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¦ Water remains in the dishwasher Is the cycle complete? ¦ Detergent remains in the covered section of the dispenser Is the cycle complete? Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary. Is the dispenser door blocked by dishes or cookware when the dishwasher door is closed? ¦ White residue on the front of the access panel Was too much detergent used? Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup. ¦ Odor in the dishwasher Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle once or twice a day until you have a full load. Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a vinegar rinse as described in “Dishwasher Care.” ¦ Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models) Is the dishwasher aligned with the countertop? Moisture from the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the counter. Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information. Dishes/silverware do not dry completely ¦ Dishes do not dry completely Did you use a rinse aid? Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. ¦ Dishes are not dry Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water drainage? Do not overload. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying. Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying. Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? Did you use an air-dry or energy-saving dry option? Use a heated drying option for dryer dishes. ¦ Try adding the “Hi Temp Wash” or “Sanitize” option for further improved drying performance. ¦ Use a more aggressive cycle, such as “HEAVY WASH” cycle, for improved drying performance. ¦ Silverware is not dry Did you load your silverware to allow proper water drainage? Refer to the “Prepare and Load the Dishwasher” section. Are the silverware basket lids being used? For best drying use the slots in the lids to separate and space the silverware. Are utensils and/or silverware touching? Avoid items from touching or nesting onto each other by mixing silverware types. Do not overload the basket. ¦ Excess moisture on racks and dishwasher interior Check the rinse aid indicator to see that there is adequate rinse aid in the dispenser. Spots and stains on dishes ¦ Spotting and filming on dishes Is your water hard, or is there a high mineral content in your water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse aid helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled. Always use a high-temp option. If your water hardness is 13 grains or above, it is strongly recommended that you install a home water softener. If you do not wish to drink softened water, have the softener installed onto your hot water supply. Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Do not use less than 1 tbs (15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent. Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. NOTE: To remove spots and film from glassware, remove all silverware and metal items and run a vinegar rinse as described in “Dishwasher Care.” ¦ Silica film or etching (silica film is a milky, rainbow-colored deposit; etching is a cloudy film) Sometimes there is a water/chemical reaction with certain types of glassware. This is usually caused by some combination of soft or softened water, alkaline washing solutions, insufficient rinsing, overloading the dishwasher and the heat of drying. It might not be possible to avoid the problem, except by hand washing. To slow this process use a minimum amount of detergent but not less than 1 tbs (15 g) per load. Use a liquid rinse aid and underload the dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing. Silica film and etching are permanent and cannot be removed. Do not use heated drying. ¦ White spots on cookware with nonstick finish Has the dishwasher detergent removed cookware seasoning? Reseason cookware after washing it in the dishwasher. ¦ Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Does your water have high iron content? Rewash dishes using 1 to 3 tsp (5 to15 mL) of citric acid crystals added to the covered section of the detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow with a Normal wash cycle with detergent. If treatment is needed more often than every other month, the installation of an iron removal unit is suggested. ¦ Black or gray marks on dishes Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing? Disposable aluminum items can break down in the dishwasher and cause marking. Hand wa...

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