Hotpoint HDA2000M warranty Questions? Use This Problem Solver, Possible Cause And Remedy

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Questions?

Use This Problem Solver.

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 placed
	in dishwasher.
DISHES DON’T DRY	Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 10.)
	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 10.)
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 18.)
	Improper rack loading. (See pages 12 and 13.)
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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