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Dishwasher not cleaning your dishes?

Not cleaning properly

If your dishwasher isn't cleaning properly, please try these tips & tricks:

1. Clean the filter regularly (located at the bottom of your dishwasher). Review your owner's manual to learn how to remove it. Wash it with soap and a soft brush under running water to remove debris. To learn more, view our 'How to Clean Your Dishwasher Filter' video on our How-to Video page

2. Load the dishes properly ensuring there's adequate space between items. Also, check to see if the spray arms can move freely after loading the dishwasher.

3. No need to pre-rinse dishes before loading. Just make sure the food is scraped off the dishware. Detergent needs small food debris to cling to in order to work properly.

4. Add rinse aid. Review your owner's manual to learn how and where to add the rinse aid. Rinse aid helps water droplets slide off dishware so water marks can't be seen. To learn more, view our 'How to Add Rinse Aid' video on our How-to Video page

5. Clean your dishwasher's spray arms and ensure they're not clogged. Just run it under water to see if any of the holes are blocked. If they are, use a toothpick to loosen any debris caught in the holes. To learn more, view our 'How to Clean Spray Arms' video on our How-to Video page

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