Hotpoint HDA100 Owner's Manual page 24

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting tips
__ Possible Causes What To Do
Extremely hard water
To rem,,)ve stubborn spots Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware
Low inlet water
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent
Cloudiness on
glassware
ti'om glassware:
1 Rein(we all metal
utensils fl'om tile
dishwasher.
2 I)o not add detergent.
3 Select tile kmgest Q-de.
4 Start the dishwasher and
allow to run tot 1S to 22
minutes. Dishwasher will
now be in tile m_dn "_tsb.
5 Open tile door and pour
2 cups (500 ml) ofwlfite
vinegar illtO tile bottolil of
tile dishwasher.
6 (lose the door and allow
to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't
work: Repeat as above,
except use 1/4 talp (60 ml)
ot citric acid crystals
instead ot vinegar.
Combirtation of soft
water and too much
detergent
Tiffs is called etching and
is permanent. To prevent
tiffs fl'om happerfing, use
less detergent if you have
soft _ater. _,_ash glassware
in tile shortest cycle tbat
will get them clean.
Water temperature
entering, the dishwasher
exceeds 150°F.
Lower tile water beater
temperature.
Black or gray
marks on dishes
Aluminmn utensils have
rubbed a_lst dishes
Remove marks witb a mild,
abrasive cleaner.
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