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Air Gap 11 Plate Warmer
Use and Care of
2 Soil Level 7
Appliance Registration
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Problem Solver 12-14
Care and Cleaning 11
10 Rinse Agent 6
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Consumer Services 15 Safety Instructions
4,5 User Maintenance Instructions 11
Cycle Features
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Warranty Back Cover
Water Temperature 6
Dispenser Cups 7
Energy-Saving Tips 2 Winter Storage 11
Front Panel Color Change 12
Important Phon
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HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your If you received Write down the model a damaged dishwasher... and serial numbers. dishwasher, read this guide carefully. You’ll find them on a label Immediately contact the dealer fastened to the tub wall just (or builder) that sold you the It is intended to help you inside the dishwasher door. dishwasher. operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Save time and money. Keep it handy for answers
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WARNING—When using this ● Do not touch the Calrod@ heating element appliance, always exercise basic during or immediately afier use. safety precautions, including the A ● Do not operate your dishwasher unless d] following: enclosure panels are properly in place. ● Use this appliance only for iti intended purpose? ● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door as you will find described in this Use and Care or dish rack of the dishwasher. Guide. ● Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER w STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, ● For NORMAL WASH cycle: pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section. a. Push selected cycle button. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. b. Latch the door. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide). Dial to ON position to start Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally the cycl
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Cycle Selection Hints It is important to follow the Loading instructions. ● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which ● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed will be washed later. Do not u,se detergent. to yield high performance on normal soils. ● DRY~LATE WARMER—For warming clean ● WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot food. have not dried on, or that have extra preparation before loa
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Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water To get your dishes clean and 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 be at 120°F. To prevent dish damage, the inlet water should not exceed 1500F. How to Test Water Temperature Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some and activate powder det
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Keep your detergent fresh and You’ll find two detergent Close the main cup. dry~Under the si~k isn’t a good dispensers on the inside door of NOTE: To open the detergent cup place to store detergent because your dishwasher. Two, because after it has been closed, unlatch there is too much moisture. Don’t some cycles use two washes. the door and rotate the Cycle put powder detergent into the See “Detergent Usage Indicator Dial a full turn to dispenser until you’re ready to wash the OFFposition. Whe
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER WATCH OUT FOR THIS. This is a random mixed load, the most common type you will have. The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises dish handIe
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Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers, lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. salad bowls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the lower rack. ., , -., ,.. Heavilv soiled Dots. oans and casseroles MUST be loaded Fit ~lates and saucers between the uins. Place items in the ~ottom rick, ~’~cing down. Prop broiler pans and so (hat water and detergent from w
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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY ~ YOUR DIS~ASHER. Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. Antique, metal-trimmed, Chinti YES If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the patterns fade. Gold leaf rest of the. set. will discol
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened WR97X02 16) is available from GE Appliance cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Marts. The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. can scratch. So use no scouri
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HOW TO C~NGE COLOR PANELS How to change door panel insert: If you are redecorating, 1. Take out trim screws on either side of the dishwasher you can change door. Remove the side trim. your dishwasher’s 2. Slide out the insert panel. front panels to match or 3. Put the color you want in front. blend with (Careful+dges maybe sharp). your new colors. 4. Replace the insert panel, side trim and screws. The panel is held in place by the door trim and the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DETERGENT LEFT Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking detergent cup. IN DISPENSER CUPS 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
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SPOTS AND Spotting can be caused by all these things: FILMING ON ● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). GLASSES AND FLATWARE c Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section). ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See Loading section). ● Old or damp powder detergent. ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). ● Rinse agent dispens
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We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance, wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home RepakService 80WEXARES(80M32-2737) otll(olls~lrllet” service profession:d” will provide expert rep:iirservic:e on your H()(p()int ;~ppli:lncc, scheduled :~t:~ time th~it convenien[ Ii)r you. M;uly (;E ( ;onsumct Service colllp;ltly-opet-ated” loc:ltions” olfkl you serkice lodit} or [OI~)orrow, or :1( y
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check I YOUR HOTPOINT here. Proof of original purchase date AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER is needed to-obtain service I WARRANTY under warranty. t FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to WHAT IS COVERED the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original succeeding owner for products purchase, we will provide, free of purchased for ordinary home use charge, parts and sewice labor in in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii your home to repair or replace a
