Hotpoint HDA797K - Manual (Page 12)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DISHWASHER A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset
WON’T RUN circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on rack pins. Or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 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.
UNCLEAN DISHES Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least (To test, seepage 6.)
AND FLATWARE
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any
further than necessary to start the dishwasher.
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 11.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8-9.)
BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove marks
MARKS ON DISHES with a mild abrasive cleanser.
DETERGENT LEFT Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
IN DISPENSER CUPS 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.
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