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Cycle Selection Dishwashing Shortcut Drying Options — o Problem Solver Rinse Agent Safety Instructions 4, 14 User Maintenance Instructions 18 Warranty Water Tem~erature Winter Storage 12, 13 GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 Use and Care 01 15-17 built-in model HDA2000M Back Cover...
Ene~y-saving tips Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE& HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load.
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Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. Q Do not operate your dishwasher udess dl enclosure panels are properly in place. Do not tamper with controls. Q Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
How to operate the dishwasher STEP 1 Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 12 and 13. STEP 3 Select desired wash cycle Touch the center of the pad. . POTS AND PANS—For items such as pots, pans and casseroles.
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STA~ pad. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away. Dishwasher will proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically. To change a cycle after washing stirts, touch the CLEAR/RESET pad to cancel cycle.
CHINA-CRYSTAL 7.7 gal. RINSE & HOLD 3.7 gal. *unextended times. These cycle times may be increased up ~o 15 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature for good washability. Cycle Sequence Pre-Wash/ Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse...
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The DISPLAY PNL tells you what’s happeni~ DISPLAY WHAT IT ME~S Number of minutes left in cycle. NUMERALS FROM 1 to 99 P~S & PANS Indicates POTS &PANS cycle. NORMAL Indicates NORMAL WASH cycle. LIGHT WASH Indicates LIGHT WASH cycle. Indicates CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle.
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2. If you seewater entering the dishwasher, close and latch the door. Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher. 3. If water is gone and no water is entering the dishwasher, restart cycle. 4. If [+ repeats, shutoff the water supply to the dishwasher.
If ES continues to appear, you may need to do this several times to breakup the blockage. The temperature sensor needs to be replaced. Call for service. N~E: You may continue to use your dishwasher. For best results, adjust your household water heater thermostat to 140°F. —...
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To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a water heating feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heats it, if necessary, to the proper temperature.
A snapping sound is noml when it opens. How to prepare the dishes for washiW If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much preparation your dishes need.
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Cdrod@ heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other. This rack is ideal for dishwasher-safe plastics. When loading, place plastic items along the back and be sure that each plastic tumbler is secured over two fingers.
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Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic dishwashing. If placed in the dishwasher, they should go in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top. Recaution! —...
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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 cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc. Glass Iron Pewter Plastics Stainless steel Sterling Silver and Silver...
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AND FLATWARE Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Plugged air gap. (See page 18.) Improper rack loading. (See pages 12 and 13.) BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things.
3. Select P~S & PANS cycle and ENERGY SAVER dry option. 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “25” minutes to end of cycle is displayed. 5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500rrd) of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.
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OUT OF THE TUB Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber. If dishwasher drains into a disposer, run the disposer to clear. Be sure the disposer is not clogged. See the DISPLAY PANEL (pages 4 and 5).
So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners. Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WRqX0216) is available from GE/Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts. The inside usually tikes care of itself. If it should ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.
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–––––––––––––– Use this form to order, without charge, your choice of a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher ~ panel trim kit. Please mark ody one box. Harvest/Black Door and Access Panel GPF 26...
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— .——————————— Name Address City State— Hotpoint c/o Dri-View Mfg. 4706 Allmond Ave. Louisville, KY 40209 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — TAPE HERE PLACE STAMP HERE...
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Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis- tance, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-273fl consumer service professionals...
YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS N~ COVERED Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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