Hotpoint HDA2600K warranty Questions? Use This Problem Solver, Problem Possible Cause and Remedy

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Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

	PROBLEM			POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
	PROBLEM			POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

	CONTROL PANEL			Time too long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within
	LIGHTS GO OFF			30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again. Or unlock and relatch door.
	WHEN YOU’RE
	SETTING CONTROLS

	DISHWASHER			A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
	WON’T RUN			reset circuit breaker, Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

	UNUSUAL NOISE			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.

	DISHES DON’T DRY			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 rack.
				Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
				Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.

	UNCLEAN DISHES			Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F. (To test, see page 12.)
	AND FLATWARE			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 21.)
				Improper rack loading. (See pages 14-16.)

	BLACK OR GRAY			Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
	MARKS ON DISHES			marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.

	DETERGENT LEFT			Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking the
	IN DISPENSER CUPS			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, call 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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