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ConknW
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Air Gap
Use and Care of
ADDlianCe Registration 2
built-in models
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Care and Cleaning
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China, Crystal, S;erling 10
HUA787K
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Cycle Features
HDA797K
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7
Dispenser Cups 7
Door Latch 4
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Energy-Saving Tips
Front Panel Color Change 11
Loading 8,9
Model and Serial Numbers 2
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Operating Guide 4,5
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Cycle Selection
Drying Options 4
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Soil Level
5
Plate Warmer
Problem Solver 12-14
Repair Service 15
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Rinse Agent
Safety Instructions 3
User Maintenance Instructio
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Help us help you... Ene~y-saving ~ps The power consumption of your Before usingyourdishwasher, Write downthe model and dishwasher can be minimized if read this book carefully. serial numbers. you follow these suggestions: You’ll find them on a label just It is intended to help you operate ● Operate dishwasher only when inside the dishwasher door. and maintain your new dishwasher full. Let dishes accumulate in properly. These numbers are also on the dishwasher. When you put in a Consumer Product
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● Load light plastic items so ● Keep dl washing detergents W~G–When using this appliance, always exercise basic they will not become dislodged and wetting agents out of the and drop to the bottom of the reach of cMdren, preferably in safety precautions, including the following: dishwasher-they might come a locked cabinet. Observe dl warnings on container labels to into contact with the heating ● Use this apptiance only for unit and be damaged. avoid personal injury. its intended purpose, as you
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How to operate your dishwasher Cycle Indicator Dial Door Latch - (Turn:0 Start) (Loqked) I I Imm STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the cycle and start ● For LIGHT WASH cycle: with dishes, silverware, pots, the dishwasher. a. Be sure door is unlatched. pans, bowls, etc. according to If your dishwasher drains into a b. Push NORMAL WASH cycle instructions on pages 8 and 9. food waste disposer, operate the button. disposer until it is empty before STEP 2. Add detergent to the starting the
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● For PLATE WA~ER cycle: Cycle selection hink WNSE HOLD–For rinsing It is important to follow the loading a. Load clean plates and dishes to partial loads which will be washed instructions on pages 8 and 9. be warmed. later. Select DRYING HEAT– b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON P~S & PANS—For items such as OFF drying option. Do not use drying option. pots, pans, cookware, dishes and detergent. glasses with heavy soil. Everyday c. Uave the door unlatched. PLATE WARMER—For warming dishes may be included. c
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God dishwashing starts showers, give your water heater How to choose and use time to recover before operating the with H~ water. the right detergent. dishwasher, To get dishes clean and dry, you First, use only powder or liquid To improve washability if the water need hot wdter, To help you get water detergent specifically made for is less than 120°F and you cannot of the proper temperature, your use in dishwashers. Other types adjust your water heater: Select a dishwasher automatically heats th
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How to prepare the dishes for washing If this is your first dishwasher, or 3. Try to remove food scraps and You’ll find two detergent place dishes in dishwasher before dispensers on the inside door of if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much soil has a chance to dry and become your dishwasher. Two, because hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are pre-preparation your dishes need. some cycles use two washes. Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of more difficult to wash and may nor
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How to load your dkhwasher How to load the ~PMCK fiis is a random mixed load, the most common tvve The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups . . . will have. and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the Calrod@ heating unit. bottom sprays water up. T
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How to load the BOTTOM WCK Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the pans and racks along the edge. Shallow items may be back. ;ngled provided the-lower s;de does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water. Take out anything that might fall or extend through the Put flatware in the removable silverware basket with bottom
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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 anodind 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. G
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Care and Cleaning The air gap is easy to clean. How to prepare your USER MAINTENANCE With most types, first turn off the INSTRUCTIONS dishwasher for winter dishwasher, then lift off the chrome storage Built-in dishwashers cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap often use an air gap. and check for any build-up of grit. If the dishwasher is to be left unused in an unheated location A toothpick makes cleaning easy. Keep it clean. during the winter months, have a An air gap is a plumbing device. Check t
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- Questions? — m ---- Use This fioblem Solver - PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DISHWASHER A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset WON’T RUN 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 temperatur
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator dial 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 WON’T LA~H by itself. AFTER ADDING DETERGENT Spotting can be caused by all these things: SP~S AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND ● Extremely hard water. (See page 6.) FLATWARE ● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See pag
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The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 8 & 9 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure till 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. SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is
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If You Need Service To obtiin service, see your warranty on the back page 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 R
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YOUR HOTPOINT DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. 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 the 48 mainland states, Hawaii in your home to repair or replace and Washington, D.C. In A
