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YOUR 

 DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or 

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

 part 

 

 dishwasher that

fails because of a manufacturing
defect.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington, 

 In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer 

servicers during normal working
hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL 
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT

CUSTOMER CARE

SERVICE.

WHAT IS 

 COVERED 

● 

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Cars material.
If you then have any questions

about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer 
800.626.2000
consumer information service

● 

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.

You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

. Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.

● 

Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

. Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

 IS 

 RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

 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 warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

I

 No. 

165 

Pub. No. 39-5209

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Summary of Contents for HDA489M

Page 1: ...ode China Crystal Sterling 10 Warranty Back Cover HDA489N Consumer Services 15 Water Temperature 6 Cycle Features 4 5 Winter Storage 14 Detergent Detergent Guide 6 7 Dispenser Cups 7 Energy Saving Tip...

Page 2: ...rinse off heavy soils Be sure to latch door when waiting for full load This helps keep soils moist easier to remove Select cycle that uses ltist amount of water to remove soil from load See pages 4 an...

Page 3: ...he risk of cut type injuries Do not touch the heating element during or immediately afier use Do not operate your dishwasher udess all enclosure panels are properly in place c Do not tamper with contr...

Page 4: ...food waste disposer operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher See Cycle selection hints on next page To obtain the benefits of a com lete cycle be careful that you do n6t...

Page 5: ...cycle You ll hear occasional clicking s The motor stops during drying sounds Water vapor comes through Soft food disposer shredding the vent by the door latch during action drying and when water is b...

Page 6: ...d the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening Reulace the cap The dispe ser a tom tically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water If you...

Page 7: ...with dried on soil are more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle Remember to use your WNSE HOLD cycle for small holding loads Note The foods mentioned here are for exampl...

Page 8: ...t 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 The top rack is best fo...

Page 9: ...t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic o dishwashing If placed in the dishwasher they should go...

Page 10: ...left on Sterling Silver YES Don t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods and Silver plate basket with stainless steel can stain if left on Dry detergent can cause...

Page 11: ...er than usual If so wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See page 14 Improper rack loading See pages 8 and 9 Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub aga...

Page 12: ...h 4 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500 d of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 5 Close the door and allow to complete the cle If vinegar rinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use...

Page 13: ...IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers USE ONLY AU MATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of co...

Page 14: ...your dhhwmher agaim 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 trip circuit breake...

Page 15: ...point product warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year con tract you re assured of fiture service a...

Page 16: ...and Cars material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 20...

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