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Hotpoint HDA2600K Use And Care Manual

Hotpoint HDA2600K Use And Care Manual

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Dishwasher
Air Gap
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling
Cycle Features
Detergent, Detergent Guide 12, 13
Dispenser Cups
Energy-Saving Tips
Front Panel Color Change
Loading
Lock Controls Feature
Model and Serial Numbers
Operating Instructions
Cycle Selection
Drying Options
Soil Level
Pots & Pans
Problem Solver
Repair Service
Rinse Agent
Safety Instructions
Systems Monitor
User Maintenance Instructions 21
Warranty
Back Cover
Water Temperature
Winter Storage
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  • Page 1 Pots & Pans Problem Solver Repair Service Rinse Agent Safety Instructions Systems Monitor User Maintenance Instructions 21 Warranty Water Temperature Winter Storage GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 -“5 14-16 4, 13 18-20 7-1o Back Cover Use and Care of built-in model HDA2600K...

  • Page 2: Convenience Features

    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 just inside the dishwasher door.
  • Page 3 Wtition Instructions 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;...
  • Page 4 How to operate the dkhwasher STEP 1 Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 14 through 16. STEP 2 Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.
  • Page 5 ENERGY CYCLE PHASE MONITOR Systems Monitor This panel tells you what is happening in the dishwasher and can alert you to some possible problems. Information displayed: Selected wash cycle Selected dry option c Minutes to end of cycle...

  • Page 6: Dishwashing Shortcut

    SYSTEMS MONITOR If cycle is interrupted dishwasher reminds you to relatch door You may want to stop the dishwasher to add an extra dish. . .or for some other reason. If you do and you forget to relatch door the dishwasher will “beep”...

  • Page 7: What It Means

    The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you what’s happening DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS NUMERALS FROM Number of minutes left in the cycle. 1 to 99 MINUTES NUMERALS FROM Number of hours delay until start of cycle. 1 to 9 HRS. DELAY ENERGY MONI~R Shows relative amount of energy used from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all five bars LO –...
  • Page 8 21), a kink in the drain hose, or a stopped up drain pipe. WHAT TO DO IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER FAILURE OCCURRED: 1. Unlatch the door. If the detergent cup is open, add detergent and close the cup.
  • Page 9 2. If you see water 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. IfC4 repeats, shut off the water supply to the dishwasher.
  • Page 10 (continued) WHAT TO DO Avoid showers or laundry just prior to running the dishwasher. (Use the “DELAY START” feature to start dishwasher when the water heater is up to normal temperature. ) Adjust household water heater thermostat to 120°F. minimum.
  • Page 11 ‘“* p .Rin$e Pre.RinSe Pre-Wash/ --w~~ti– .-..-1’ ‘ain”l”R’ie”lLR1;:l ’“’ :P(;{;; ::;{i:~l:Ex:lkEI)[iE~ Fis;:lE:RE:l to 20 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature Wash Cycle (Approx.) Minutes Heavy Med. Light Soil Soil * 4’* ’...
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Hard Water

    A snapping sound is normal when it opens. 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.

  • Page 14: How To Load Your Dishwasher

    Load the bottom row first, then fold down the shelf and load the top row. 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 15 to load the ~P RACK Shelf Up Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things. Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked. How to load the B~~M RACK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back, (continued) Shelf Down...
  • Page 16 to load the B~~M Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Precaution! Take out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket. ~CK(continued) Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down.
  • Page 17 Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result. If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in the top rack before dishwashing an entire set. Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if left on.
  • Page 18 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 21.) Improper rack loading. (See pages 14-16.) BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things.
  • Page 19 3. Select P~S & PANS cycle, LIGHT SOIL and ENERGY SAVER drying. 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “40” minutes to end of cycle is displayed. 5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.

  • Page 20: The Problem Solver

    (See page 21.) 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 SYSTEMS MONI~R (pages 8-10).
  • Page 21 So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners. Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WRWX216) is available from Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts. The inside usually takes care of If it should ever need ibelf.

  • Page 22: How To Change Color Panels

    How to change door panel inserts: Take out three trim screws on either side of the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim. 2. Slide out both insert panels together.

  • Page 23: If You Need Service

    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 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance...

  • Page 24: What Is Covered

    Customer Care” servicers during normal working hours. Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELE~RIC-H~POINT FACTORY SERVICE or H~POINT CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

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