Hotpoint HDA2100 User manual

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Dishwashers

Owner’s Manual

Par t No. 165D4700P216 Pub. No. 39-5890 7-00 JR

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 dishwasher. 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!

Fill out and return the Consumer Product

Ownership Registration card that is packed

with this product. If you cannot find it,

please send in the duplicate card printed in

the back of this manual.

Write the model and serial

numbers here.

You can find them on the tub wall just

inside the door.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here.

Proof of the original purchase date is

needed to obtain service under the

warranty.

Hotpoint & You,

A Service 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 Hotpoint appliance 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

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information

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

Care and Cleaning . . . . . .16, 17

Optional Accessories . . . .18, 19

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You

Call For Service . . . . . . . . .20–25

Customer Service

Product Registration . . . . . . . .29

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Safety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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 IS EXPLOSIVE.

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.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information

Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner’s Manual.

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in

accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is

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.

PROPER INSTALLATION

AND MAINTENANCE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

WARNING!

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WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER

■Use only powder, tabs or

liquid detergents or wetting

agents recommended for use

in a dishwasher and keep

them out of the reach of

children. Cascade®

Automatic Dishwashing

Detergent has been approved

for use in all GE dishwashers.

■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.

■Non-Dishware Items: Do not

wash items such as electronic

air cleaner filters, furnace

filters and paint brushes in

your dishwasher. Damage to

dishwasher and discoloration

or staining of dishwasher

may result.

■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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY

INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

OFF ON

OFF

HEATED

DRY

DRYING

HOT

PREWASH

OPTION

OFF

HEATED

DRY

HEAVY WASH

NORMAL WASH

WATER SAVER

RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF)

START

OFF

HEATED

DRY

NORMAL

WASH

POTS

& PANS

OFF

HOT

PREWASH

OPTION WATER SAVER

RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF)

OFF

HEATED

DRY

(HEATED DRY ON)

NORMAL

WASH

cycle

selector

energy saver

options

HI TEMP WASH

ON OFF

PLATE WARMER

HOURS

DELAY

OFF

RINSE ONLY

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY OFF)

NORMAL

WASH

POTS

& PANS

(HEATED DRY ON)

ENERGY

SAVER

DELAYED

START

LIGHT

WASH

WATER

SAVER

HOT PREWASH OPTION

HI TEMP

WASH

HOT

PREWASH

HEATED

DRY 5

cycle

selector

energy saver

options

HOURS

DELAY

OFF

RINSE ONLY

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY OFF)

NORMAL

WASH

POTS

& PANS

CHINA

CRYSTAL

(HEATED DRY ON)

ENERGY

SAVER

DELAYED

START

WATER

SAVER

HOT PREWASH OPTION

HI TEMP

WASH

HOT

PREWASH

HEATED

DRY 5

cycle

selector

energy saver

options

Model HDA1000

Models HDA2000 and HDA2100

Model HDA3200

OFF

WATER SAVER

START

POTS

& PANS

NORMAL

WASH SHORT WASH

OFF

HEATED

DRY

HOT

PREWASH

OPTION

RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF)

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

Model HDA2200

Model HDA3400

Model HDA3500

OFF

DRYING

OFF

HEATED

DRY

NORMAL WASH

SHORT WASH

RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF)

Model HDA1100

Energy Options

HI TEMP Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used best with

WASH ON/ heavily-soiled dishes.

HI TEMP WASH

HI TEMP Turns

HI TEMP WASH

off.

WASH OFF

HEATED DRY/ Turns the heating element on for fast drying. This option will extend

HEATED DRY ON the time of your wash cycle. Available on all wash cycles except

RINSE ONLY

. Adds approx. 32 minutes to the cycle.

HEATED DRY OFF Turns

HEATED DRY

off.Dishes air dry naturally and energy

is saved.

ENERGY SAVER Turns all options off.

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Control Settings

Cycles

POTS & PANS/

9.5 gal., 63 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse

HEAVY WASH

For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.

Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will not remove

burned-on foods.

NORMAL WASH 8.0 gal., 63 min. Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse

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.

SHORT WASH 6.6 gal., 52 min. Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse

For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils

that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly of glasses.

LIGHT WASH/ 6.7 gal., 63 min. Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse

WATER SAVER 5.4 gal., 63 min. Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse

For dishes with light soils.

RINSE ONLY 3.9 gal., 12 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse

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.

HOT PREWASH Preheats wash water to the correct temperature. Adds 1.5 gal.

and 30 min. RINSE to the start of the selected cycle.

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About the dishwasher control panel.

Rinse Only

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.

Do not

use detergent.

Make sure

ENERGY SAVER / HEATED DRY OFF

is selected.

Be sure the door is unlatched.

Slowly turn the Dial to

RINSE ONLY.

Latch the door to start the cycle.

START

OFF

HOT

PREWASH

OPTION WATER SAVER

RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF)

(HEATED DRY ON)

PLATE WARMER

Delayed Start

The

HOURS 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

DELAYED

START

light will come on.

Latch the door to start the cycle.

HOURS

DELAY

OFF

RINSE ONLY

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY OFF)

(HEATED DRY ON)

START

WATER

SAVER

HOT PREWASH OPTION

About the dial cycles.

Start

Slowly turn t

he Dial to the

START

position, or the selected cycle.

Don’t turn it past the

START, ON

or cycle position, or you could

accidentally miss a rinse. For models

HDA2120

and

HDA2130,

when

using the

POTS & PANS

cycle, slowly turn the Dial to the

NORMAL/POTS

& PANS

position and press the

POTS & PANS ON

button. When using

the

NORMAL

cycle, slowly turn the Dial to the

NORMAL/POTS & PANS

position and press the

POTS & PANS OFF

button. See

About the Dial

Cycles

section for other cycles on these models.

There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not

hear any wash action right away.

■Latch the door to begin the cycle.

This manual suits for next models

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