GE HDB921 User manual

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Operatinginstructions
or yourdishwasher DoorLatch CycleIndicatorDial
(Locked) (Turnto start)
LFUWER NEAVY DfllCATE NORMAL WNI CYCLE PNWNGH[AT
SCRUB CYS1[ Cvcl[ CYCLE
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IndicatorLights
How tooperate
your dishwasher
oBefore using your dishwasher the
first time, install the Faucet Adapter
according to instructions in your Use
and Care Book.This is aone-time
only chore.
Loadyour dishwasher,add detergent,
onnect electricity and the Unicouple.
ee your Use and Care Bookfor
instructions. (Be sure the Cycle indi-
cator Dial is at OFF position before
dding detergent.)
❑Select DryingHeatOption
DRYINGHEAT
ON OFF
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ON.Turnsthe drying heater on for
fast drying.
OFFTurnsthe drying heater off to save
energy.Dishes 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 drying time.
Useof this option reduces the elec-
trical energy used by this model
approximately 9°/0 for Normal Cycle.
Estimated yearly savings, depending
on your local electrical rates, are:
Electric Rate $.05 $.08 $.11
$5.35 $8.55 $11.75
❑SelectSANI=CYCLEOption
SANI-CYCIE
ON OFF
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SANI-CYCLEmay be usedwith any
a. Pushselected cycle button
b, Latch the door
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wash cycle. It raises the water tem- C.Slowly turn Cvcle Indicator Dial
perature in the final rinse portion of to ON positioh to start the cycle.
the cycle selected. When SANI-CYCLE
is selected: The timer will not advance ~ForLIGHTWASHcycle
until the water temperature is raised
to the proper temperature for SANl-
CYCLErinsing.
❑SelectThe Cycleandstart
dishwasher
If your dishwasher drains into afood
waste disposer,operate the disposer
until it is empty before starting the
dishwasher.(SeeCycle selection
hints on back page.)
Toobtain the benefits of acomplete
cycle, be careful that you do not
turnthe dialanyfurtherthan net=
essaryto start the dishwasher.
~ForallcyclesexceptLIGHT
WASHand RINSEHOLD:
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SCRUB CYCLE CYCLE CYCLE
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a. Be suredooris unlatched
b. Push NORMALCYCLEbutton
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to LIGHTWASHposition.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.
6ForRINSEHOLDcycle
a. Be suredoorisunlatched.
b. Select DRYING HEATOFF
dryingoption
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to RINSEHOLD position.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Cycleselectionhints
POWERSCRUB— DELICATECYCLE—
For items such as potg;pans and-~:-:,;;~For normally-soiledchina and crystal:
casseroleswith dried-~~;or~a~p~~q’~:”-‘%~This
cycle is similar to Heavy
soils,Everydaydishesm-aybetnc~ded.-‘~Ycle_excePtthewashaction is
It is important to follow the loading un- softened by pumping air along with
the water to protect your delicate
structions in your UseandCare Book. items, Be sure you havefollowed the
HEAVYCYCLE— loading instructions in your Use&
For loads of everydaydishes, glasses Care Book.
and cookware with heavysoils.
Designedto yield high performance NORMALCYCLE—
For most loadsof everydaydishes,
on normal loads. glassesand cookware with medium
soils. It saves hot water over the
higher performance cycles.
LIGHTWASH—
For dishes that have beenpre-rinsed
before loading. Also, for washing ve{y
/jghf/y soiled dishes with soils that
have not dried on, e
RINSEHOLD—
For rinsing partial loadswhich will be
washed later. Do not use detergent.
What Happensin EachCycle
~You’ll hear occasional clicking oTheSANI-CYCLEindicator light —the WASHING/RINSINGindicator
sounds: comes on when SANI-CYCLEis light goes off.
—Soft food disposershreddingaction. selected. —the DRYINGindicator Iiaht comes
—Drain valve opening to pump water on with DRYINGHEAT6N.
out. eDuring the drying period:
—Timer control as cycle progresses. —the motor stops.
—Detergent cup opening. Minimum “
Wash
WaterUse CycleTime
Wash Gallons (approx.
Cycles (aPProx.) minutes) CycleSeauence
DelicateCycle 11.4
Washt’ ‘. ‘.-”
~Main Rinse tiin$e
NormalCycle 9.5 44* f?lns~’ wash , . ,
Rinse ,
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Main Rinse Rinse
LightWash 5.8 31’ Wash,
RinseHold 3.8 15 Rinse ,Rinse.
Drying Heat Options:
DRYING HEAT—ON. Add 22 minutes to wash cycle time. Availableon all
wash cycles except Rinse Hold.
DRYING HEAT—OFFNo Heat Drying to save energy.
—water vapor is releasedthrough
the vent under the door handle.
It may be visible.
*These cycle times may be increased
up to approximately 9minutes as
necessary for your dishwasher to
heat the water to proper tempera-
ture for good wash results. If you ‘
select SANI-CYCLEOption the timer
will not advance until water reaches
proper temperature. (SeeSANl-
CYCLEOption on front page.)
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_Readyour Use and Care.-Book.It cbntains IMPORTANTSAFETY -
“m INFORMATIONfor the PERSONALSAFETYof those using the appliance.
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Check the Problem Solver-inyour Use and Care Book. It lists many minor
causes of operating problems you can correct yourself and may save you an
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Model —
HDB921
Part No. 218A3664 P85— Rev. 2
Pub. NO. 39-5145–2 Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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