Hotpoint HDF310PGRWW Use and Care Manual - Page 19

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Start status indicator light flashing Dishwasher BEEPS once every minute (on some models) Beeping at the end of the cycle (on some models) Dishes and flatware not clean Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Cloudiness on glassware Possible Cause The door was opened or the cycle was interrupted. This is a reminder that your dishwasher door has been left open during operation. It will continue beeping until you press Start and close the door. This is normal. Dishwasher will beep twice at the end of the cycle. Ultra-Fine Filter assembly or Fine Filter is clogged Low inlet water temperature Water pressure is temporarily low Air gap or disposer clogged High drain loop or air gap not installed Improper rack loading Poor performing detergent Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading or improper loading of the dishwasher Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little or low performing detergent Combination of soft water and too much detergent Low performing phosphatefree detergent Water temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 150°F (66°C) What To Do Press the Start pad once and close the door within 4 seconds to start the dishwasher. Press the Start pad a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you wish to cancel the cycle. If problem persists, call for service. Press Start and close the door. To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously turned off), press the Heated Dry pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on or off. See the Care and Cleaning section. Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the USING THE DISHWASHER section). Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water temperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off the faucet. This ensures the entering water is hot. Select Wash Temp Boost/High if available. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Normal water pressure to the dishwasher should be 20-120 psi. Clean the air gap or flush the disposer. Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper drain line installation. Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading section. Use high quality detergents such as Cascade® Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or Finish® Quantum® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent. Use high quality rinse agents such as Cascade® Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or Finish® Jet-Dry® Rinse Aid to prevent spots and prevent new film build-up. If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required. Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C). Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading section. Make sure detergent is fresh. Use high quality detergents such as Cascade® Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or Finish® Quantum® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent. Refill with high quality rinse agents such as Cascade® Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or Finish® Jet-Dry® Rinse Aid. Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent. This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean. See A white film on glassware, dishware and the interior in this TROUBLESHOOTING section. This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature. 49-4000228 19