Hotpoint HDA100 - Manual (Page 24)

Safety Infor
mation
Operating Instr
uctions
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
Customer Ser
vice
Before you call for service…
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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Spots and filming Extremely hard water • To remove stubborn spots
on glasses and from glassware:
flatware Low inlet water 1 Remove all metal
temperature utensils from the
dishwasher.
Overloading the 2 Do not add detergent.
dishwasher 3 Select the longest cycle.
4 Start the dishwasher and
Improper loading allow to run for 18 to 22
minutes. Dishwasher will
Old or damp powder now be in the main wash.
detergent 5 Open the door and pour
2 cups (500 ml) of white
Rinse agent dispenser vinegar into the bottom of
empty the dishwasher.
6 Close the door and allow
Too little detergent to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t
work: Repeat as above,
except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)
of citric acid crystals
instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on Combination of soft • This is called etching and
glassware water and too much is permanent. To prevent
detergent this from happening, use
less detergent if you have
soft water. Wash glassware
in the shortest cycle that
will get them clean.
Water temperature • Lower the water heater
entering the dishwasher temperature.
exceeds 150°F.
Black or gray Aluminum utensils have • Remove marks with a mild,
marks on dishes rubbed against dishes abrasive cleaner.