Hotpoint HDA6009 Dishwasher User Manual


 
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER
STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,
pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
Make sure the
Cycle
Indicator Dial is
at
OFF position
before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide).
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally
check to insure that rinse agent container is at least
half
full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).
STEP 3.
Select
drying option.
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HEATED DRY. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER. Turns the drying
heater off to save energy. The dishes
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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 model approximately
10%
for the NORMAL
WASH cycle.
STEP 4. WATER HEAT energy option.
The wash cycle will be extended for 9 minutes while
the dishwasher heats the water for good washing
and drying. The entering water must be at least
120°F.
See How to Test the Water Temperature section.
STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.
(See Cycle Selection Hints).
If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer,
operate the disposer until it is empty before starting
the dishwasher.
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle,
be careful that you do not turn the dial any
farther than necessary to start the dishwasher.
For POTS & PANS, NORMAL WASH
and WATER SAVER cycles:
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a. Push selected cycle button.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle
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Indic;tor Dial to
ON
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position to start the
cycle. You will hear
the motor start. There
is a time
delay
between
the start-up and the water
fill so you
will
not
hear
any
wash action right away.
For RINSE & HOLD cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select ENERGY SAVER
drying option.
c.
Slowly
turn the Cycle
[ndicator
Dial to the
RINSE & HOLD position.
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For PI. ATE WARMER cycle:
a.
Load
clean
plates and dishes
to be warmed.
b.
Select HEATED DRY
drying option.
c. Leave the door unlatched.
d. Slowly turn the Cycle
Indicator Dial clockwise
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d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
to the PLATE WARMER position.
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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