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Dishwasher
Contenk
14
Air Gap Use and Care of
2
Appliance Registration
built-in model
14
Care and Cleaning
10
China, Crystai, Sterling
HDA1OOOK
4,5
Cycle Features
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7
7
Dispenser Cups
4,5
Ener~v Saver Switch
2
Energy-Saving Tips
15
Front Panel Color Change
8,9
Loading
2
Model and Serial Numbers
‘3
4,5
Operating Instructions
5
Cvcle Selection
4,5
Drying Options
4,5
Pots & Pans
11-13
Problem Solver
14
Re~air Service
6
Rinse Agent
3
Safety Instructions
User Maintenance I
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Help us Ene~y-saving tips help you... If you received The power consumption of your Before usi~yourdishwasher, dishwasher can be minimized if a dam~ed dishwasher... read this book carefully. you follow these suggestions: It is intended to help you operate Immediately contact the dealer ● Operate dishwasher only when (or builder) that sold you the and maintain your new dishwasher full. Let dishes accumulate in properly. dishwasher. dishwasher. When you put in a Keep it handy for answers to your p
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all imtructions before using this appliance. W~G—When using this ● Load light plastic items so ● Keep all washing detergents appliance, always exercise basic they will not become dislodged and wetting agents out of the reach of children, preferably in safety precautions, including the and drop to the bottom of the following: dishwasher—they might come a lockd cabinet. Observe all into contact with the heating warnings on container labels to ● Use this appliance
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How to operate your dishwasher Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial (Unlocked) (Turn to Start) r~~ 1 JI STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select WATER HEAT ● For POTS & PANS, NORMAL with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, Option. WASH and ENERGY SAVER bowls, etc. according to instructions cycles: — on pages 8 and 9. WATER HEAT— POTS & NORMAL ENERGY ON OFF STEP 2. Add detergent to the PANS WASH SAVER detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. m
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Cycle selection hin~ It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8 and 9. P~S & 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. ENERGY SAVER—For dishes that have been pre-rinsed before loading. Also, for washing very lightly soiled dishes with soils that have not dried on. RINSE HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which will be washed
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God Dishwashing Star@ Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually low, or with Hot Water if your water travels a long distance To get dishes clean and dry, you from water heater to dishwasher, need hot water. To help you get you may need to set your water water of the proper temperature, heater’s thermostat up. If you have your dishwasher has a water not used hot water for some time, heating feature that boosts the the water in the pipes will be cold. water temperature in the wash Turn
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2. Remove large quantities of any Keep your detergent fresh and food. Your dishwasher has a built-in dry. Under the sink isn’t a good soft food disposer that pulverizes place to store detergent. Too much soft food bits and flushes them away. moisture. Don’t put powder It can handle small amounts of detergent into the dispenser until soft foods, but large amounts will you’re ready to wash dishes, either. be difficult to handle. (It won’t be fresh OR dry.) 3. Try to remove food scraps and If your
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How to load your dishwasher How to load the ~PRACK — 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 This is a random mixed load, the most common type you Calrod” heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it will have. cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
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Howr to load the BOTTOM RACK As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so . side facing the cent;r of the rack so water and detergent tha~ water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces. surfaces. Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in loaded in the bcttom rack, facing down. Prop broiler corners, or in the back All large
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. 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. China/ YES Antique, metal-trimmed, 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. rest of the set.
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Questiom? Use This Roblem Solver — POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or DISHWASHER WON’T RUN 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 UNUSUAL NOISE the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placd in dishwasher, Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 6.) DIS
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The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Spotting can be caused by all these things: SP~S AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND ● Extremely hard water. (Seepage 6.) FLATWARE ● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.) ● Old or damp powder detergent. . Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.) ● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.) ● Too little detergent. (See page 7.) Local water conditi
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. IN THE BOT~M OF THE TUB WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air OUT OF THE TUB gap, if you have one. (See page 14.) Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber, If dishwasher drains into disposer, run dispo
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Care and CleatiW Not wing your dkhwasher USER M~TENNCE clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. And you may not ~STRUCTIONS in winter? ~tect against even have one. Not all plumbing freezing. Clean the control panel with a codes require air gaps. lightly dampened cloth. Dry If your dishwasher is left in an thoroughly. Do not use abrasives unheated place during the winter, or sharp objects on the panel. ask a service technician to: They can damage it. . Cut off electric power to the Cle
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How to cha~e color panek Dimensions for 1/4” wood inserts: How to change lower panel inseti: If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front Door Panel: 19%” H x 23~~’ W. 1. Remove four panel attachment panels to match or blend with your screws. (Two above the panel, two Lower Panel: 31fiJ’ H x 23Y4’ W. new colors. below the panel.) Note: Do not operate dishwasher The panels are held in place by the 2. Remove the entire panel. while changing panels or when door trim and the trim
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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER II WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. LIMITED SECOND-YEAR This warranty is extended to WHAT IS COVERED WARRANTY the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products For the second year from date of FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY purchased for ordinary home use original purchase, we will provide, For one year from date of original in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii free of charge,
