Hotpoint Complete Guide for Your Dishwasher's Maintenance and Troubleshooting Solutions

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Two types of air gaps

Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.

Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air gap protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may not have one.

The air gap is easy to clean.

	Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the
1	Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the
	chrome cover.
	Unscrew the plastic cap and clean with a toothpick.
2	Unscrew the plastic cap and clean with a toothpick.

Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

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Contents Part No D4700P216 Pub. No -5890 7-00 JR Write the model and serial numbers here Staple sales slip or cancelled check hereCongratulations You Are Now Part of the Hotpoint Family Troubleshooting Tips Hotpoint & You Service PartnershipSafety Information Customer ServiceWater Heater Safety Proper Installation Maintenance Do NOT… When Using Your Dishwasher Model HDA1100 OFF Normal Wash About the dishwasher control panelModel HDA1000 Energy Options CyclesAbout the dial cycles Delayed StartStart Rinse OnlyPlate Warmer Customer ServiceHeavy, Normal or Water Saver Short WashCheck the Water Temperature Using the dishwasherProper Use of Detergent Wash Tower Loading the dishwasher racksUpper Rack Silverware Basket Lower RackProtect Against Freezing Caring for the dishwasherDoes Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? Air gap is easy to cleanColor Panels Wood Panel Trim Kit Trimless Panel Kit About optional accessoriesPart Number WX69X200 About optional rack accessoriesSafety Noise Before you call for service…Dishwasher won’t run Bottom of the tub Water standingWater won’t pump Out of the tubStained tub interior Not cleanDishes don’t dry Dishes and flatwareFlatware On glassesOperating Cloudiness onOn tub Yellow or brown filmWhite film on inside SurfacesWon’t latch Detergent cup lidDetergent left Dispenser cupsPage Page Page We’ll Cover Any Appliance Anywhere. Anytime GE Appliances Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationWe Will Replace Hotpoint Dishwasher WarrantyWhat Is Not Covered TDD 800-TDD-GEAC Service Telephone NumbersIn-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES