2 Year old Kenmore Elite. As stated dishes not clean especially the top rack - sometimes dirtier then when they went in. Soap residue remains in dispensers. Appears arms especially the top are not spinning and that the top dishes are only exposed to high humidity of the wash and are not actually getting sprayed. However bottom dishes and cutlery are dirty but just not as bad as top. Drains perfectly. No mess remains except the dirt on the dishes and the residue in the dispenser. Water level in washer seems appropriate.
There are no obstructions. I have changed dishsoaps, cleaned all arms and filters (they were clean) and have checked the water temperature. All fine. Thanks for any help!
SOURCE: Dishwasher fills and drains at the same time
your water is syphoning out make sure your drin hose is up
SOURCE: TOP RACK DOESN'T RINSE
I would suggest you buy some CLR and run it through a full heavy cycle with the washer empty. Be sure to put it in all dispenser areas and sprinkle about 1/4 cup into the washer before starting.
SOURCE: dirt and residue left on glasses
wash glases alone ad a jet dry aditive to detergant Vitally
SOURCE: Dishes not getting clean
Check the following to address this issue.
1. No water
Make sure you get water to the dishwasher. Check to see if the water
shut-off valve (located under the sink) is open. If you get water to
the dishwasher, but there is still no water inside during the fill
cycle, the problem might be with a faulty water valve (located at
the bottom of the dishwasher, behind the kick panel, on either
side), in which case replace the water valve.
2. Not enough water
If there is not enough water, the dishes would not get cleaned. This
could be caused by a partially closed water shut-off valve (located
under the sink), or a faulty dishwasher water valve (located at the
bottom of the dishwasher, behind the kick panel, on either side).
3. Clogged spay arms
There is usually two, sometimes three spray arms in a dishwasher.
Make sure there is no debris blocking the holes inside each spray
arm.
4. Water temperature is too low
To get the best results, the water has to be at 120 degrees
Fahrenheit when entering the dishwasher.
5. Not enough soap
If you only fill one part of the soap cup, try adding soap to
both parts.
6. Smoky film on dishes and glasses
This problem occurs due to excessive calcium build up inside the
dishwasher. Try cleaning you dishwasher using a dishwasher cleaner.
SOURCE: Dishes and glasses on the top rack aren't getting
Hi,
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Hi,
The scum, film and white residue problems have started since the reduction of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.
Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.
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