Hotpoint HDA829 User Manual

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Contents

Air

Gap

Appliance

Registration

Soil

Level

Pots & Pans

4,5

Use

and Care of

Care and Cle2ining

China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services Cycle

Features 4,5

Detergent, Detergent Guide Dispenser Cups

Energy-Saving Tips

Front

Panel

Model and

Operating Guide

Cycle

Drying Options Plate Warmer

C(~l(~r Change

Serial Numbers

Selection

6.7

8,9

4,5

10 15

Problem Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions Warranty

Water Temperature Winter

800.626.2000

Solver

Storage

Answer Center”

1 1–13

6 3

Back Cover

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HDA829

Help us help you...

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need

sertice

Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully.

is intended to help you operate

and

maintain your new dishwasher

properly. Keep it handy

questions.

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 your

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll fastened to the tub the dishwasher door.

These numbers Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with

your dishwasher. Before sending in this numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

find

them on a

are

card,

please write these

label

wall

just inside

also on the

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

Check the Problem Solver (pages

11 through 13). It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you

can correct yourself.

Energy-sating tips

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

● 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.

● Always select the cycle that uses

least amount of water that will

remove the soil from the load. See pages 4 and 5.

●

If you

don

‘t need your dishes

right away, use your HEATED

DRY OFF feature that turns the

drying heater off automatically.

Dishes dry naturally over a longer

period such as overnight.

minimized

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

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

ail

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

North

Chicago, Illinois 60606

for

Wacker

further help.

Drive

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

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

dishwasher.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING—When

using

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

●

Use

this appliance only for its

intended purpose, as you

will

find described in this Use and Care Book.

●

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

If you did not 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.

●

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids 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 heating unit 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 heating element during or immediately after use.

●

Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in

Do not tamper with controls.

●

Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

place.

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.

●

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance.

Note: 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.

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS is

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

for

water has not been used

a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS 1S 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

hot water system may not

the 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

allow

system. This will

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

—

How to operate your dishwasher

STEP 1. Load your dishwasher

with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 8 and 9.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the

detergent dispenser. Make 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. Occasionally check to make sure the rinse agent container is at least half full. (See page 6.)

STEP 3. Select DRYING HEAT option. It must be ON for PLATE WARMER cycle, OFF for RINSE

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

DRYING HEAT

OFF

DRYING HEAT ON. Turns the

drying heater on for fast drying. DRYING HEAT 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 NORMAL WASH cycle.

10Yo

for the

STEP 4. Select the wash cycle and start dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection Hints at right.)

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 further than necessary

● For POTS & PANS and

to start the dishwasher.

NORMAL WASH cycles:

ORYING

HEAT

OFF

a. Push selected cycle button, b. Latch the door.

LIGHT

WASH .

ON .

OFF

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‘.

Slowly

turn

Cycle

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.

wash,ng

,----

●

DRY/PMTEWARMER

Indicator Dial

;l:;:O

● For LIGHT WASH cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Push NORMAL WASH

button.

LIGHT WASH .

ON .

OFF

●

dving

●

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to LIGHT WASH position.

d. Latch door to start the cycle.

For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Select DRYING HEAT OFF

drying option.

LIGHT

WASH .

~~: m

dy,ng

● :’:::,

●

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to RINSE & HOLD

d. Latch the door to start the

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●

I’N:ED

ORYIPUTEWARMER

wash,ng

0RYtP~T6wARMER

position.

CyC1~

cycie.

●

For

DRY~LATE

WARMER

cycle:

a. Load clean plates and dishes to

be warmed.

b. Select DRYING HEAT ON.

●

wash(ng

●

I(I:FD

DRYIPUIEWARMER

LIGHT

WASH .

ON .

OFF

d~lng

●

c. Leave the door unlatched. d. Slowly

clockwise to

turn Cycle Indicator

DRY/PLATE

Dial

WARMER position.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

What happens in each cycle

Cycle selection hints

is important to follow the loading

instructions on pages 8 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

LIGHT WASH—For dishes that have been loading. Also,

fightfy

prc~-riFz,\(~~l

for

soiled dishes with soils that

have not dried on.

and

medium soils.

before

washing

t’c~r>

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will

be washed later.

DRYING HEAT OFF.

Ll,sc

detergeFlt.

Select

D() not

DRY/PLATE WARMER—For warming clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot food.

●

You’11 hear occasional clicking

sounds:

—Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

Water Use Cycle Time

Wash Cycles

POTS & PANS

Gallons

(approx.

12.1

)

Wash

Minutes

(approx.)

● During the drying period:

—The motor stops. —Water vapor comes through the

vent during drying and when water is being pumped out.

Cycle

Sequence

Wa<h/!

i Main ~

Rinse Rinse

-1 ,

Rinse

Rinse Rinsei ~ Rinsel

Wash ~

Drying Options:

DRYING HEAT cycle time.

DRYING HEAT OFF. Drying heater is turned

ON.

Available on all wash cycles except RINSE &

off.

Dishes dry naturally.

HO1.D. ALid 24

minutes to

ash

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