Hotpoint HDA130S - Manual (Page 13)

PROBLEM
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING
IN THE
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP
OUT OFT= TUB
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
MOTOR HUMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Cycle Indicator Dial must be OFF for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you
unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator
does
not advance by itself.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of cup
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron
deposits in water. A special filter in
water supply line is the only way to correct
this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter,
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they against dishes. Remove marks
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.
If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air
gap, if you have
(See Care and Cleaning section).
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
Suds can cause unit to That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.
If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub
interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.
If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.
OF
TUB INTERIOR
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