Hotpoint HDA1100 Before you call for service…, Troubleshooting Tips, Problem, Possible Causes

InformationSafety	Before you call for service…
	Troubleshooting Tips
	Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
	Spots and filming	Extremely hard water	• To remove stubborn spots
Instructions	on glasses and		from glassware:
	flatware	Low inlet water	1 Remove all metal
		temperature	utensils from the
			dishwasher.
		Overloading the	2 Do not add detergent.
		dishwasher	3 Select the longest cycle.
Operating		Improper loading	4 Start the dishwasher and
			allow to run for 18 to 22
		Old or damp powder	minutes. Dishwasher will
			now be in the main wash.
		detergent	5 Open the door and pour
		Rinse agent dispenser	2 cups (500 ml) of white
			vinegar into the bottom of
		empty	the dishwasher.
		Too little detergent	6 Close the door and allow
Tips			to complete the cycle.
			If vinegar rinse doesn’t
Troubleshooting			work: Repeat as above,
			less detergent if you have
			except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)
			of citric acid crystals
			instead of vinegar.
	Cloudiness on	Combination of soft	• This is called etching and
	glassware	water and too much	is permanent. To prevent
		detergent	this from happening, use
			soft water. Wash glassware
			in the shortest cycle that
			will get them clean.
		Water temperature	• Lower the water heater
ServiceCustomer		entering the dishwasher	temperature.
		exceeds 150°F.
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