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YOUR HOTPOINT DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

Save 

proof of original purchase date 

such as 

your sales slip or 

 check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONEWEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of 

purchase, we will provide, 

free of

charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace

any 

 of 

 dishwasher that

fails because of a manufacturing
defect.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, 

 in Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer 
servicers during normal working
hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL 
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT

CUSTOMER CARE

SERVICE.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED 

● 

 

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer 
800.626.2000
consumer information service

● 

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and

other connecting facilities.

● 

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● 

Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

● 

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

 Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS 

 RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

 No. 165 D308OP1O2

Pub, 

 39-5192

9.89

Summary of Contents for HDA487

Page 1: ...Guide 6 7 Dispenser Cups 7 Energy Saving Tips 2 Front Panel Color Change 14 Loading 8 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 4 5 Cycle Selection 4 5 Drying Options 4 5 Problem Solver 11...

Page 2: ...builder that sold you the dishwasher Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver pages 11 13 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Ene...

Page 3: ...nd B Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do not touch the heating element during or immediately atir use Do not operate your dishwasher udess rdl enclosure pa...

Page 4: ...l to LIGHT WASH position c Latch door to start the cycle For RINSE HOLD cycle a Be sure door is unlatched at your option see below for either of the wash cycles HOLD cycle It can be ON or OFF b Select...

Page 5: ...each cycle Wash Cycles NORMAL Wash Water Use Cycle Time Gallons approx approx minutes Cycle Sequence WASH 12 1 S6 mBHWHHH LIGHT WASH 10 3 51 k4HHHHHl RINSE HOLD 3 6 10 Hwl Drying Options DRYING HEAT...

Page 6: ...dd the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening Replace the cap The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water If yo...

Page 7: ...Dishes with dried on soil are more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle Remember to use your NNSE HOLD cycle for small holding loads Note The foods mentioned here are for...

Page 8: ...l not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results The top rack is best for glasses cups and sau...

Page 9: ...op broiler Fit plates and saucers between the pins Place items so pans and racks along the edge that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces Put flatware in the removable basket wi...

Page 10: ...left on Sterling Silver YES Don t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods and Silver plate basket with stainless steel can stain if left on Dry detergent can cause...

Page 11: ...ges 8 and 9 BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things Remove MARKS ON DISHES marks with a mild abrasive cleanser DETERGENT LEFT Water may not be reaching the...

Page 12: ...dishwasher will now be in the main wash 4 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500 ml of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 5 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle If vinegar rinse...

Page 13: ...SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers USE ONLY AU MATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon...

Page 14: ...ect your Whwasher against freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter ask a service technician to Cut off electric power to the dishwasher Remove fuses or trip circuit b...

Page 15: ...further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details incl...

Page 16: ...d Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 200...

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