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PROBLEM

CHIPPING OF
CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT
OF WATER
STANDING IN

THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T
PUMP OUT OF THE
TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER
LEAKS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make
sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack
into the dishwasher.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
water, It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

If the 

entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air

gap, if you have one. (See page 14.)
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.

 detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID 

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

 turning the control dial until a drain period   reached.

Repeat if necessary.

Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

If you need more 

 toll free:

GE Answer 
800.626.2000
consumer information service

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Summary of Contents for HDA829

Page 1: ...15 Safety Instructions 3 Cycle Features 4 5 User Maintenance Instructions 14 Detergent Detergent Guide 6 7 Warranty Back Cover Dispenser Cups 7 Water Temperature 6 Energy Saving Tips 2 Winter Storage...

Page 2: ...mized if you follow these suggestions Operate dishwasher only when it s full Let the dishes accumulate in dishwasher When you put in only a partial load use the RINSE HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soi...

Page 3: ...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 c Do not tamper with con...

Page 4: ...for the NORMAL WASH cycle STEP 4 Select the wash cycle and start dishwasher See Cycle Selection Hints at right If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer operate the disposer until it is em...

Page 5: ...NORMAL WASH For most loads of everyday dishes glasses and cookware with medium soils LIGHT WASH For dishes that have been prc riFz l before loading Also for washing t c r fightfy soiled dishes with so...

Page 6: ...sher uses the liquid form How to fill the rinse agent dispenser Unscrew the cap Add the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening Replace the cap The...

Page 7: ...ntioned above are 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 o...

Page 8: ...o wash the move easily Don t let the glasses touch each other items in the upper rack A spray arm in the top washes down Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not block...

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

Page 10: ...diately Salty Jr acid Iouds can stain if left m Dry detergent can c use dif l icult t rernnve black spots Pluce in btick section nl sil erware basket u avoid expnsure tu detergent from the detergen cu...

Page 11: ...dishwasher Plugged air gap See page 14 Improper rack loading See pages 8 and 9 Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser Water may no...

Page 12: ...ll metal utensils from the dishwasher 2 Do not add detergent 3 Select Normal Wash cycle 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes The dishwasher wiil now be in the main wash 5 Then...

Page 13: ...air gap if you have one See page 14 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 Sudsing d...

Page 14: ...off electric power to the dishwasher Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker Turn off the water supply Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve Drain water from the inlet I ine and water valv...

Page 15: ...c m h lve necdc d parts or accessories sent direct to their home free of shipping ch lrge our p lrts system provicles ccess to over 47 enuine Renew d I irts and all are fLdly w irranted VISA Master lr...

Page 16: ...FACTORY 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 y...

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