Care and Cleatiq
USER M~ENANCE ~STRUCTIONS
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
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
Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.
~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.
Q ~rn 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 paneh
Your dishwasher comes with a reversible front color panel. You may purchase other reversible front panels from your deder or Hotpoint Appliance Parts Mart.
The available selection is: White/Almond . . . . . . . . . .HDX74 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.
A wood panel trim kit contains trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and lower access panel to match your kitchen cabinets. You may purchase this kit, HDX49, from your dealer or Hotpoint Appliance Parts Mart.
Note: Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access panel is removed.
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