Hotpoint HDA2030 - Manual (Page 17)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things:
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
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Extremely hard water. (See page 10.)
Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 10.)
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Overloading the dishwasher.
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Improper loading. (See pages 12-14. )
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Old or damp powder detergent.
. Phosphate in detergent too low. (See page 10.)
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Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 10. )
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Too little detergent. (See page 11. )
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, 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 spots and film from glassware:
1. Remove all utensils from the dishwasher.
2. DO ADD DETERGENT.
3. Select POTS& PANS cycle and ENERGY SAVER dry option.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “25” minutes to end of cycle is displayed
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call
Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home
water softener.
YELLOW OR BROWN Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
FILM bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this
problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
polish will usually remove this stain.
CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 12 and 13 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.
Use the CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle for fine china.
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