Hotpoint HDA150, Use And Care Manual

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PROBLEM
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
SUDS IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
MOTOR HUMS
STAINING OF
TUB INTERIOR
SOUNDS YOU
WILL HEAR
VAPOR AT
THE VENT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Aluminum utensils often marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at back of the tub is It is clean
water. It’s there to keep the water lubricated.
If the entire bottom of the tub has you may have a drain problem. Clean the air
gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section.)
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. 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.
Suds can cause unit to That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.
If you do not use your dishwasher often, it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the seal moist,
and the
garbage disposer
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub
interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.
If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.
You’ll hear occasional clicking sounds. These are normal.
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Soft food disposal shredding action.
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Drain valve opening to pump water
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Timer control as cycle progresses.
Detergent cup opening.
During the drying
The motor stops.
Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when
water is being pumped out.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
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