The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE AND WMEDY | |
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SP~S AND FILMING | Spotting can be caused by all these things: | |
ON GLASSES AND | ● Extremely hard water. (Seepage 10.) | |
FLATWARE | ||
● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 10. ) | ||
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| ● Overloading the dishwasher. | |
| ● Improper loading. (See pages U and 13. ) | |
| ● Old or damp powder detergent. | |
| ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 10. ) | |
| . Rinse agent dispenser empty. (Seepage 10.) | |
| . Too little detergent. (See page 11.) | |
| Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of | |
| detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent | |
| may help reduce filming. | |
| To remove spots and film from glassware: | |
| 1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. | |
| 2. DO N~ ADD DETERGENT. | |
| 3. Select P~S & PANS cycle and ENERGY SAVER dry option. | |
| 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “25” minutes to end of cycle is displayed. | |
| 5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500rrd) of white vinegar into the bottom of | |
| the dishwasher. | |
| 6. Close the door and allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle. | |
| If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60ml) of citric | |
| acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours | |
| doesn’t, call Hotpoint Factory Service.) | |
| Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home | |
| water softener, | |
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CLOUDINESS ON | If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching:’ | |
GLASSWARE | The film cannot be removed. | |
| It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the | |
| shortest cycle that will get them clean. | |
| Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F. | |
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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 filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this | |
| problem. Your water softener 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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