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Air gap, Care and cleaning, Front panel color change – Hotpoint HDA850G User Manual

Page 11: User maintenance instructions 11, Winter storage, Cleaning, Built-in dishwashers often use an air gap. clean, How to change color, How to prepare your dishwasher for winter storage

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Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

Built-in dishwashers
often use an air gap.

clean.

An air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of

the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.

[f you have an air gap, check it

at least once a month. THE AIR
GAP IS

PART OF YOUR

DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT
COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.

How to change color

Your dishwasher comes with

reversible and interchangeable
front panels. Both door and access

panels are held in place by the

trim. Each side of each panel

is finished in a different color.

To change color panels:

1. Take out

two screws

— from door

two

from

access panel.
Then remove
the side trims

from either

The air gap is easy to clean. With
most types, first turn off the dish-
washer, then lift off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic
cap and check for any build-up of
grit. A toothpick makes cleaning
easy.

Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.

To keep your dishwasher
looking good. . .

Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it.

Clean the outside with a good

appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No.

is available

from

Appliance Parts

Marts.

The inside usually takes care of
itself. If it should ever need

use a mild cleansing

pads and

cleaners can mar the finish.

2. Slide out
the panels
and replace
them with
the color
you want in
front.

3. Replace
the side trims.

Note: Do not operate dishwasher

changing panels or when

lower access panel is removed.

side of the dishwasher.

How to prepare your
dishwasher for winter
storage

If the dishwasher is to be left
unused in an unheated location
during the winter months, have a
service technician take the follow-
ing steps to prevent the machine

from freezing:

Remove fuses or trip circuit

breakers to remove electric power
from the dishwasher.

Turn off water to dishwasher.

Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve and drain.

Remove water valve from the

dishwasher and blow on small

plastic outlet to remove water.
Replace water valve and water line.

Remove plug in bottom of rubber

boot and drain completely. Replace
the plug.

Special

thick wood inserts can

replace the two metal panels.
Dimensions for

wood inserts:

Door Panel: 23

x

Access Panel: 23

x

Other special finishes can be
applied to the metal panels to
match your kitchen decor.