Hotpoint HDA1OOOK - Manual (Page 14)

Care and
USER
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth.
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,
or 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.
Built-in
often
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.
If you have an air gap, check it
at least once a month. IT 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 buildup of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining
Not your
in winter? against
freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place during the winter,
ask a service technician to:
. Cut off electric power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
●
Turn off the water supply.
●
Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve.
●
Drain water from the inlet line
and water valve. (Use a pan to
catch the water.)
●
Reconnect the water inlet line to
the water
●
Remove the plug in the bottom of
the rubber boot. Drain completely,
then reinstall
and clamp.
●
Drain the collection chamber
at rear of unit below by
disconnecting hose to pump.
Reconnect after draining.