Hotpoint HDA3600RWW Owners Manual - Page 11

Using the dishwasher GEAppliances.com Check the Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F, for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. Adjust the maximum/minimum temperature of the water heater if necessary to deliver water at the proper temperature. UseCascade Crystal Clear® RinseAgent Cascade Crystal Clear¢ rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on dishes,glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Filling the Dispenser Fillthe rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom of lip insidethe opening.Replacecap. To check if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap and look into the dispenser. A full dispensershould lost about one month. If the rinse agent spills,wipe up the excess. Proper Use of Detergent Useonly detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade®Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don't put powder detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soft water, you need less detergent. Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water department and asking how hard your water is.Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching. Usethe information in the table below as a guideline to determine the amount of automatic dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser. Number of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill Less than 4 Fillto 1/3 of main cup 4 to 8 Fillto 2/3 of main cup 8 to 12 Fill main cup Greater than 12 Fillmain cup and open cup You'llfind two detergent dispenserson the inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles require detergent in the main cup. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main cup and close. Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly. Add detergent then close the main cup. opocoup Moi_ NOTE:To open detergent cup after it has been closed, simply turn the detergent cup handle counterclockwise until it releases.A snapping sound may be heard. DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT NOTE:Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet. Becauseso many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in o separate space from all other cleaners.Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored. While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using o dishwoshing detergent that is not formulated to work with dishwashers. 22