Hotpoint HLD4040NSA Owners Manual - Page 8

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water should 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. Use Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal Clear ® Rinse Agent Jet-Dry® or Cascade Crystal Clear ® rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Filling the Dispenser The rinse agent dispenser holds 100 ml (3.5 fl. oz.) of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill. 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open. 2 Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out. 3 Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full. 4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth. 5 Replace the dispenser cap. Indicator window Rinse Aid Setting The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If you see foam in the dishwasher, move the indicator to a lower setting. To adjust the setting Remove the dispenser cap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent, clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent. Dispenser cap Rinse agent adjuster Dish Preparation Prior to Loading ■ No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required. ■ Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds. ■ Remove large quantities of any remaining food. ■ Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and excessive amounts of grease or oil. ■ Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 8