HOTPOINT Dishwasher Manual L0803079
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Before _ your 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 lmmber):
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You'll find them on a label thstened
to the tub wall just inside the
dishwasher door.
These lmmbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that comes 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.
If you received
adamaged dishwasher...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
budder) that sold you the dishwasher.
Save time and money.
Before you call for service...
Check the Problem Solver (pages
12-t4). It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
The power consumption of your
dishwasher cau be minimized if
you follow these suggestions:
• Operate dishwasher only when
full. Let dishes accunmtate in
dishwasher When you put in a
partial load, use RINSE 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.
•Select cycle that uses least
amount of water to remove soil
from load. See pages 4 and 5
• If you don't need your dishes
right away, use your Drying Heat
OFF feature that turns the dlying
heater off automaticMly and saves
energy. Dishes dry naturally over a
longer period such as overnight.
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 f'md described in this Use
and Care Book.
•This dishwasher must be
properly installed and located
in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before
itis used. If you did not receive
an Instigation Instructions sheet
with your dishwasher, you can
obtain one by contactingthe
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 sizedpower-supply
circuit to avoid electricaloverload.
•Use onlypowder or liquid
detergentsor wetting agents
recolmnendedfor use in a
dishwasher.
•Do notwashplastic items unless
marked "dishwasher safe" or the
equivalent.Forplasticitemsnot so
marked,check themanufacturer's
recolmnendations.
*Load light plastic itemsso
they willnot becomedislodged
and drop to the bottomof the
dishwasher-they might come
into contactwiththe heating
unit and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of
injury.
•When loading items tObe
washed:
A. I.axzatesharp items so that
they are not likelyto damage
the door seal,and
B. Loadsharp knives with the
handlesup to reduce the risk
of cut-typeiniuries.
•Do not touch the heating
elementduring or ilmnediately
after use.
•Do notoperateyour dishwasher
unlessall enclosure panels are
properly inplace.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not abuse,sit on, or stand
on the door or dishrack of the
dishwasher.
•Close supervision is necessary
if thisapplianceis usedby or near
children.Do not allow children
to play inside,on or with this
applianceor anydiscarded
appliance.Dispose of discarded
appliancesand shippingor
packing nhaterialproperly.
Beforediscardinga dishwasher,
remove the door of the washing
compartment.
•Keepallwashing detergents
andwettingagentsout of the
reach of children,preferablyin
a locked cabinet. Observe all
warningson containerlabels to
avoidpersonaliniury.
• NYDROGEN GAS 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
OASIS EXPLOSIVE.To prevent
the possibility of damage or
injury, if you have not used hot
water for two weeks or more, or
move into a residence in which
the hot water system may not
have been used for some time,
turn on all hot water faucetsand
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 flaimnable, do
not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
How to operate your dishwasher Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial
(Locked) (Turn to Start)
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I'IOTPOINT
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silvem, are, 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
positiou before adding detergent.
See pages 6 aud 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 _} DRYING
HEATOFF HEATON
DRYING HEAT ON. Turns the
dryiug heater on for *hst drying.
DRYING HEAT OFF. Turns the
drying heater off to save euergy.
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.
STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start
dishwasher.
If your dishwasher &ains iuto a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle
selection hints on next page. )
To obtain the benefits of a complete
cycle, be careflfi that you do not
turn the dial any further than
necessary to start the dishwasher.
,For NORMAL WASH cycle:
a. Latch the door.
b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to ON position to start the cycle.
There is a time delay between
start-up and water fill so you will
not hear any wash action right
away.
,For LIGHT WASH cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
u°7 2?
b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to LIGHT WASH position.
c. Latch door to start the cycle.
• For RINSE HOLD cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select DRYING HEAT OFF
drying option.
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to RINSE HOLD position.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.
.For PLATE WARMER cycle:
a. Load clean plates and dishes to
be warmed.
b. Select DRYING HEAT ON
drying option.
c. Leave the door unlatched.
LIGHTWASH•
OHm
OFF • •RINSE Vl
I_lE WARMER
Cycle selection hints
It is important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 8 and 9.
NORMAL WASH For most
loads of evmTday dishes, glasses
and cookware with medium soils•
LIGHT WASH For dishes
that have been pre-rinsed before
loadiug. Also, for washing very
lightly soiled dishes with soils
that have not dried on.
RINSE HOLD For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later. Select DRYING HEAT--
OFF drying option. Do not use
c/ete12_ent.
PLATE WARMER For warming
clean dishes and serving plates for
the serving of hot food.
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
clockwise to PLATE WARMER
position.
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.
What happens in each cycle
Wash
Water Use Cycle Time
wash Gallons (approx.
Cycles (approx.) mmutes)
NORMALWASH 10.7 56*
LIGHT WASH 8.9 51
RINSE HOLD 5.1 15
Cycle Sequence
F ....
'Rinse Rinse Rinse
iRinse] _(Rinse
*DRYING HEAT ON: Add28minutes.
.You'll hear occasional clicking
sounds:
Soft food disposer shredding
action•
Dram valve opening to pump
water out.
Timer coutrol as cycle
progresses.
Detergent cup opening.
• During the drying period:
The motor stops•
Water vapor is released through
the vent under the door handle.
It maybe visible.
Good dishwashing starts
with HOT water.
To get dishes cleau aud dry you
need hot water. To help you get
water of the proper temperature,
your dishwasher automatically
heats the water in the wash cycle.
For good washing and drying, the
entering water must beat least
120°F. To prevent dish damage,
inlet water should not exceed 150°E
How to test water temperature:
Check the water temperature
inside your dishwasher with a
caudy or meat thernaonaeter.
Let the dishwasher run through
one fill and pump out cycle, then
let the dishwasher fill with water
the second time.
When you heal 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 silvepa,are basket aud
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: If omside
temperatures are mmsually 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,
the water in the pipes will be cold.
Turu Oll the hot water fimcet at the
sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the
dish,a,asher. If you've recently done
laundry or 11_lllhot water for
showers, give your water heater
time to recover before operatiug the
dishwasher.
To improve wasMbility if the water
is less thau 120°F aud you cannot
adjust your water heater: Select a
longer cycle and fill both detergeut
cups at least half-full with detergent.
Help prevent spotting
with arinse agent.
A rinse agent makes water flow off
dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying filster, too.
For best dishwashing performance,
use of a rinse agent such as JET-DRY
brand is reconunended.
Rinse agems come in either liquid
or solid form. Your dishwasher
uses the solid form.
If you can't find any rinse agent,
write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER
PRODUCTS, INC.
(",lET DRY")
411 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
How to choose and use
the right detergent.
First, use only powder or liquid
detergents specifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types
_ill cause oversudsing.
Second, check the phosphate
content. Phosphate helps prevent
hard-water materials from fomm_g
spots or film on your dishes. If your
water is hard (7 grains or more),
your detergeut 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 usc extra
detergent with hard water.
Your water department can tell
you how hard your water is. So
can your county extensiou agent.
Or your area's water softener
compauy. 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 cleau. With soft water, you
need less detergent.
Too nmch 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! Of course, this takes
some time. But why take a chance
when it's easy to film out the
hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Under the siuk isn't a good
place to store detergent. Too nmch
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 gets old
or lumpy, throw it away. It won't
wash well. Old detergent often
won't dissolve.
If you use a liquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not
necessm T because liquid detergents
dou't "lump" as they age or come
in contact with water.
You'll find two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. Two, because
some cycles use two washes.
See C'Detet2qent Usage Guide"
below. (Be sure the (),cle Indicator
Dial is' at OFF position bejbre
adding detet2qent. Othet_A4se the
detet\qent cup will not close and
latch properlyj
Close the main cup.
NOTE: Dete<qent cup maybe
opened manually with tlo harm.
How to prepare the
dishes for washing
If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you're replacing a nmch older
model, you may wonder how nmch
pre-preparation your dishes need.
Actually vmN little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessm N.
With common sense and a little
practice you'll soon know what
foods to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy
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.
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 RII_$E 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 nmstard, mayolmaise,
vinegar, lemon juice and other
foods that can cause discoloration
of stainless steel if allowed to remain
on dishes for a long period of time.
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
CYCLES
NORMALWASH cycle
LIGHT WASHcycle
RINSE HOLD cycle
SOFT WATER
(0-3 grainshardness)
Main Cup Open Cup
1.Tablespoon ._ 1 TaNespoon
minimum mlnnnum
17fablespoon None
minimum
Use no detergent
MEDIUM WATER
(3-7 grains)
Main Cup ]Open Cup
Half Full _ Half Full
Half Full None
Use no detergent
'12 grains and up is extremelyhard water. A water softeneris recommended.Without it,
limecan build up in the water valve.The watervalve may stickwhile open and cause flooding.
:}Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; FilledOpen Cup holds 2 tablespoons
HARD WATER
(7-12grains*)
Main Cup:_
Completely
Full
Completely
Full
IOpen Cup:_
._Completely
Full
None
Use no detergent
How to load your dishwasher How to load the TOP RACK
This is a random mixed load, the most common 13pe you
will have.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in
the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the
center sends water om over the dishes to wash the items
in the upper rack.
WATCH OUT FOR THIS.
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
carefllt 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.
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The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups
and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place for
dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic
items are lodged in tightly so they can't fall onto the
Calrod ® heating refit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot
move easily. Don't let the glasses touch each other.
Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may
be place_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.
How to load the BOTTOM RACK
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so
that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled
surfaces.
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be
loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler
pans and racks along the edge.
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 ale not recommended for automatic
dishwashing. If placed in the dishwasher, they should go
in the bottom of silvel_,are basket with silvela_,are on top.
Don"t let any
item extend
through bottom.
Precaution!
Take out anything that may tall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can't.
Material
Aluminum
China/
Stoneware
Usually
Safe
YES
YES
Exceptions (not safe)
Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.
Antique, metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Special Instructions
Some darkeningor spottingpossible. Removeby
scouringwith soap-filledsteel 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.
Crystal YES Antique, metal-trimmed or Load securelyto prevent movement.
hand-paintedpatterns fade. Check manufacturer's instructionsfor your crystal.
Gold leaf will discolor.
NO Do not wash in dishwasher.Damageto dishwasher
and discolorationor staining of dishwashermayresult.
Non-dishware
items-such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters,furnace
filters,paint
brushes, etc.
Glass
Iron
Pewter
Plastics
YES Milk Glassmay yellow.
NO Iron willrust.
NO Pewter tarnishes.
YES If itdoesn't say DISHWASHERSAFE, test one piece
before dishwashingan entire set. Washin top rack only.
Stainless steel YES Rinse if not washingimmediately.Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.
YES Don't put in same silverware
basket with stainless steel.
Contactbetween metals can
damagesilver.
Don't wash copper utensils in
the same load. Silver may get a
brown film.
Adhesive usedto attach some
hol!ow-handleknives can loosen.
Sterling Silver
and Silver
plate
Rinse if not washingimmediately. Salty or acid foods can
stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove
black spots.Place in back section of silverwarebasket to
avoidexposure to detergent from the detergentcup.
Non-stick YES Afterwashing,wipethe non-stickcoating area with
coatings vegetable oi!to keep it from losingits non-stick quality.
Tin NO Tin can rust.
Wood NO Woodcan warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type washing.
Forget a dish? Here's when
you can add it.
Add dishes any time during the
RINSE HOLD cycle. With other
wash cycles, you can add dishes
at auy time BEFORE the main
detergent wash portion of the cycle.
However, opening the door during
any cycle lessens cleauing power.
So try to load everything at the
begilming.
Here's how to add a forgotten dish:
1. Push the door latch to the left.
Washing will stop.
2. Wait a few seconds until the
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
door is locked, washing will
continue.
10
Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Built-in dishwashers
often use an air gap.
Keep it clean.
An air gap is a phmlbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up iuto it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have oue. Not all phmlbiug
codes require air gaps.
"TWO TYPES
OF AIR GAPS
If you have all air gap, check it
at least once a month. THE AIR
GAP IS NOT PART OF YOUR
DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT
COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types, first turn off the
dishwasher, then lift off the chrome
cover. Theu unscrew the plastic
cap aud check for ally build-up
of grit. A toothpick makes
cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn't draining well.
To keep your dishwasher
looking good...
Cleau the control pauel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or shalp objects on the palM.
They can damage it.
Clean the outside with a good
appliauce polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouriug pads,
harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X0216) is available
from Hotpoint Appliance Parts
Marts.
The inside usually takes care
of itself. If it should ever need
cleauiug, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
How to prepare your
dishwasher for winter
storage.
If the dishwasher is to be left unused
in all unheated location duriug the
wiuter mouths, have a service
teclmiciau take the following steps
to prevent the machine from freezing:
• Remove fuses or trip circuit
breakers to remove electric power
from the dishwasher.
•Turn off water to dishwasher.
Discounect tile water inlet 1 ine
from the water valve and &ain.
• Remove water valve from the
dishwasher and blow on small
plastic outlet to remove water.
Replace water valve and water line.
• Remove plug ill bottom of 1-ubber
boot aud drain completely. Replace
the plug.
How to change color panels (ModelHDA497K)
Your dishwasher comes with
reversible and imerchaugeable
frout pauels. Both door aim access
pauels are held in place by the
pauel trim. Each side of each palm
is finished in a different color.
Special %" thick wood inserts can
replace the two metal palms.
Dimensions for IA"wood inserts:
Door PalM: 23_'W x 17 _"H.
Access PalM: 23_"W x 6¾ "H.
To change color panels:
1. Take om two screws from door
aud two screws from access pauel
Theu remove tile side trims fiom
either side of the dishwasher.
Other special finishes call be
applied to tile metal panels to
match your kitchen decor.
2. Slide out the panels and
replace them with the color you
want in front.
3. Replace the side trims.
Note: Do not operate dishwasher
while changing panels or when
lower access panel is removed.
Questions?
Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON'T RUN
L_USUAL NOISE
DISHES DON'T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Afusein your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fllse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins. Or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 6.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into tl"
bottom rock.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn't nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check inlet water temperature. It should beat least t20°E (To test, seepage 6.)
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial an
further than necessary to start the dishwasher.
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
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.)
Aluminum depositsoften leavemarks when they rub against other things. Remove
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opemng 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 tbr service.
Detergent maybe old. If the powder detergent is hard or eake,,din the box, throw it a_
The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator dial must be ill OFF position for cup to latch properly. If you unlatch
WON'T LATCH the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to
AFTER ADDING OFF by itself.
DETERGENT
SPOTSAND FILMING
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
YELLOW OR BROWN
FILM
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
• Extremely hard water. (Seepage 6.)
• Low inlet water temperature. (To test, seepage 6.)
• Overloading the dishwasher.
• Improper loading. (Seepages 8 and 9.)
• Old or damp powder detergent.
• Phosphate level in detergent too low. (Seepage 6.)
• Too little detergent. (Seepage 7.)
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of
detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent
may help reduce filming.
To remove severe spots and film from glassware:
1. Remove all metalutensils fiom the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select NORMAL WASH cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now
be in the mare wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores carU citric acid crystals.If yours
doesn't, call Hotpoint Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystalrinse more than twice a month'? Consider a home
water softener,
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn't work, the cloudiness is "etching'.' The film
camlot be removed.
It can be prevented: Useless detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the
shortest cycle that will get them clean
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stares by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in water. A special falter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem.
Your water softener company call tell you about tile filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
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The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
CHIPPING OF CHINA
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON'T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
SUDS IN THE TUB
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Rough_ _ causechipping.Loadwith care,Make sureglassware and china are
secureandcan'tjar loose,{Seepages8 & 9 for correctway to load glassware.) Make sure
tallglassesandstemwarewill clear the topof the tub whenyou push the rack into the
dishwasher.
Always usethe top rackfor delicateitems.
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
water. It's the_ @keep tho water seal lubricated.
If the emirebottomofthe tubhaswater, !mumay havea drain problem. Clean the air gap,
if you Mvee_._ 11.)
Check the kitchen sink. Is it d_ning well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher- illtO disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not clogged.
Sudsing _nts ale not meant for dishwashers, USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID S_SING.
Toremove suds- the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of
cold water to the tub. Close and la&h the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning
the control dial until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
DISHWASHER LEAKS Suds cancause unit to overflow.That's why it's so importantto use a detergent that's
designed IN' automatic dishwashers.
If you need more help., call, toll free:
GE Answer Center ®
800.6262000
consumer information service
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
Oll the back page of this book.
We're proud of our service aud
waut you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for fluther help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliauce. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you ale still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliauce Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Maior Appliance
Consumer Action Palm
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
YOUR HOTPOINT DISHWASHER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of the dishwasher that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect•
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, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shoo
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 Care ®
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOiNT
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED e Service trips to your home to
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.
*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.
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 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
IPartNo. 165 D308OPlO7
Pub No. 39-5194
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