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the best fr6m Dkhwmher 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 Loading Model and Serial Numbers Operating Guide Cycle Selection Drying Options Plate Warmer How to get...
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 fastened to the tub wall just inside the dishwasher door.
Use and Care Guide. s This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did...
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...
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Cycle selection hints It is important to follow the loading instructions in the Loading Section. NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that have not dried on, or that have extra preparation before loading.
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Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. [f the water temperature is below 120°F...
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$Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons. 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 your dishes need.
Calrod@’ 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.
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. Precaution! Take out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Usually Material Safe Aluminum Chinti Stoneware Crystal Non-dishware items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc. Glass Iron Pewter Plastics Stainless steel Sterling Silver...
Water Temperature section.) 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 Care and Cleaning section.) Improper rack loading. (See Loading section.) DETERGENT LEFT Water may not be reaching the detergent cups.
2. Do not add detergent. 3. Select NORMAL WASH (ON) cycle. 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 tinutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash. 5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.
MOTOR HUMS Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week, This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.
Replace the panel, side trim and screws. Not using your dishwasher in winter? Protect against freezing. If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: Cut off electric power to the Remove fuses or trip dishwasher.
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We’ll 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. N1 you have to do is cdl—toll-free! In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-C4RES (800-432-273fl Our consumer service professionals —...
YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER proof of original purchase date Save WHAT IS COVERED WHAT NOT COVERED states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion Some may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General,...
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