Hotpoint HDA1OOOK manual Questiom? Use This Roblem Solver

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Questiom?

Use This Roblem Solver

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PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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 placd
	in dishwasher,
DISHES DON’T DRY	Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 6.)
	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 wate$temperature. It should beat least 120°F. (To test, see page 6.)
AND FLATWARE	Water pressure may be temporarily low. Wrn 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 14.)
	Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
BLACK OR GWY	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
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.
DETERGENT CUP	Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly.
LID WON’T LA~H	If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not
AFTER ADDING	advance to OFF by itself.
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR BROWN	Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains 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 falter in the water supply line is the ordy way to correct this problem.
	Your water sofiener 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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