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Soil Level Plate Warmer Problem Solver Repair Service Rinse Agent Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 11 Warranty Water Temperature Winter Storage GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 — “r> 12-14 Back Cover Use and Care of built-in models HDA467L HDA467K HDA477K HDA497K...
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 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label fastened to the tub wall just inside the dishwasher door.
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WtaUation htmctions before If you did not receive it is used. an Instigation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you. –This appliance must be connected to a grounded meti, permanent wiring system;...
Dishes will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight. If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher door afier the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time. Use of this option reduces the...
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For PLATE WARMER cycle: a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON drying option. have the door unlatched. LIGHT WASH - . ~,N~E SELECT OFF 8 HOLO H:::’&F PLATE WARMER SfLE~OR”lNOHEAT~ d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial clockwise to PLATE WARMER position.
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Let the dishwasher run through one fill and pump out cycle, then let the dishwasher fill with water the second time. When you hear the water stop filling, unlatch the door and slowly open it.
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~Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup How to prepare the dishes for washing If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much pre-preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of normal food soils is not necessary.
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The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the Cdrod”...
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If placed in the dishwasher, they should go in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top. Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Aluminum Some colored anodi~ dumiaum can Me. China/ Antique, metal-trimmed, Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor. Crysti Antique, metal-trimmed or hand-painted patterns fade.
So use no scouring pads, harsh or gritty cleaners. Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X0216) is available from Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts. The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.
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Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Plugged air gap. (See page 11.) Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.) Aluminum d~sifi often leave marks when they rub against other things.
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2. Do not add detergent. 3. Select NORMAL WASH cycle. 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for U to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash. 5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500d) of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.
Stis@*~en@ ~~ot -t for dishwashers, USE ONLY AU~MATIC DISW~MR ~ remove suds- the cold water to the tub. Close and la&h the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the control U wti a M period is reached. ~peat ifnecesw.
In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225 if your problem is still FINALLY, not resolved, write:...
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Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE. c Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. Cleaning or servicing of air gap device in drain line.