Hotpoint HDF310PGRWW Use and Care Manual - Page 18
Filters, Protect Against Freezing, Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?, Fine Filter
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CARE AND CLEANING Care and cleaning Filters Inspect and clean the filters periodically. This should be done every other month or more depending on usage. If there is a decrease in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is also an indication the filters need to be cleaned. Ultra-Fine Filter Assembly To clean the Ultra-Fine Filter assembly, remove the bottom rack. Twist the Ultra-Fine Filter assembly counterclockwise and lift to remove for cleaning. Rinse filter with warm soapy water and use a sponge to carefully remove any stubborn particles. For models with a 2-piece Ultra-Fine Filter assembly with an additional Filter Basket for food particles, twist the Filter Basket in the counterclockwise direction to unlock it from the Ultra-Fine Filter assembly. See directional arrows on the bottom of the Filter Basket. Pull the Filter Basket to remove from the assembly, throw away any food particles, rinse with warm soapy water, and use a sponge to remove any stubborn particles. 2-piece - Ultra-fine Filter assembly with additional Filter Basket (on some models) Fine Filter To clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove the bottom rack. Remove the Ultra-Fine Filter. Remove the Fine Filter. Rinse filter with warm soapy water. Scouring pads or brushes can scratch the filter surface but a soft brush or sponge may be needed to remove stubborn soils or calcium deposits caused by hard water. Once cleaned, replace the Fine Filter and the Ultra-Fine Filter. Spray Arm Fine Filter Ultra-Fine Filter Once cleaned, replace Filter Basket back into the Ultra-Fine Filter assembly and twist it clockwise to lock into place. Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: 1 Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. 3 Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.) 2 Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve. line from the water valve. Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? An air gap protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain Air gap clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your warranty. Not all plumbing codes require Check the air gap any air gaps, so you may not have one. time your dishwasher isn't draining well. The air gap is easy to clean. 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the air gap cover. 2 Remove the plastic cap under the cover and clean with a toothpick. 3 Replace the cap and cover when the air gap is clean. 18 49-4000228
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