Hotpoint HDA130S User Manual

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Contents

Air Gap
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 12

11

11

10

15

4,5 User Maintenance Instructions

Plate Warmer

2

7
2

Soil Level

Problem Solver
Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions

Warranty
Water Temperature

Winter Storage

Back Cover

4,5

12-14

11

11

Use and Care of

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model

HDA130S

Important Phone Numbers 15
Loading

Model and Serial Numbers
Operating Guide

Cycle Selection
Drying Options

8,9

4,5

4,5

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GE Answer

800.626.2000

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide carefully.

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

Keep it handy
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

for

answers to

If you received Write down the model
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 in the
back of this guide. It lists causes
of minor operating problems that

can

you

W

YOU NEED SERVICE...

correct yourself.

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.

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
Chicago,

Wacker

IL 60606”

Drive

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

●

If

●

Operate dishwasher only when it’s full.

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in
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
waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist,
easier to remove.

Let the

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

DRYING HEAT OFF

automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer
period such

●

Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

as

overnight.

option (energy saver drying

of water that will remove the soil from the load.

the Operating section).

(See

2

WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic

A

●

Use

this

safety precautions, including the
following:

appliance only for

iti

intended

purpose?

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

●

This dishwasher must be properly

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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.

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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

installed and located in accordance

.

with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not

●

Do

not store or use

combustible
materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids

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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 touch the

during or immediately

●

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

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●

To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this

appliance

WA~ING—HYDROGEN

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

heating element

afier

use.

from the power supply

any

maintenan~e. NOTE;

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

●

Do not tamper with controls.

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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

STEP 3.

Select drying option.

DRYING HEAT ON.

a

Rinse Agent section).

Turns the

DRYING

HEAT ON

drying heater on for fast drying.

DRYING HEAT OFF.

drying heater off to save energy.

The dishes will dry naturally over

Turns the

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DRYING

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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

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

farther than necessary

do not turn the dial any

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

WATER

SAVER ●

ON . ●

OFF ●

Indicator Dial to the

WATER SAVER position.

c.

Latch door to start the cycle.

●

For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

a.

Be sure door is unlatched.

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b. Select DRYING HEAT

OFF drying option.

c. Slowly turn the Cycle

Indicator Dial to the
RINSE & HOLD position.

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d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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For DRY/ PLATE WARMER cycle:

a. Load clean plates and dishes

to be warmed.

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washing

b. Select DRYING HEAT ON

drying option.

c.

Leave the door unlatched.

d. Slowly turn the Cycle

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Cycle Selection Hints

It is important to follow the Loading instructions.

●

NORMAL WASH—For

loads of everyday dishes,

glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed

to yield high performance on normal soils.

●

WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that

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:
—Soft food disposer shredding action.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
—Timer control as cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.

●

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will be washed later.

●

DRY~LATE WARMER—For warming clean

dishes and serving plates for

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During the drying period:

Do

not

u,se

detergent.

the

serving of hot food.

—The motor stops.
—Water vapor comes through the vent by the

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

Wash Cycle

Time

Minutes

(approx.)

86

8.2 76

3.1

10

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Wash Cycles

NORMAL WASH
WATER SAVER
RINSE & HOLD

Water Use

Gallons

(approx.)

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Drying Options:

DRYING HEAT ON. Available on all wash
DRYING HEAT OFF. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

cycles

except RINSE & HOLD. Add 29 minutes to wash cycle time.

Cycle Sequence

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