Hotpoint HDA497K - Manual (Page 12)

Questions?
Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT
DISPENSER CUPS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
A in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be on rack pins. Or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
Make sure inlet water temperature is (See page 6.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into
bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check inlet water should beat least (To test, seepage 6.)
To the benefits of a complete be that you do not turn the dial an
necessary to start dishwasher.
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 11.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
Aluminum often marks when they rub against other things. Remove
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
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
and remove any caked-on
If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, for service.
maybe old. If the powder detergent is hard or in the box, throw it
detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
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