The Problem Solver (continued)
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY |
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| SP~S AND FILMING | Spotting can be caused by all these things: |
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| ON GLASSES AND | ● Extremely hard water. (Seepage 6.) |
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| ● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) |
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| ● Overloading the dishwasher. |
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| ● Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.) |
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| ● Old or damp powder detergent. |
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| . Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.) |
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| ● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.) |
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| ● Too little detergent. (See page 7.) |
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| Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents |
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| to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help |
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| reduce filming. |
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| To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware: |
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| 1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. |
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| 2. Do not add detergent. |
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| 3. Select P~S & PANS cycle. |
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| 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now |
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| be in the main wash. |
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| 5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of |
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| the dishwasher. |
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| 6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. |
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| If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric |
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| acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours |
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| doesn’t, call Hotpoint Factory Service.) |
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| Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home |
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| water softener. |
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| CLOUDINESS ON | If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching:’ The film |
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| GLASSWARE | cannot be removed. |
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| It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the |
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| shortest cycle that will get them clean. |
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| Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F. |
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| CHIPPING OF CHINA | Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china |
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| are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 8 and 9 for correct way to load glassware.) |
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| Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the |
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| rack into the dishwasher. |
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| Always use the top rack for delicate items. |
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