Hotpoint HDA2600K - Manual (Page 18)

Questions?
Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTS GO OFF
WHEN YOU’RE
SETTING CONTROLS
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Time too long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within
30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again. Or unlock and door.
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker, Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure 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.
Water draining out of tub immediately after you touch CLEAR/RESET pad. The
sounds you hear are normal ones.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage 12.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least (To test, see page 12.)
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 21.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 14-16.)
Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking the
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,
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.
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