Hotpoint HDA130 Use And Care Manual

How to get

the best from

Your”

Dkhwmher

Contents

Air Gap

11

Plate Warmer

4,5

Appliance Registration

2

Soil Level

7

Care and Cleaning

11

Problem Solver

12-14

China, Crystal, Sterling

10

Rinse Agent

6

Consumer Services

15

Safety Instructions

3

Cycle Features

4,5 User Maintenance Instructions

11

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7

Warranty

Back Cover

Dispenser Cups

7

Water Temperature

6

Energy-Saving Tips

2

Winter Storage

11

Front Panel Color Change 12
Important Phone Numbers 15

Loading

8,9

Model and Serial Numbers

2

Operating Guide

4,5

Cycle Selection

5

GE Answer

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Drying Options

4,5

800.626.2000

Use and Care of

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model

HDA130S

HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your

If you received Write down the model

dishwasher, read this

a damaged dishwasher...

and serial numbers.

guide carefully.

Immediately contact the dealer

You’ll find them on a label

It is intended to help you

(or builder) that sold you the

fastened to the tub wall just

operate and maintain your new

dishwasher.

inside the dishwasher door.

dishwasher properly.

These numbers are also on the

Keep it handy

for

answers to

Save time and money.

Consumer Product Ownership

your questions.

Before you request

Registration Card that came

If

you don’t understand something

service . . .

with your dishwasher. Before

or need more help, write (include

sending in this card, please write

your phone number):

Check the Problem Solver in the

these numbers here:

back of this guide. It lists causes

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint

of minor operating problems that

Model Number

Appliance Park

you

can

correct yourself.

Louisville, KY 40225

Serial Number

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

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YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer
Services page in the back of this guide.

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 3 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, KY 40225

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

Major

Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago,

IL 60606”

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

●

Operate dishwasher only when it’s full.

Let the

●

If

you don’t need your dishes right away, use your

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in

DRYING HEAT OFF

option (energy saver drying
only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to feature) that turns the drying heater off
rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when

automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer

waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist,

period such

as

overnight.

easier to remove.

●

Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load.
(See

the Operating section).

2

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WARNING—When using this

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

●

Use

this

appliance only for

iti

intended

purpose?

as you will find described in this Use and Care
Guide.

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●

This dishwasher must be properly

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installed and located in accordance

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with the Installation Instructions

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before it is used. If you did not
receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling
toll free, the GE Answer Center? 800.626.2000.

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded

metal, 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

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materials, gasoline or other

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flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

●

Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

●

Do not wash plastic items unless marked

“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s
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

Calrod@

heating element 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 tamper with controls.

●

Do not touch the

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heating element

during or immediately

afier

use.

●

Do not operate your dishwasher unless d]

enclosure panels are properly in place.

●

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

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●

To minimize the possibility of

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electric shock, disconnect this

/“

appliance

from the power supply

before

attempt({g

any

maintenan~e. NOTE;

-

Turning the control dial to the 0~ position
does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.

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WA~ING—HYDROGEN

GAS

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

an~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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

STEP 1.

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,

pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.

STEP 2.

Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position
before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide).

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally
check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half
full. (See How to Use

a

Rinse Agent section).

STEP 3.

Select drying option.

DRYING HEAT ON.

Turns the

drying heater on for fast drying.

DRYING HEAT OFF.

Turns the

drying heater off to save energy.

The 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

DRYING

HEAT ON

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DRYING

NFATOFF

complete to reduce the natural drying time.

Use of this option reduces the electrical energy

used by this model approximately

10Yo

for the

NORMAL WASH cycle.

STEP 4.

Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.

(See Cycle Selection Hints).
If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer,

operate the disposer until it is empty before starting
the dishwasher.

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.

●

For NORMAL WASH cycle:

a. Push selected cycle button.
b. Latch the door.
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to ON position to start
the cycle. You will hear
the motor start. There is
a time delay between the start-up and the water
fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

●

For WATER SAVER cycle:

a.

Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Slowly turn the Cycle

Indicator Dial to the

WATER SAVER 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.

c. Slowly turn the Cycle

Indicator Dial to the
RINSE & HOLD position.

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●

For DRY/ PLATE WARMER cycle:

a. Load clean plates and dishes

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to be warmed.

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b. Select DRYING HEAT ON

drying option.

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Leave the door unlatched.

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d. Slowly turn the Cycle

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Indic;tor Dial clo;kwise

to the DRY/PLATE WARMER position.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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Cycle Selection Hints

It is important to follow the Loading instructions.

●

NORMAL WASH—For

loads of everyday dishes,

●

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed

will be washed later.

Do

not

u,se

detergent.

to yield high performance on normal soils.

●

DRY~LATE WARMER—For warming clean

●

WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that

dishes and serving plates for

the

serving of hot food.
have not dried on, or that have extra preparation
before loading. It saves water and energy.

What Happens in Each Cycle

●

You’ll hear occasional clicking sounds:

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During the drying period:

—Soft food disposer shredding action.

—The motor stops.

—Drain valve opening to pump water out.

—Water vapor comes through the vent by the

—Timer control as cycle progresses.

door latch during drying and when water is

—Detergent cup opening.

being pumped out.

Wash Cycle

Water Use

Time

Gallons

Minutes

Wash Cycles

(approx.)

(approx.)

Cycle Sequence

NORMAL WASH

11.4

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WATER SAVER

8.2 76

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RINSE & HOLD

3.1

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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.