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Hotpoint HDA959M manual

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  • Page 1

    . . 3 – ,r J — a Dishwasher Continfi Air Gap 11 Plate Warmer 4,5 Appliance Registration 2 Problem Solver 12-14 Care and Cleaning 11 Rinse Agent 6 China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Safety Instructions 3 Consumer Services 15 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Cycle Features 4,5 Warranty Back Cover Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Water Temperature 6 Dispen[...]

  • Page 2

    Help us help you... If You Need Setice Before usiWyour dishwasher, Savetime andmoney. read this book carefully. Before you request It is intended to help you operate service . . . and maintain your new dishwasher Check the Problem Solver properly. (pages 12-14). It lists causes of Keep it handy for answers to your minor operating problems that you [...]

  • Page 3

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

  • Page 4

    How to operate your &hwasher Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial (Locked) (Turn to Start) I I ( ) 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. ([...]

  • Page 5

    ● For PLATE WARMER cycle: a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON drying option. c. have the door unlatched. ON ● ● RINSE & HOLD OFF ● ORYI YIPLATE WARMER d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial clockwise to PLATE WARMER position. e. Latch the door to start the cycle. What happens in each cycle ● You’ll [...]

  • Page 6

    tied dishwashing starts with HOT 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 hea~ it, if necessary, to the proper temperature. This water heating feature may[...]

  • Page 7

    You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes. I I 1 — I See “Detergent Usage Guide” below (Bejure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFFposition before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly, ) Close the main cup. NWE: Detergent cup [...]

  • Page 8

    How to load your dishwasher This is a random mixed load, the most common type you will have. Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that water can reach the s;iled su;faces. The wash arm in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items in upper rack. A spray arm in the top w[...]

  • Page 9

    How to load the B~~M RACK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces. Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. -. Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect yo[...]

  • Page 10

    What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Material Aluminum China/ Stoneware Crystal Non-dishware items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc. Glass Iron Rwter Plastics Stainless steel Sterling Silver and Silver plate Non-stick coatings Tin Wood Usually Safe YES YES YES NO YES[...]

  • Page 11

    Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Built-in dishwashers often use an air gap. Keep it clean. An air gap is a plumbing device. It 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. I OFAIRGAPS [:t[...]

  • Page 12

    - m Questiom? _ Use This Roblem 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 droppd from the rac[...]

  • Page 13

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY - -.————— DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator did must be in OFF position for cup to latch properly. If you unlatch WON’T LA~H the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF AFTER ADDING by itself. DETERGENT SP~S AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things: ON [...]

  • Page 14

    The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ~ AVOID SUDSING. To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by sl[...]

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    This sheet rephc= page 14 in your HDN59M Dishwasher Use and Care Guide. - --- —— —--- — ——— —— SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AU~MATIC DISHWASHER DETERGEN~ TO AVOID SUDSING. ~ remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close [...]

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    Name Add~ss Ci~ Swte— Zip H~PO~T c/o Dri-View Mfg. 4~6 Allmond Ave. Louisville, KY 40209 T PUCE WAMP HERE i .—— —.— —.. . —..—_—-——[...]

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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- ~nce, we’ll be here. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Centerm 800.626.2000 In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES BOO-432-2739 our consumer service professiorrafs will provide expert repair service on your[...]

  • Page 18

    YOUR HOTPOINT DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dishwasher that[...]