Hotpoint HUA787K Dishwasher User Manual


 
The Problem
Solver
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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 8 & 9 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure
till 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.
SMALL AMOUNT OF
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.
IN THE
B~~M
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air gap,
OUT OF THE TUB
if you have one. (Seepage 11.)
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not clogged.
SUDS IN THE TUB
Sudsing
detergenm
are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY
AU~MATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID
SUDSING.
To remove
suds
fmm
the tub:
Open
the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of
cold water to the tub, Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning
the control dial until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
DIS~ASHER
LE~
Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
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