GE HDB727K User manual

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Conkn@
Appliance Registration
2
Care and Cleaning
15
China, Crystal, Sterling
10
Cycle Features
4
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Dispenser CUPS 7
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Door Latch
4
Electrical Requirements
11
Energy-Saving Tips
2
Loading
8,9
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operating Guide
4,5
Cycle Selection
5
Drying Options
4
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Soil Level
7
Plate Warmer
5
Problem Solver
13, 14
Repair Service
15
Rinse Agent
6
Safety Instructions
3
Unicouple
12
User Maintenance Instructions 15
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Warranty Back Cover
water Temperature
6
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Winter Storage
15
Wood Top
15
Use and Care of
convertible
model
HDB72X
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read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new dishwasher
properly.
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
Wtite dom the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label just
inside the dishwasher door.
These numbers are dso on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that comes with
your dishwasher. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:
Mdel Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
If you received
a dam~ed dish-her...
Immediately contact the deder (or
btider) that sold you the dishwher.
Save time and money.
Wfore you d for service...
Ene~y-savi~ tips
The power consumption of your
dishwasher can be minimized if
you follow these suggestions:
● Oprate dishwasher only when
full.
Let dishes accumulate in
dishwasher. When you put in a
partial load, use WNSE HOLD
cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be
sure to latch door when waiting for
full load. This helps keep soils
moist, easier to remove.
● Select cycle that uses least
amount of water to remove soil
from load. See
pages 4 and 5.
c If you don’t need your dishes
right away,
use your Drying Heat
0~ f~ture that turns the drying
heater off automatically and saves
energy. Dishes dry naturally over a
longer period such as overnight.
Check the Problem Solver (pages
13 and 14). It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
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WO~MT S~ETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all iMructiom before wi~ thk appliance.
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W-G–~en using this
apptianee, always exercise basic
safety pmautions, including the
following:
● Use this apptiance o~y for
ib intended purpose, as you
~ find d~ribed in U Use
and k Book.
● This dishwasher must b
properly insta~ed and lmted
in aaordanee with the
b~tion Mctions before
it kused. If you did not receive
an Mtiation ktructions sheet
with your dishwasher, you m
obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you. See
page
H fir additiod instructions.
–Connmt to a properly rated,
protected and
sti power-
“ supply circuit to avoid el~trid
overload.
–This appliance must be
grounM. In the event of a
nudtiction or breakdown,
grounding WN reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance br
electric current. This apptiance
is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outiet that is
instied ad grounded in
accordance with M ld codes
and ordinances.
DANG~-Mproper
conn=tion of the equipment-
grounding conductor can msuh
in a risk of electric shock. Cheek
with a qudfled electrician or
serviee technician if you are in
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doubt as to whether the
appfiance is properly grounded.
Do not modi~ the plug provided
with the appliance; if it
wti not
fit the outiet, have a proper
outiet instied by a qMed
electrician.
● Use ordy powder or liquid
de&rgents or wetting agents
momrnendd for use in a
dishwasher.
● Do not wash pktic items tiess
marked “dishwasher sak” or the
equitient. WrpMc items not so
marked, check the
manti~r’s
mornmendations.
● Load light plastic items so
th9 w~ not kome dislodged
and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher-they might come
into contact with the heatig
unit and be damagd,
W mm & @bWty of
Mm.
● Men loading items to be
washed:
A. bate sharp items so that
th9 are not likely to damage
the door ~, and
B. bad sharp knives with the
W@ Up to dUW & risk
ofcut-type injuries.
Q Do not touch the heating
element during or immediately
*ruse.
● Do not operate your
dishwasher udess M enclosure
panels
m properly in place.
● Do not tamper with controls.
● Do not abm, sit on, or stand
on the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher.
● Close supervision is necessary
if this
appti is used @ or
near cMdren. Do not Wow
ctidren to play inside, on or
with this apptiance or any
.
~ apptiance. Dispose of
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discarded appliances and
shipping or packing
materti
properly, Before discarding a
dishwasher, remove the door of
the washing compartment,
● @p dl washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of chfldren, preferably in
a locked cabinet. Observed
warnings on container labels to
avoid
persoti injury.
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O prevent dishwasher from
tipping over, do not extend both
racks when loaded, and do not
lean or pushdown on:
—open door
—upper rack when My
extended.
● -ROG~ GM is
produd by the chernicrd action
within your water heater. It can
accumtiate in the water heater
and/or water pipes if hot water
has not been used for a period
of two weeks or longer.
~DROGEN GAS IS
~PLOSWE. To prevent the
possibtiity of damage or injury,
if you have not used hot water for
two weeks or more, or move into
a residence in which the hot
water system may not have been
used for some time, turn on W
hot water faucets and Wow them
to run for
seved minutes before
using any electrical appliance
which is
coMwted to the hot
water system. This
WW Wow
any hydrogen gas to escape.
Mso, since the gas is flamma
ble,
do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during
this process.
SAW TWE
~STRUC~ONS
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How to operate your dishwasher
Door Latch
Cycle Indicator Dlai
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,
bowls, etc. according to
instructions on pages 8 and 9.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the
detergent dispenser. Make sure the
Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
See pages 6 and 7.
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. See page 6.
Connect Unicouple and electricity
according to instructions on pages
11 and 12.
STEP 3. Select DRYING HEAT
Option. It must be ON for PLATE
WARMER cycle, OFF for RINSE
HOLD cycle. It can be ON or OFF,
at your option (see below), for any
of the wash cycles.
DRYING
HEAT OFF
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HEAT ON
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DRYING HEAT ON. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
DRYING HEAT OFF. Turns the
drying heater off to save energy.
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.
STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start
dishwasher.
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle
selection hints on next page.)
To obtain the benefits of a complete
cycle, be careful that you
do not
turn the dial any further than
necessary
to start the dishwasher.
● For NORMAL WASH cycle:
a. Latch the door.
b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to ON position to start the cycle.
● For LIGHT WASH cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
LIGHT WASH ■
ON 8
OFF W
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HOLO “EATO~
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b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to LIGHT WASH position.
c. Latch door to start the cycle.
● For RINSE HOLD cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select DRYING HEAT–OFF
drying option.
LIGHT WASH W
ON ■
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OFF ■
. RINSE ~::
HO~ WA1~
~TEWARMER
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c. S1 OW 1 Y turn Cycle Indicator
Dial
t~ RINSE HOLD position.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.
Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 10% for
the NORMAL WASH cycle.
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. For PLATE WARMER cycle:
a. Load clean plates and dishes to
be warmed.
b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON
drying option.
c. have the door unlatched.
LIGHT~H ■
ON ■
OFF ■
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. RINSE &f:
●
HOLO MEA,W
PUTEWRMER
~ =LE~MINQMEATw
d<
e.
Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
clockwise to PLATE WARMER
position.
Latch the door to start the cycle.
What happens in each cycle
Cycle selection hints
It is important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 8 and 9.
NORMAL WASH—For most
loads of everyday dishes, glasses
and cookware with medium soils.
LIGHT WASH—For dishes
that have beenpre-rinsed before
loading. Also, for washing ve~
lightly soiled dishes with soils
that have not dried on.
Wash
Water Use Cycle Time
wash
Gallons (approx.
Cycla
(approx.) minutes) Cycle Sequence
NOmAL WASH
10.7
56 *
mmBBEE
LIGHT WASH 8.9
51
HHBBE
RINSE HOLD
5.1
15
HBE
*DRYING HEAT—ON: Add 28 minutes.
5
WNSE HOLD–For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later. Select DRYING HEAT–
OFF drying option. Do not use
detergent.
PLATE WARMER—For warming
clean dishes and serving plates for
the serving of hot food.
● You’ll hear occasional clicking
sounds:
–Sofi food disposer shredding
action.
—Drain valve opening to pump
water out.
—Timer control as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
● During the drying period:
—The motor stops.
—Water vapor is released through
the vent under the door handle.
It maybe visible.
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mod dishwashing stirts
with H~ water.
To get dishes clean and dry you
need hot water. To help you get
water of the proper temperature,
your dishwasher automatically
heats the water in the wash cycle.
For good washing and drying, the
entering water must be at least
120°F. To prevent dish damage,
inlet water should not exceed 150°F.
How to test water temperature:
Check the water temperature
inside your dishwasher with a
candy or meat thermometer.
Let the dishwasher run through
one fill and pump out cycle, then
let the dishwasher fill with water
the second time.
When you hear the water stop
filling, unlatch the door and slowly
open it.
Measure the temperature of the
water in the bottom of the tub this
way:
Remove the silverware basket and
place a candy or meat thermometer
in the water towards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
than 120°F, you will not get good
washing results. Higher water
temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder
detergents.
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures are unusually low, or
if your water travels a long distance
from water heater to dishwasher,
you may need to set your water
heater’s thermostat up. If you have
not used hot water for some time,
the water in the pipes will be cold.
Turn on the hot water faucet at the
sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the
dishwasher. If you’ve recently done
laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater
time to recover before operating the
dishwasher.
To improve washability if the water
is less than 120°F and you cannot
adjust your water heater: Select a
longer cycle and fill both detergent
cups at least half-full with detergent.
Help prevent spotting
with a rinse agent.
A rinse agent makes water flow off
dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
For best dishwashing performance,
use of a rinse agent such as JET-DRY
brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solid form. Your dishwasher
uses the solid form.
If you can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER
PRODU~S, INC.
(“JET DRY”)
411 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, ~ 06830
How to choose and use
the right detergent.
Hrst, use only powder or liquid
detergenh specifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types
will cause oversudsing.
Second, check the phosphate
content. Phosphate helps prevent
hard-water materials from forming
spo@ or film on your dishes. If your
water is hard (7 grains or more),
your detergent has to work harder.
Detergents with a higher phosphate
level will probably work better. If
the phosphate content is low (8.7%
or less), you’ll have to use extra
detergent with hard water.
Your water department can tell
you how hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent.
Or your area’s water softener
company. Just call and ask them
how many “grains” of hardness is
in your water.
How much detergent should you
use?
That depends. Is your water
“hard” or “soft”? With hard water,
you need extra detergent to get
dishes clean. With soft water, you
need less detergent.
Too much detergent with soft water
not only
wast(~s money, it can be
harmful. It can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware,
called
“etching.” Arl outside layer of glass
is
etched away! Of course, this takes
some time. But why take a chance
when it’s easy to find out the
hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and
dry.
Under the sink isn’t a good
place to store detergent. Too much
moisture.
Don’t put powder detergent
into the dispenser until you’re
ready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’t be
frt;sh OR dry.)
If your powd(?r detergent geb old
or lumpy, throw it away. It won’t
wash well. Old detergent often
won’t dissolve.
If you use a liquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they age or come
in contact with water.
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You’ll find two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher.
Two, because
some cycles use two washes.
See “Detergent Usage Guide”
below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator
Dial is at OFFposition before
adding detergent. Otherwise the
detergent cup will not close and
latch properly.)
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.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessary.
With common sense and a little
practice you’ll soon know what
foods to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy
vegetables and crusts. Remove
excessive quantities of oil or
grease.
2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Your dishwasher has a built-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes
soft food bits and flushes them away.
It can handle small amounts of
soft foods, but large amounts will
be difficult to handle.
3. Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has a chance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more difficult to wash and may
not come clean in the NORMAL
WASH cycle. Remember to use
your RINSE HOLD cycle for small
“holding” loads.
Note: The foods mentioned above
are for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. You may
dso want to consider removing fds
such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar, lemon juice and other
foods that can cause discoloration
of
staidess steel if allowed to remain
on dishes for a long period of time.
Close the min cup.
NWE: Detergent cup maybe
opened manually with no harm.
Deti~ent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(O-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains)
(7-12 grains*)
~CLES Main Cup
] Open Cup
Main Cup
I Open Cup Main
Cup+
I Open Cup*
NORMAL WASH cycle 1 Tablespoon ~1 Tablespoon Half Full ~Half Full ~;l~pletely
minimum minimum
J ~~l~pletely
LIGHT WASH cycle 1 Tablespoon None
Half Full None ~fl~pletely None
minimum
RINSE HOLD cycle
Use no detergent
Use no detergent
Use no dete~ent
*12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,
lime can build up in the water valve. The water
valve may stick while open and cause flooding,
~Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
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How to load your dishwasher How to load the
~PMCK
This is a random mixed load, the most common type you
will have.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the
bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the
center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items
in the upper rack.
WAXH OUT FOR THIS.
The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the qcle.
Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be
careful not to let portions of items such as knives,
skewers or pot handles extend through the bottom rack
or the silverware basket,
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
Calrod” heating unit.
Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may ~
placed-—face dew;—in the top rack. The top rack is
handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Be sure the force of
water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.
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How to load the B~~M WCK
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Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters,
pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the
back.
Put flatware in the removable silverware basket with
handles up to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and
spoons so they don’t nest together. 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 the silverware basket with the
silverware on top.
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Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be
loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler
pans and racks along the edge. Shallow items may be
angled provided the lower
side does not shield the soiled
surface inside from the water.
Take out anything that might fall or extend through the
bottom of the silverware basket.
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mat you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Usually
Material Safe Exceptions (not safe)
Spial Instructions
Mtivm
Ym *me
mlored anodti
Some dsrkeni~ or a@w possible. Remove by
duminumw M. scoutins with soapfilled smi wool pads.
Cbfw Y% Anti~, meti-trbed,
If in doubt, check with the manuticturer. Or test wash
s~
hand-painted or over-thegl~
one pieeedaily for at least a month. Compare with the
patterns fade. rest Of tie Set.
Oold leaf wiIl discolor.
cr~ YES
Antique, meti-trimmed or
bad
~ly to prevent movement.
hartd.painted patterna fade. Cheek
manuMrer’s imtructions for your crys~l.
Gold leaf will discolor.
NO
W not wash indiahmkr, Damage to dishmsher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
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drc
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b-, @.
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Milk Glass may yellow.
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NO
I@n witl rust.
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%rm&k.
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Ifit doean’t say DNHWASHER SAFE, test one pieee
betire dishwashiW M.eatire set. Wash in top rack ody.
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Rin* if not wash% immediately. Salty or acid foods
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can stain ifleRm.
ste&~
w
bit&t ii’- dkrware
Rinse ifaotvvashi~ &iately. SAty or acid foods can
dmti ~ketwith @irdess steel.
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stain ifl*on. ~ *6nt an cause difficult-to-remove
Contad betw- metals can
Mwk x. Pl~ in baek~otionofsilverware basket to
damage ailver.
avoid ~sure mqnt ffi the detergent cup.
M’tuse@pWr utenstis in
the same Iaad. Silver may get a
,,
brown film.
+siw used to attach some
holl~handie knives can loosen.
N-k
Ym A@r wshi~, wi~ rho non-stkk coating area with
eoat~
vegetable oil to ~ it from losing its non-stick quality.
m
NO Tincsn rust.
NO Wood ean warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type washing,
Fo~et a dish? Here’s when
However, opening the door during 2. Wait a few seconds until the
you can add it.
any cycle lessens cleaning power. water calms. Then open the door.
Add dishes any time during the So try to load everything at the 3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
RINSE HOLD cycle. With other beginning.
wash cycles, you can add dishes Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
4. Close the door and push the
latch to the far right. When the
at any time BEFORE the main
1. Push the door latch to the left.
door is locked, washing will
detergent wash portion of the cycle. Washing will stop. continue.
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How to comect elwtricity
~PO~NT–PLEASE ~ C~LY
Caution, for wrsod
safety:
DO N~ USE AN EXTENSION
CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG
WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT, UNDER
W
C~CUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE TH~
GROUND~G PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
Dishwasher must be electrically
grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or
in the absence of local codes, in
accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/
NFPA NO. ~-B87.
Htiricd requimmen~
● This appliance must be supplied
with 120V, @Hz, and connectd to
an individud, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a
E or
20 amp circuit breaker or
time-
delay fuse.
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INSURE PROPER GROUND
EXISTS BEFORE USE
● If the electric supply pmided does
not meet the above specifications,
it is recommended that a licensed
el~trician insti an approval oudet.
. Your dishwasher circuit should
not be used for any other appliance
while the dishwasher is in operation
as the dishwasher requires the fill
capacity of the circuit.
● If the wall receptacle you plug
the dishwasher’s power cord into
is controlled by a switch, turn
on the switch.
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How tome the Uticouple
Before operating your
fishwasherthe first time...
Attach the Aerator Wucet Adapter.
The special aerator faucet adapter
supplied with your dishwasher must
be assembled to the sink faucet
before you can use your dishwasher.
The faucet adapter is designed to
fit standard spouts having internal
or external threads. You will find
the adapter and two washers in the
“Hardware for Installation” packet
in your dishwasher.
To install faucet adapter, first
remove the old aerator or trim ring
on your faucet spout.
Hfaucet has external threads:
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Insert the thinner of the two
washers into the faucet adapter and
attach it to the faucet spout.
If faucet has internal threads:
Insert both washers into the faucet
adapter and attach it to the faucet
spout.
If the faucet adapter threads do
not match your faucet spout,
your
local hardware or plumbing supply
store normally has
additiond fittings
to adapt your faucet spout to the
special aerator faucet adapter.
N~E: A sinksprayattachment
hose can burst if it is installed on
the same sink with yourdishwmhec
We suggest that you disconnect the
sinksprayattachment ifyoursink
bone atiplug the hole.
How to connect the
Unicouple
1. Pull Unicouple anditshoses from
storage compahent located at rear
of dishwasher and attach it to the
faucet adapter.
2. Attach the Unicouple connector
to the faucet adapter by depressing
collar at the top of the connector.
men Unicouple is dl the way up
onto the adapter, release the collar.
It will then snap into position to
lock the Unicouple in place.
The Unicouple’s smrdl hose carries
water from the faucet to the
dishwasher. Its large hose carries
drain water to the sink. Be sure drain
hose is pointing toward the sink bowl
drain opening and the sink drain is
open for water that will drain from
your dishwasher. If your dishwasher
drains into a disposer, operate the
disposer untfl it is completely empty
before starting the dishwasher.
3. fimhot water fully on before
starting the dishwasher.
How to use the
Faucet-~o nozzle
The Faucet-Flo nozzle is part of the
Unicouple connector. Operate the
nozzle by depressing the pressure
release lever on the side of the
Unicouple connector. You will find
the Faucet-Flo nozzle useful for
several reasons. For example:
● It allows you to flush cold water
out of the hot waterline so that you
can better regulate your water
temperature.
● It allows you to test the
temperature of the water before
starting your dishwasher.
If you need freshwater for
personal use:
Disconnect the Unicouple.
Draw your fresh water direcdy
from your faucet.
Do not disconnwt the Unicouple
while the dishwasher is operating.
How to disconnect the
Unicouple from faucet
a~pter
1. Tumoffthehotwater.
2. Release
thewaterpressureby
depressing the pressure release
lever. This relieves water pressure
and protects you, and the room,
from severe splashing.
3. Release Unicouplefiomfaucet by
depressing the collar at the top of the
Unicouple connector.
How tO &COMWt YOW
&hwasher
1. Remove thepowercordplug
from the wall rweptacle.
2. Disconnect Unicouple from
faucet adapter.
3. Shake excess water out of
Unicouple and return it and its
hoses to the dishwasher storage
compartment.
N~: men motor stops at the
end of the find rinse, the Unicouple
can be disconnected and returned
to storage.
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PROBLEM
POSS~LE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DISHWASHER
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker, Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
UNUSUAL NOISE Cookware may not be secure on rack pins. Or something
Srndl may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing cookware to ratie. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage 6.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
UNCLEAN DISHES Check irdet water temperature. It should beat least QO°F. (To test, seepage 6.)
AND FLAWARE
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any
further than necessary
to start the dishwasher.
Water pressure may be temporarily low.
fim on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
bproper rack loading. (See pages 8-9.)
BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
MARKS ON DISHES
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
DETERGENT LEFT
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
IN DISPENSER CUPS
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically,
cdl for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to close and latch properly. If you
WON’T M~HAFTER
udatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to
ADWGDETERGENT
OFF by itself.
CHWING OF CHINA
-hantigcancause chiW@. Load with care. Make smglassware and C&= ww
and can’t jm loose. (Seepages 8 and 9 for corrwt way to load glasswm.) Make sure Ml
@asses and stemware wti clear thetopofthetub whenyoupush therackintothedishwasher.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.
SP~ AND FILMING
Spotting can be caused by rdl these things:
ON GLASSES AND
FLATW~
● Extremely hard water. (Seepage 6.)
c Low idet water temperature. (To test, seepage 6.)
● Overloading the dishwasher.
● Improper loading. (See pages 8-9.)
● Old or damp powder detergent.
● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (S= page 6.)
c Too littie detergent. (Seepage 7.)
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands
of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwashing
detergent may help reduce filming.
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If you need more help...@, toll free:
GE -er Cente#
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consumer information semice
14

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Care and Cleaning
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USER MMNTEN~CE
~STRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it.
Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads
or harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available
from
Hotpoint Appliance Parts
Marts.
The inside usually takes care
of itself. If it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
Conversion Kit
A special kit (Cat. No. WD35X5073)
for changing a convertible
dishwasher to a permanent built-in
installation is available from your
dealer or service organization.
How to prepare your
dishwasher for winter
sto~e
If the dishwasher is to be left
unused in an unheated location
during the winter months, have a
service technician take the
following steps to prevent the
machine from freezing:
. Remove fuses or trip circuit
breakers to remove electric power
from the dishwasher.
● ~m off water to dishwasher.
Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve and drain.
Q Remove water valve from the
dishwasher and blow on small
plastic outlet to remove water.
Replace water valve and water line.
● Remove plug in bottom of rubber
boot and drain completely. Replace
the plug.
RemoviW the Wood Top
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be ~leased. If for some
reasoh you are ;ot happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
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Remove the two mounting screws
as shown and pull the top toward you
to remove it from the dishwasher.
NEXT, if you are still not pleasti,
write all the
details-includinz
To remove the protective cover,
use a scissor to cut the bag from the
under side. Then reinstall the top
taking care to engage the rear
brackets as shown.
DO N~ operate the dishwasher
without the wood top in place.
Care of the wood top
Before using, wipe well with a
dry cloth to remove surface dust.
Saturate a clean cloth with mineral
oil and polish all exposed wood
surfaces until they gleam. Allow
d top to stand overnight to absorb
the oil and repeat the treatment the
next day. Allow to stand for 4 to 6
hours and wipe off excess oil with a
SOft, dry cloth.
Wood tops should not be used as
a place for thawing frozen foods,
even when protected by a sheet of
aluminum foil. Never let water
stand on the wood top.
To remove water stains, rub with
a cloth saturated with non-toxic
mineral oil (available at most
drugstores).
Should your top become too
stained, dirty or cut, sand with
~(HO) or m(220) sandpaper
and then wipe with a cloth saturati
with non-toxic mineral oil.
your phone number—to: “
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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YOUR HOTPOINT 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
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any
pan of the dishwasher that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
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 ● Servicetripstoyourhometo
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer
CenteF
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
. Cleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line.
. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Pan No. 165 D3080P055
Pub No. 39-5186
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