Hotpoint HDA950G Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Questions?
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Use This Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL
NOISE
DISHES
DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND
F~WARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
A fuse in
your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
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.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage 6.)
Udoad
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
idet
water temperature. It should beat least
120°F.
(To test, seepage 6.)
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obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you
do not turn the
Wd
any
further than neceary
to start the dishwasher.
Water pressure may be temporarily low.
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on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 11.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
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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