Hotpoint HDA100 User manual

PartNo.165D4700P139Pub.No.39-5240

Congratulations!
YouAre Now Partof theHotpointFamily.
Welcome to tile Hotpoint lhmily. We're
proud of our quality products _md we are
committed to proxiding dependable see'vice.
You'll see it in this easy-to-use ()wner's
M_mual _md you'll hear it in tile friendly
voices oI ollr (!]st()mer service departl-tleilt.
Best ()fall, you'll experience these values
e_ch time yotl llse yOllr washer. That's
important, because your new dish_-asher will
be part oi your thmily lor many years. And we
hope you will be part of om's tbr a long time
tO (Ollle.
We thank ?xm h_r bu}ing Hotpoint. We
appreciate your purchase, and hope you will
continlle to rely (ill (is whenever yotl need
quality appliances lot your home.
Stap/e sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the mode/and serial
numbershere.
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Youcan find them on the tub walljust
inside the door.

Hotpoint& You,
AServicePartnership.
Ask any Hotpoint appliance owner and they
will te#you we stand behind our products
with unmatched quality service. However,
did you know that most questions result
from simple problems that you can easily
fix yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how
ReadthisManual
Inside you _dll find many
helpflll hints on how to use and
maint_dn your dishwasher
properly..]ust a little preventive
(are on }x)ur part can sm'e you _l
great deal 1:ftime and m( _ey
over the lite of your dishwasher.
ReviewtheSectionon
TroubleshootingTips
You'll lind many answers to
COl'nlllOllproblems here.
IIVOtlreview Otlr chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call lot
service at all.
If YouNeedService
ltyou do need service, you (:an
reku,: knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-lt'ee
([iStOlllel" service II[llnl)el"s is
included in the back section.
()r you can always (:all the
GE Answer Center _')at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Safety information ....... 4-7
Operating instructions
ControlPaneJ............. 8
ControlSettings, ............ 9
OialCyc/es........... 76 77
UsingtheDishwasher .... 12 13
Load/n9rne
OishwasherRacks....... 74 75
ChangingColorPanels .,, 16-19
CareandCleaning.......... 20
Troubleshooting Tips
Betore You
CallForSerwce ....... 21-25
Customer Service
Warrant] ................. 27
ServiceTelpnone
Numbers ,..... BackCover

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or toprevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in
a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or
more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these
circumstances.
lfthe hot water has not been used tt)r t_) weeks or more, prevent
the possibility of damage or injm T by turning on all hot water
lhucets and allow them to run tor several minutes. Do this beiore
using any electrical appliance',_lli( 11is connected to the hot wa_er
system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since the gas is tlammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during this process.

Useyour dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual.
PROPERINSTALLATION
ANDMAINTENANCE
Thisdishwasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Ifyou did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free
at the GEAnswer Centerj 800.626.2000.
,, Connect to agrounded
metal, permanent wiring
system; or mn all equipment-
gTomlding conductor with
tile drcuit Colldllctors and
connect to tile equipment-
gTounding terminal or lead
of ttle appliance.
, hnproper comlection of tile
equipment-grounding
conductor call resuh ill a risk
of electric shock. Check with
a qualilied electrician or
secdce representative ityou
are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly
gTounded.
Dispose of discarded
applian( es and shipping or
packing material properly.
Do not attempt to repair or
replace any part of your
dishwasher unless it is
specifically recommended in
this manual. All other
servicing should be reterred
to aqualified technician.
N To minimize ttle possibility of
electric shock, disconnect
this appliance li'om tile
power supply betore
attempting ally maintenance.
NOTE:Turning ttle
dishwasher off does not
discomlect tile appliance
ti'om the power supply. We
recommend having a
qualilied technician sec,-ice
your appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATiON.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
DONOT...
Do not tarnper with COl]trois.
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand
on tile door or dish rack of
tile dishwasher.
Do not allow (:hildren to play
inside, on or vdth this
appliance or any discarded
appliance.
Do not discard a dishwasher
without first removing tile
door ot tile washing
COlllpar tlllent,
Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline or other tlammable
vapors and liquids ill the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
......,,Use onlypounder t r liquid
detergents or',_ etting _lgents
recommended tbr use in a
di slraasher.
[,ocate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal.
l.oad sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce tile risk
of cut-type it{juries.
Do not wash plastic items
unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked,
(heck the lllalltllaCttlrer's
recomrnendations.
I)o not tou(h tile heating
element during, or
milled atelv alker llse.
Do IlOt operate }Ollr
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly
in place.
Close supe_,ision is necessary
it this appliance is used by or
near children.
lx)ad light plastic items so
they will not become
isl ) t "n r
d"' (dged a d d op to tile
bottom of the dishwasher-
they might come into contact
with the heating element and
be damaged.
REMEMBER...
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of
our family.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthedishwashercontrolpanel.
Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Model HDA 100 oF,_....
.................................Mode/HD/L_00 _ oN
PANS WASH
ModelHDA300andHDA330
ModelHDAgo0andHDA930 .....
POTS& NORMAL LIGHT WATER HEATED HEATTD ENERGy HOURS
PANS WASH WASH SAVER WASH DRY SAVER DELAY
START_LAV Z
OFF
_ PLATE _
RINSE&HOLD_EA_DDRY_ _ ii!

ControlSettings
.......Cycles
POTS&PANS/ Forheavilysoileddishesorcookwarewith dried on
HEAVYWASH or bakedonsoils.Everydaydishesmay beincluded,
Thiscyclewill notremoveburnedonfoods,
NORMALWASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookware
with mediumsoils,NOTE:Manydisheshavelighter
soil than normal.Ct/oosingacycleotherthan
NORMAL WASH will saveenergyandwater.
LIGHTWASH/ Fordisheswith light soils.
WATERSAVER
RINSE& HOLD Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewashedlater,
Donotusedetergent
PLATEWARMER Forwarming cleandislles and servingplates.This
cyclewill takeapproximately32minutes.
Make sure the Dial is at the OFFposition.
1Jatch the door.
Energy Options
WASH TEMP Providesextra heatfor bestperformance,it isused
BOOSTON/ bestwkh heavilysoileddishes,
HEATEDWASH
WASH TEMP TurnsTEMPBOOSToff,
BOOSTOFF
HEATEDDRY/ Turnsthedryinghe_teronforfast drying,Thiscycle
HEATEDDRYON will extendthetime to yourwashcycle,
HEATEDDRY Shutsoff thedryingheatoption.Dishesairdry
OFF naturallyandenergyissaved.
ENERGY SAVER Turnsall Optionsoff,
Start
Slowly turn the Dial to the STARTer 0Nposition. Don't
turn it past the stARter ONposition, or you could
accidentally miss a rinse. There is a time delay between
start-up and water till so you will not hear an v wash
action right away. 9

About thedial cycles.
Rinse&Hold (H_A750,HDAISO,HDA200,HDA300,HDA330,
HDA900andHDA930only)
For rinsing partial loads that will be',_ashed later. Do not
use detergent,
#Make sure HEATEDDRYOFFisselected.
#i#ii sure the door is unlatched
to RINSE& HOLD.
Al_atch the door to start the cycle
Start _elsJ! (HDAgO0andHDA930only)
The STARTDELAY_ll allow }ou to delay the start
time of any (y(le not on the Dial automati(:all} tbr up
to 6 hours.
........ _,_,_=,_ _Select the wash c_(le and ()ption "_ou",_ant.
_Slo',dy turn the ]Dialto desired time. The CYCLEON
light will come on.
_ _ OfF OH
Plate Wsrmer (HDA200,HDA300,HDA330,HDAgO0and
HDA930only)
For warming (lean dishes and se_,'ing plates. This (y(le
will take approximately 32 minutes.
......... _....... ::_Select HEATEDDRYON.
iii!
to PLATEWARMER.
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ili orr ._w,,vAs.
NOeMALWASH
WAT_ SAVER
RINSE&HOLI_{aEA_mD_n
Heavy, Normal & Water Saver (HDA150andHDA180
only)
7Be sure the door is unlatched.
}
;Slowly turn dm dial to the (:vcleyon want. Don't
_:{;Kmm it past this position, or'von'couM ac(:identallv
miss a Finse.
_Select am options.
71_atch the door to start the (:ycle.
Cycle Sequence
POTS& PANS 10,0gal. 63min. RinseRinseRinseMainWash RinseRinseRinse
NORMALWASH 83 gal. 57min. RinseRinseMainWasil RinseRinseRinse
WATERSAVER 6,6gal, 55min. RinseMainWash Rk_seRinseRinse
Drying Options:
HEATEDDRY ON.Available on all wash cycles except
RINSE& HOLD.Add approximately !12minutes to the
(Tcle.
HEATEDDRY OFF.l)uing heater is turned ()iE l)ishes dU
naturally.
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Usingthedishwasher.
ChecktheWaterTemperature
Tile entering water must be at least 120°lL and not more tharl
150°F., fi)r efiective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check
tile water temperature _ith a candy or meat thermometer. Tllrn oil
tile hot water t_-ulcetnearest tile dishwasher, place tile thermol-neter
_ls
in a g a:s and let tile water mn contimlousl} into tile glass !mtil tile
temperature stops rising. A(!just your water heater, if needed.
UsingaRinseAgent
Arinse agent, such asJET-DRY,makes water flow olt the dishes
quickly thereby reducing water spotting.
Fill tile rinse agent dispenser
until it reaches tile bottom otlip
inside the opening. Replace cap
To check il rinse agent is needed
remove tile cap and look into tile
dispenser. ()n some models, tile
dispenser can be checked by
pressing the clear center of the
fill cap 2 or3 times. IIrinse agem
fills tile center olthe fill cap, you
have enough.
Afull dispensershouldlastabout3months,
It rinseagent spills,wipe itup immediately.It cankeepyour detergent
from working.
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ProperUseof Detergent
Llse only detergent specifically made tor use in dislr, rashers. Keep
}our detergent fl'esh and (It),. Don't put powder detergent into the
dispenser tmtil yon're ready to wash dishes.
Tile amolmt of detergent to use depends on "Mlether your water is
hardor sort With hard',rater, you need extra detergent _,tith soft
,,rater }7Oilneed less detergent.
Protect your dishes alld dishwasher 1)ycontacting your "aater
department and ask ng h< w hard y<lt",rater is. T,,relve or more
grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended.
Without it. lime {:anbuild up in the _rater valve, which could stick
"Mille()pen and cause t]ooding. Too much detergent with soft water
(:an cause a permanent doudiness ot glassware, called etching.
You'll find t'ao detergent dispensers on the OpenCup
inside door ot }our dish-a_asher.All ",rash{:vdes
reqtfire detergent in tile main cup. 't._ash {:_cles
with two washes will also use tile open cup.
Be sure the Dial is at OFFposition before
adding detergent. ()thetwise, the detergent
cup will not close and latch properly. Add MainCup
detergent then close the lllaill €lip.
NOTE'To open detergent cup after it has
been closed, simply turn the detergent cup
handle (ounter-( lo(k'aise until it releases. A
snapping sound ma? be heard.
ForgettoAdd a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before tile main ",rash.
/Push the door latch to the left.
i_()nce the,,rater cahns, open the door. Steam may rise out ot the
dishxrasher.
losethedoor p.shthela.lltot,le* rrill.
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Loading the dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and
appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
UpperRack
The upper r_uk is tierglasses, (ups and sau_ ers.
Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is
also aseo.lre place for dishwasher-sal_, plastics. A
cup shelt (on some models) may be placed in the
up or down position to add tlexibility. The upper
I kl _) )"
"ac "sgo( d tor all kinds ot odd-shaped utensils.
Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items should
be placed l_tce down.
Securelargerdishwasher:safeplasticsova twofingers
whenpossll31e,
Makesuresmallp/asticitemsaresecuresotheycant fall
ontotheheatingelemenL
The Wash Tower
Keepthecenterareadearin theIowa rat?.
The wash tower rises through the center of tile
lower rack during tile wash and rinse portions of
the cycle.
Don't block it of load tall thingsnext to it.
Also, be carettfl not to let a
portioll otait item Stlcb as a pot or
dish handle extend through the
bottom rack. This could block the
wash arm and cause poor washing
results.
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',7", i>
Lower Rack
tWhenIoaUimthelowe_mU<,dono_IoaUI_rmpl_e_or
traysin thehontKghtcomer.Theymaypreventdetergent
fromcirculatingduringthewashcycle.
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers.
and coc,kware, l_arge items Stlth as broiler pans
and racks should go along the sides. Ix)ad
platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in
corners, or in the back. The soiled side of items
should lace tl:e center of tl:e rack.
I: Don7leta_?y
itemextend
throughbottom.
Silverware Basket
Dlt tlatware in the removable basket Mtb tork
and kniie handles up to protect your bands. Place
spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix
knives, tbrks and spoons so they don't nest
together. Disu'ibute eve fly. Small plastic items,
such as measuring spoons and lids fi'om small
containers, should go in the bottom of the
silverware basket with silverware on top.
A security cell cover (on some
models) hinged in some
handles can be lowered to
either side to secure
lightweight items fl'om the
effects of the vigorous
wash action.

Changingcolor panels.
Ifyou are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher's front
panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over.
Each side of each panel is a different color. Youmay also paint a
panel with a color of your own choice.
_, WARNING!
,, Weargloves when handling door panels. Failure to do so can
causeseriouscuts.
,, Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels.
Changing theDoor Panel
out trim s(re',_s on either side of ttle
7i7i dislraasher door. Renlove tile side trim.
JSlide tile door panel out. (Careful-edges may
::::-_be sharp.)
J_Turn tile door panel around and put tile color }ou
",_ant in tt'ont.
Replace ttle door panel, side trim and screx_s.
NOTE."l)o not operate dislr_ asher'Mlile changing panels
or when bottorn panel is removed.
f"-"%,_T0p
I!tP _Mount_ngl
BottomPanelAttachmentScrews
Changing theBottom Panel
;;/q l_,elnove tile l)ottom p_tnel att_t(hnlent s(re'a s.
top irlollntJng screws.
top trim screws and remove tile top
:€Slide tile color panel(s) up and out and put tile
(O101" VOl.l wilnt in front.
Replace ttle top
.... trim and scre',_s.
dReplace....... tile entire assembly. _,.revers• lg,tile....steps
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Cut-OutOrderFormforHDA300& HDAgO0
liyou have redecorated and the colorpanelsin your dishwasher do
not blend _dth your new color scheme you may order an additional
color panel without (:barge.
Specify the colorpanel when ordering.
[] GPF24White/Almond
[] GPF26Harvest/Black
Fold Here
Name:
Address:.
City:
State:
Model No.:.
Serial No.:
ZipCode:
Date l'urchased:
Use tape, not staple / 7

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Name:
Address:
City, State:
Zip:
PLACE
STAMP
HERE
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c/o ]Dri:ViewIMtk.
4706 Allmond Ave.
Ixmisville, KX_40209
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Woodpanel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free,
800-626-2002.Yourorder will be sent directly toyour home. VISA,
MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
OptionalAccessories
Woodpanol trimkits (:ont_dn trim and instructions tor adding a
decorative wood door panel and bottom panel to l-hatch kitchen
cabinets. You supply the wood panels which should be no thicker
than l/4"
Specify the trim number when ordering.
GPF4OBC(ChromeTrim& Screws)
GPF4OBK(Black Trim)
GPF4OWH(White Trim)
GPF4OAD(Almond)
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Caringforthedishwasher.
Toclean the control panel use a lightly,dampened cloth then dry.
thoroughly. Toclean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax.
Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any.
part of the dishwasher.
Su covers_ews
Protect Against Freezing
11your dishwasher is lelt in an unheated place during
the xdnter, ask a senice technician to:
yCnt otl elecuical power to the dishwasher. Remove
_tUses or trip circuit breaker.
_urn otl the water supply and disconue( t tl_ewater
t_ inlet line li'om tlle water valve.
J1)rain water ti'om the inlet line alld water valve.
.....i (Use a pan to catch the water.)
_Re(onnect the water inlet line to the water valve
dRemove the plastic sump cover in the tub
bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the
rubber boot.
Checkthe a# gap aruvdmeyour
gshwasller lsrl_tclf_inifl9 well,
Oees YourOishwasher Have anAir Gap?
An air gap prote(ts your dislmasher against water
bacldng up into it it a drain clogs. The air gap is not a
part of the dishwasher. It is not c(wered by your
warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so
yo[1 Ilia}' ll()t have one.
Theairgapis easytoclean.
l Tm'n ofiltile dislm asher and lili ott'tlle chrome
(:over.
53 _ %
_Unscrex_ tile plasti( cap and clean with a toothpi( k.
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