SOURCE: Dishwasher leaves soap in dispenser.
Hi Dirty Dish gang.
After having 2 appliance repairmen here, I now have the latest scoop on our dishwasher problems, $200 later!
Los Angeles IS currently having hard water issues. Also, all the new cleaning gels etc. are actually a cause of our dishwasher problems.
So, here is what we need to do:
1. Use Cascade POWDER detergent only. Make sure is is just "plain" no "scented" or "complete" or gel, etc. (I have tried a phosphate free powder and gel and this is a cause of our problem as well!)
2. Use Jet Dry in the dispenser (set it to a 2-3 opening)
3. Make sure water is at least 120 degrees
4. Only run dishwasher on "normal" setting. All others just run it longer, hence causing more water stains.
5. Do not pre-wash dishes! You can knock of chunks with a "non" soapy brush, but don't rinse (the oils actually help to clean the dishes)
6. Do not wash sponges in dishwasher.
Acid Wash:
The repairman just gave my washer an Acid Wash today.
It says it is an acid derived from lemon, I got mine from Carters appliance in Torrance, CA for about $19.
I am to run a normal cycle with the above mentioned Cascade after this "acid cycle" is finished.
If you are still having problems:
Monthly maintenance:
Glass Magic:
Buy a box of Glass Magic (near the Cascade) Use 1 Tbsb in main detergent compartment of dishwasher along with the Cascade, till washer starts working again.
White Vinegar:
You can run an empty dishwasher with white vinegar once a month. Fill a bowl with 2 cups vinegar and place on bottom rack. Then run as a normal cycle...this allows vinegar to disperse slowly.
So far it seems to be working. Good luck.
SOURCE: Soap dispensing problems on a kenmore dishwasher elite 577-0
is your soap door open when this happens if it is then make sure there's no water or other liquids in the dispenser from loading the washer one tablespoon of water in there will clump up the soap and it won't drop when it pops open
SOURCE: Kenmore Elite Dishwasher 630 1630 9400 Soap Dispenser Problem
From your description even when the soap dispenser opens it is opening late which is why all the soap does not dissolve.
Try adding only half as much soap and see if it opens then - even a little spilled soap catching on that little latch mechanism can cause it to be difficult to close and stick opening.
Also make sure that the spring that controls the door is not broken.
SOURCE: during dishwasher cycle soap dispenser won't open
Remove the door inner panel and check the dispenser door solenoid for free movement along with the latch mechanism. Water can enter through a leaking seal and corrode the interior of the solenoid causing sluggish or non-functioning of the latch. Change the solenoid if it seems sticky and can't be fixed by cleaning the bore and plunger (don't apply oil as it will gum up the operation after a while).
SOURCE: My dishwasher soap dispenser is not dispensing
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