Dishwasher; On Convertible Models; How To Connect The Unicouple On Convertible Models - Hotpoint Dishwasher Use And Care Manual

How to use the Unicouple on convertible
Before operating your
convertible dishwasher
the first time...
Adapter
The special aerator faucet adapter
supplied with your dishwasher
must be assembled to the sink
faucet spout before you can use
your dishwasher.
The faucet adapter is designed to
fit standard spouts having internal
or external threads. You will find
the adapter and two washers in
the "Hardware for Installation"
packet in your dishwasher.
To install faucet adapter, first
remove the old aerator or trim ring
on your faucet spout.
If faucet has external threads:
Insert the thinner of the two
washers into the faucet adapter
faucet has internal threads:
Insert both washers into the fauc
adapter and attach it to the faucet
spout.
If the faucet adapter threads do
not match your faucet spout,
your local hardware or plumbing
supply store normally has
additional fittings to adapt your
faucet spout to the special aerator
faucet adapter.
NOTE: A sink spray attachment
hose can burst
the same sink with your dishwashe~
the sink spray attachment if your
sink has one and plug the hole.
How to connect the
Unicouple on
convertible models
1. Pull Unicouple and its hoses
from storage compartment located
at rear of dishwasher and attach it
to the faucet adapter.
2. Attach the Unicouple connector
to the faucet adaDter by deDressina
collar at the top of the &onnector.
When Unicouple is all the way up
onto the adapter, release the collar.
It will then snap into position to
lock the Unicouple in place.
The Unicouple's small hose carries
water from the faucet to the
dishwasher. Its large hose carries
drain water to the sink. Be sure
drain hose is pointing toward the
sink bowl drain opening and the
sink drain is open for water that
will drain from your dishwasher. If
your dishwasher drains into a dis-
poser, operate the disposer until it
is completely empty before start-
ing the dishwasher.
3. Turn hot water fully on before
starting the dishwasher.
How to use the
The Faucet-Flo nozzle is part of
the Unicoupie connector. Operate
the nozzle by depressing the
pressure release lever on the side
of the Unicouple connector. You
will find the Faucet-Flo nozzle
useful for several reasons:
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models
out of the hot water line so that
you can better regulate your water
temperature.
allows you to test the
temperature of the water before
starting your dishwasher.
If
you need fresh water for
personal use:
Disconnect the unicouple.
Draw your fresh water directly from
your faucet.
- Do not disconnect the unicouple
while the dishwasher is operating.
How to disconnect the
Unicouple from faucet
adapter.
Turn off the hot water,
1.
2. Release the water pressure by
depressing the pressure release .
lever. This relieves water pressure
and protects you, and the room,
from severe splashing.
3. Release unicouple from faucet
by depressing the collar at the top
of the unicouple connector.
How to disconnect your
convertible dishwasher
1. Remove the power cord plug
from the wall receptacle.
2. Disconnect unicouple from
faucet adapter.
3. Shake excess water out of
unicouple and return it and its
hoses to the dishwasher storage
compartment.
NOTE: When motor stops at the
end of the final rinse, the uni-
couple can be disconnected and
returned to storage.