Troubleshooting Tips - Hotpoint HDA1000 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting -tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishwasher Fuse is blown, or the • ]),el)lace fuse or reset circuit breakex: ]_emove any other appliances
won't run circuit breaker tripped fl'om tile circuit.
Noise Some of the som_ds * Soft fi_od disposal shredding action.
you'll hear are normal * Drain valve opening to pump water out.
• Timer control as wcle progresses.
• Detexgent cup opening.
"Tile motor stopping during tile drying period.
Utm_sJls are not secure • Make sure ever}tiring is secured in dishwasher:
in the rack or something
small has dropped into
the rack
Motor hums • Dishwasher has not been used on _1regular basis. If you do not rise
vour dishwasher
often,
set it to fill and Imlnp o/It once ever T week.
:Fhis will hel I) kee I) tile seal moist and tile garbage dis )oser clear
Water standing in
This is normal • A small amount of clean water around tile outlet on tile mb bottom
ltlo bottom of the tub at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won'tpump Drain is clogged • Ifvou have an air gap, clean it.
outoflhe tub • Cl_eck to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not you ma_ need
a I)lumbe_:
" If tile dishwasher drains into a disl)ose_; mn disposer clem:
Suds in the tub Correct detergent " Use only automatic dishwasher detexgents to avoid sudsing. Cascade':,
wasn't used Cascade': Complete and Electrasol ': Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved fi)r use in all GE dishwashe_.
" To remove suds fl'om tile rob, open tile dishwasher and let suds
e\_q)oram. Add 1 galhm of cold water to tile till). (:lose and latch tile
dishwasher: Pump ()/It water by slowly turning tile Dial until a drain
period is reached. Repeat if necessar}:
Rinse agent • _Mways wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
was spilled
Stained tub interior Detergent with
colorant was used
" Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor
tile tub interior with extended use. Check tile (lete_gent cup for signs
of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detergent without
any colorant. Cascade _, Cascade ') Complete and Electrasol ')
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved fi)r use
in all GE dishwashe_.
Some tomato-based
• Use of tile RINSE ONLYcycle (on some models)
after adding tile dish to
foods cml stain the load can decrease the level of staining.
Dishes don't dry
Low inlet water "Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
temperature
Rinse agent dispenser " Check tile rinse agent dispense_:
is empty
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