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Air Gap
11 Problem Solver
12-14 Use and Care of
Appliance Registration
2 Rinse Agent 6
built-in model
Care and Cleaning 11
Safetv Instructions 3
China, Crystil, S[erling
10 User”Maintenance Instructions 11
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Cycle Features 4 Warranty Back Cover
Consumer Services 15 Water Temperature 6
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Winter Storage 11
DisDenser CUDS
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Door Latch 4
Energy-Saving Tips
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If You Need Semice Help us help you... To obtain service, see the Before usiqyourdishwasher, Save time and money. Consumer Services page in the read this book carefuUy. Before you d for service... back of this book. Check the Problem Solver (pages It is intended to help you operate We’re proud of our service and 12-14). It lists causes of minor and maintain your new dishwasher want you to be pleased. If for some operating problems that you can properly. reason you are not happy with the correct
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. w W~~G–When using this ● Load light plastic items so ● Keep dl washing detergents appliance, always exercise basic they WM not become dislodged and wetting agents out of the safety precautions, including the and drop to the bottom of the reach of children, preferably in following: dishwasher-they might come a locked cabinet. Observe dl into contact with the heating warnings on container labels to . Use this applianc
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How to opemte your Whmsher Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial (Locked) (Turn tq Start) I II \ . For LIGHT WMH cycle: STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the cycle and start 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 dishwas
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c For PLATE W-R cycle: Cycle selection hinfi It is important to follow the loading WNSE HOLD–For rinsing a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. instructions on pages 8 and 9. partial loads which will be washed later. Select DRYING HEAT– b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON POTS & PANS—For items such as OFF drying option. Do not use drying option. pots, pans, cookware, dishes and deteqent. glasses with heavy soil. Everyday c, Mve the door unlatched. dishes may be included. PLATE WARMER–For warming cle
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God dkhwashing star~ showers, give your water heater How to choose and me time to recover before operating the with H~ water. the right dete~ent. dishwasher. To get dishes clean and dry, you Hrst, use only powder or liquid To improve washability if the water need hot water. 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 the wil
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How to prepare the dishes for washi~ You’ll find two detergent If this is your first dishwasher, or 3. Try to remove food scraps and dispensers on the inside door of if you’re replacing a much older place dishes in dishwasher before your dishwasher. Two, because model, you may wonder how much soil has a chance to dry and become some cycles use two washes. pre-preparation your dishes need. hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of more difficult to wash and may norm
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How to load your dishwasher How to load the ~PMCK 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 cannot will have. move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other. Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure
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How to load the B~~M WCK I Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled pans and racks along the edge. surfaces. Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to Prwaution! protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so Take out anything that may fall or extend through the thev don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. hd what you can’t. Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodiz~ Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. aluminum can fade. 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. Go
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Care and Cleatiq The air gap is easy to clean. How to prepare your USER M~ENANCE ~STRUCTIONS With most types, first turn off the dishwasher for winter dishwasher, then lift off the chrome storage Btit-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. =p it clean. during the winter months, have a An air gap is a plumbing device. Check the air g
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~ Questions? m ~ Use This fioblem Solver ~ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DIS~ASHER A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker trippd. Replace fise 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 temperature is co
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DETERGENTCUP Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to latch properly. If you unlatch WON’T LA~H the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to A~ER ADDING OFF by itself. DETERGENT S~ AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things: ON GLASSES AND . Extremely hard water. (See page 6.) FLATWARE ● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) c Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (Seepages 8
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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 Ml glasses and stemware will clear the top of tie 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 tie back of the tub is normal. It is c
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Wdll Be There With tie purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive - the assurance that if you ever need information or assis- tice, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Center@ Whatever your question about any Hotpoint m~or appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is avail- able to help. Your cdl—and your question—will be answered promptiy and courteously And you can cdl any time. GE Answer Cente@ service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In-Home Repak Se
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YOUR H~POINT DISHWASHER WARRAN~ 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 Ala
