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HI my dishwasher is five years old and it leaves soap on the dishes an not all the soap is dispensed from the soap dispenser during washing. Any ideas? my dishes look clean, but when I draw a glass of water from the filtered water dispenser on the fridge, (which has a rather powerful dispenser) the water froths with some soapy froth. I have to rinse the glass and then it is ok. I have ran a whole "light wash" cycle, without soap, to see if the dishes would be rinsed clean. The froth was still there. I also notice some very light marks, like coffee rings, are still in the cups at times, and I only have to wipe with my finger to remove them, I can't understand why they are not getting clean. I have an extended warranty, but for some reason when I have had it checked, (for other problems) they still don't fix the soapy problem..It is not that old, and used to do a good job. The other problems, that were "fixed" were with the electronics.

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Dishwasher - Soap Stuck in Cup If you have dishwasher detergent stuck in the soap cup after a full cycle, please check for the following conditions:

  • The water temperature should be at 120 degrees (140 degrees if your dishwasher has water heating capability). Check your water temperature Check your water temperature.


  • Make sure the soap cup is not blocked by anything.


  • Allow the dishwasher to fill and make sure it is getting a proper amount of water. The dishwasher should fill for about 90 seconds. On permatuf models, the water should measure 3/8" above the island near the center of the tub. On all other models, the water should measure about 1/2" below the heating element.


  • Check the lower spray arm for any blockage in spray holes or items that would restrict its turning.


  • Make sure the soap cup has opened at the end of the cycle.


  • Check the sump area inside the dishwasher for any restrictions.
If you have dishwasher detergent stuck in the soap cup after a full cycle, please check for the following conditions:

  • The water temperature should be at 120 degrees (140 degrees if your dishwasher has water heating capability). Check your water temperature

  • Make sure the soap cup is not blocked by anything.


  • Allow the dishwasher to fill and make sure it is getting a proper amount of water. The dishwasher should fill for about 90 seconds. On permatuf models, the water should measure 3/8" above the island near the center of the tub. On all other models, the water should measure about 1/2" below the heating element.


  • Check the lower spray arm for any blockage in spray holes or items that would restrict its turning.


  • Make sure the soap cup has opened at the end of the cycle.


  • Check the sump area inside the dishwasher for any restrictions.

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