Hotpoint HDA799M Use And Care Manual Download Page 10

What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.

 what you can’t.

Usually

Material

Safe

Exceptions (not safe)

Special Instructions

Aluminum

Some colored 

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by

aluminum can fade.

scouring 

 soap-filled steel wool pads.

China/

YES

Antique, metal-trimmed,

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash

Stoneware

hand-painted or over-the-glaze

one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the

patterns fade.

rest of the set.

Gold leaf will discolor.

Crystal

YES

Antique, metal-trimmed or

Load securely to prevent movement.

hand-painted patterns fade.

Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.

 

 will discolor.

NO

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher

items—such

and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

as electronic

air cleaner

filters, furnace

filters, paint

brushes, etc.
Glass

YES

Milk glass may yellow.

Iron

NO

iron will rust.

Pewter

NO

Pewter tarnishes.

Plastics

YES

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece
before 

 an entire set. Wash in top rack only.

Stainless steel

YES

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.

Sterling Silver

YES

Don’t put in same silverware

Rinse if not washing immediately. 

 or acid foods can

and Silver

basket with stainless 

stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove

Contact between 

 can

black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to

damage silver.

avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same 

 Silver may get a

brown 
Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives can loosen.

Non-stick

YES

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with

coatings

vegetable   to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

NO

Tin can rust.

Wood

NO

Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type washing.

 a dish? 

 when

However, opening the door during

2. Wait a few seconds until the

you can add it.

any 

 lessens cleaning power.

water calms. Then open the door.

Add dishes any time during the

So try to load everything at the

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

 HOLD cycle. With other

4. Close the door and push the

wash 

 you can add dishes

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

latch to the far right. When the

at any time BEFORE the main

1. Push the door latch to the 

door is locked, washing will

detergent wash portion of the 

Washing will stop.

continue.

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Summary of Contents for HDA799M

Page 1: ... 10 User Maintenance Instructions 11 HDA799M Cycle Features 4 Warranty Back Cover Consumer Services 15 Water Temperature 6 Detergent Detergent Guide 6 7 Winter Storage 11 DisDenser CUDS 7 Door Latch 4 Energy Saving Tips 2 Front Panel Color Change 11 Loading 8 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Guide 4 5 Cycle Selection 5 Drying Options 4 Soil Level 7 GE Answer Center Plate Warmer 4 5 800 626 2...

Page 2: ...washer only when full Let dishes accumulate in dishwasher When you put in a partial load use WNSE HOLD cycle to 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 least amount of water to remove soil from load See pages 4 and 5 If you don t need your dishes right away use your Drying Heat 0 feature that turns t...

Page 3: ...reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher udess rdl enclosure panels are properly in place Do not tamper with controls Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is usd by or near ctidren Do not allow chtidren to play inside on or ...

Page 4: ...WASH cycle STEP 4 Select the cycle and start the dishwasher If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher See Cycle Selection Hints at right To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than neeessary to start the dishwasher Form PANS and NO AL WASH cycle DRYING HEAT ON O...

Page 5: ...nstructions on pages 8 and 9 POTS PANS For items such as pots pans cookware dishes and glasses with heavy soil Everyday dishes may be included NORMAL WASH For most loads of everyday dishes glasses and cookware with medium soils LIGHT WASH For dishes that have been pre rinsed before loading Also for washing ve lightly soiled dishes with soils that have not dried on During the drying period The moto...

Page 6: ...ns water spotting and makes drying faster too For best dishwashing performance use of a rinse agent such as JET DRY brand is recommended Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form Your dishwasher uses the solid form If you can t find any rinse agent write BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODU S INC JET DRY 411 W Putnam Ave Greenwich 06830 How to choose and me the right dete ent Hrst use only powder or li...

Page 7: ...AL WASH cycle Remember to use your WNSE HOLD cycle for small holding loads Note The foods mentioned above are for examples only Other foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes You may also want to consider removing foods such as mustard mayonnaise vinegar lemon juice and other foods that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long per...

Page 8: ...o 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 rack is best for glasses cups and saucers Cups and glasses fit best along the sides This is the place for dishwasher safe plastics too Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can t fall onto the C...

Page 9: ...st together Distribute evenly Small Plastic items such as m asuring spoons and lid from small containers are not recommended for automatic dishwashing If placed in the dishwasher they should go in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top Heavily soiled pots pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack facing down Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge Prwaution Take out ...

Page 10: ...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 basket with stainless steel stain if left on Dry detergent can cause difficult to remove plate Contact between metals can black spots Place in back section of silverware basket to damage silver avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent c...

Page 11: ...leaners can mar the finish How to prepare your dishwasher for winter storage If the dishwasher is to be left unused in an unheated location during the winter months have a service technician take the following steps to prevent the machine from freezing Remove fuses or trip circuit breakers to remove electric power from the dishwasher Q rn off water to dishwasher Disconnect the water inlet line fro...

Page 12: ...o obtain the benefits of a complete cycle be careful that you do not turn the did any further than necessary to start the dishwasher Water pressure may be temporarily low Turn on a fiucet Is water coming out slower than usual If so wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See page 11 Improper rack loading See pages 8 9 BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits often leave m...

Page 13: ...e dishwasher will now be in the main wash Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500ml of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher Close the door and allow 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 drug stores carry citric acid crystis If yours doesn t call Hotpoint Factory Service Using a vinegar ...

Page 14: ... has water you may have a drain problem Clean the air gap OUT OF THE TUB if you have one Seepage 11 Check the kitchen sink Is it draining well You may need a plumber If dishwasher drains into disposer run disposer to clear Be sure disposer is not clogged SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers USE ONLY AU MATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tu...

Page 15: ...Hotpoint 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 at today s prices Telmommunication Device for tie Deaf 800 626 20f12 Individuds qud led to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shippi...

Page 16: ... Care 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 CenteF 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 connec...

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