I have maytag dishwasher leaves food residue

There should be a filter in the bottom under the spray arm. There should be 4 to 8 screws to remove to get to the filter, and clean.

Remove arms clean then ensure rotation of arms during wash.... Check rinse solenoid

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Here is a tip that will help you with how to clean that dishwasher up and get it smelling good again...

Dishwasher Maintenance
heatman101

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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.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

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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.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

heatman101

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Use a wet/dry shop vac to clean out the strainer and drain from the inside of your machine. A musty smell is a sure sign that food particles have clogged your drain BUT can also mean that your wash/spray heads have become clogged as well. Use a pipe cleaner on the spray heads and run water over the jets to make particles flow to the big hole in the center of your wash heads, then reassemble. Don't forget to put those little plastic looking rings back exactly the way you found them or your wash heads wont turn properly. They are usually made of teflon to lubricate the spray heads.

The filter systems on the Maytag line of dishwashers which includes Jenn Air is very fine. In most causes the pump needs to be torn down and washed in a sink and a shop vac is also a great tool I use to clean the rest of the pump out that will actually stay in the dishwasher. The spray arms also need to be cleaned in the sink. Check your drain line under your sink as well and make sure that the drain line coming from the dishwasher has a high arch or bend that is higher than the base of the sink. This will prevent sink water from backing up in the dishwasher which can be nasty. Also make sure to run your hot water to the sink before starting a cycle to assure hot fills and the water temp. is best if set at 130 degrees on your water heater instead of 120 or 125 degrees. I hope this is helpful. This kind of problem can be agrivating to solve at times. Scott (North Caolina)

Open the door and check it with a level. If the dishwasher isn't perfectly level, turn its feet (behind cover at floor) until it is level. If the jet bars can be removed, take them off and rinse them out. Make sure they're engaging with the pump outlet properly. There may be a plastic bushing that the main wash arms rotate on. If this is worn, replace it. It will make a world of difference. Finally, make sure you're using enough detergent. I suggest the cheap powdered type. It seems to have the best cleaning ability. Finally, make sure the rinse aid dispenser is set to dispense enough.

Hi!!! 10 years is alot for a dishwasher..You could have a plugged drain pump.Check your drain pump.All make sure that the water inside your dish water is hot inside it should read over 100 plus..Good luck..