Page 3 - Read this Manual; If You Need Service; Safety Information
Hotpoint & You, A Service Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use andmaintain your dishwasherproperly. Just a little preventivecare on your part can save you agreat deal of time and moneyover the life of your dishwasher. Read this Manual Ask any Hotpoint appliance owne...
Page 4 - HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.; WATER HEATER SAFETY
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must befollowed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electricshock, or to prevent prope...
Page 6 - DO NOT...
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 DO NOT… ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or standon the door or dish rack ofthe dishwasher. ■ Do not discard a dishwasherwitho...
Page 7 - WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER ■ Use only powder or liquiddetergents or wetting agentsrecommended for use in adishwasher, and keep themout of the reach of children. ■ Locate sharp items so thatthey are not likely to d...
Page 8 - About the dishwasher control panel.
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice About the dishwasher control panel. You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 8 OFF ON OFF ON HEATED DRY OFF DRYI...
Page 9 - Energy Options; Operating Instr; Control Settings; Cycles; Start; START
Energy Options HI TEMP Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used WASH ON/ best with heavily-soiled dishes. HI TEMP WASH HI TEMP Turns HI TEMP WASH off. WASH OFF HEATED DRY/ Turns the heating element on for fast drying. This HEATED DRY ON option will extend the time of your wash cycle. HEA...
Page 10 - About the dial cycles.; ENERGY SAVER / HEATED DRY OFF; Plate Warmer; Start Delay; HOURS DELAY
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice About the dial cycles. Rinse & Hold (HDA1100, HDA2000, HDA2020, HDA2030, HDA2220, HDA3220, HDA3230, HDA3420 and HDA3430 only) For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Make sure ...
Page 11 - Short Wash; Cycle Sequence; Water
Heavy, Normal & Water Saver (HDA2000, HDA2020 and HDA2030 only) Be sure the door is unlatched. Slowly turn the Dial to the cycle you want. Don’t turn itpast this position, or you could accidentally miss a rinse. Select any options. Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 3 2 1 OFF DRYING HEAVY WASH...
Page 12 - Using the dishwasher.; Check the Water Temperature
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Using the dishwasher. 12 Check the Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than150°F., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Checkthe water temperature with a candy or ...
Page 13 - Proper Use of Detergent; Forget to Add a Dish?
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keepyour detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into thedispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. The amount of de...
Page 14 - Loading the dishwasher racks.; Upper Rack
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features andappearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses,...
Page 15 - Lower Rack
15 Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Lower Rack When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters ortrays in the front right corner. They may prevent detergentfrom circulating during the wash cycle. The lower rack is best used for plates, sauc...
Page 16 - Caring for the dishwasher.; Protect Against Freezing
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 16 Caring for the dishwasher. To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then drythoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleane...
Page 17 - Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?; The air gap is easy to clean.
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Check the air gap any time yourdishwasher isn’t draining well. Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? An air gap protects your dishwasher against waterbacking up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not apart of ...
Page 18 - About optional accessories.; Color Panels; Descriptions of Optional Accessories; Color panels—; Wood panel trim kit—; Trimless panel kit—; GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice About optional accessories. 18 You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of yourdishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: ■ Color Panels ■ 1/4” Wood Panel Trim Kit ■ 3/4” Trimless Pan...
Page 19 - Before you call for service...; Problem; Dishwasher won’t run; Noise
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Before you call for service… Troubleshooting TipsReview the charts on the following pages first and you may notneed to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the ...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting Tips; Water standing in; the bottom of the tub; Water won’t pump; out of the tub
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Before you call for service… 20 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water standing in This is normal • A small amount of clean the bottom of the tub water around the outlet on the tub bottom at t...
Page 21 - Stained tub interior
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Problem Possible Causes What To Do Stained tub interior Detergent with • Some detergents contain colorant was used colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check the detergen...
Page 22 - Spots and filming; glassware
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 22 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Spots and filming Extremely hard water • To remove stubborn spots on glasses and from glassware: flatware Low inlet water 1 Rem...
Page 24 - Detergent cup lid; Detergent left in; dispenser cups; Steam; Black or gray; marks on dishes
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 24 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Detergent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF • Turn the Dial to OFF won’t latch position and slide the door latch to the left. Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition...
Page 25 - Notes
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Notes 25
Page 29 - General Electric Company; GE Service Protection Plus; GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability,; Please place in envelope and mail to:
29 General Electric Company Warranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 34070Louisville, KY 40232-4070 GE Service Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances — No Matter What Brand...
Page 30 - Consumer Product Ownership Registration
30 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number GE Appliances General Electric CompanyLouisville, Kentucky 40225 First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Product ...
Page 31 - Hotpoint Dishwasher Warranty; One Year; Ten Years (Only for
31 Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Hotpoint Dishwasher Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. This warranty is extended to the original pu...
Page 32 - Service Telephone Numbers.; GE Answer Center; In-Home Repair Service; Service Satisfaction; Customer Ser
Service Telephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, Braille controls ...