Hotpoint HDA3530 Before you call for service…, Safety Information Operating Instructions, Problem

Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem		Possible Causes	What To Do
Spots and filming	Extremely hard water		• Use Jet-Dry®rinse agent to
on glasses and	Low inlet water		remove spots and prevent
flatware			new film build-up.
	temperature
			• To remove stubborn spots
	Overloading the
			and pre-existing film from
	dishwasher
			glassware:
	Improper loading
			1 Remove all metal utensils
	Old or damp powder
			from the dishwasher.
	detergent		2 Do not add detergent.
	Rinse agent dispenser
			3 Select the longest cycle.
	empty
			4 Start the dishwasher and
	Too little detergent
			allow to run for 18 to 22
			minutes. Dishwasher will
			now be in the main wash.
			5 Open the door and pour
			2 cups (500 ml) of white
			vinegar into the bottom of
			the dishwasher.
			6 Close the door and allow
			to complete the cycle.
			If vinegar rinse doesn’t
			work: Repeat as above,
			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
			less detergent if you have
			soft water. Wash glassware
			in the shortest cycle that
			will get them clean.
		Water temperature	• Lower the water heater
		entering the dishwasher	temperature.
		exceeds 150°F.

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