Hotpoint HDA959M - Manual (Page 13)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator must be in OFF position for cup to latch properly. If you unlatch
WON’T the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF
AFTER ADDING itself.
DETERGENT
AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things:
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
. Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)
. Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)
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Overloading the dishwasher.
. Improper loading. (Seepages 8 and 9.)
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Old or damp powder detergent.
. Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)
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Too little detergent. (See page 7.)
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands
of detergents to
one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher
detergent may help reduce filming.
To remove severe and film from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select POTS& PANS cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher
will now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the bottom
of the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call
Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a
home water softener.
CLOUDINESS ON If vinegar or citric acid rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is
GLASSWARE The film cannot be removed.
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
YELLOW OR BROWN Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
FILM 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 the water supply line is the only way to correct
this problem. Your water
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.
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