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Hotpoint HDA900 Use And Care Manual

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Air Gap
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling
Consumer Services
Cycle Features
Detergent, Detergent Guide 7
Dispenser Cups
Energy-Saving Tips
Front Panel Color Change 12
Important Phone Numbers 15, 19
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Model and Serial Numbers
Operating Guide
11
Cycle Selection
2
Drying Options
11
Problem Solver
10
Rinse Agent
19
Safety Instructions
4,5
User Maintenance Instructions 11
Warranty
7
Water Temperature
Winter Storage
2
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GE Answer Center"
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800.626.2000
Use and Care of
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13-15
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Back Cover
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  • Page 1 the best from Contents Use and Care of Air Gap Cycle Selection Drying Options Appliance Registration 13-15 Care and Cleaning Problem Solver Rinse Agent China, Crystal, Sterling Consumer Services Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 11 Cycle Features Back Cover Detergent, Detergent Guide 7 Warranty Dispenser Cups Water Temperature...
  • Page 2 Before using your If you received Write down the model dishwasher, read this a damaged dishwasher... and serial numbers. 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.
  • Page 3 WARNING-When using this during or immediately after use. appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the Do not operate your dishwasher unless all following: enclosure panels are properly in place. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door as you will find described in this Use and Care or dish rack of the dishwasher.
  • Page 4 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISmASHER If dishwasher drains into a food NOTE: waste disposal, operate the disposal until it is empty before starting dishwasher. S. I.MO, Step 1. Step 5. Select the desired Energy Saver Options. Loading section.) Load your dishwasher. (See this option for HEATED WASH—Use Step 2.

  • Page 5: Dial Cycles

    HOURS 6•* OFF@ RINSE& HOLD Dial Cycles cycle is for rinsing cycle is for warming RINSE & HOLD PLATE WARMER partial loads which will be washed later. clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot foods. The cycle will take approximately Do not use detergent.
  • Page 6 Good Dishwashing Stark with HOT Water To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must beat least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water shodd not exceed 150°F. How to Test Water Temperature Check your water temperature with a candy or meat If outside temperatures are unusually Helpful hints:...
  • Page 7 How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes Use only powder or liquid detergent specifically money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.”...
  • Page 8 HOW TO LOAD YOUR DIS~AS~R WATCH OUT FOR THIS. The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack.
  • Page 9 HOW TO LO~ T~ BOTTOM ~CK Pots. ~ans. casseroles. salad bowls, mixing bowls and Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in comers or in the back. 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.
  • Page 10 Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade, scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads, Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze one piece daily for at least a month.

  • Page 11: User Maintenance Instructions

    USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or cloth. sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Centers. If it should Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself.

  • Page 12: Color Panels

    HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over. Each side of each panel is a different color. You may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice.
  • Page 13 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 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.

  • Page 14: The Problem Solver

    THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Spotting can be caused by all these things: SPOTS AND 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.
  • Page 15 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. Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal, It is clean SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING water.
  • Page 16 NOTES...
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  • Page 19 We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! need information or assistance, we’ll In-Home Repair Service your Hotpoint appliance, scheduled at a time that’s convenient fbr you. Many GE tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m.
  • Page 20 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR HOTPOINT here. Proof of original purchase date AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER needed to obtain service WARRANTY under warranty. This warranty WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original...

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