Dishes have a sandy residue - Dishwashers

no filter like you think the sandy residue is from the detergent and that is because your water is not hot enough.

I agree. It sounds like hard water deposits. many states have outlawed phosphate as an ingredient in dishwasher detergents, so the detergents don't work as well anymore. New product designed for this very problem. "Greenest" product ever...it's all-natural and comes shipped to use in a re-claimed water bottle!
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If you have "powdery film" it sounds like hard water deposits to me. Many states have outlawed phosphate as an ingredient in dishwasher detergents, so the detergents don't work as well anymore if you live in a region with hard water. New product designed for this very problem. "Greenest" product ever...it's all-natural and comes shipped to you in a re-claimed water bottle!
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Hi,

The scum, film and white residue problems have started since the reduction of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.

Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

heatman101
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Hi,

The scum, film and white residue problems have started since the reduction of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.

Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

heatman101
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That looks like the Washing powder residue. I am having a similar problem. But I am finding that the heating element isn't working anymore and hence can't rinse with hot water thus appears the soapy residue which dries into a 'sandy' substance as you say. Sorry no solution for you yet, can you check if when it finishes and you open it - its still hot inside?

On the quest to save water, dishwashers are very frequently overloaded. On the quest to save detergent, they often don't have enough detergent to wash the residues out of them. Try making your dishwasher run with a full load of detergent, no dishes and a nice amount of bleach in it. Do this once in a while and your dishwasher will eventually work much better. Do be careful about any chlorine fumes.

Sounds like you have a calcium issue with your water. if you have a water softner time to get it serviced. also you can get a cleaner for the dishwasher to clean it out called Dishwasher Magic.

Are you making sure your heater is ok??Water temp should be taken and be 120 or hotter.If its not turn up water heater temperature.If heating coil is not working replace it.It provides the heat to the D/W and aids in the heated Dry cycle.The solution for spotted/foggy glass problems all  start with making sure your water is Hot enough.Rinse aid is the second.

the buttons to start the cycle auto clean or heavy wash does not light up and therefore is not cleaning my disches please advise to

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