Hotpoint HLD4000NWW Owners Manual - Page 12

Caring for the dishwasher. Cleaning the Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make sure gou know what tgpe of panel gou have. Refer to the last two letters of gour model number. You can locate gour model number on the left-hand tub wall just inside the door. If gour model number ends with BB,WW, CC, SA or BG,then gou have a Painted Door panel. If gour model number ends with SS,then gou have a Stainless Steel Door panel. If gour model number ends with CS,then gou have a CleanSteel Door panel. Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for gour specific model. Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-black, WW-white, CC-bisque, SA-silver metallic, BG-graphite metallic or GS-silver) Use a clean, soft, lightlg dampened cloth, then drg thoroughlg. You mag also use a good appliance wax or polish. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in SS) The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Hagic or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel doors. You can order Stainless Steel Hagic #WXlOX15 through GE Parts bg calling 800.626.2002. CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers ending in CS) Use a clean, soft, lightlg dampened cloth, then drg thoroughlg. Do not use appliance wax, polish or ang chemical agent on CleanSteel doors. Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue. Do not use scouring pads or powdered cleaners because these products can scratch the finish. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then drg thoroughlg. Protect Against Freezing If gour dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: [3_] Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. Turn off the water supplg and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve. ['_1 Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.) [_3 Rweacteornnveacltve.the water inlet line to the Air gap Checkthe air gap anbJtime Four dishwasher isn't draining well. 12 Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? An air gap protects gour 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 bg gour warrantg. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so gou mag not have one. The air gap is easy to clean. [] Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the cover Remove the plastic cap and clean with [-2]a toothpick.