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Contents

Air Gap
Appliance Registration

Care

and

Cleaning

China, Crystal, Sterling
Consumer Services

Cycle Features 4,5
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7

Dispenser Cups
Energy-Saving Tips

Front Panel Color Change 13
Loading

Model and

Serial

Numbers

8-10

12

12
11

19

Soil

Level

2

7
2

2

Problem Solver
Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions 12

Warranty
Water Temperature

Winter Storage

Back Cover

14-16

12

7

6

3

6

Use

and

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Care

of

model

mA600:

7

Operating Guide

Cycle Selection
Drying Options

Plate Warmer

4,5

4,5
4,5

5

GE Answer Center

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
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
you can correct yourself.

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.

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 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.

ENERGY-SAVING

● 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. Be sure to latch the door when
waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist,
easier to remove.

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, use

your ENERGY SAVER option (energy saver
drying feature) that turns the drying heater
automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer
period such as overnight.

● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

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

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2

WARNING-When

appliance, always exercise basic

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●

Use this appliance only for ik intended

purpose, as you
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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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safety precautions, including the
following:

till

find described in

Care Guide.

●

This dishwasher must be properly

installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not

s

Do not store or use combustible

materials,

-

flammable vapors and liquids

gasotine

using this

this

or other

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

To minimize the possibility of

●

When loading items to be washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not

B,

●

Do not tamper with controls.

Calrod”

heating

element

and be damaged.

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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

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.

●

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 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.

Cdrod”

●

To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply

heating element

dufing

NOTE:

WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS

is produced

A

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.

within your water heater, It can
accumulate in the water heater

by the chemical action

andor

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

3

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
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

full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).
STEP 3.

HEATED DRY. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.

ENERGY SAVER. 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 complete to reduce the natural
drying time.

Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used
by this model approximately
WASH cycle.

STEP 4. WATER HEAT energy option.
The wash cycle will be extended for 9 minutes while

the dishwasher heats the water for good washing

and drying. The entering water must be at least

120°F.

See How to Test the Water Temperature section.

STEP 5. 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.

Cycle

Select

drying option.

Indicator Dial is at OFF position

half

H;\T;D ENERGY

SAVER

m

M

10%

for the NORMAL

I

● For POTS & PANS, NORMAL WASH

and WATER SAVER cycles:

a. Push selected cycle button.

c. Slowly turn the Cycle

bLatchthedo(’r

Indic;tor Dial to

position to start the
cycle. You will hear
the motor start. There
is a time
the start-up and the water
fill so you

any

wash action right away.

● For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select ENERGY SAVER

drying option.

c.

Slowly

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

● For PI. ATE WARMER cycle:

a.

Load

to be warmed.

b.

Select HEATED DRY

drying option.
c. Leave the door unlatched.
d. Slowly turn the Cycle

to the PLATE WARMER position.
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

turn the Cycle

[ndicator

RINSE & HOLD position.

clean

Indicator Dial clockwise

ON

delay

between

will

not

hear

Dial to the

plates and dishes

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Cycle Selection Hints

It

is important to follow the Loading instructions.

● POTS & PANS—For items such

as

pots, pans
cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy soil.
Everyday dishes may be included.

● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes,

glasses

to yield high performance on

and

cookware with medium soils. Designed

normal

soils.

What Happens in Each Cycle

●

You’ II hear occasional c1
—Soft food disposer shredding action.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
—Timer control as cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.

Wash

(:ycles

POTS &

PANS
NORMAL WASH
WATER SAVER

RINSk;

& HOLD

icking

W:l[el” use

Gallons

(:ipprox,)

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sounds:

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cycle

Time

Minutes

(Llppl”ox.)

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10

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● WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that

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

● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will

be washed later.

● PLATE WARMER—For warming clean dishes

and

serving plates for the serving of hot food.

● During the drying period:

D{) not u.~e

detergent.

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

latch

door

during drying

and

when water is

being pumped out.

Cycle

Sequence

mmmmm

mm

}:

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Unextended times.

appr(]ximately 9

Drying Options:

HEATED DRY.
ENERGY SAVER. Drying

Good

dishwashing

To get dishes clean
your dishwasher has a WATER HEAT feature that automatically senses the temperature

These cycle times will be

minutes if

Avtiilable on till wash

Water Hc~I[

heater is turned

starts with HOT water

and

dry you need hot water. To help you

energy

cycles cxccpt RINSE &

incrc:iscd

option”

off’.

Dishes

is selected.

dry nuturally.

HOLD. Add 29

get

minutes to

wush

cycle time.

water of the proper 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
longer while it heats water to the proper temperature. For good washing
least

120°F.

To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not

water

heater and save energy if you’re willing to let the dishwasher run a

and

drying, the entering water must be

exceed 150°F.

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at

5

How to Test Water Temperature

Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease

and octivate

with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water
faucet nearest 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

Helpful hints:
or

if

your water travels a long distance from water heater

to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s

powder detergents. Check water temperature

120°F.,

adjust your water heater.

lfoutside temperatures

are

unusually low,

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 rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap. Add liquid rinse agent ,! ~•Ü‹

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.

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

~til

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FULL

thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some

cold.

time, the water in the pipes will be
water

faucet

at sink and allow it to run until water is hot.
Then start 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 water is less than

and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a
longer

cycle

and fill both detergent cups at least

half-full with detergent.

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 CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET-DRY”)

Corporate Centre 1

55 Federal Road
P. O. Box 1991
Danbury, CT 06813-1991

Turn on the hot

120°F.

How to Choose and Use 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. Phosphate
helps prevent hard-water materials from forming

spots or film on your dishes.
(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
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 there are in your water.

oversudsing.

If

your water is hard

tell

you how hard your

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How much detergent should you use? That
depends. Is your water “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
money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, called
layer of glass is etched away! Of
some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy
to find out the hardness of your water.

Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink
isn’t a good place to store detergent because there is too
much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the

dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. (It won’t be

fresh OR dry).
If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it

away.

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 moisture.

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