GE Dishwasher My husband and I just purchased a GE Dishwasher for Home Depot...Its a QuietPower3...and after we run it, there is detergent build up on the detergent dispenser lid and residue on dishes...HEAVY RESIDUE...Why????

Hello, M Cruse -

There are several situations which can result in the dishwasher detergent table not dissolving completely.

First, make sure your dishwasher detergent tablet isn't the kind that has to be removed from a cellophane type wrapping before placing in the dishwasher. I mention this because my husband does not always purchase the same brand of dishwasher detergent tablets. Some are not the kind with plastic which dissolves in the hot water of the dishwasher.

I think the information here:
https://removeandreplace.com/2015/05/15/dishwasher-not-dissolving-detergent-or-tablet-how-to-fix/
covers all the reasons why the dishwasher detergent tablet may not dissolve completely.

We have the problem that the detergent dispenser often "traps" the tablet. We reside in a rental and the landlord has not chosen to replace the dishwasher with a newer model, so we just toss the tablet into the bottom of the dishwasher.

Note: I think purchasing a gel dishwasher detergent would be better, but The Husband likes the tablets. Sigh . . .

Best wishes.

If you just want to shut it off, press the cancel button twice--If you press it once it will drain before shutting off

Hello, You should buy some lime away from home depot ot Lowe's. Put 2 cups inside the dishwasher and run a pots and pans cycle. This should clear up the calcium deposit on the heater. You may have to repeat depending on how bad the build up is. Hope this helps. Mike

it is not your dishwasher actually. it is your water. they must have changed the way they were treating it in your area. hard water leaves this white film. www.dishwasherfilter.com has a new product out exactly for this problem. it is very affordable and works amazing. you will love it guaranteed.

try this, I was researching and found that this solution worked. While all the lights are blinking, close the dishwasher door and let the machine run through the cycles. This actually happens pretty fast. Then it will stop and quiet down and all the blinking lights will shut off. Then just press the buttons you want and hit start and the machine will start. The time it takes for the blinking light to shut off is about 1 to 2 minutes. It worked for me.

Tell Home Depot they agreed to include installation with purchase, and if they refuse to honor their agreement, you will sue them in small claims court. To start a small claims action, call your local ton or city court and ask for directions on filing a claim

u might want to try a dishwasher cleaner the contact a repair man u can use our directory to locate on in ur area

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Shaun

Take a look at this website. Without knowing the specifics of your problem, he explains several things you can do in a situation like yours. I hope this helps you. Dishwasher Not Cleaning Properly 5 Quick Tips to Make it Run Like New

I don’t know your counter situation, usually you have to put dishwasher in a bottom cabinet and mount both side. Suppose you only have one side to mount, you have to go to home depot to buy a 90 degree metal mounting bar, mount the top part to your top granite support board, the bottom side mount to the dishwasher, it should be a ¾” plywood board underneath the granite, you can use ½” screw to mount it.

Hope this can help you,

its a lime build up from the quality of your water.goto home depot/lowes or a supermarket and buy clr (calcium lime rust) remover.pour a cup in the dishwasher and run a full cycle.this should do the trick.