Hotpoint HDA850G - Manual (Page 14)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care, Make sure glassware and china are
secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 8 and 9 for correct way to load glassware.) Make
sure tall glasses and stemware
will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into
the dishwasher.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.
SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water lubricated.
IN THE
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. the air gap,
OUT OF THE TUB if you have one. (Seepage 11.)
Check the kitchen sink. it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not clogged.
SUDS IN THE TUB detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS AVOID
remove suds from the tub: the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of
cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning
the control
until a drain period is reached.
if necessary.
DISHWASHER LEAKS Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
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