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Leaving white residue on dishes salt ok any ideas please

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A white residue could be some type of water hardness or residual detergent. Wash dishes by hand and dry, does white residue remain? If yes, there is too much detergent in machine. If no, water problem. Consult with a local water expert

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It is because of your hard water. www.dishwasherfilter.com sells a product that is guaranteed to solve this problem. it filters the water before it goes into your dishwasher leaving your dishes spot free with every load. it is easy to install and very affordable. get it at www.dishwasherfilter.com.

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Make sure your water line is ok. I have had problems with floodsafe lines stopping water during the cycle. The washer on those cheap plastic water shut off valves under the sink coming loose inside the valve and blocking the flow. I would make sure I had a ball shutoff valve.

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