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dishwashers
often use an air gap.
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it clean.
An
air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher and you may not
even have one. Not
dl
plumbing
codes require air gaps.
If you have an air gap, check it
——
at least once a month. THE AIR
GAP IS
N~
PART OF YOUR
DISHWASHER. IT IS
N~
COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap
is
easy to clean.
With most types, first turn off the
dishwasher, then lift off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check for any build-up of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining
well.
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keep your dishwasher
looking good. . .
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it.
Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads or
harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No.
WR97X0216)
is available
from Hotpoint Appliance
Parts
Mart.
The inside usually takes care of
itself. If it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners 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.
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off water to dishwasher.
Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve and drain.
●
Remove water valve from the
dishwasher and blow on small
plastic outlet to remove water.
Replace water valve and water line.
. Remove plug in bottom of rubber
boot and drain completely. Replace
the plug.
How to change color
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Your dishwasher comes with a
A wood panel trim kit
contains
Note: Do not operate dishwasher
reversible front color panel. You
trim and instructions for adding a
while changing panels or when
may purchase other reversible front
decorative wood door panel and
lower access panel is removed.
panels from your deder or
lower access panel to match your
Hotpoint Appliance Parts Mart.
kitchen cabinets. You may purchase
The available selection is:
this kit,
HDX49,
from your dealer
White/Almond . . . . . . . . . .HDX74
or Hotpoint Appliance
Parts
Mart.
Coffee/Avocado . . . . . . . . .HDX75
Harvest/Black . . . . . . . . . .HDX76
To
change color panels:
1.
Take out two screws from door
and two screws from access panel.
Then remove the side trims from
either side of the dishwasher.
2. Slide out the panels and
replace them with the color you
want in front.
3. Replace the side trims.
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