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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