Hotpoint HDA105 User manual

HDA100
HDA105
HDA150
HDA180
HDA200
HDA300
HDA330
HDA900
HDA930
Dishwashers
Owner’s Manual
Part No. 165D4700P139 Pub. No. 39-5240

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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the Hotpoint Family.
Welcome to the Hotpoint family. We’re
proud of our quality products and we are
committed to providing dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s
Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly
voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values
each time you use your washer. That’s
important, because your new dishwasher will
be part of your family for many years. And we
hope you will be part of ours for a long time
to come.
We thank you for buying Hotpoint. We
appreciate your purchase, and hope you will
continue to rely on us whenever you need
quality appliances for your home.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
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#You can find them on the tub wall just
inside the door.

Hotpoint&You,
AService Partnership.
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your dishwasher
properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a
great deal of time and money
over the life of your dishwasher.
Read this Manual
Ask any Hotpointappliance owner and they
will tell 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.
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
Review the Section on
Troubleshooting Tips
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you can always call the
GE Answer Center®at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
If You Need Service
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Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7
Operating Instructions
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Using the Dishwasher . . . .12, 13
Loading the
Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . .14, 15
Changing Color Panels . . .16–19
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .20
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .21–25
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Service Telphone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
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.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent
the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water
faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before
using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during this process.
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Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in
accordancewith theInstallation Instructionsbefore itis used.
If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free
at the GE Answer Center®
, 800.626.2000.
■Connect to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment-
grounding conductor with
the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead
of the appliance.
■Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with
a qualified electrician or
service representative if you
are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly
grounded.
■Dispose of discarded
appliances 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 referred
to a qualified technician.
■To minimize the possibility of
electric shock, disconnect
this appliance from the
power supply before
attempting any maintenance.
NOTE: Turning the
dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply. We
recommend having a
qualified technician service
your appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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DO NOT…
■Do not tamper with controls.
■Do not abuse, sit on, or stand
on the door or dish rack of
the dishwasher.
■Do not discard a dishwasher
without first removing the
door of the washing
compartment.
■Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
■Do not allow children to play
inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance.
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WHEN USINGYOUR DISHWASHER
■Use only powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
■Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal.
■Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
■Do not wash plastic items
unless marked
dishwasher
safe
or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked,
check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
■Do not touch the heating
element during or
immediately after use.
■Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly
in place.
■Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children.
■Load light plastic items so
they will not become
dislodged and drop to the
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.
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About the dishwasher control panel.
You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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OFF
HEATED
DRY OFF
HEATED
DRY ON
START
OFF
DRYING
OFF
ON
HEATED
DRY
HEAVY WASH
NORMAL WASH
WATER SAVER
RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)
OFF ON
WATER
SAVER
RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)
OFF
ON
HEATED
DRY
NORMAL
WASH
POTS &
PANS
OFF ON
WATER
SAVER
RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)
OFF
ON
HEATED
DRY
(HEATED DRY ON)
NORMAL
WASH
POTS &
PANS
PLATE WARMER
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
WATER SAVER
RINSE & HOLD
PLATE
WARMER
(HEATED DRY OFF)
HEATED
DRY
NORMAL
WASH
POTS &
PANS
(HEATED DRY ON)
WASH TEMP BOOST
ON OFF
START DELAY
OFF
RINSE & HOLD
PLATE
WARMER
(HEATED DRY OFF)
NORMAL
WASH
POTS &
PANS
(HEATED DRY ON)
ENERGY
SAVER HOURS
DELAY
START
(HOURS)
WATER
SAVER
LIGHT
WASH HEATED
WASH HEATED DRY 6
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Model HDA100
Models HDA150 and HDA180
Model HDA200
Model HDA300 and HDA330
Model HDA900 and HDA930
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Energy Options
WASH TEMP Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used
BOOST ON/ best with heavily-soiled dishes.
HEATED WASH
WASH TEMP Turns TEMP BOOST off.
BOOST OFF
HEATED DRY/ Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This cycle
HEATED DRY ON will extend the time to your wash cycle.
HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry
OFF naturally and energy is saved.
ENERGY SAVER Turns all Options off.
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Control Settings
Cycles
POTS & PANS/ For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on
HEAVY WASH or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included.
This cycle will not remove burned-on foods.
NORMAL WASH For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware
with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter
soil than normal. Choosing a cycle other than
NORMAL WASH will save energy and water.
LIGHT WASH/ For dishes with light soils.
WATER SAVER
RINSE & HOLD For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.
Do not use detergent.
PLATE WARMER For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This
cycle will take approximately 32 minutes.
■Make sure the Dial is at the OFF position.
■Latch the door.
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Start
Slowly turn the Dial to the START or ON position. Don’t
turn it past the
STARTor ON position, or you could
accidentally miss a rinse. There is a time delay between
start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash
action right away.
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About the dial cycles.
Rinse & Hold (HDA150, HDA180, HDA200, HDA300, HDA330,
HDA900 and HDA930 only)
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not
use detergent.
Make sure HEATED DRY OFF is selected.
Be sure the door is unlatched.
Slowly turn the Dial to
RINSE & HOLD.
Latch the door to start the cycle.
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OFF ON
WATER
SAVER
RINSE & HOLD
PLATE
WARMER
(HEATED DRY OFF)
(HEATED DRY ON)
Plate Warmer (HDA200, HDA300, HDA330, HDA900 and
HDA930 only)
For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle
will take approximately 32 minutes.
Load clean dishware to be warmed.
Select
HEATEDDRY ON.
Be sure the door is unlatched.
Slowly turn the Dial to
PLATE WARMER.
Latch the door to start the cycle.
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OFF ON
WATER
SAVER
RINSE & HOLD
PLATE
WARMER
(HEATED DRY OFF)
(HEATED DRY ON)
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Start Delay (HDA900 and HDA930 only)
The START DELAY will allow you to delay the start
time of any cycle not on the Dial automatically for up
to 6 hours.
Be sure the door is unlatched.
Select the wash cycle and Option you want.
Slowly turn the Dial to desired time. The
CYCLE ON
light will come on.
Latch the door to start the cycle.
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START DELAY
OFF
RINSE & HOLD
PLATE
WARMER
(HEATED DRY OFF)
(HEATED DRY ON)
START
(HOURS)
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Heavy, Normal & Water Saver (HDA150 and HDA180
only)
Be sure the door is unlatched.
Slowly turn the dial to the cycle you want. Don’t
turn it past this position, or you could accidentally
miss a rinse.
Select any options.
Latch the door to start the cycle.
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OFF
DRYING
HEAVY WASH
NORMAL WASH
WATER SAVER
RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)
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Cycle Sequence
Water Time
Cycles (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence
POTS & PANS 10. 0 gal. 63 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse
HEAVY WASH 10.3 gal. 57 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse
NORMAL WASH 8.5 gal. 57 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse MainWash Rinse Rinse Rinse
LIGHT WASH 7.7 gal. 63 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse MainWash Rinse Rinse Rinse
WATER SAVER 6.6 gal. 55 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse MainWash Rinse Rinse Rinse
RINSE & HOLD 3.6 gal. 11 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse
Drying Options:
HEATED DRY ON.
Available on all wash cycles except
RINSE & HOLD. Add approximately 32 minutes to the
cycle.
HEATED DRY OFF. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry
naturally.
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Using the dishwasher.
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Check the Water Temperature
The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than
150°F., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check
the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on
the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer
in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising. Adjust your water heater, if needed.
Using a Rinse Agent
A rinse agent, such as JET-DRY , makes water flow off the dishes
quickly thereby reducing water spotting.
Fill the rinse agent dispenser
until it reaches the bottom of lip
inside the opening. Replace cap.
To check if rinse agent is needed,
remove the cap and look into the
dispenser. On some models, the
dispenser can be checked by
pressing the clear center of the
fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent
fills the center of the fill cap, you
have enough.
A full dispenser should last about 3 months.
If rinse agent spills, wipe it up immediately. It can keep your detergent
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Proper Use of Detergent
Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep
your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the
dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is
hard or soft . With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soft
water, you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water
department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more
grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended.
Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick
while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water
can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called
etching.
You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the
inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles
require detergent in the main cup. Wash cycles
with two washes will also use the open cup.
Be sure the Dial is at
OFF position before
adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent
cup will not close and latch properly. Add
detergent then close the main cup.
NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has
been closed, simply turn the detergent cup
handle counter-clockwise until it releases. A
snapping sound may be heard.
Open Cup
Main Cup
Forget to Add a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.
Push the door latch to the left.
Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.
Add forgotten dishes.
Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
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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.
Upper Rack
The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers.
Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is
also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics. A
cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in the
up or down position to add flexibility. The upper
rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils.
Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items should
be placed face down.
Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over two fingers
when possible.
Make sure small plastic items are secure so they can’t fall
onto the heating element.
The Wash Tower
Keep the center area clear in the lower rack.
The wash tower rises through the center of the
lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of
the cycle.
Don’t block it or load tall things next to it.
Also, be careful not to let a
portion of an item such 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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Lower Rack
When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or
trays in the front right corner. They may prevent detergent
from circulating during the wash cycle.
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers,
and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans
and racks should go along the sides. Load
platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in
corners, or in the back. The soiled side of items
should face the center of the rack.
Silverware Basket
Put flatware in the removable basket with fork
and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place
spoons in the basket with handles down. 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, 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 from the
effects of the vigorous
wash action.
Don’t let any
item extend
through bottom.

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Changing color panels.
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If you 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. You may also paint a
panel with a color of your own choice.
WARNING!
■ Wear gloves when handling door panels. Failure to do so can
cause serious cuts.
■ Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels.
Changing the Door Panel
Take out trim screws on either side of the
dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.
Slide the door panel out. (Careful—edges may
be sharp.)
Turn the door panel around and put the color you
want in front.
Replace the door panel, side trim and screws.
NOTE: Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels
or when bottom panel is removed.
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Changing the Bottom Panel
Remove the bottom panel attachment screws.
Remove the top mounting screws.
Take out the top trim screws and remove the top
trim.
Slide the color panel(s) up and out and put the
color you want in front.
Replace the top trim and screws.
Replace the entire assembly by reversing the steps.
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Top
Mounting
Screw
Top
Trim
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Cut-Out Order Form for HDA300 & HDA900
If you have redecorated and the color panels in your dishwasher do
not blend with your new color scheme you may order an additional
color panel without charge.
Specify the color panel when ordering.
GPF24 White/Almond
GPF26 Harvest/Black
Name:
Address:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Model No.: Date Purchased:
Serial No.:
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Address:
City, State:
Zip:
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Optional Accessories
Wood panel trim kits contain trim and instructions for adding a
decorative wood door panel and bottom panel to match kitchen
cabinets. You supply the wood panels which should be no thicker
than 1/4″
Specify the trim number when ordering.
GPF40BC (Chrome Trim & Screws)
GPF40BK (Black Trim)
GPF40WH (White Trim)
GPF40AD (Almond)
Wood panel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free,
800-626-2002. Your order will be sent directly to your home. VISA,
MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
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Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
Caring for the dishwasher.
To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry
thoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax.
Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any
part of the dishwasher.
Protect Against Freezing
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during
the winter, ask a service technician to:
Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove
fuses or trip circuit breaker.
Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water
inlet line from the water valve.
Drain water from the inlet line and water valve.
(Use a pan to catch the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.
Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub
bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the
rubber boot.
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Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects your dishwasher against water
backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a
part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your
warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so
you may not have one.
The air gap is easy to clean.
Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the chrome
cover.
Unscrew the plastic cap and clean with a toothpick.
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Two types of
air gaps
Sump cover screws