Rinse Agent - Hotpoint HDA489M Use And Care Manual

The Problem Solver
PROBLEM
SPOTS AND FILMING
ON GLASSES AND
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
CHIPPING OF CHINA
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
Low inlet water temperature. (To test, seepage 6.)
Overloading the dishwasher.
Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
. Old or damp powder detergent.
Phosphate level in detergent too low. (Seepage 6.)
. Rinse agent dispenser empty. (Seepage 6.)
Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. 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 stubborn spo~ and fikn from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Start the dishwasher (use NORMAL WASH cycle) and allow to run for 15 to 20
minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
4. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 d) of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
5. Close the door and allow to complete the ~cle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystis instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn't, call Hotpoint Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid crysti rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home
water softener.
If vinegar or citric acid crysti rinse doesn't work, the cloudiness is "etching:' The film
cannot be removed.
can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the
shortest qcle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150T.
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can't jar loose. (See page 8 for corrwt way to load glassware.) Make
sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into
the dishwasher.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.
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