Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes

What this symptom can mean

Poor dishwasher cleaning can involve loading, filters, spray action, water supply, detergent, pumps, or controls.

Safe checks

Check the user-accessible filter and make sure spray arms can move freely.

Information worth noting

Write down when the symptom began, whether it is constant or intermittent, any error code, unusual sound or odor, and whether the appliance still completes part of its normal function.

When to request repair help

If safe first checks do not resolve the issue, the problem repeats, or electrical, gas, water, heat, or mechanical risks are involved, professional diagnosis may be appropriate.

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