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 Be There

With 

 purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive

- the assurance that if you ever need information or 

 we’ll be there. 

 you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

 

In-Home 
Service

880-GE-CARES

Our consumer service professionals
will provide expert repair service on
your Hotpoint appliance, scheduled
at a time that’s convenient for you.
Many GE Consumer Service 

operated locations offer 

 service

today or tomorrow, or at your con-

venience 

 a.m. to 

 p.m. week-

days, 

 a.m. to 

 p.m. Saturdays).

Our factory-trained technicians know
your appliance inside and out-so
most repairs can be handled in just
one visit.

Service Contracts

800-626-2224

Whatever your question about any
Hotpoint 

 appliance, GE Answer

 information service is avail-

able to help. Your 

 your

question—will be answered 
and courteously And you can 

 

time. GE Answer 

 service is

open 24 hours a 

 7 days a week.

You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be
there after your 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 

 service

at today’s prices.

 Device for 

 Deaf

 

 to service their

own appliances can 

have 

needed

parts or accessories sent 

 to

their home, free of shipping charge!

Our parts system provides access to
over 47,000 Genuine Renewal Parts . . .
and 

 are fully warranted. 

MasterCard and Discover cards are
accepted.

User maintenance instructions

contained in 

 

 cover proce-

dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing 
should be referred to 

 

vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.

For Customers With
Special Needs...

80&626.2000

Upon request, we will provide Braille
controls for a variety of Hotpoint
appliances, and a brochure to assist in
planning a barrier-free kitchen for
persons with limited mobility To ob-
tain 

 items, free of charge, 

800.626.2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing

or speech who have access to a 
or a conventional teletypewriter may

 

 (800-833-4322)

to request information or service.

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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