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Hotpoint HDA969 manual

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  • Page 1

    ‘“wtogetYour the best from Dkhwmher Contents Air Gap 11 Soil Level 7 Appliance Registration 2 Pots & Pans 4,5 Care and Cleaning 11 Problem Solver 12-14 China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Rinse Agent 6 Consumer Services 19 Safety Instructions 3 Cycle Features 4,5 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 Warranty Back Cover D[...]

  • Page 2

    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[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING-When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for ik intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Book. ● This dishwasher must be properly installed and located i[...]

  • Page 4

    How to operate your dishwasher POTS* NORMAL ,, G,, WATER HEAT DR,,,G HEAT P,., WAS” WASH ,, 0,, ON OFF >’ STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to instructions on pages 8 and 9. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cyc!e Indicator Dial is at OFF position before add[...]

  • Page 5

    ● For DRY~LATE WARMER cycle: a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select DRYING HEAT ON. c. Leave the door unlatched. wash,nq ON . OFF ● d~lng o- . I’H;FD 5 ● DRYIPLATEWARMER d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial clockwise to DRY/PLATE WARMER position. e. Latch the door to start the cycle. Cycle selection hints It is important to [...]

  • Page 6

    Good dishwashing starti with HOT water To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a WATER HEAT feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heots it, if necessary, to the proper temperature. This water heating feature may allow you to t[...]

  • Page 7

    You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. There are 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.) w Close the main cup. NOTE: Detergent cup[...]

  • Page 8

    How to load your dishwasher How to load the TOP WCK The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups Y{)U will hu~le. and glasses fit best alon~ the sides: This is the place for Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in item[...]

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    How to load the BOTTOM WCK Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers, loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler salad bowls and mixing bowl;, should be washed in the pans and racks along the edge. lower rack. Put flatw[...]

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

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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[...]

  • Page 12

    - m Questions? ~n 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 LE~ IN DISPENSER CUPS DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DE~RGENT YELLOW OR BROWN FILM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit bre[...]

  • Page 13

    PROBLEM SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Spotting can be caused by all these things: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Extremely hard water. (See page 6.) Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) Overloading the dishwasher. Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.) Old or damp powder [...]

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    The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM CHIPPING OF CHINA SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB SUDS IN THE TUB DISHWASHER LEAKS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jw loose. (See page 8 for correct way to[...]

  • Page 15

    How to change color panels If you are redecorating, you can Note: Other color panels are change your dishwasher’s front available for your dishwasher. panels to match or blend with your Check the color you want on the new colors. order form below and mail it to us. The panels are held in place by the Wood panel trim kit GPF 40 door trim and the t[...]

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    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------a TAPE HERE 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 t 1 1 1 1 Nanle Address City, State Zip 1 ! I 1 PLACE STAMP HERE 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 Hotpoint c/o Dri-View Mfg. 4706 Allmond Ave. Louisville, KY 40209 1 1 1 1 16 1 1 1 #[...]

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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. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Centera In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES f100-432-273fl - (Jur c(msumer service professi(ma]s will provide expert repair service on your Hc~t[...]

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    YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or canceiled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owner for produc[...]