Hotpoint HDA3500NCC Owners Manual - Page 14

Before you call for service... Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishes don't dry Dishes and flatware not clean Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Cloudiness on glassware Detergent cup lid won't latch Detergentleft in dispenser cups Steam Black orgray marks on dishes Control panel lights go offwhen you are setting controls Controlpanel responded to inputs but dishwasher never filled with water 14 Low inlet water temperature • Hake sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°E • Select HEATEDDRY. • Use HOTSTARTand ADDEDHEAToptions. • Select a higher cycle, such as POTS& PANSor HEAVYWASH. Rinse agent dispenser • Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required. is emptg Inlet water temperature • Raisethe water heater temperature to 120°R is below 120°F. • Use HOTSTARTP, OTS& PANSor HEAVYWASHand HI TEMPWASH. Too little detergent Old or damp powdered detergent • See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Useof Detergent for detergent recommendations. • See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Useof Detergent for detergent recommendations. Water pressure is temporarilg low Air gap is clogged • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowlg than usual?If so, wait until pressure is normal before using gout dishwasher • Clean the air gap. 0mproperrack loading No air gap or high drain loop Extremelg hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser emptg Too little detergent Combination of soft water and too much detergent • Hake surelarge dishware does not block detergent dispenser or wash arm. .Verify that you have an air gap ora high drain loop. Referto the Installation Instructions. • Use Jet-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear_ rinse agents to remove spots and prevent new film buildup. • To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware: 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwashen 2 Do not add detergent. 3 Select the longest cgcle. 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. Dishwasher will now be in the main wash. 5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (S00ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwashe_ 6 Closethe door and allow to complete the cgcle. If vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use !/4 cup (60 ml)of citric acid crystals instead of vinega_ • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening, use less detergent if you have soft waten Wash glassware in the shortest cgcle that will get it clean. Water temperature • Lower the water heater temperature. entering the dishwasher exceeds 150°R Dial is not in the OFF • Turn the Timer Dial to OFF. position Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes, detergent cups This is normal • Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out. Aluminum utensils have • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleane, rubbed against dishes Time too long between touching or selecting pads Door latch mag not be properlg seated • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again or unlatch and relatch the doo, •Callfor service.