Hotpoint HDA797K - Manual (Page 11)

Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Built-in dishwashers
often use an air gap.
Keep it 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.
If you have an air gap, check it
at least once a month. THE AIR
GAP IS
PART OF YOUR
DISHWASHER. IT IS
COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types, first turn off the
dishwasher, 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
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
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
following 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.
How change (Model
Your dishwasher comes with
reversible and interchangeable
front panels. Both door and access
panels are held in place by the
panel trim. Each side of each panel
is finished in a different color.
To change color panels:
1. Take out
two screws
from door
and two
screws from
access panel.
Then remove
the side trims
from either
side of the dishwasher.
2. Slide out
the panels
and replace
them with
the color
you want in
front.
3.
the
trims.
Note: Do not operate dishwasher
while changing panels or when
lower access panel is removed.
Special thick wood can
replace the two metal panels.
Dimensions for
wood inserts:
Door Panel: x 17
Access Panel: x
Other special finishes can be
applied to the metal panels to
match your kitchen decor.