Hotpoint HDA799M User Manual

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Use and Care of

built-in model

the\;T;;iEYOUr

Dishwasher

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Air Gap Appliance Registration

Care and China,

Cycle Features Consumer Services

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7

DisDenser

Door Latch Energy-Saving Tips

Front Panel Color Change Loading

Model and Serial Numbers Operating Guide

Cycle Selection

Drying

Soil Level

Plate Warmer

Cleaning

Crystil, S[erling

CUDS

8,9

4,5

Options

4,5

11 10

4 2

5 4

Problem Solver Rinse Agent

Safetv

Instructions

User”Maintenance Instructions 11 Warranty Back Cover

Water Temperature Winter Storage

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

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HDA799M

Help us help you...

If You Need

Semice

Before read this book

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

usiqyourdishwasher,

carefuUy.

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 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that comes with your dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

dso

on the

Save time and money.

Before you

Check the Problem Solver (pages 12-14). It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions:

. Operate dishwasher only when

full.

Let dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in a partial load, use cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch door when waiting for full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

●

Select cycle that uses least amount of water to remove soil from load. See

●

If you don’t need your dishes right away,

feature

heater off automatically and saves energy. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

use your Drying Heat

for service...

WNSE

HOLD

pages 4 and 5.

that turns the drying

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

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.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

Serial Number

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

If you received a

dam~ed

Immediately contact the deder (or

btider) that sold you the dishwasher.

dishwasher...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all

W~~G–When

instructions before using this appliance.

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

Use this

its

appliance only

intended purpose, as you

fmd deseribed in

this Use

and Care Book.

●

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in

awordance tith

the Instigation Instructions before it is used.

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

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded

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, pro&ted and shed power-supply circuit to avoid

s Do

combustible

If you did not receive

elwtricd

not store or use

materhds, gasohe

overload.

or other flammable vapors liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

● Use

ody

powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a

dishwasher.

●

not wash plastic items Udess

markd equitient. marM, rwomrnendations.

“dishwasher safe” or the

For plastic items not so

check the manuticturer’s

fOr

meti,

and

●

Load light plastic items so

they

not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher-they might come into contact with the heating unit and be

minimti

darnagd.

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 heating element during or immediately after use.

Do not

udess rdl

properly in place.

●

Do not tamper with controls.

● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

● Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is

ctidren.

to play inside, on or with this appliance or any appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or

packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

operate

your dishwasher

enclosure panels are

usd

by or near

Do not allow chtidren

discardd

●

Keep dl washing detergents and wetting agents out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe

warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

minimi~

the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

befo~ attempting any maintenance.

Note:

~rning

the control

did

to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We

wornmend

having a qualified technician service your appliance.

W~&~RW~

GAS

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot

usd

water has not been

for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the

possibdity of damage or injury,

if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or

movd

into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on

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.

SAm T-E ~STRUCTIONS

—

How to

opemte

your Whmsher

STEP 1.

Load your dishwasher

with dishes, silverware, pots,

pans, bowls, etc. according to

instructions on pages 8 and 9.

STEP 2.

detergent dispenser.

Add detergent to the

Mde

sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See pages 6 and 7.)

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See page 6.)

STEP 3.

Select DRYING HEAT

option. It must be ON for PLATE

WARMER cycle, OFF for

~NSE

HOLD cycle. It can be ON or OFF, at your option (see below), for any of the wash cycles,

POTS

NORMAL

PANS

WASH

ON: Turns the drying heater on for fast drying.

OFF: Turns the drying heater off to save energy. 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 10% for the NORMAL WASH cycle.

Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial

(Locked)

STEP 4.

Select the cycle and start

the dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a

food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection Hints at right.)

To obtain the benefits of a cycle, be careful that you

complete

do not

turn the dial any further than

neeessary

to start the dishwasher.

. Form & PANS and

NO~AL

WASH cycle:

DRYING

HEAT

OFF

a. Push selected cycle button.

Latch the door.

LIGHT

WASH

●

OFF ● ●

DRYING

, ● RINSE & HOLO

●

ORYPLATE

WARMER

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Did

to ON position to start the cycle.

You will hear the motor start.

There is a time delay between

start-up and water fill so you will

not hear any wash action right

away.

(Turn

Start)

. For LIGHT

Be sure door is unlatched.

WMH

cycle:

b. Push NORMAL WASH cycle

button.

LIGHT

WASH

●

OFF

ORYING

●

RINSE & HO1O

●

ORWPLATE

WARMER

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to LIGHT WASH position.

d. Latch door to start the cycle.

●

For

~NSE

Be sure door is unlatched.

HOLD cycle:

b. Select DRYING HEAT-OFF

drying option.

LIGHT WASH

OFF

●

ORYING

●

RINSE& HOLO

DRYIPLATE

WARMER

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Did

NNSE

HOLD position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

For PLATE

W-R

cycle:

Cycle selection

hinfi

a. Load clean plates and dishes to

be warmed.

b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON

drying option.

c, Mve

the door unlatched.

LIGHT

WASH

●

OFF

DRYING

Slowly turn

●

Cycle Indicator Dial

●

ORVIPLATE

RINSE & HOLO

WARMER

clockwise to PLATE WARMER position.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

mat happem

●

You’ll hear occasional clicking

in each cycle

sounds:

–Sofi

food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening

It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8 and 9.

POTS & PANS—For items such as pots, pans, cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy soil. Everyday dishes may be included.

NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday dishes, glasses

and cookware with medium soils.

LIGHT WASH—For dishes that have been pre-rinsed before loading. Also, for washing ve~

lightly

soiled dishes with soils

that have not dried on.

. During the drying period: —The motor stops. —Water vapor comes through the

vent during drying and when water is being circulated.

WNSE

HOLD–For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Select DRYING OFF drying option.

deteqent.

HEAT–

not use

PLATE WARMER–For warming clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot food.

Minimum

Wash

Cycle Time

Cycles

PANS

NO~AL

LIGHT WASH

WNSE

*DRYING HEAT—ON: Add 29 minutes.

WASH

HOLD

] (approx.)

12.6

10.7

8.9

3.6

(approx.

minutes)

5’* 55*

42*

Cycle Sequence

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