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Dishwasher
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Air Gap
11 Plate Warmer 4,5
Use and Care of
Appliance Registration 2 Problem Solver 12-14
built-in model
Care and Cleaning 11 Rinse Agent
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China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Safety Instructions 3
HDA959M
Consumer Services 15 User Maintenance Instructions 11
Cycle Features
4,5 Warranty Back Cover
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Water Temperature 6
Dispenser Cups 7 Winter Storage 11
Energy-Saving Tips 2
Front Panel Color Change 14
Loading 8,9
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Model and Serial Numbers
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If You Need Setice Help us help you... To obtain service, see the Consumer Before usiWyour dishwasher, Savetime andmoney. Services page in the back of this Before you request read this book carefully. book. service . . . It is intended to help you operate We’re proud of our service and want and maintain your new dishwasher Check the Problem Solver you to be pleased. If for some properly. (pages 12-14). It lists causes of reason you are not happy with the minor operating problems that service you
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read all instructions before using this appliance. - I c Keep dl washing detergenk W-ING–When using this ● Load light plastic items so they will not become dislodged and wetting agents out of the appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the and drop to the bottom of the reach of children, preferably in following: a locked cabinet. Observe all dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating warnings on container labels to ● Use this a
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How to operate your &hwasher Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial (Locked) (Turn to Start) I I ( ) STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select WATER TEMP Q For POTS & PANS, NORMAL with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, BOOST option. WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles: bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 8 and 9. WATER TEMP BOOST POTS NORMAL LIGHT ON OFF WASH WASH PANS STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See
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● For PLATE WARMER cycle: Cycle selection hints It is important to follow the loading RINSE HOLD–For rinsing a. Load clean plates and dishes to instructions on pages 8 and 9. partial loads which will be washed be warmed. 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 detergent. glasses with heavy soil. Everyday c. have the door unlatched. dishes may be included. PLATE WARMER—For warmi
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the water in the pipes will be cold. Your dishwasher’s rinse agent tied dishwashing starts container holds 41/2 ounces. This Turn on the hot water faucet at the with HOT water. sink and allow it to run until the should last about 3 months. Fill To get dishes clean and dry you as needed. Do not overfill. water is hot. Then start the need hot water. To help you get dishwasher. If you’ve recently water of the proper temperature, How to choose and me done laundry or run hot water for your Hotpoint d
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What you can leave on dishes. And what you shouldn’t. You’ll find two detergent 3. Try to remove food scraps and If this is your first dishwasher, or dispensers on the inside door of place dishes in dishwasher before if you’re replacing a much older your dishwasher. Two, because model, you may wonder how much soil has a chance to dry and become some cycles use two washes. hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of more difficult to wash
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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 RACK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler surfaces. pans and racks along the edge. -. Don’t Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to fiecaution! protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so Take out anything that may fall or extend through the they don’t nest together. Distribute
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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 YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by Aluminum aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. YES China/ Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash hand-painted or over-the-glaze Stoneware one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the patterns fade. rest of the set.
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Care and Cleaning How to prepare your USER MAINTENANCE The air gap is easy to clean. With INSTRUCTIONS most types, first turn off the dish- dishwasher for winter washer, then lift off the chrome storage Built-in dishwashers cover. Then unscrew the plastic often use an air gap. cap and check for any build-up of If the dishwasher is to be left unused in an unheated location grit. A toothpick makes cleaning Keep it clean. easy. during the winter months, have a An air gap is a plumbing device. servi
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- Questiom? m _ Use This Roblem Solver ~ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY 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. Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have droppd from UNUSUAL NOISE the rack. Water is causing utensils to ratie. Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher. DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is corr
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I PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY - -.————— DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator did 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 SP~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.) ● Overloading the dishwasher. . Improper loadin
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The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ~ AVOID SUDSING. To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary. DISHWASHER LEAKS Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s
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This sheet rephc= page 14 in your HDN59M Dishwasher Use and Care Guide. — ——— —— - --- —— —--- SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AU~MATIC DISHWASHER DETERGEN~ TO AVOID SUDSING. ~ remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary. so important to use a detergent that’s
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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 assis- ~nce, we’ll be here. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Centerm 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer (;ente@ inft)rrnatiorr service is avail- able to help. Your cdl—and your question-will be answered prompdy and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer [;ente@ service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week
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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
