A magnet the size of a quarter was in my dishwasher stuck to my silverware. This is 1 week old and I don't know where it goes.

Ron Coons

• 2651 Answers
• Posted on Feb 22, 2008

SOURCE: dishwasher door latch

sounds as if your door latch/handle is broken internally.your dishwasher is installed with 2 screws to theunderside of your countertop. its tricky but youll have to remove them (adjusting to leveling legs down will give you more room to get some kinda a phillips head bit in ther to remove the screws), once out slide the d/w foward and remove the strike plate door will open at least get your dishes out

SOURCE: streaks on glassware/silverware

usually indicative of clogged spray heads, or spray arms not spinning, too much detergent for your water type, wrong detergent, and low water temp.

Link to manual:
http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/Use%20and%20Care%20Guide%20-%203381187.pdf

Check the manual for amounts of detergent to use based on your water hardness.

SOURCE: The dishes don't get clean

www.dishwasherfilter.com sells a filter that will solve this no problem. it removes hardness from your water before it enters your dishwasher. you will have crystal clear dishes after the first load. it is guaranteed to work or your money back. this will solve your problem.

SOURCE: Regular cycle no longer cleans well

Thanks for the clarification (we get a lot of people on here that don't know how to really use a dishwasher).

Sounds to me like the DW may need a through going over.

Confirm the make and model of the DW so I can see how it's built. I am suspect that with all the food particles and film you mention, that the spray heads are clogged in the spray bars, and, check that the drain hose is not kinked, and it's attachment into the garbage disposal is clear. I've had these clog before, limiting the ability of the DW to get rid of the dirty water.

Testimonial: "Thanks! I'll try these and check back in after the holidays."

SOURCE: My dishes and silverware don't

U might have a clog drain pipe