The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Dishwasher damaging dishes or glassware are ordered from most likely to least likely to occur. Check or test each item, starting with the items at the top of the page.
Top 4 Reasons Dishwasher Dispenser is Not Working?
Top 5 Reasons Dishwasher is Leaking?
Top 4 Reasons Dishwasher is Making Noise?
Top 5 Reasons Dishwasher is Not Cleaning?
Top 5 Reasons Dishwasher is Not Draining?
Top 4 Reasons Dishwasher is Not Drying Dishes?
Top 3 Reasons Dishwasher Won’t Fill with Water?
Top 5 Reasons Dishwasher Won’t Start?
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Dishwasher Lights Flashing? Dishwasher Troubleshooting
Dishwasher Buttons Not Working? Dishwasher Troubleshooting
Dishwasher Leaking From Motor Area? Dishwasher Troubleshooting
Dishwasher Overflowing? Dishwasher Troubleshooting
Dishwasher Door Won't Latch? Dishwasher Troubleshooting
Dishwasher Runs For Hours? Dishwasher TroubleshootingCertain cookware like pots, pans, and non-stick items, as well as chef's knives and wood, crystal, and china dishware should not be used in a dishwasher as these can be damaged by the detergent and the high heat of the drying cycle. Also avoid rinsing dishware off too thoroughly before putting them into the dishwasher as this can result in etching of the dishes and glassware.
Although using a higher water temperature will generally help clean and sanitize your dishes, in some cases it will cause more harm than good. Higher wash and rinse temperatures with hard water can leave an increased amount of mineral deposits on dishware and internal components.
Too much or the wrong type of detergent can be bad for your dishes. The amount of detergent needed depends on the hardness of the water and how dirty the dishes are. The harder the water the less soap is needed. Too much detergent will not rinse off the dishes and will start to corrode them. If your dishes are rinsed well before going into the dishwasher they will not need as much detergent to get them clean. Refer to your owner’s manual for the correct type and amount of detergent to use.?
