Hotpoint HDF310PGRWW Use and Care Manual - Page 5
USING THE DISHWASHER, Getting started
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USING THE DISHWASHER Getting started Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual 1 Load Dishwasher For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading section. No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil. 2 Add Detergent Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use high quality detergents such as Cascade® Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or Finish® Quantum® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent. See Dispensers section. 3 Add Rinse Agent Add high quality rinse agents such as Cascade® Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or Finish® Jet-Dry® Rinse Aid to the rinse agent dispenser. See Dispensers section. NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further enhance the dishwasher's drying performance. 4 Select Cycle Press the Select Cycle pad for the desired wash cycle. The light next to the Select Cycle pad will be lit to indicate which wash cycle has been selected. NOTE: Cycle times vary based on soil level, water temperature, and options selected. The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position. The cycle will not start until the Start pad is pressed and the door is closed within 4 seconds. Heavy/ This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with dried-on or baked-on Heavy Duty soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. This cycle uses improved dry (on some models), which can extend the cycle time. *Time: 2 hours 30 minutes. Everyday (on some models) This cycle is meant for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash a full load of normally soiled dishes and is designed to conserve both water and energy. Everyday was used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher. *Time: 1 hour 20 minutes - 2 hours 20 minutes. Time Saver This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes and takes about 1 hour. It is safe for china and crystal (on some with no options selected. NOTE: This cycle does not use Dry. For improved dry performance press models) Dry/Dry Boost option for some models, or select Everyday or Heavy/Heavy Duty. *Time: 60 minutes. *Washing time only. Does not include drying time, Auto Hot Start, or options. NOTE: If the incoming water temperature is too low, the Auto Hot Start feature may add up to 25 minutes of additional time. 49-4000228 5