Hotpoint HDA2030 - Manual (Page 16)

Questions?
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Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DISHWASHER A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on pins, or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure water temperature is correct. (See page 10.)
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 the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.
UNCLEAN DISHES Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least (To test, seepage 10.)
AND FLATWARE
Water pressure may be temporarily low, Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
air gap. (See page 19.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 12-14.)
OR GRAY Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
MARKS ON DISHES marks with a mild abrasive cleanser,
DETERGENT LEFT Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking the
IN DISPENSER CUPS detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by 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.
CLOUDINESS ON If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is
GLASSWARE The film cannot be removed.
can be prevented: Useless detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the
shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
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