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Use and Care of Air Gap Problem Solver 12-14 Appliance Registration Rinse Agent built-in models Care and Cleaning Safety Instructions China, Crystal, Sterling User Maintenance Instructions 11 Consumer Services Warranty Back Cover Water Temperature Cycle Features Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Winter Storage Dispenser Cups Door Latch...
If You Need Service Help us help you... Save time and money. To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the read this book carefully. Before you @for service... back of this book. Check the Problem Solver (pages It is intended to help you operate We’re proud of our service and 12-14).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instruction before wing thk appliance. Load light plastic items so Keep dl washing detergenk appliance, always exercise basic they will not become dislodged and wetting agents out of the safety precautions, including the and drop to the bottom of the reach of children, preferably in following: dishwasher—they might come...
How to operate your dishwasher Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial (Locked) (Turn to Start) STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start For LIGHT WASH cycle: with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, dishwasher. a. Be sure door is unlatched. bowls, etc.
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Cycle selection hinfi For PLATE WARMER cycle: It is important to follow the loading a. Load clean plates and dishes to partial loads which will be washed instructions on pages 8 and 9. be warmed. later. Select DRYING HEAT– b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON NORMAL WASH—For most OFF drying option.
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How to choose and use laundry or run hot water for with H~ water. showers, give your water heater the right detergent. time to recover before operating the To get dishes clean and dry you First, use only powder or liquid dishwasher.
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How to prepare the dishes for washing If this is your first dishwasher, or 3. Try to remove food scraps and dispensers on the inside if you’re replacing a much older place dishes in dishwasher before door of your dishwasher. Two, because model, you may wonder how much soil has a chance to dry and become some cycles use two washes.
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How to load your dishwasher How to load the ~PRACK 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 This is a random mixed load, the most common ~pe you will have.
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How to load the BOTTOM MCK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler surfaces.
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Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Aluminum Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. China/ Antique, meti-trimmed, If in doubt, check witi the manufacturer. Or test wash Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze one piece daily for at least a month.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner GAP IS NOT PART OF YOUR (Cat. No. WR97X0216) is available DISHWASHER. IT IS N~ from Hotpoint Appliance Parts Mart. The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM A fuse in DISHWASHER your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fise 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.
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If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t, call Hotpoint Factory Service.) Using a vinegar or citric acid crysti rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home water softener.
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The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 8 and 9 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall glasses tind stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.
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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. WHAT IS N~ COVERED . Service trips to your home to . Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product.
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