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Hotpoint HDA400 Use And Care Manual

Hotpoint HDA400 Use And Care Manual

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Contents
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 Guide
Cycle Selection
Drying Options
Plate Warmer
11
Soil Level
2
Problem Solver
11
Rinse Agent
Safety Instructions
19
User Maintenance Instructions 11
4,5
Warranty
Water Temperature
7
Winter Storage
2
12
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5
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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 Soil Level Appliance Registration Problem Solver 13-15 Care and Cleaning Rinse Agent China, Crystal, Sterling Safety Instructions Consumer Services User Maintenance Instructions 11 Back Cover Cycle Features Warranty Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 Water Temperature Dispenser Cups Winter Storage...
  • Page 2 If you received Write down the model Before using your a damaged dishwasher... and serial numbers. dishwasher, read this 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 Do not touch the Calrod@ heating element during appliance, always exercise basic or immediately after use. safety precautions, including the Do not operate your dishwasher unless all following: enclosure panels are properly in place. this appliance only for its intended Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door purpose, as you will find described in this or dish rack of the dishwasher.
  • Page 4 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, For POTS & PANS and NORMAL WASH cycles: pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section. a. Push selected cycle button. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. b.
  • Page 5 Cycle Selection Hints It is important to follow the Loading instructions. POTS & PANS—For items such as pots, pans WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy soil. have not dried on, or that have extra preparation Everyday dishes may be included.
  • Page 6 How to Test Water Temperature Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some and activate powder detergents. Check water temperature time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot with a candy or meat thermometer.
  • Page 7 You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside Close the main cup, door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes. GRASP HANDLE, Indicator Dial. This will help ROTATE AND reduce the amount of detergent CLOSE TIGHTLY and rinse aid agent spillage into the tub. Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid) MEDIUM WATER...
  • Page 8 HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWAS~R WATCH OUT FOR THIS. This is a random mixed load, the most common type you will have. The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that Don’t block it or load tall things next to it.
  • Page 9 Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. corners or in the ba~k. All large items, such as pitchers, salad howls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the lower rack.
  • Page 10 WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY IN YOUR DIS~ASHER. Subhead that goes all the way across Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum 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.
  • Page 11 USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Marts. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself.
  • Page 12 HOW TO C~NGE COLOR PANELS If you are How to change door panel insert: redecorating, 1. Take out trim screws on either side change you can of the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim. your dishwasher’s 2. Slide out the insert panel. front panels to match or 3.
  • Page 13 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or DISHWASHER A fuse in reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. WON’T RUN Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from UNUSUAL NOISE the rack.
  • Page 14 THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM SPOTS AND Spotting can be caused by all these things: FILMING ON Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). GLASSES AND FLATWARE 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. SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean WATER STANDING water.
  • Page 16 NOTES...
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  • Page 19 Hotpoint appliance, receive With the purchase that if you ever need ~nform~t~on or assis- the assurance Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance, C;E Answ( able to help. Your cdl—and your question-will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call an) time.
  • Page 20 YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original...