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Water drops/Limescale

Water drops or limescale marks on dishes — Rinse aid dosage too low or salt issues

Hotpoint · Dishwashers

What does Water drops/Limescale mean?

You find drops of water, white film, or limescale marks remaining on your crockery after the wash cycle. This indicates that the rinse aid dosage is too low, or there might be an issue with the refined salt level or water hardness setting.

Common Causes

  • The rinse aid dosage adjuster is set to a number that is too low.
  • The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
  • Refined salt level is low or not added.
  • Water hardness setting is incorrect for your area.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check the rinse aid dispenser and refill it if needed.

  2. 2

    Locate the rinse aid dosage adjuster (F) and turn it to a higher number (4-6).

  3. 3

    Check the refined salt level and refill if necessary.

  4. 4

    Adjust the water hardness setting according to your local water supply information.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Hotpoint Dishwashers
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