Hotpoint HDA400, HDA430 User Manual

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Contents

Air Gap
Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services
Cycle Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 7
Dispenser Cups

Energy-Saving Tips
Front Panel Color Change 12

Important Phone Numbers 15, 19
Loading

Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating Guide

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10

19

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4,5

Cycle Selection
Drying Options

Problem Solver
Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions 11

Warranty Back Cover
Water Temperature

Winter Storage

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YOU...

Before using your If you received Write down the model
dishwasher, read this
guide 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

a damaged dishwasher...

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

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

Check the
back of this guide. It lists causes
of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.

ProbIem

Solver in the

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.

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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.

ENERGY-SAV~G

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Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in
only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle
to rinse off heavy soils.

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Always select the cycle that uses the

will

of water that
(See the Operating section.)

remove the soil from the load.

least

amount

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, IL 60606

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Drive

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If you don’t need your dishes right away, allow

the dishes to dry naturally over a longer period
such as overnight.

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WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic

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Use this appliance

as you will find described in this
Guide.

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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.

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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 element and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of injury.

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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.

safety precautions, including the
following:

only for

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This dishwasher must be properly

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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intended purpose,

Use

and Care

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Do not touch the heating element

during or immediately after use.

●

Do not operate your dishwasher unless all

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.

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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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before attempting any maintenance.
Turning the control dial to the OFF position
does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.

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

electric shock, disconnect this

appliance

WARNING—HYDROGEN

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

from the power supply

NOTE;

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GAS

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not tamper with controls.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR

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NOTE: If dishwasher drains into a food
waste disposal, operate the disposal until
it is empty before starting dishwasher.

DIS~ASHER

Step 1.

Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)

Step

2.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at the OFF
position and the door is unlatched. Add detergent
to the detergent dispenser. (See Detergent Guide.)
Use a rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.
(See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)

Step

3.

Latch the door.

Step

4.

Select the desired wash cycle.

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POTS & PANS—For items such as pots, pans and

casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday
dishes may be included. This cycle will get heavily
soiled dishes cleaner than the normal cycle. It will
not remove burned-on foods.

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NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday

dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

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WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils. This

3070

cycle saves water by using
NORMAL WASH cycle.

less water than the

Step

5.

Select the desired Energy Saver Options.

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HEATED WASH—Use this option for

best performance with heavily-soiled dishes.
When selected, the wash cycle is extended while
the dishwasher heats the water for the best washing
and drying. (See Cycle Selection Chart.)

●

HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on for

fast drying. When selected, the cycle time will be
extended for 35 minutes.

●

ENERGY SAVER—Shuts off the heating unit,

thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It
takes longer but saves energy. You can open the
door after the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent
for overnight drying.

Step 6.

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the Cycle Indicator Dial to ON.

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Turning the dial to ON will begin the cycle

immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete
cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any

farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher.
There is a time delay between start-up and water
fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

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Dial Cycles

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RINSE & HOLO

(MUEOOWOFO

&

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The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing
partial loads which will be washed later.

Do not

a.

use

detergent.

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sure HEATED DRY is off.
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

RINSE & HOLD.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Cycle Selection Chart

Wash

Water Use

Gallons Minutes

Wash Cycles
POTS & PANS
NORMAL WASH

WATER

RINSE & HOLD

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Drying Options:

HEATED DRY.
ENERGY SAVER. Drying heater is turned

SAVER

times.

Availahle on all

These

(approx.)

10.6

9.1

6.4

3.0

cycle times

wash

will be increased approximately 21 minutes if HEATED WASH option is selected.

Cycle

Time

(approx,)

72*

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12

cycles

except RINSE & HOLD. Add 35 minutes to

off.

Dishes dry naturally.

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The PLATE WARMER cycle is for warming
clean dishes and serving plates for the serving
of hot foods. The cycle will

t~e

approximately

32 minutes if selected.
a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
b. Select HEATED DRY on.
c. Be sure the door is unlatched.
d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

PLATE WARMER.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Cycle Sequence

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wash

cycle time.

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To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and
drying, the entering water must beat least 120°F. To prevent dish damage,
inlet water

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not exceed

Starts with HOT Water

150°F.

How to Test Water Temperature

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat
thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest
the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and
let the water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is
below 120°F., adjust your water heater.

How to Use a Rinse Agent

The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes
quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting
and makes drying faster, too.

For best
agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

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

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.
Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL
line on the top of the cap. Add
liquid rinse agent until it just
reaches the top of the FULL line.
Replace the cap. The dispenser
automatically releases the rinse
agent into the final rinse water.

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Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually
low, or if your water travels a long distance from water
heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water
heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water
for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn
on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run
until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If
you’ve recently 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 or the HEATED WASH option and fill
both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds

4X

approximately
3 months. Fill as needed.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe 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

(“JET-DRY”)
Corporate Centre 1
55 Federal Road

P.O.

Box 1991

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

ounces. This should last about

CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

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