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Hotpoint HDA959M Use And Care Manual

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Dishwasher
Air Gap
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling
Consumer Services
Cycle Features
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Dispenser Cups
Energy-Saving Tips
Front Panel Color Change
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Model and Serial Numbers
Operating Instructions
Drying Options
Soil Level
11
Plate Warmer
2
Problem Solver
11
Rinse Agent
10
Safety Instructions
15
User Maintenance Instructions 11
4,5
Warranty
Water Temperature
7
Winter Storage
2
14
8,9
2
4,5
4,5
4,5
GE Answer Center"
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800.626.2000
4,5
12-14
built-in model
6
3
Back Cover
6
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection Drying Options Soil Level — Plate Warmer Problem Solver Rinse Agent Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 11 Warranty Back Cover Water Temperature Winter Storage GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Use and Care of 12-14 built-in model HDA959M...

  • Page 2: Help Us Help You

    Operate dishwasher only when full. Let dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use WNSE HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch door when waiting for full load.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Q Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. c Do not operate your dishwasher udess all enclosure panels are properly in place. Do not tamper with controls. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
  • Page 4 Dishes will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight. If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time. Use of this option reduces the...

  • Page 5: What Happens In Each Cycle

    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. RINSE & HOLD ORYI YIPLATE WARMER d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial clockwise to PLATE WARMER position.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 +Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons. — What you can leave on dishes. And what you shouldn’t. If 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 soils is not necessary.

  • Page 8: How To Load Your Dishwasher

    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 Calrod@ heating unit.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Usually Material Safe 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...

  • Page 11: Care And Cleaning

    So use no scouring pads, harsh or gritty cleaners. Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No, WRWX0216) 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.
  • Page 12 (Seepage 11.) Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber. If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not clogged. your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or...
  • Page 13 Too little detergent. (See page 7.) Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help reduce filming. To remove severe spoti and film from glassware: 1.

  • Page 14: The Problem Solver

    Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.
  • Page 15 ~ 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 slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.
  • Page 16 Name Add~ss Swte— H~PO~T c/o Dri-View Mfg. 4~6 Allmond Ave. Louisville, KY 40209 —.— —.. . —..—_—-—— PUCE WAMP HERE i .——...
  • Page 17 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! In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES BOO-432-2739 our consumer service professiorrafs...
  • Page 18 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. . Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. Cleaning or servicing of air gap device in drain line.

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