Hotpoint HDA150, Use And Care Manual

 PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

SPOTS AND

 ON

GLASSES 

CLOUDINESS ON

 OF 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Spotting can   

 by   these things:

● 

Extremely hard water, (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)

● 

Low 

inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section.)

● 

Overloading the dishwasher.

● 

Improper loading. (See Loading section.)

● 

Old 

or damp powder detergent.

● 

Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use

Detergent section.)

● 

Rinse agent dispenser empty, (See 

 to Use a Rinse Agent section.)

● 

Too 

 detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)

Local 

water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of

detergents   find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher

detergent may help reduce filming.

To remove stubborn 

 from glassware:

1. 

Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select 

 WASH cycle.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will

now be in the main wash.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 

cups 

(500 

ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of

the dishwasher.

6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.

 doesn’t work: 

 as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric

acid crystals instead of 

 (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours

doesn’t, 

 GE Factory Service.)

 a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home

water softener.

 vinegar or 

 acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.”

The 

 cannot be removed.

 can be prevented: 

Use less 

detergent   you have soft water. Wash glassware 

the shortest cycle that will get them 

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. 

Make sure glassware and china

are secure and can’t 

 loose. (See Loading section.) Make sure 

 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.

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