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Hotpoint HDA829 manual

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  • Page 1

    ‘owtogetYour the best from Dishwmher Contents Air Gap 14 Soil Level 7 Appliance Registration 2 Pots & Pans 4,5 Care and Cle2ining 14 Problem Solver 1 1–13 China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Rinse Agent 6 Consumer Services 15 Safety Instructions 3 Cycle Features 4,5 User Maintenance Instructions 14 Detergent, Detergent Guide 6.7 Warranty Back Cover[...]

  • Page 2

    Help us help you... Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Book. ● This dishwasher must be properly installed and locate[...]

  • Page 4

    How to operate your dishwasher STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, 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 detergent. (See pages 6 and 7.) Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. O[...]

  • Page 5

    ● For DRY~LATE WARMER cycle: a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select DRYING HEAT ON. LIGHT wash(ng WASH . ON . OFF ● d~lng Q ● I(I:FD o ● DRYIPUIEWARMER c. Leave the door unlatched. d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial clockwise to DRY/PLATE WARMER position. e. Latch the door to start the cycle. What happens in each cycle ●[...]

  • Page 6

    Good dishwashing starts with HOT water. To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot wuter. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heuts the water in the wash cycle. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least 120”F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 1500F. How to test [...]

  • Page 7

    You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. There are two because some cycles use two washes. m How to prepare the dishes for washing 1~ this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of normal food [...]

  • Page 8

    How to load your dishwasher How to load the TOP RACK This i,~ (l r~md~~m mixed l{)~ld, the m<~.~t c~~nlm(~n t~pe The top rack is best for &lasses, cups and saucers. Cups ~){)u will have and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place for Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that dishfiasher-safe plastics; too. Make sure sma[...]

  • Page 9

    Saucepans, mixing bowls and other small items may be placed—face down-in the top rack. The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. How to load the BOTTOM RACK . . -. Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces. Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up [...]

  • Page 10

    What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. usually Safe Material Aluminum Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Some darkening or spotting possible. Remnve by scouring with soap-tilled steel WOUI pfids, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer, or test wash ~~ne piece daily fur tit least a munth. Compare with th[...]

  • Page 11

    -,. ~ Questions? ~~~ Use This Problem Solver -- PROBLEM SOLVER DISHWASHER WON’T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE DISHES DON’T DRY UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT YELLOW OR BROWN FILM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY A fuse in your home maybe blown, or th[...]

  • Page 12

    The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Spotting can be caused by dl these things: ● Extremely hard water. (See page 6.) ● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.) ● O[...]

  • Page 13

    PROBLEM CHIPPING OF CHINA SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB SUDS IN THE TUB DISHWASHER LEAKS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure ta[...]

  • Page 14

    Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly, Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty clea[...]

  • Page 15

    Wdll 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 there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Center@ In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-273fl our C(msumer service profkssiorrals” will provide expert repair service (m your Hotpoin[...]

  • Page 16

    YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. I 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 prod[...]