Hotpoint HDA3700, HDA3400 owner manual Using the dishwasher, Filling the Dispenser

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Add forgotten dishes.
Push the door latch to the left.

Using the dishwasher.

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Check the Water Temperature

 

The entering water must be at least 120°F. and

Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the

not more than 150°F., for effective cleaning and to

dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and

prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature

let the water run continuously into the glass until

with a candy or meat thermometer.

the temperature stops rising.

Use Jet-Dry®Rinse Agent

Jet-Dry®rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

Fill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom of lip inside the opening. Replace cap.

To check if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap and look into the dispenser.

A full dispenser should last about one month.

If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

Proper Use of Detergent

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade®, Cascade® Complete and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.

The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soft water, you need less detergent.

Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.

You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles require detergent in the main cup. Wash cycles with two washes will also use the open cup. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main cup and close.

Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly. Add detergent then close the main cup.

Open cup

Main cup

NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has been closed, simply turn the detergent cup handle counterclockwise until it releases. A snapping sound may be heard.

Troubleshooting Tips

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.

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2 Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.

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4 Close the door and push the latch to the far right.

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