Hotpoint Dishwashers
The Hotpoint brand is owned by General Electric (GE) which manufactures appliances in Louisville, Kentucky.
Fifteen models of built-in dishwashers are currently on the market. Consumers who own one of the dozens of other
Hotpoint models that are not currently available can find information on their appliances through GE.
Hotpoint History
The Hotpoint brand was created by the Pacific Electric Heating Company which manufactured the Hotpoint clothing
iron, one of the first readily-accepted small electric appliances. In 1918, the company merged with GE and Hughes
Electric Heating Company. The new company, named the Edison Electric Appliance Company, manufactured and sold
products under the GE and Hotpoint brands. The Hotpoint brand in Europe is owned by appliance manufacturer and
competitor Indesit (Merloni Elettrodomestici of Italy) and is not related to the American company.
Special Features of Hotpoint Dishwashers
According to GE/Hotpoint, its five-level PowerScrub™ wash system directs water precisely for a quiet and
efficient clean. Other features include an 'extra fine filter,' hot pre-wash options, pots and pans cycle,
push button controls, and the 'Piranha' hard food dispenser which crushes large particles for easier
disposal. Hotpoint dishwashers are available in white, black and silver metallic.
Energy Efficiency
Hotpoint offers six models of dishwashers that meet EnergyStar standards for energy conservation. EnergyStar
requires that standard-sized models use less than 324 Kilowatts per year and 5.8 gallons of water per load while
compact models use less than 234 Kilowatts annually and 4 gallons of water per cycle.
Consumer Experience with Hotpoint Dishwashers
General Electric, the owner of the Hotpoint brand, has recalled a number of its dishwashers that presented fire
hazards. In 2000, GE-authorized technicians were dispatched to rewire a batch of Hotpoint dishwashers that were
manufactured with a slide switch that was found to melt and ignite.
Contacting Hotpoint/GE
Hotpoint
c/o GE Appliance
Park. 6, Rm. 129
Louisville, KY 40225
USA
Phone: 1-800-626-2005