Hi and welcome to FixYa, I am Kelly.
First question is the unit under warranty? If it is DO NOT do anything other than the wash arm inspection that you already did on the inside of the unit. You will void the warranty.
Now outside the unit here is what you should do. Check the drain ports from the sink / garbage disposal connection all the ay back to where it connects to the bottom of the dishwasher for obstructions. The garbage disposal port is the source of many dishwasher drain / dirty post cycle dishes problems. This MUST also include taking the Air-Gap apart but lifting off the cover... unscrewing the inner cap nut and inspecting for food particles. The Air-Gaps are notorious for catching food particles just under the upper U cap that reverses the water flow direction. As you take the Air-Gap nut off and lift the inner cap.. NOTE the installed position. It only fits in ONE WAY and can give you fits! Just make sure you align the inner U cap in the original position.
Residual water in the bottom of the dishwasher post cycle is a sure sign of a drain problem.
One other thing you can also use to rid yourself of spotted post cycle dishes is a product called "Jet Dry" Rinse Agent. (assuming there are no drain problems) It comes in bottles for units with internal rinse dispensers and hanging baskets for those units without rinse dispensers.
If you unit is not under warranty there is more that can be done. I do however think that if you perform the above checks that you will resolve the issue.
Thanks for choosing FixYa,
Kelly
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Maybe that is a bit much... I thought of something else you might check... there is a screen at the bottom of the dishwasher... make sure it is clean so that water can keep recirculating.
The thing about adding water is that if you add the water at the beginning, it is going to circulate for 3 minutes or so and then dump out the water and attempt to refill. Most machines do a couple "rinse off" cycles before the soap dispenser opens and the machine washes the dishes for a long time. So you have to put the water in after you hear the dispenser "pop" open.
I'm not completely sure about the Kitchen Aid, but their might be a way to adjust the time that the water inlet valve stays open at the beginning of the cycle... you'll have to check your manual.
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The problem is hard water. Go to www.dishwasherfilter.com and get their new product. It filters the water and takes out the hard minerals that cause spots and clog dishwashers. It is very affordable and has a money back guarantee.
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Hi,
I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife alsocomplained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried invain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them inminutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if theheating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I wouldbuy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it isworking... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...
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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 residueproblems have started since the reductionof phosphates in dishwasher detergents.
Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.
DishwasherResidue and Film on Dishes
heatman101
Hi
The white residue is from the new environmentally safe soap. Check
your soap and see if it is phosphate free soap and that will be your issue. Also
either you have hard water or you're seeing either calcium or lime deposits. You
should use the jet dry for every load. There should never be any suds in a
dishwasher. Do not use liquid dish detergent for the dishwasher.Try running a
load without dishes, using vinegar, or a bottle of Dishwasher Magic. Another
possibility could be you're not getting enough water. The level should be close
to the heater(check your tech sheet to be sure). The water temp should be at
least 140 deg.F (no matter what the box says) Also, use a good brand of
detergent (Cascade) and be sure your wetting Agent dispenser is full. (jet
dry)You should not have to pre-wash your dishes..just scrape them well.The
detergent actually needs some dirty dishes to work properly..fats, protien,
etc. to make up 1 more chemical for the detergent.Another important step is to
run the hot water faucet before running your d/w to "purge" the cold
water out of the line.
Also check this links for some helpful information:-
http://www.appliance-repair-it.com/dishwasher-leaves-white-film-on-dishes.html
http://lgknowledgebase.com/kb/index.php?View=entry&EntryID=6192
Please get back to us if you have further query else please accept
this particular suggestion.
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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
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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