Hotpoint HDA959M User Manual

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and Care of

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Dishwasher

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Air Gap
Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services
Cycle Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Dispenser Cups

Energy-Saving Tips
Front Panel Color Change

Loading
Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Instructions

Cycle Selection

Drying Options
Soil Level

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8,9

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14

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7

Plate Warmer

2

7
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Problem Solver
Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions 11

Warranty Back Cover
Water Temperature

Winter Storage

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Before

usiWyour

dishwasher,

read this book 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

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label fastened
to the tub
dishwasher door.

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

wdl

just inside the

dso

on the

Savetime andmoney.

Before you request
service . . .

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

Ene~y-savi~

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

●

Operate dishwasher only when

full.

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

●

If you don’t need your dishes right

away,

feature

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

su~estions:

use your Drying Heat OFF

that turns the drying heater

tips

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

Model Number

Serial Number

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

If you received
a

dam~ed

Immediately contact the

(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.

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●

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

pages 4 and 5.

least

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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●

W-ING–When

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

● Use this appliance only for

ik

intended purpose, as you

using this

will find described in this Use
and Care Book.

● This dishwasher must be

properly installed and

lmated

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
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.

s

Do not store or use

combustible

materkds, gasohe

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

● Use

otiy

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

dishwasher.

DO not

wash

.

plastic items

marked “dishwasher safe” or the

equitient.

For plastic items not so
marked, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

—

meti,

udess

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

B. Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.

Q

Do not touch the heating
element during or immediately
after use.

c

Do not operate your dishwasher

udess

all enclosure panels are

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 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.

serd,

and

c

Keep dl washing detergenk
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.

c

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

before attempting any maintenance.
Note:

~rning 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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is produced by the chemical
action within your water heater.
It can accumulate in the water
heater and/or 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

week

two

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

dl

hot water fauce~ 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,

the

since

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

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INSTRUCTIONS

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How to operate your

&hwasher

Door Latch

(Locked)

Cycle Indicator Dial

(Turn to Start)

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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. (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
ON

OFF

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 8% for the NORMAL

WASH cycle.

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STEP 4.

Select WATER

TEMP

BOOST option.

WATER

TEMP

BOOST

ON

OFF

ON: The wash cycle will extend for
approximately 9 minutes while the
dishwasher automatically heats the
water for good washing.

Note: The temperature of the
entering water must beat least

UO°F.

for this option to work effectively
and boost the water temperature to
a good washing temperature of

OFF:

Select this option when the

140°F.

entering water temperature is

140°F.

or higher.

See How to Test Water Temperature
on page 6.

STEP 5.

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 on page 5.)

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

do not
turn the dial any further than
necessary

to start the dishwasher.

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Q

For POTS & PANS, NORMAL

WASH and

LIGHT

POTS NORMAL
PANS

WASH cycles:

WASH WASH

LIGHT

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

●

ON

●

OFF

ORYING

c.

Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

●

●

@

RINSE & HOLD

●

ORYPLATE

WARMER

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.

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For RINSE HOLD cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select DRYING HEAT-OFF

drying option.

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ON

●

OFF

●

@

DRYING

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●

RINSE & HOLD

●

ORYIPLATE

WARMER

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to RINSE HOLD position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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4

●

For PLATE WARMER cycle:

Cycle selection hints

a. Load clean plates and dishes to

be warmed.

b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON

drying option.

c.

have

the door unlatched.

●

RINSE &

ON

OFF

ORYI

●

●

YIPLATE WARMER

HOLD

d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

clockwise to PLATE WARMER
position.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

What happens in each cycle

●

You’ll hear occasional clicking

sounds:
—Soft 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 very

lightly

soiled dishes with soils

that have not dried on.

● During the drying period:

—The motor stops.
—Water vapor comes through

the vent under the door latch
during drying and when water

is being circulated.

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

Do

not use

detergent.

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

Minimum

Wash

9.5

Cycle Time

(approx.

minutes)

44*

44*

44*

Cycle Sequence

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Rinse Rinse

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Wash
Cycles

Pm&

LIGHT WASH

RINSE HOLD

*WATER TEMP BOOST—ON: The timer will not advance until water reaches proper temperature.

(See WATER TEMP BOOST option on page 4.)

*DRYING HEAT—ON: Add 22 minutes.

PANS

NORMAL WASH

Water Use

Gallons

(approx.)

12,9

11.0

tied

dishwashing

starts

with HOT water.

To get dishes clean
need hot water. To help you get
water of the proper temperature,
your

Hotpoint dishwasher has

WATER
that automatically senses the
temperature of the water in the
wash cycle and
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 longer while it heats
water to the proper temperature.
For good washing and drying, the
entering water must be at least

120°F. To prevent dish damage,

inlet water should not exceed

How to test water temperature:

Check the water temperature inside
your dishwasher with a candy or
meat thermometer.

Let the dishwasher run through one
fill and pump out
dishwasher fill with water the
second time.

When you hear the water stop filling,
unlatch the door and slowly open it.

Measure the temperature of the water
in the bottom of the tub this way:

Remove the silverware basket and
place a candy or meat thermometer
in the water towards the middle of

the tub. If the temperature is less
than 120°F., you will not get good
washing results. Higher water
temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder detergents.

Helpful hints:

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.

TEMP

and

dry

you

BOOST feature

hea~

it, if necessary,

cycle,

then let the

If outside

a

150°F.

will

the water in the pipes
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

be cold.

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 and fill both detergent

cups at least half-full with detergent.

Help prevent spotting

with a rime agent.

A rinse agent makes water flow

off dishes quicker than usual. This

lessens water spotting and makes

drying faster, too.

For best
use of a rinse agent such as JET­DRY brand is recommended.

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

Here’s how to fill the rinse agent
dispenser.

the liquid rinse agent

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.

If you accidentally spill:

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

PRODU~S,

(“JET DRY”)
411 W. Putnam Ave.

Greenwich, CT 06830

dishwashing

Unscrew the cap. Add

INC.

performance,

until

6

it just

Wipe

liquid

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 41/2 ounces. This
should last about 3 months. Fill
as needed. Do not overfill.

How to choose and me
the right

First, use only powder or liquid
detergent specifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types
will cause

Second, check the phosphate
content.

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
harder. Detergents with a higher
phosphate
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 tell
you how hard your 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
is in your water.

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 only wastes money, it can be
harmful. It can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, called
“etching.” An outside layer of glass
is etched away! 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.
moisture. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until
you’re ready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’t be fresh OR dry.)

If your powder detergent

or lumpy, throw it away.

wash well. 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 water.

dete~ent.

oversudsing.

Phosphate helps prevent

level

will probably work

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much

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old

It

won’t

What you can
leave on dishes.
And what you shouldn’t.

You’ll find two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of

your dishwasher.

Two, because

some cycles use two washes.

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1

See “Detergent

below (Bejure

Dial is at

Usage

the

Cycle Indicator

OFFposition

Guide”

before
adding detergent. Otherwise, the
detergent cup will not close and
latch properly, )

If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you’re replacing a much older

model, you may wonder how much
preparation your dishes need.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessary.
With common sense and a little
practice you’ll soon know what
foods to remove. Here are some

guidelines:

1.

Scrape off bones, seeds, stins,
toothpicks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled

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vegetables, meat trimmings,
vegetables and crusts. Remove
excessive quantities of oil or
grease.

2.

Remove large quantities of any
food. Your dishwasher has a built-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes
soft food bits and flushes them away.
It can handle

small

amounts of
soft foods, but large amounts will
be difficult to handle.

leafy

3.

Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has a chance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more difficult to wash and may
not come clean in the NORMAL
WASH cycle. Remember to use
your RINSE HOLD cycle for small

“holding” loads.

Note:

The foods mentioned above
are for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. You
may also want to consider removing
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar, lemon juice and other

fds

that can cause discoloration of
stainless steel if allowed to remain
on dishes for a long period of time.

When using the
cycle,

less preparation is required

before loading. The

Pm&

P~S

PANS

& PANS
cycle can wash heavily-soiled
dishes. Items with burned-on and
baked-on soils may not come
clean. And the dishwasher cannot
remove burn marks or restore
fading caused by overheating
during cooking.

Close the main cup.

NWE:

Detergent cup maybe

opened manually with no harm.

Dete~ent UsWe

~CLES
P~S

& PANS and

NORMAL WASH cycles
LIGHT WASH cycle 1 Tablespoon

RINSE HOLD cycle

*I2

grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,

lime can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

+Filled

Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

—

Guide

(powder or liquid)

SOFT WATER
(O-3 grains hardness)

Main Cup

1 Tablespoon ~ 1 Tablespoon

minimum

minimum

Use

]

Open Cup

minimum Full Full
None Half Full None Completely

no detergent

Filled

Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(3-7 grains)

Main Cup
Half Full

Use

no detergent

(7-12 grains*)

]

Open Cup Main

~ Half Full

Completely

Full

Cup~

Use

no detergent

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Open

Cup+

~ Completely

None

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How to load your dishwasher

This is a random mixed load, the most common type you
will have.

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that

water can reach the s;iled
bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the
center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items
in upper rack. A spray arm in the top washes down also.
Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper
wash arm is not blocked.

su;faces.

The wash arm in the

How to load the

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups
and glasses
dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic
items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the

Calrod@

move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

fit

best along the sides. This is the place for

heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot

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The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be
careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or
dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.

OUT FOR THIS.

Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be
placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is
handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Be sure the force of
water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.

8

How to load the

B~~M

RACK

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so
that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled
surfaces.

-.

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to

protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so

they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic

items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small
containers are not recommended for automatic

dishwashing. If placed in the dishwasher, they should go

in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be
loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler
pans and racks along the edge.

Don’t

fiecaution!

Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.

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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.

Usually

Material

Aluminum

China/
Stoneware

Crystal

Non-dishware

items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.

Glass

Iron

Rwter

Plastics

Stainless steel

Sterling Silver
and Silver
plate

Non-stick
coatings

Tin

Wood

Safe

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES
NO

NO
YES

YES

YES

YES

NO
NO

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.

Antique, metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade.

Gold leaf will discolor.
Antique, metal-trimmed or

hand-painted patterns fade.
Gold leaf will discolor.

Milk Glass may yellow.
Iron will rust.

Pewter tarnishes.

Don’t put in same silverware
basket with stainless steel.

Contact between metals can
damage silver.

Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same load. Silver may get a
brown film.

Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives can loosen.

Tin can rust.
Wood can warp, crack or lose

its finish with

any

tvpe washing.

Special Instructions

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the
rest of the set.

Load securely to prevent movement.
Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece
before

dishwashing an entire set. Wash in top rack only.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can
stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove

black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to
avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

Fo~et

a dish? Here’s when

you-can add it.

Add dishes any time during the
RINSE HOLD
wash cycles, you can add dishes
at any time BEFORE the main
detergent wash portion of the cycle.

qcle.

With other

However, opening the door during
any cycle

Ieisenscleaning

power.

-

So try to load everything at the
beginning.

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

2. Wait a
water calms. Then open the door.

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

4. Close the door and push the
latch to the far right. When the

few

seconds until the

1. Push the door latch to the left. door is locked, washing will

Washing will stop. continue.

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Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

Built-in dishwashers

often use an air gap.
Keep it clean.

An air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.

TWO TYPES

I OFAIRGAPS

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—

If you have an air gap, check it
at least once a month. THE AIR
GAP IS
DISHWASHER. IT IS
COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.

N~

PART OF YOUR

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The air gap is easy to clean.

most types, first turn off the dish­washer, then lift off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic
cap and check for any build-up of
grit. A toothpick makes cleaning
easy.

Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.

With

To keep your dishwasher
looking good . . .

Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it.

Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat.

No, WRWX0216)

from Hotpoint Appliance Parts
Marts.

The inside usually takes care of
itself. If it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.

is available

How to prepare your

dishwasher for winter

storage

If the dishwasher is to be left

unused in an unheated location

during the winter months, have a

service technician take the follow­ing steps to prevent the machine
from freezing:

. Remove fuses or trip circuit
breakers to remove electric power
from the dishwasher.

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Turn off water to dishwasher.
Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve and drain.

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Remove water valve from the

dishwasher and blow on small
plastic outlet to remove water.
Replace water valve and water line.

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Remove plug in bottom of rubber

boot and drain completely. Replace
the plug.

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WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage

UNCLEAN DISHES Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least
AND

FLA~ARE

BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits
MARKS ON DISHES

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

A fuse in

Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have
the rack. Water is causing utensils to
in dishwasher.

Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom rack.

Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful

farther than necessary to start the dishwasher.

Water pressure may be temporarily low.
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

Plugged air gap. (See page 11.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)

marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.

your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

ratie.

Make sure everything is securely placed

6,)

120°F.

(To test, seepage 6.)

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DETERGENT LEFT

IN DISPENSER CUPS

CHIPPING OF CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP

OUT OF THE TUB

Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
detergent cup.

The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china

are secure and can’t jar loose, (See pages 8 and 9 for correct way to load glassware.)
Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the
rack into the dishwasher.

Always use the top rack for delicate items.

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean

If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air

gap, if you have one. (Seepage 11.)

Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.

If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.

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lubricated.

well,

Try another brand.

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GLASSES AND

FLATWARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Cycle Indicator

did

must be in OFF position for cup to latch properly. If you unlatch
the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF

by

itself.

Spotting can be caused by all these things:
. Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)

. Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)

●

Overloading the dishwasher.

. Improper loading. (Seepages 8 and 9.)

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Old or damp powder detergent.

. Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)

●

Too little detergent. (See page 7.)

Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands
of detergents to
detergent may help reduce filming.

To remove severe

1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher

spoti

and film from glassware:

CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE

YELLOW OR BROWN
FILM

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Select POTS& PANS cycle.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher

will now be in the main wash.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups

of the dishwasher.

6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work:

acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call

Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a
home water softener.

If vinegar or citric acid
The film cannot be removed.

It can be prevented: Use less detergent if

the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the
bleach and 3 cups warm water.

Hotpoint

Factory Service.)

crysti

Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup

rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is

(500fi)

of white vinegar into the bottom

(60ml)

“etching:’

you have soft water. Wash glassware in

150°F.

sbins

by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup

of citric

An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron
deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
this problem. Your water

Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same
load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

sofiener company can tell you about the filter.

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The Problem

Solver

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PROBLEM

SUDS IN THE TUB

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Sudsing

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS

To

remove suds from the tub:

cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning
the control dial until a drain period is reached.

Repeat if necessary.

DISHWASHER LEAKS

Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe

up

accidenti

If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer

Center@
8N.6262W

consumer information service

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SUDSING.

Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of

spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

Your dishwasher comes with a

reversible front color panel. You trim and instructions for adding a
may purchase other reversible front decorative wood door panel and

panels from your dealer or

Hotpoint

The available selection is:

White/Almond . . . . . . . . . .

Coffee/Avocado . . . . . . . .

Harvest/Black . . . . . . . . . .

To change color panels:

1. Take out two screws from door
and two screws from access panel.
Then remove the side trims from
either side of the dishwasher.

2. Slide out the panels and
replace them with the color you
want in front.

3. Replace the side trims.

Appliance Parts Mart.

HDX74

.HDX75

HDX76

A wood panel trim kit contains

lower access panel to match kitchen
cabinets. You may purchase this
kit,

HDX49,

Hotpoint

from your

Appliance Parts Mart.

deder

or

Note: Do not operate dishwasher
while changing panels or when
lower access panel is removed.

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SUDS IN THE TUB

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DISHWASHER

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remove suds from the tub:

of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly
turning the control dial until a drain

Repeat if necessary.

DISHWASHER LEAKS

Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

If you need more

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order, without charge, either

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800-GE-CARES

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our consumer service

will provide expert repair service on

your Hotpoint appliance, scheduled

at a time that’s convenient

Many GE (;onsumer Service company-
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today or tomorrow, or
venience
days,

Our factory-trained technicians know

your appliance inside and out-so
most repairs can be handled in just
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effect and you’ll receive a substantial

discount. With a multiple-year con-

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any user. Other servicing

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exercised, since improper servicing
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WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS

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COVERED ● ServicetriPstoYour hometo

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we

charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace

any part of the dishwasher

fails because of a manufacturing
defect.

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

will provide, free of

that

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop’
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or

by our authorized Customer
servicers during normal working

hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE.

. Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

In Alaska the

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ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or

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Pub. No. 39-5200

state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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