Hotpoint HDA3400 - Manual (Page 7)

Filling the Dispenser
Fill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the
bottom of lip inside the opening. Replace cap.
To check if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap
and look into the dispenser.
A full dispenser should last about one month.
If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.
Check the Water Temperature
The entering water must 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 ® Rinse Agent
Forget to Add a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.
Push the door latch to the left.
Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.
Add forgotten dishes.
Close the door and push the latch to the far right. 4
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Proper Use of Detergent
Jet-Dry ® rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware,
cookware and plastic.
Use only detergent specifically made for use in
dishwashers. Cascade
® , Cascade ® Complete and
Electrasol ® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have
been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep
your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to
wash dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on
whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water,
you need extra detergent. With soft water, you
need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting
your water department and asking how hard your
water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard
water. A water softener is recommended. Without
it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could
stick while open and cause flooding. Too much
detergent with soft water can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, called etching.
You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside
door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles require
detergent in the main cup. Wash cycles with two
washes will also use the open cup. When using
automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place
one tab in the main cup and close.
Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent.
Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and
latch properly. Add detergent then close the
main cup.
NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has been
closed, simply turn the detergent cup handle
counterclockwise until it releases. A snapping
sound may be heard.
Open cup
Main cup
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