Hotpoint HDA489 manual

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    o 0 How to get the best fr6m Your Dkhwmher Contents Air Gap 14 Soil Level Appliance Registration 2 ,l-l; Useand Care of Problem Solver Care and Cleaning 14 Rinse Agent b btit-hmodel China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Safety Instructions 3 Consumer Services 15 User Maintenance Instructions 14 ~A489 Cycle Features 4,5 Warranty Back Cover Detergent, Detergen[...]

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    Help us help you... Before using 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 Louisville, KY 40225[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance — A WARNING–When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide. s This dishwasher must be properly installed and lo[...]

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    How to operate your dishwasher STEP 1. Load Your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start ● For RINSE & HOLD cycle: with dishes, sil~erware, pots, dishwasher. (See Cycie Selection pans, bowls, etc. according to Hints at right.) a. Be sure door is unlatched. the Loading section. If your dishwasher drains into a b. Select DRYING HEAT OFF S[...]

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    - Cycle selection hints It is important to follow the loading instructions in the Loading Section. NORMAL WASH—For most RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing loads of everyday dishes, glasses partial loads which will be washed and cookware with medium soils. later. Select DRYING HEAT OFF. WATER SAVER—For dishes with Do not use detergent. light soils t[...]

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    Good dishwashing starts with HOT water. To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the wash cycle. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 1500F. How to test w[...]

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    — You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes. See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly) Close the main cup. NOTE: Detergent cup may be[...]

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    How to load your dishwasher How to load the TOP RACK --. -_.— ---~~ i Thi.v i.v a rand~)m mixed l<)ad, the mc).~t c“omm<)n type y[)u will hatle. 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 di[...]

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    .— ‘“’+,..., : Saucepans, mixing bowls and other small items may be Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers, salad bowls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the lower rack. How [...]

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    What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Usually Safe Material Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized aluminum can fade. Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor. Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scourinz with [...]

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    Questions? — Use This Problem Solver - PROBLEM DISHWASHER WON’T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE DISHES DON’T DRY UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH A~ER ADDING DETERGENT YELLOW OR BROWN FILM POSSIBLE CAUSE A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit[...]

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    The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE CHIPPING OF CHINA BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES POSSIBLE CAUSE Spotting can be caused by all these things: ● Extremely hard water. ( See How To Choose and Use Detergent Section.) ● Low inlet water temperature. (See How To Test Water Temperat[...]

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    PROBLEM SMALL AMOUNT OF WA~R STAND~G IN THE BO~OM OF THE TUB WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB SUDS IN THE TUB DISHWASHER LEAKS MOTOR HUMS POSSIBLE CAUSE Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean water, It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may ha[...]

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    Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE 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 outside 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 clea[...]

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    We’ll 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. N1 you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Centerm In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-C4RES (800-432-273fl Our consumer service professionals — will provide expert repair service on your H[...]

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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 ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, pans and service labor in your home to repair or replace any pati of the dishwa[...]