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PROBLEM
DETERGENTCUP WON’T LA~H
AFTER ADDING DETERGENT
SP~S AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to latch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF by itself.
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
●Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)
●Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)
●Overloading the dishwasher.
●Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
●Old or damp powder detergent.
●Phosphate level in detergent too low, (Seepage 6.)
●Too little detergent. (See page 7.)
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 dishwashing detergent may help reduce filming.
To remove severe spots and film from glassware:
1.Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2.Do not add detergent.
3.Select P~S & PANS cycle.
4.Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
5.Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) 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 (60ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores 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.
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching:’ 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.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup 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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