Hotpoint HDA2000M manual

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    o — o — o How Dishwasher Conkn@ Air Gap 18 Problem Solver 15-17 Appliance Registration 2 Rinse Agent 10 Care and Cleaning 18 Safety Instructions 3 China, Crystal, Sterling 4, 14 User Maintenance Instructions 18 Consumer Services 23 Warranty Back Cover Convenience Features 2 Water Tem~erature 10 Cycle Features 6 Winter Storage 18 Detergent, Dete[...]

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    Help us help you... If you need service Before usi~ your dishwasher, 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 L[...]

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    IMPO~ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all imtructions before using this appliance. 1 W~G–When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will fmd described in this Use and Care Book. ● This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in [...]

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    How to operate the dishwasher STEP 1 STEP 2 Load your dishwasher with dishes, Add detergent to the detergent silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. dispenser. according to instructions on pages Use rinse aid agent to help prevent 12 and 13. spotting. (See page 10. ) Close and latch the dishwasher door. STEP 3 Select desired wash cycle Touch the center[...]

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    DOOR LATCH SELECTED TIME TO “OFF” POSITION CYCLE PHASE CYCLE END OF CYCLE I I — m--- I NORMAL I WASHINk /-/ /-/ UNHEATED DRY 1 1 MINUTES STEP 4 Select a drying option ● HEATED DRY. Provides faster drying. Can be changed while cycle is running. ● ENERGY SAVER. Shuts off drying heater. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes longer, but sa[...]

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    Dishwashi~ shortiut WASHING NORMAL I /l / UNHEATEDmY ‘/ ‘/ MINUTES The dishwasher remembers your last cycle* so you don’t have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher is loaded and the door is latched, the control panel will display the last settings you selected. If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch START. *If [...]

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    The DISPLAY PNL tells you what’s happeni~ DISPLAY NUMERALS FROM 1 to 99 P~S & PANS NORMAL LIGHT WASH CHINA RINSE & HOLD UNHEATED DRY HEATED DRY WASHING RINSING DRYING HEATING WHAT IT ME~S Number of minutes left in cycle. Indicates POTS &PANS cycle. Indicates NORMAL WASH cycle. Indicates LIGHT WASH cycle. Indicates CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle.[...]

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    The DISPLAY P~EL telb you if certiin things are wrong DISPLAY WHAT IT ME~S WHAT TO DO l-/l- Electrical power has been IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER 1- /- interrupted to the dishwasher but is FAILURE OCCURRED: now back on. 1. Unlatch the door. Ifthedetergent cupis open, add detergent and close the cup. 2. Relatch thedoorandtouch “START?[...]

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    . or DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO l-l= This can be caused by either of I / -- these reasons: Not enough water is entering the Unlatch the door. If there is no water in the bottom of the dishwasher. dishwasher, check the water supply to the dishwasher. ● Is the dishwasher water supply turned on? (Valve usually located under the sink.) c Is the[...]

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    . . ~~,h,’.” .7A’ The econo-UO system To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a water heating feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heats it, if necessary, to the proper temperature. This water heating feature may allow [...]

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    Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An 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 si[...]

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    How to load your dkhwasher How to load the ~PMCK ~is 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 ra[...]

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    Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. How to load the BOTTOM WCK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces. Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to pr[...]

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    What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. China/ YES Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the man[...]

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    - Questions? Use This Problem Solver. - PROBLEM DISHWASHER WON’T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE DISHES DON’T DRY UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other applianc[...]

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    The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND WMEDY SP~S AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things: ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE ● Extremely hard water. (Seepage 10.) ● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 10. ) ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See pages U and 13. ) ● Old or damp powder det[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See page 12 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher. Always use the top rack [...]

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    Care and Cleaning USER MMNTEN~CE INSTRUCTIONS 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 ouhide 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 cleaner[...]

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    How to cha~e color panek If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your new colors. The panels are held in place by the door trim and the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with the color of your own choice. —. ~k ,’ I <[...]

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    — r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .——————————— Name — — — ——— — — TAPE HERE Address City State— Zip Hotpoint c/o Dri-View Mfg. 4706 Allmond Ave. Louisville, KY 40209 — — ——— — — — — D PLACE STAMP HERE 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I[...]

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    Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis- tance, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Center a In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-273fl Our consumer service professionals will provide expert repair service on your Hotpoint ap[...]

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    YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONEYEAR 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 part of the dishwa[...]