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Air Gap 11 Soil Level
Use and Care of
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Appliance Registration 2 Pots & Pans
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11 Problem Solver 12-14
Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Rinse Agent 6
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Consumer Services 19 Safety Instructions
4,5 User Maintenance Instructions 11
Cycle Features
Back Cover
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 Warranty
7 Water Temperature 6
Dispenser CUPS
Winter Storage 11
Energy-Saving Tips 2
Front Panel Color Change 15
Loading 8,9
Model an
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Hyou need sertice Help us help you... To obtain service, see the Before using your Save time and money. Consumer Services page in the dishwasher, read this Before you request back of this book. service... book carefully. We’re proud of our service and Check the Problem Solver (pages It is intended to help you operate want you to be pleased. If for some and maintain your new dishwasher 12 through 14). It lists causes of reason you are not happy with the minor operating problems that you properly.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING-When using this ● Load light plastic items so they ● To minimize the possibility of appliance, always exercise basic will not become dislodged and electric shock, disconnect this safety precautions, including the drop to the bottom of the appliance from the power supply following: dishwasher—they might come before attempting any maintenance. into contact with the heating unit ● Use this appliance only for ik
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How to operate your dishwasher POTS* NORMAL ,, G,, WATER HEAT DR,,,G HEAT P,., WAS” WASH ,, 0,, ON OFF >’ STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. WATER HEAT Option. ● For POTS & PANS, NORMAL with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, WASH and LIGHT WASH bowls, etc., according to cycles: WATER HEAT ON OFF instructions on pages 8 and 9. POTS & NORMAL LIGHT STEP 2. Add detergent to the PANS WASH WASH detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cyc!e Indicator Dial is at OFF m position before adding detergent. (See p
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● For DRY~LATE WARMER Cycle selection hints cycle: It is important to follow the loading a. Load clean plates and dishes to instructions on pages 8 and 9. be warmed. POTS & PANS—For items such RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing b. Select DRYING HEAT ON. as pots, pans, cookware, dishes and partial loads which will be washed c. Leave the door unlatched. glasses with heavy soil. Everyday later. Select DRYING HEAT OFF. dishes may be included. D<) not u.ve detercqent. wash,nq NORMAL WASH—For most DRY/PLATE WAR
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detergents. If the water temperature Good dishwashing starti How to choose and use is less than 140°F, use the WATER with HOT water detergent HEAT Option (see page 4). To get dishes clean and dry you need First, use only powder or liquid Helpful hints: If outside hot water. To help you get water of detergents specifically made for temperatures are unusually low, or if the proper temperature, your use in dishwashers. Other types your water travels a long distance dishwasher has a WATER HEAT will
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3. Try to remove food scraps and You’ll find two detergent How to prepare the dishes place dishes in dishwasher before dispensers on the inside door of for washing soil has a chance to dry and become your dishwasher. There are two If this is your first dishwasher, or hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are because some cycles use two if you’re replacing a much older more difficult to wash and may not washes. model, you may wonder how much come clean in the NORMAL preparation your dishes need. WASH c
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How to load your dishwasher How to load the TOP WCK The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups Y{)U will hu~le. and glasses fit best alon~ 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 Calrod(”heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot the bottom sprays water up. The tower tha
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How to load the BOTTOM WCK Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers, pans and racks along the edge. salad bowls and mixing bowl;, should be washed in the lower rack. Precaution! Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to Take out anything that may fall or extend through the protect your hands. Mix knives, forks
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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 anodized aluminum can Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted If in doubt, check with the manufacturer, or test wash ChintiStoneware YES or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the leaf will dis
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Care and Cleaning Built-in dishwashers Not using your dishwasher USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS often use an air gap. in winter? Protect Keep it clean. against freezing. Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry An air gap is a plumbing device. If your dishwasher is left in an thoroughly. Do not use abrasives It protects your dishwasher against unheated place during the winter, or sharp objects on the panel. They water backing up into it if a drain ask a service technician to: ca
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- Questions? m ~n Use This Problem 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. 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. Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See pa
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM SPOTS AND Spotting can be caused by all these things: FILMING ON ● Extremely hard water. (See page 6.) GLASSES AND ● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) FLATWARE ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.) ● Old or damp powder detergent. ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.) ● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.) ● Too little detergent. (See page 7.) Local water conditions and personal preferences
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The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY CHIPPING OF Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china CHINA are secure and can’t jw loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall 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. Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean SMALL AMOUNT wa
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How to change color panels If you are redecorating, you can Note: Other color panels are change your dishwasher’s front available for your dishwasher. panels to match or blend with your Check the color you want on the new colors. order form below and mail it to us. The panels are held in place by the Wood panel trim kit GPF 40 door trim and the trim on the panel contains trim and instructions for below the door. Each side of ~ach adding a decorative wood door panel is a different color. Or you p
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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- tance, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Centera Whatever your (Iuestio]l al)()[lt arl} Hotpoint” major applian(e, ( ;1[ AIlsw(.I- (;ctlte]@ itlft)rlnatiotl sellice is a\ail- abie to help. Your c’a]t —;itld )’our (luestio~l-will be anst~’ered pronlplly and courteous}.” And you can call all? time. (;FI Answer (:ente~ selxice is open 24 ho
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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or canceiled 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 in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii your home to repair or replace any and Washing
