Hotpoint HDA2160HSS Use and Care Manual - Page 14

Caring for the dishwasher To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior, use a good appliance polish. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher. Sump cover screws Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: 1 Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. 2 Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve. 3 Drain water from the inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.) 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve. 5 Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot. Air gap Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? An air gap protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may not have one. The air gap is easy to clean. 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the chrome cover. 2 Unscrew the plastic cap and clean with a toothpick. Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn't draining well. Stainless Steel Panels For cleaning rust and tarnish, cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust, tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel. For other blemishes and marks, use Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel. You can order Stainless Steel Magic # WX10X29 through GE Parts by calling 877.959.8688. In Canada, call 1-800-661-1616. Optional accessories You can change the appearance of your dishwasher by adding a custom panel trim kit. 1/4" Wood panel trim kit³This accessory contains trim and instructions for you to supply DQGLQVWDOOD ø µWKLFNGHFRUDWLYHZRRGGRRU „ GPF25B (Black) GPF325B/GPF425B „ GPF25W (White) GPF325W/GPF425W „ GPF25C (Bisque) GPF325C/GPF425C 3/4" Trimless wood panel kit³This accessory contains parts and instructions for you to supply DQGLQVWDOOD øµWKLFNGHFRUDWLYHZRRGGRRU „ GPF375/GPF475 NOTE: The GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit must also be ordered and installed when the door panel weighs four lbs. or more. This kit is included with the 3/4" trim kits. Non-wood countertop bracket kit³This is for installations which have non-wood countertops and includes side-mounting brackets and instructions for securing the dishawasher: „ GPF65 Consult your GE Appliance dealer to get the correct kit for your model. These accessories are available at extra cost from GE. Call 800.626.2002 to order, or see your authorized GE Appliance dealer. Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards are accepted. Specify accessory number when ordering. 14