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Motor and pump replaced still not getting dishes clean

A white film is left on the dishes

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Hard water is the reason for the white film. it is calcium and magnesium deposits actually. There is a new product out at www.dishwasherfilter.com that is made specifically to fix this problem. It filters the water going only into your dishwasher leaving your dishes spot free with every load. It is very affordable and guaranteed to work or your money back. You will love the way your dishes look after the very first load.

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Place a cup of vinegar in top rack corner (upright) and run an empty cycle to clean any build up.
Stop using any rinse-aid (jet-dry etc.), if the detergent you're using already has it included. Too much rinse-aid can create a white film on your dishes. A good way to check for rinse-aid build up is to run your fingers on the inside of the cabinet and check for a white powdery residue on your fingers. You can also run the dishwasher for a couple of minutes and check for excess suds in the water when you open it. Excess suds would indicate a rinse-aid build up.
Run the hot water at the tap before starting the cycle and make sure it's at the recommended temperature (120-140°F).
Good luck!

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Dishes in my Whirlpool Dishwasher is not cleaning dishes in the upper rack. It is also leaving a white film on the dishes.

Hello Mike,

What ya want to try is to clean the filter screen on the wash pump and see if that helps to circulate water better resulting in better washability.
This video will show ya how to take apart and clean the wash motor/pump area
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRCCrEwrst8


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