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How to operate your dishwasher

STEP 1. Load 

 dishwasher

STEP 4. Select the 

 and start

● 

For RINSE & HOLD 

with dishes, 

 pots,

dishwasher. 

 

 Selection

pans, bowls, etc. according to

Hints at right.)

a. Be sure door   unlatched.

the Loading section.

If your dishwasher drains into a

b. Select DRYING HEAT OFF

STEP 2. Add 

 to the

food waste disposer, operate the

drying option.

(See Detergent Guide.)

cycle, be careful that you  do 

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent

turn the dial any further than

spotting. Occasionally check to

necessary to start the dishwasher.

is at least half full. 

 How to

Use a Rinse Agent section.)
STEP 3. Select DRYING HEAT
option.

detergent 

 sure the

disposer 

 it is empty before

Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF

starting the dishwasher.

wATER

SAVER 

position before adding detergent.

To obtain the benefits of a 

ON .

OFF 

. RINSE

& HOLO

● 

make sure the rinse 

 container

● 

For NORMAL WASH cycle:

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to RINSE & HOLD position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

● 

For 

 WARMER

cycle:

a. Load clean plates and dishes to

a. Latch the door

be warmed.

b. 

 turn 

 Indicator Dial

b. Select DRYING HEAT ON.

HEAT ON

HEAT OFF

DRYING HEAT ON. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
DRYING HEAT OFF. Turns the
drying heater off to save energy.
Dishes will dry naturally over a
longer period such as overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycle is complete to reduce the
natural drying time.
Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this

 approximately 

 for the

NORMAL WASH cycle.

WATER

SAVER 

ON .

OFF 

● ●

washing

. RINSE

 HOLD

● 

to 

 

 to start the cycle.

You will hear the motor start.
There is a time delay between
start-up and water fill so you
will not hear any wash action

right away.

● 

For WATER SAVER cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to WATER SAVER position.

WATER

SAVE

 .

OFF 

. RINSE

&HOLO

● 

 

WATER

SAVER 

 .

OFF 

washing

. RINSE

 HOLD

● 

c. Leave the door unlatched.
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

clockwise to DRY/PLATE
WARMER position.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

c. Latch door to start the cycle.

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Summary of Contents for HDA489

Page 1: ...10 Safety Instructions 3 Consumer Services 15 User Maintenance Instructions 14 A489 Cycle Features 4 5 Warranty Back Cover Detergent Detergent Guide 6 7 Water Temperature 6 Dispenser Cups 7 Winter Sto...

Page 2: ...e to rinse off heavy soils Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load This helps keep soils moist easier to remove If you don t need your dishes right away use your DRYING HEAT OFF option...

Page 3: ...o reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place Do not tamper w...

Page 4: ...the door to start the cycle For DRY LATE WARMER cycle a Load clean plates and dishes to a Latch the door be warmed b Slowlv turn Cvcle Indicator Dial b Select DRYING HEAT ON DRVING HEAT ON B ORVING H...

Page 5: ...e serving of hot food What happens in each cycle You ll hear occasional clicking sounds During the drying period Soft food disposer shredding The motor stops during drying action Water vapor comes thr...

Page 6: ...aches the bottom of the 1 ip inside the dispenser opening Replace the cap The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water If you accidentally spill Wipe up the rinse ag...

Page 7: ...amounts of soft foods but large amounts will be difficult to handle Detergent Usage Guide powder or liquid 3 Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before soil has a chance to dry a...

Page 8: ...things next to it Also be 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 washing results 8 The top ra...

Page 9: ...sh arm can reach soiled surfaces Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands Mix knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic item...

Page 10: ...left on Sterling Silver and Silver plate YES Don t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel Contact between metals can damage silver Don t wash copper cookware in the same load Silver may ge...

Page 11: ...until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See Care and Cleaning section Improper rack loading See Loading section Water may not be reaching the detergent cups Move dishes t...

Page 12: ...her and allow to run for 18 to 22 tinutes The dishwasher will now be in the main wash 5 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500 ml of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 6 Close the door an...

Page 13: ...ATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub Close and latch the dishwasher Pump out water by sl...

Page 14: ...our dishwasher in winter Protect against freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter ask a service technician to Cut off electric power to the dishwasher Remove fuses or...

Page 15: ...ice their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directty to their home free of shipping charge Our parts system provides access to over 47 000 Genuine Renewat Parts and all are full...

Page 16: ...ACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read you...

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