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STEP1. Loadyourdishwasher withdishes,silverware,pots, pans,bowls,etc., accordingto instructionson pages8 and9.

STEP 2. Adddetergentto the detergentdispenser.Makesurethe CycleIndicatorDialis at OFF positionbeforeaddingdetergent. (Seepages6 and7.)

Userinseaid agentto help prevent spotting.Occasionallycheckto insurerinseagentcontaineris at leasthalffull. (Seepage6.)

STEP3. SelectDRYINGHEAT Option.It mustbe OFF for RINSE HOLDcycle.It can be ON or OFF, at youroption(seebelow),for eitherof the washcycles.

DRYINGHEAT

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DRYINGHEATON. Turnsthe dryingheateron for fastdrying.

DRYINGHEATOFF. Turnsthe dryingheateroffto saveenergy. Disheswill dry naturallyovera longerperiodsuchas overnight.

If youneed yourdishessooner, openthedishwasherdoor after thecycleis completeto reduce thenaturaldryingtime.

Useof this optionreducesthe electricalenergyusedby this modelapproximately7%for theNORMALWAS-Hcycle.

Estimatedyearlysavings, dependingon yourlocalelectrical rates,are as follows:

ElectricRate

(perKwh) $.05 $ .08 $ .11

Estimated

YearlySavings $5.11 $8.18 $11.25

STEP4. Selectthe cycleand start the dishwasher.

If yourdishwasherdrainsintoa foodwastedisposer,operatethe disposeruntilit is emptybefore startingthe dishwasher.(SeeCycle SelectionHintsat right.)

Toobtainthe benefitsofa complete cycle,be carefulthatyoudo not turnthe dialanyfurtherthan necessaryto startthe dishwasher.

sForNORMALWASHcycle: a. Latchthe door.

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b.Slowlyturn CycleIndicatorDial to ON positionto startthe cycle. Youwillhear the motorstart.

eForLIGHTWMH cycle: a. Be suredooris unlatched.

b.Slowlyturn CycleIndicatorDial to LIGHTWASHposition.

c.Latchdoor to startthe cycle.

@For~NSE HOLDcycle:

a.Be suredooris unlatched.

b.SelectDRYINGHEAT–OFF

dryingoption.

c.Slowlyturn CycleIndicator Dial6 RINSEHOLDposition.

d.Latchdoor to startthe cycle.

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Hotpoint HDA487 manual ForNORMALWASHcycle a. Latchthe door, ForLIGHTWMH cycle a. Be suredooris unlatched