,

F(}r

your crystal.

Damage to dishwasher

r~ck

not

washing immediately. Salty or acid foods

on.

Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-

dctcrgcnt cup.

coatin&

area with

oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

the

only.

foods

con

rcmovc

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 detergent wash portion of the

cycle.

With other

cycle.

However, opening the door

any

cycle lessens cleaning power.

load

So try to

everything at the

beginning.

add a

Here’s how to

1. Push the door

forgotten dish:

latch

to the

Washing will stop.

during

!cft.

2. Wait a few seconds until water calms. Then

Add dishes you’ve

the door

latch to

the

fir

door is

Iockcd, wtishing

open

the

forgo(tcn.

and

push the

right. Whet) the

will

continue.

the

doo

How to connect electricity

IMPORTANT–PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Caution, for personal safety:

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.

Dishwasher must be electrically

grounded in accordance with

local codes and ordinances, or

in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/

NFPA

NO. ~-M87.

Electrical requirements

. This appliance must be supplied with

120V,

60 Hz, and connected an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or

20 amp circuit breaker or delay fuse.

time-

‘>

/.\

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO EXISTS

BEFORE USE

Iiccnsed

the

full

docs

—

.“

not meet the above specifications, electrician install an approved outlet.

●

not be used for any other appliance

while the dishwasher is in operation as the dishwasher requires capacity of the circuit.

●

If the electric supply provided

it is recommended that a

Your dishwasher circuit should

● If the wall receptacle you plug

the dishwasher’s power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on the switch.

—

How tome the

Uticouple

Before operating your dishwasher the first time...

Attach the Aerator Wucet Adapter.

The special aerator faucet adapter

supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to the sink faucet before you can use your dishwasher.

The faucet adapter is designed to

fit standard or external threads. You will find the adapter and two washers in

“Hardware for Installation” packet in your dishwasher.

To install faucet adapter,

remove the old aerator or trim ring on your faucet spout.

If faucet has external threads:

spoum

having internal

the

first

Insert the thinner of the two washers into the faucet adapter and

attach it to the faucet spout.

If faucet has internal threads:

How to connect the Unicouple

Pull

Unicoupleand its hoses from storage of dishwasher and attach it to the faucet adapter.

2. Attach the Unicouple connector to the faucet adapter by depressing collar at the top of the connector. When Unicouple is onto the adapter, release the collar. It will then snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place.

The water from the faucet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries drain water to the sink. Be sure drain hose is pointing toward the sink bowl drain opening and the sink drain is

own y~ur

drains into a disposer, operate the disposer until it is completely empty before starting the dishwasher.

3. starting the dishwasher.

compa~ment located at rear

the way up

Unicouple’s

for water that will drain from

dishwasher. If your dishwasher

~mhot

small hose carries

water filly on before

. It allows you to flush cold water out of the hot waterline so that you can better regulate your water temperature.

●

It allows you to test the temperature of the water before starting your dishwasher.

If you need freshwater for

~rsonal

Disconnect the Unicouple. Draw your fresh water directly

from your faucet. Do not disconnect the Unicouple

while the dishwasher is operating.

use:

How to disconnect the Unicouple from faucet adapter

Turn off the hot water.

2. Release the water pressure by depressing the pressure release

lever. This relieves water pressure

and protects you, and the room,

from severe

3. Release depressing the collar at the top of the Unicouple connector.

HOW tO diSCOMWt YOW

sDlashinQ.

Unicouplefrom

faucetby

dishwasher

Insert both washers into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.

If the faucet adapter threads do not match your faucet spout,

local hardware or plumbing supply store normally has to adapt your faucet spout to the special aerator faucet adapter.

N~E:

A sink spray attachment hose can burst if it is installed on the same sink with your dishwasher

We suggest that you disconnect the sink spray attachment

one

andplug

additiond fittings

ifyoursink

the hole.

your

How to use the Faucet-No nozzle

The

Faucet-Flo

Unicouple connector. Operate the nozzle by depressing the pressure release lever on the side of the Unicouple connector. You will find the

Faucet-Flo

several reasons. For example:

nozzle is part of the

nozzle useful for

Remove

from the wall receptacle.

2. Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.

3. Shake excess water out of Unicouple and return it and its hoses to the dishwasher storage compartment.

N~E:

end of tie final rinse, the Unicouple

can be disconnected and

to storage.

tiepowercordplug

When motor stops at the

retumd

Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

—

PROBLEM

DISHWASHER

WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES

DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS

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.

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. (See page 6.) Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the

bottom

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

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

Improper rack loading. (See pages 8-9.) 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 well. Try another brand.

rack.

to start the dishwasher.

on a faucet. Is water coming out slower

UO°F.

(To test, see page 6.)

do not turn the dial

any

——

DETERGENT CUP WON’T AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN

LA~H

FILM

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup 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 1/2 cup

bleach and 3 cups warm water.

An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem. 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.

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

glasswre

can be caused by iron deposits

“etching:’

The film

cannot be removed.

It can be prevented:

shortest cycle that will get them clean. Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds

Use less detergent if you have

150°F.

sofi

water. Wash glassware in the

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Spotting can be caused by all these things:

●

Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)

●

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

●

Overloading the dishwasher.

●

Improper loading. (See

Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results reduce filming.

remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:

Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. Do not add detergent.

Select

If vinegar rinse doesn’t

P~S

& PANS cycle.

Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. The dishwasher be in the main wash.

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

Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.

pages

8-9.)

for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help

work:

Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup

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

doesn’t, call Hotpoint Factory Service.)

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

water softener.

. Old or damp powder detergent.

. Phosphate level in detergent too low.

(See page 6.)

●

Rinse agent dispenser empty.

(See page 6.)

. Too little detergent. (See page 7.)

will

now

(60 ml) of citric

If yours

CHIPPING OF CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT OF

WATER STANDING

IN THE

OF THE TtJB WATER WON’T PUMP

OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER LEAKS

BOT~M

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. 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. 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

Sudsing

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS

To remove suds from the tub:

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.

Reueat

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.

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

AVOID SUDSING.

Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon

necessarv.

clo~ed.

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

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information

service

Care and Cleaning

If You Need Service

USER

,MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control lightly dampened thoroughly. Do not use abrasives

or sharp objects on the panel.

They

can damage

Clean

the outside with a

appl iancc

cabinet finish is durable, but it scratch. So or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish (Cat. No. from Marts.

The inside usually takes care

of itself. If it should ever need

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

polish wax. The outside

WR97X216)

Hotpoint

panel

cloth.

it.

usc

no scouring pads

Wax &

Appliance Parts

- Conversion Kit

A special kit (Cat. No.

for

changing a convertible

dishwasher to

installation is available from your

dealer or service organization.

permanent built-in

with

Dry

good

can

Cleaner

is available

and

harsh

WD35X5073)

Removing the Wood Top

Remove the two mounting screws as shown and to remove it

pull

the top toward you

f;orn

the

d~shwashe;.

*G /

To remove the protective cover, use

scissor to cut the bag from the under side. Then reinstall the top taking care to engage the rear

brackets as shown.

DO NOT operate the dishwasher

without the wood top in place.

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To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of

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

this

book.

How

to prepare your dishwasher for winter storage

If the dishwasher is to be unused in an unheated location

during the winter months, have a sert)ice

technician take the

following steps to prevent the machine from freezing:

●

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

●

Turn off water to dishwasher. Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve and drain.

●

Remove water valve from the

dishwasher

–

plastic outlet to remove water.

Replace water valve and water line.

●

Remove plug in

boot and drain completely. Replace the

plug.

and

blow on

bottom

left

small

of rubber

Care of the wood top

Before using, wipe well with a dry cloth to remove surface dust.

Saturate a clean cloth with mineral oil and polish all exposed wood surfaces until they gleam. A11ow wood top to stand overnight to absorb the oil and repeat the treatment the next day. Allow to stand for 4 to 6 hours and wipe soft, dry cloth.

Wood tops should not be used as a place for thawing frozen foods, even when protected by a sheet of aluminum stand on the wood top.

To remove water stains, rub with a cloth saturated with non-toxic mineral oil (available at most drugstores).

Should

your top become too stained,

~(150)

and then with

dirty

non-to’xic

off

excess oil with a

foil.

Never let water

or cut, sand with

m(220)

wi~e

with a cloth saturated

mineral oil.

sandpaper

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 NOT 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

the dishwasher

that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

●

Service

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.

triPsto

CenteP

Your

horneto

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 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

. 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.

WARRANTOR IS

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

prOdlJCt

D.C.

In Alaska the

to the service shop

Care@

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

CARE”

SERVICE.

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

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.

Pad

No. 165 D3080P043

Pub.

No.

39-5179

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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