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Air Gap 12 Problem Solver
14-16 Useand Care of
Appliance Registration
2 Rinse Agent
Care and Cleaning 12 Safety Instructions t buflt-timodel
China, Crystal, Sterling 11 User Maintenance Instructions 12
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Consumer Services
19 Warranty Back Cover
Cycle Features 4,5 Water Temperature
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Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 Winter Storage
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Dispenser Cups 7
Energy-Saving Tips
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Front Panel Color Change 13
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Loading
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Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating Guide 4,5
Cycle Selection
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HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your If you received Write down the model dishwasher, read a damaged dishwasher... and serial numbers. this guide carefully. You’ll find them on a label Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the fastened to the tub wall just 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 during appliance, always exercise basic or immediately after use, safety precautions, including the A ● Do not operate your dishwasher unless all following: enclosure panels are properly in place. ● Use this appliance only for its intended ● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door purpose, as you will find described in this Use or dish rack of the dishwasher. and Care Guide. . Close supervision is necessary if this appliance i
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER ● For POTS & PANS, NORMAL WASH STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, and WATER SAVER cycles: pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section. ,:~;,, ,~~y;, y];:; a. Push selected cycle button. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position b. Latch the door. before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide). c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator . 8T,RT .,:;2::: 2.. Use rinse aid agent to help
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Cycle Selection Hints It is important to follow the Loading instructions. ● POTS & PANS—For items such as pots, pans ● WATER SAVER—For dishes with I ight soils that cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy soil. have not dried on, or that have extra preparation Everyday dishes may be included. before loading. It saves water and energy. ● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes, ● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed will be washed later. D
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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 detergents. Check water temperature time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at sink and allow it to run until water is hot. with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass Then start dishwasher. lfyou’ve recently done laundry or and let the wa
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You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes. / be~i);.e rt)t(ltitl)(’1(’ %RASP HANDLE, ltldic~[tor Di
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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 uot or in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises dish handle
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— HOW TO LOAD T~ TOP ~CK L Shelf Up Shelf Down Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things. The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and long Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first, then fold is not blocked. the shelf down. HOW TO LOAD T~ BOTTOM WCK i“. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled pots and bowls
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HOW TO LOAD THE BOTTOM WCK (continued) %.,% . . ‘, ,,. . . I Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles must be loaded-in the bottom-rack, facing down. Prop broiler and lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. pans and racks along the edge. Shallow item-s may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water. Put flatware in the removable basket with handles Precaution! up to protect your hands.
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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. Chinti YES Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check witi 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 discolor. Crystal YES Antique, metal-trimmed or Load secur
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CAm AND CLEANmG USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or WR97X02 16) is available from GE Appliance sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Marts. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. can scratch.
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If you are redecorating, you can change your Wood panel trim kit GPF 40 contains trim and dishwasher’s front pa;els to match or-blend instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel with your new colors. and lower access panel no thicker than 1/4” to match kitchen cabinets. The panel is held in place by the door trim Use the order form in the back of this guide to order, and the trim on the without charge, a color panel not supplied with your panel below the door. dishwasher or a wood panel
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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DISHWASHER A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. UNUSUAL NOISE 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. DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See How t
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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 ● Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section), ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See Loading section). c Old or damp powder detergent. ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). “ Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rin
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser. MARKS ON DISHES Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. IN THE BOTTOM 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 O
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O~ER FOm FOR COLOR PANELS ~------- -------------------------------- --------------------------------------------, % 1 ORDER FORM # # 1 1 Use this form to order, without charge, your choice of 1 1 a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher or 1 I a wood panel trim kit. I I Please mark only one box. — White/Almond [] Harves~lack 1 Door and Access Panel GPF 24 Door and Access Panel GPF 26 1 1 1 [~ Kit GPF 40 1 W()()d Panel Trim Kit 1 1 FOLD HERE Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Model No.:
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAPE tiERL NJIlle PLACE Ad(itcss STAMP HERE City, State r Zip Hotpoint c/o Dri-View Mfg. 4706 Allmond Ave. Louisville, KY 40209” 18
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Wtill Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis- @nce, we’ll be there. N1 you have to do is cdl—toll-free! a GEAnswer Center Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance, (lk~ Answe Cente@ information service is avail. able to help. Your cdl—and your question-witt be answered promptJy and courteously And you can catl any time. GF. Answer (;ente~ service is open 24 hours it day, 7 days a week. In-Home R
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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. I II 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 service labor in in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii your home to repair or replace any and Wa
