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Hotpoint HDA-997 manual

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  • Page 1

    I Energy-SavingTips p2 How to operate your dishwasher p4 haded right, ‘ dishes ,get cleaner p8 , ,. What is dishwasher safe? p10 Save time and money. Before you request service, use the Problem Solver. p12 . ~ “-. f.- ., -.7.,- — .-. . . . . . . . . . . . . - -- —, -[...]

  • Page 2

    Important safety instructions . ...3 How to operate your dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...4.5 Good dishwashing starts with H~water . ... .. .... .. ..6 Howtotest water temperature . ..6 Help prevent spotting witharinse agent ... .... .... ..6 How to choose and use therightdetergent ..... .. ...6.7 What you can usutiy wash safely inyour dishw[...]

  • Page 3

    WOm~T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instruction before wing t~ appliance. WAmG–Wen using this dppliance~ always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: @ Use this appliance oidy for its intended purpose, as you will fired described in this Use and Care Book. o This dishwasher must be proprly installed and located h accordance w[...]

  • Page 4

    HOW to operate yOU~ dishwasher Door Latch (Locked) Cycle indicator Dial Indicator flurn to Start) L{ght$ STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, stiverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 8 and 9. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding deter[...]

  • Page 5

    a * For PLATE W~R cycle: Load clean plates and dishes to b~ warmed. Select DRYING HEAT–ON drying option. Leave the door unlatched. @ TEMPBOOST ~ OH m OFF M * on ~ = PtATE WARMER (w UNlma nEA1g LnrrloN) d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial clockwise to PLATE WARMER position. e. Latch the door to start the cycle. What happens in each cycle e Water U[...]

  • Page 6

    . Good dishwashing shrfi with H~ water. To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your Hotpoint dishwasher has a WATER TEMP BOOST feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heats it, if necessary, to the proper temperature. This water heating feature [...]

  • Page 7

    U y~)ur detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it away. It won’t wash we~. Old detergent loses its power. Lumpy detergent ofien won’t dissolve. You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. ~o, because some cycles use two washes. See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFFpositi[...]

  • Page 8

    baded right, dishes get cleaner How to load the ~P RACK[...]

  • Page 9

    How to load the BoTmM MCK . . . . . .-. +,. ,,,. ,., ... ... , 4 i . . . . . . . - - -. ——.- M — -- —- m–—- =–. — - -[...]

  • Page 10

    Usually fiiaterial Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aiumimim YES Some colored anodized “ Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-fdled steel wool pads, China/ YES Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze one p[...]

  • Page 11

    user Maintenance Instructions Built-in dishwashers often use an air gap. KePp it clean. An air gap is a plumbing device. [t protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps. How to prepare your dishwasher fo[...]

  • Page 12

    Before you caU for service, check the Roblem Solver. If you have a problem, it maybe minor. 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 ~~DY 1 DISHWASHER A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker[...]

  • Page 13

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND ~MEDY PETERGENT CUP Make sure Cycle Indicator dial is in OFF position. COVER WON’T LA~H SPOTS AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things: ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE o Extremely hard water. (Seepage 6.) ~ Low inlet water temperature. (To test, seepage 6.) o Overloading the dishwasher. ~ Improper loading. (Seepag[...]

  • Page 14

    PROBLEM POSS~LE CAUSE AND REMEDY C;HIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure andcan’tjar loose. (Seepages 8&9 forcorrect waytoload 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 [...]

  • Page 15

    a + Consumer Sertices 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 book for details. Convenient Service[...]

  • Page 16

    INT DISHWASHER ~~~JT~ ales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT Is COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owner for products charge, parts and service labor in purchased for ordinary home use you[...]