Hotpoint HDA2000M - Manual (Page 18)

Care and Cleaning
USER
INSTRUCTIONS
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 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 care of
itself. If it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
Not using your dishwasher
in winter? Protect
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 valve.
●
Remove the plastic pump cover in
the tub bottom and use a sponge to
soak up water in the rubber boot.
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. IT IS
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT 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.