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Contents Help us help you... Good dishwashing starts Read this book and the with HOT water . . . . . . ........2 Write down the model and separate Operating Howtotest water . . . . ........2 Instructions Leaflet carefully serial numbers. Using a rinse agent . . . ........2 They are designed to help you You’ll find them on a label just inside the dishwasher door. operate and maintain your new How to choose and use dishwasher properly. the right detergent. . . . . . . . . . ..2 These numbers are a
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(for ~Cti~M -* P* 7. This appliam must be grounded. in m SVent Qf a malfunc~n w ing will reduq ‘ shock by provw @ P~.@ “-t ,, resis@nce for eiactrfq m~t This appliance. fs~ui~’ti66.@ having an conductor and a gr@ndln@pJ@. The plug must be plugged Into an appropriate outlet that is instalfed and grounded in accordance with alt local codes and ordtna~s. ,- 1
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How to choose and use Good dishwashing You can help prevent starts with HOT water. spotting with a rinse detergent. agent. First, use only detergent —. To get dishes clean and dry you A rinse agent makes water flow off specifically made for use in need hot water. To help you get dishes quicker than usual. This dishwashers. Other types will water of the proper temperature, lessens water spotting. Makes cause oversudsing. your Hotpoint dishwasher auto- drying faster, too. matically senses the temp
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What you can leave on dishes. And what you shouIdn7t. ‘f your detergent gets old or iumpy, throw it away. It won’t If this is your first dishwasher, or if 3. Try to remove food scraps and wash well. Old detergent loses its you’re replacing a much older place dishes in dishwasher before power. Lumpy detergent often model, you may wonder how much soil has a chance to dry and won’t dissolve. pre-preparation your dishes need. become hard. Dishes with dried-on Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of soi
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Loaded right, dishes get cleaner. /1 l\ DO NOT BLOCK THIS AREA OR LOAD TALL. I“HINGS NEXT TO IT. . . . .— - — .— — This is a random mixed load, the most common WATCH OUT FOR THIS. type you will have. The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the was~ and rinse portions Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure of the cycle. Don’t block it or load tall things that water can reach the soiled surfaces. The next to it. Also, be careful not to let portion of wash arm in t
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How to load the BOTTOM RACK. Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop in corners or in the back. the broiler pan and rack along the edge, tilted toward the center. Shallow items may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water, Put flatware in the removable silverware basket. Don’t let any item extend thro
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. — - =ceptions (not safe) Spscial Instructions Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash Antique, metal trimmed, hand-painted or over.the- one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the gl~e patterns fade. rest of the set. Gold-leaf will discolor. T Non41shware NO Do not wash
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How to connect electricity on Cord= Connected models Use of adapter plugs IMPORTANT– PLEASE lEAD CAREFULLY Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will Usage situations where For personal safety, this be disconnected appliance’s power cord will appliance must be properly grounded. infrequently. be disconnected frequently. rhe power cord of this appliance is Because of potential safety haz- Do not use an adapter plug in ards under certain conditions, we equipped with a three-prong these sit
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How to use the Unicouple on convertible models Before operating your How to connect the convertible dishwasher Unicouple on the first time... convertible models Aitach the Aerator Faucet 1. Pull Unicouple and its hoses c It allows you to flush cold water Adapter from storage compartment located out of the hot water line so that The special aerator faucet adapter at rear of dishwasher and attach it you can better regulate your water supplied with your dishwasher to the faucet adapter. temperature
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User Maintenance Instructions Care of the wood top Built=in dishwashers To keep your dishwasher often use an air gap. looking good... Keep it clean. Before using, wipe well with a dry An air gap is a plumbing device. It DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SHARP cloth to remove surface dust. protects your dishwasher against OBJECTS, SCOURING PADS, Saturate a clean cloth with mineral water backing up into it if a drain HARSH OR GRITTY CLEANSERS oil and polish all exposed wood clogs. The air gap is not a part of
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To Save Time and Money— before you call for service, check the Problem Solver If you have a problem, it may be minoc You may be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations. The Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DISHWASHER WONT A fuse in yowr hame may be b{own, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or RUN reset cjmult br+r. Remove any other appliances fram the circuit. UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils m
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The Problem Solver (continued) ] PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Toramova_ and film from g~s$ware: 1. Remov@ @/l tial utensil$ frmt~ di~w~er. 2 ~ not add detergwt, 3. Select Power Scrub cycle(lf model so ~uipp@, otherwlae select Nmai cycle. 4. Start thedlshwasher and allow to run for ?5 to20 mlnut%s. TW dishwasher wilt now be in the main wash. 5, Then ~n tb door and’ ~ur2 cu~~~mi) of whltevinegar Into the bottom of the dishwasher. 6. Close the door ad aitow to mmplete the cy~}e. if vh~r rfme d
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*1 consumer ServiCeS Y ~“ At Hotpoint we’re committed to providing you with the best appliances we know how to build and we know that you -[— want your appliances to give you many years of dependable service. Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind. Warranty Protection Before your new appliance left the factory, it went And you have a written warranty to protect you. See the through rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. warranty on the back page of this boo
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OINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER wARRANTy~Y S Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. * & .-, ~ “+ This warranty is extended to the WHAT IS COVERED FULL ON E.YEAR WARRANTY original purchaser and any succeed- For one year from date of original ing owner for products purchased purchase, we will provide, free of for ordinary home use in the 48 charge, parts and service labor in mainland states, Hawaii and your home to repair or replace
