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Air Gap 12 Soil Level 7
Use and Care of
Appliance Registration
2 Problem Solver 14-16
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Care and Cleaning 12 Rinse Agent 6
China, Crystal, Sterling 11 Safety Instructions 3
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Consumer Services 19 User Maintenance Instructions 12
Cycle Features 4,5 Warranty Back Cover
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 Water Temperature 6
Dispenser Cups 7
Winter Storage 12
Energy-Saving Tips 2
Front Panel Color Change 13
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Loading 8-10
Model and Serial N
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HELP US HELP YOU... If you received Write down the model Before using your dishwasher, read a damaged dishwasher... and serial numbers. this guide carefully. You’ll find them on a label Immediately contact the dealer fastened to the tub wall just (or builder) that sold you the It is intended to help you inside the dishwasher door. dishwasher. operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Save time and money. Keep it handy for answers
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WARNING-When using this ● Do not touch the Cdrod” heating element dufing appliance, always exercise basic or immediately after use. safety precautions, including the A ● Do not operate your dishwasher unless all following: enclosure panels are properly in place. ● Use this appliance only for ik intended ● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door purpose, as you till find described in this or dish rack of the dishwasher. Use and Care Guide. ● Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, ● For POTS & PANS, NORMAL WASH pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section. and WATER SAVER cycles: STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. a. Push selected cycle button. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide). c. Slowly turn the Cycle bLatchthedo(’r m Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally I .,.1. ,.1,.1.,
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Cycle Selection Hints It is important to follow the Loading instructions. ● WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that have not dried on, or that have extra preparation ● POTS & PANS—For items such as pots, pans before loading. It saves water and energy. cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy soil. Everyday dishes may be included. ● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. D{) not u.~e detergent. ● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes, ● PLATE WARMER—For warming
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How to Test Water Temperature Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some and octivate powder detergents. Check water temperature time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water water faucet at sink and allow it to run until water is hot. faucet nearest dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass Then start dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry or and let the w
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You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside Close the main cup door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes. reduce the amount of detergent CLOSE TIGHTLY and rin.~e aid agent .~pillage into the tub. CUP ‘ Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid) SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER (0-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains) (7- 12 grains*) Main Cup$ Open Cup$ CYCLES Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup Completely + Half Full POTS & PANS Half Full + Half Full Completely + Complete
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER WATCH OUT FOR THIS. This is (1 r(~ndorn mixed loud, the most common type you will have. The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises dish hand
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Shelf Up Shelf Down Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things. The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and long Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm utensils on two levels. Loud the lower level first, then fold is not blocked. the shelf down. HOW TO LOAD T‘HE BOTTOM WCK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. side facing the cen
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HOW TO LOAD Tm BOTTOM WCK (continued) 1 Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles must be lids l~zu,st be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. Shallow items may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water. Precaution! Put flatware in the removable basket with handles Take out anything that may fall or extend thr
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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY k IN YOUR DISHWASHER. Subhead that goes all the way across Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. Chinti YES Antique, metal-trimmed, [fin 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.
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CAm Am CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or WR97X02 16) is available from GE Appliance sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Marts. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. can scratch.
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If you are redecorating, you can change your Wood panel trim kit GPF 40 contains trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your new colors. and lower access panel no thicker than 1/4” to match kitchen cabinets. The panels are held in Use the order form in the back of this guide to order, place by the door trim without charge, a color panel not supplied with your and the trim on the panel below the door. dishwasher or a wood pan
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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 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. DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See How t
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SPOTS AND Spotting can be caused by all these things: FILMING ON c Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). GLASSES AND FLATWARE ● Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section). ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See Loading section). . Old or damp powder detergent. ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). ● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rin
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T~ PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks MARKS ON DISHES with a mild abrasive cleanser. SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air OUT OF
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--------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- x ORDER FORM Use this form to order, without charge, your choice of a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher or a wood panel trim kit. Please mark only one box. ~-l Harves~lack White/Almond D()()r and Access Panel GPF 26 Door and Access Panel GPF 24 ~ Kit GPF 40 W(Iod Panel Trinl Kit FOLD HERE Name: Address: City: Zip Code: State: Serial No.: Model No.: Date Purchased: 17
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Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance tiat if you ever need information or assis- tance, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! m GE Answer Center Wtlat.evcl- your questiot] al)OLIt ;II1) Hotpoint” Inajor af]f>lial][(, (;li A]lswc (;ente]” it]fi)r-nlatiotl sclli(e is a\ail- al)le to helf~. Your call-al)d yo~]r cfuestion-will be answered f~ronlf~tly and courteously. AIld ~,()~1 can call atl) time. GkI Answer ( lente@ scr~ice is of>en 24
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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER II WARRANTY II 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 in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii your home to repair or replace any and W
