Hotpoint HDA750 User Manual

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Contents

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Air Gap
Appliance Registration

Care and

China, Crystal, Sterling
Consumer Services

Cycle Features
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7

Dispenser Cups
Energy-Saving Tips

Front Panel Color Change
Loading

Model

Operating Guide

Cleaning

and Serial Numbers

Cycle

Selection

Drying Options

Soil

Level

4,5

8-10

4,5

4,5

12

12

11

19

13

Problem Solver

2

7
2

2

5

5

Rinse Agent
Safety Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 12
Warranty

Water Temperature
Winter Storage

GE Answer Center(’

800.626.2000

14-16

Back Cover

12

Useand

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Care of

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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

for

answers

40225

to

If you received
a damaged dishwasher...

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

dealer

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
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

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

label

concerning your dishwasher.

To obtain service, see the Consumer
Services

We’re

pleased. If
the service you receive, here
for further help.

FIRST, contact the
appliance. Explain why you
In most cases, this will

page

in the back of this

proud of our service and want

for

some reason

people

who serviced your

solve

guide.

you

are

are three steps

arc

not pleased,

the problem,

yoLl

to be

not

happy with

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full.

dishes accumulate in dishwasher.
only a partial load, use the RINSE &
rinse

off heavy soils. Be

waiting
easier to remove.

for

a

fall loud.

sure

This helps

to

When

HO1.

Ia[ch the

keep soi

you put in

door

to

Le( the

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Illoist,

I’oIIow

cycle

to

when

NEXT, it you

the

details-including your phone number-to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY,

Major

20 North

Chicago. IL

●

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

ENER(;Y

your

drying
tiutomatically.

period such as overnight.

● Always select the

of water that will remove the

(See

the Operating section).

are still not pleased, write all

if

your problem is still not resolved, write:

Appliance Consumer Action Panel

Wacker

feature) that turns the drying heater off

Drive

60606

SAVER option (energy saver

Dishes dry naturally over a longer

cycle

that uses the least amount

soil

from the load.

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WARNING—When

appliance, always exercise basic

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●

Use this appliance only for its intended

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

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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you,

—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.

1

*

a

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.

c

Load light plastic items so they will not

become dislodged and drop to the bottom
of the dishwasher—they might come into

contactwith the

and be damaged.

safety precautions, including the

following:

●

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

Calrod@

heating element

using this

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

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

play

to
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
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,

inside, on or with this appliance or any

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
hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.

Calrod@

all

●

To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

produced by the chemical action

is

within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater and/or

heating element during

warnings on container labels

NOTE:

will allow

any

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

●

Do not tamper with controls.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

STEP 1.

pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is

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.

STEP 3.
DRYING HEAT ON.

drying heater on for fast drying.
DRYING HEAT OFF. Turns

the drying heater
The dishes will dry naturally over a

longer

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

NORMAL WASH cycle.

STEP 4. WATER HEAT

ON: The wash cycle will be

extended for 9 minutes

the dishwasher heats the water

for good washing and drying.

The entering water must beat

least

OFF:

at least

Water Temperature section.

STEP 5.

(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

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,

at

OFF position

(See

How to Use a Rinse Agent section).

Select drying option.

Turns the

DRYING

HEAT

ON OFF

m

off

to save energy.

period such as overnight.

energy

while

n

10~0

for the

saver option

WATER HEAT

ON

OFF

m

120°F.

The entering water must be

140°F.

See How to Test the

Select the wash cycle

do not turn the dial any

and

start the dishwasher.

to start the dishwasher.

●

For POTS & PANS, NORMAL WASH

and WATER SAVER cycles:

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

Dial

to START position to

start the
the motor start. There is a
time delay between the start­up and the water fill so you
will not hear any wash action right away.

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.

d.

Latch the door to start the cycle.

● When NOT using DELAY START (for all cycles):

a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial to START.

d. Latch the

● When using DELAY START (for all cycles except

RINSE & HOLD):

Note: START
automatically

a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to desired delay time.

d. Latch door to start timer. The

DELAY light will come on and

stay on until dishwasher starts. Dishwasher

will start automatically at end

cycle.

You will hear

door

to start the dishwasher.

can

be delayed

for

up to 6 hours.

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Cycle Selection Hints

It is important to follow the Loading instructions.

● POTS & PANS—For items such as pots,

cookware, dishes

and

glasses with heavy soil.

pans

Everyday dishes may be included.

● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes,

glasses and cookware with medium

soils.

Designed

to yield high performance on normal soils.

What Happens in Each Cycle

●

You’11 hear occasional c1 icking sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding action.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
—Timer control as cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.

●

WATER SAVER—For

dishes with I

ight

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.

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● During the drying period:

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izot

u,\e deter<qerzt.

this

Delay

c>cle.

—The motor stops.

— Water vapor comes through the vent by the

door latch during drying

;nd when water is

being pumped out.

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Cycle Sequence

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Wash

cycles

POTS &

NORMAL WASH

WATF;R

RINSE &

PANS

SAVER

HO1>D

water

Gallons Minutes

(:lpprox,

1 I .4

11.4

mm

*Unextended tilnes. These cycle titnes will be

approxilnfitely 9 tninutes if

Drying Options:

DRYING HEAT ON. Available on all
DRYING HEAT OFF. Drying

Good

dishwashing

W:Lter Heut Energy

hetlter is turtled off. Dishes dry nfiturally.

stark with HOT water

To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To
your dishwasher has a WATER HEAT feature 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 may allow
you to turn down your household water heater and save energy if you’re willing to let the dishwasher run a little

ionger while

least

120°F.

it he;ts water to the proper temperature. For

To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

incre:Lsed

wash cycles

option” IS s~]~~t~~.

except RINSE & HOLD. Add 29 tninutes to

help

you get water of the proper temperature,

go~d

w;shing and

150°F.

wtish

dr~ing,

cycle titne.

the entering water must be at

5

How to Test Water Temperature

Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease

and

activate powder detergents. Check water temperature

with a

candy or

faucet nearest dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass
and let the
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is

below

120°F.,

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures

or if your water travels
to dishwasher, you

meat thermometer. Turn on

water

run continuously into the

adjust your water heater.

a

long distance

may

need to set your water heater’s

the

hot water

gloss

until the

are

unusually low,

from wuter heater

How to Use a Rinse Agent

The rinse agent makes water
than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes

drying faster, too.

For best

agent such

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

How to fill rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap. Add 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.

dishwashing

as

JET-DRY brand is recommended.

performance, use of a rinse

flow

off dishes quicker

solid form.

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thermostat up.
time, the
water
Then start dishwasher.
run hot water
recover before operating the dishwasher.

To improve washability if
and you cannot adjust your

longer
half-full with detergent.

If you accidentally spill:

agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the

dishwasher.

If

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(“JET-DRY”)

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55 Federal Road

P.O.

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water

faucet

cycle and fill

you

can’t find any rinse agent, write:

Box

you have not used hot water for some

in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot

at sink and allow it to run until water is hot.

lfyou’ve recently done laundry or

for

showers, give your water heater time to

water

is less than

water

heater: Select

both detergent

Wipe Lip the rinse

It

can

keep

your detergent from working.

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cLIps

at least

120°F.

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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. If your water is hard
(7 grains or more), your detergent has to work

Detergents with a higher phosphate level will
probably work better.
low

(8.7~0

or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent

with hard water.

Your water department can tell you how hard your
water is. So

area’s water softener company. Just call
how many “grains” of hardness there

can your county extension agent or your

oversudsing.

If

the phosphate content is

tind

ask them

are

in your

harder

water.

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How much detergent should you use? That
depends. 1s 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

money, it
cloudiness
layer of
some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy
to

find

Keep your detergent fresh and dry.

isn’t
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.

liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because
they age or come in contact with moisture.

can

be harmful. It

of glassware, called “etching.” An outside

glass

is etched away! Of course, this takes

out the hardness of your water.

a

good place to store detergent because there is

Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use a

liquid

soft

water not only wastes

can

cause a permanent

Under the sink

detergents don’t “lump” as