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YOUR 

 AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date 

such 

as your sales slip or 

 check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR

This warranty is extended to

WARRANTY

the original purchaser and any

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second year from date of

succeeding owner for products

For one year from date of original

original purchase, we will provide,

purchased for ordinary home use

purchase, we will provide, free of

free of charge, replacement parts for

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

charge, parts and service labor in

 

 of 

 

 

and Washington, 

 In Alaska the

your home to repair or replace 

 (as illustrated below) that

warranty is the same except that it

 of 

 dishwasher 

that fails

fails because of a manufacturing

is LIMITED because you must pay to

because of a manufacturing defect.

defect. Associated inlet and drain

ship the product to the service shop

plumbing parts are not covered by

or for the service technician’s travel

FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY

this warranty. You pay for the

costs to your home.

For ten years from date of original

service trip to your home and

All warranty service will be provided

service labor charges.

by our Factory Service Centers or

purchase, we will provide, free of

by our authorized Customer Care”

charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace 

● 

Upper Wash arm 

 

 door 

 if it fails to contain

“3 Piece Tower

water because of a manufacturing

 arm

defect such as cracking, chipping,
peeling or rusting.

Boot

 

son 

servicers during normal working
hours.

*Hose

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

 

 

of your telephone directory for

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,

GENERAL 
FACTORY SERVICE or 

Food Disposer

Pump

CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE.

Water Distribution System

WHAT IS 

 COVERED 

● 

 

● 

Replacement of house fuses or

teach you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

● 

Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our

. Failure of the product if it is used

Consumer Affairs office at the

for other than its intended purpose

address below, or call, toll free:

or used commercially.

GE Answer 
800.626.2000

. Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

consumer information service

 IS 

 RESPONSIBLE

● 

Improper installation.

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing
and other connecting facilities.

Some 

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 

damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this 

 write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, 

 KY 40225

 No. 

Pub 

 39-5189

Summary of Contents for HDA2600K

Page 1: ...g 14 16 Lock Controls Feature 6 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 4 6 Cycle Selection 4 Dishwashing Shortcut 6 Drying Options 5 Soil Level 4 Pots Pans 4 13 Problem Solver 18 20 Repair...

Page 2: ...he dishwasher only when it s full Let the dishes accumulate in the dishwasher When you put in only a partial load use the RINSE HOLD Cycle to rinse off heavy soils Be sure to latch the door when waiti...

Page 3: ...ely to damage tie door seal and B Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do not touch the heating elemmt during or immediately akr use Do not operate your dishwa...

Page 4: ...nse dishware before loading Follow loading instructions on pages 14 through 16 RINSE HOLD is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later Do not use detergent Do not use DELAY STA with this cy...

Page 5: ...off automatically To delay the stirt touch DELAY START pad The SYSTEMS MONI R will read 1 hrs delay Touch pad once again for each hour desired up to 9 hours The machine will count down and start auto...

Page 6: ...ads become inoperative and no new selections can be made until the lock is released The word LOC D appears in the SYSTEMS T I SYSTEMS MONITOR MONI R Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by to...

Page 7: ...ed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash DRYING Indicates HEATED DRYING has been selected RINSED ONLY Indicates completion of RINSE HOLD cycle Remains on until door is unlatched HEATING Indicat...

Page 8: ...pad a second time BLOCKED An obstruction is preventing the 1 Unlatch door WASH ARM lower wash arm from turning This is usually caused by a utensil 2 Check the lower rack for any item that could block...

Page 9: ...all amount of water to remain in the bottom of tub to keep the water seal lubricated 2 If you see water entering the dishwasher close and latch the door Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher 3 I...

Page 10: ...ycle again Check the guide on pages 8 10 for things you can do to correct the problem WHAT TO DO Avoid showers or laundry just prior to running the dishwasher Use the DELAY START feature to start dish...

Page 11: ...La I lEnraH 6 6 6 0 3 8 9 Pre Wash p Rinse Pre Rinse 11 k iiJrrE l lFtiEelH 46 4 10 3 8 9 Pre Wash p Rin e Pre RinSe 10 2 8 9 1 ain l R ie lLR1 l 38 33 28 72 Pre RlnSe Pre RlnSe w ti 7 7 4 P i l Ex lk...

Page 12: ...tergent How to use a rinse Went A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster too For best dishwashing performance use of a rinse age...

Page 13: ...them away It can handle smll amounts of soft foods but large amounts will be difficult to handle 3 Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before soil has a chance to dry and become h...

Page 14: ...per wash arm is not blocked How to load the P RACK 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 wash...

Page 15: ...latters pots and bowls along the sides in corners or in the back Shelf Down The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and long utensils on two levels Load the lower level first then fold the sh...

Page 16: ...wer side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water I Precaution Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to Take out anything that may fall or extend through the protect you...

Page 17: ...g immediately Salty or acid foods can stain if left on Sterling Silver YES Don t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can and Silver plate basket with stainless...

Page 18: ...12 Unload the bottom rack first Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the bottom rack Check for improper loading Dishes shouldn t nest together Avoid overloading Check the rinse agent...

Page 19: ...d allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle If vinegar rinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use 1 4 cup 60ml of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals...

Page 20: ...a plumber If dishwasher drains into a disposer run the disposer to clear Be sure the disposer is not clogged See the SYSTEMS MONI R pages 8 10 SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dish...

Page 21: ...I lk W JT S j Ml J 7 a If you have an air gap check it at least once a month IT IS N PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER IT IS NW COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY The air gap is easy to clean With most types first turn o...

Page 22: ...de trim and screws How to change lower panel inserts 1 Remove four panel attachment screws Two above the panel two below the panel 2 Remove the entire panel 3 Take out three screws and remove the top...

Page 23: ...further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details incl...

Page 24: ...g peeling or rusting Boot w mMotor son J J servicers during normal working hours Hose Look in the White or Yellow Pages Sprayarm J fi n of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL...

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