Hotpoint HDA959M Use And Care Manual page 12

PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON'T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON'T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLA~ARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
CHIPPING OF CHINA
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON'T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
A fuse in
your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have droppd from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to ratie. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage 6,)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn't nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F. (To test, seepage 6.)
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful Mat you do not
farther than necessary to start the dishwasher.
Water pressure may be temporarily low. ~rn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 11.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
Aluminum deposits otin leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn't open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working well, Try another brand.
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can't jar loose, (See pages 8 and 9 for correct 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.
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
water. It's there to keep the water sed lubricated.
If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air
gap, if you have one. (Seepage 11.)
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
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