Tablet doesn't desolve properly

Find out whether your quick cycle is a wash cycle or a rinse only. If it is a wash it's obviously too short, and the tablet is not dissolving. You do not want undissolved tablets because they will contaminate your rinse water and u end up with soap on the dishes. You can switch to powder if a tablet isn't going to dissolve quick enough on your quick cycle.

John, clean filters, add salt and rince aid and buy a bottle of dishwasher cleaner and run the cycle on the 70degree setting. Good luck!

Hi, I have an older dishwasher also and recently mywife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I amtried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installedthem in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also foundthat if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad...So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to makesure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the onlinebuying...
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you can try putting a dishwashing tablet in it with some hot water and let it sit overnight ...the tablet has something in it made to desolve build up for water ,soap,ect...and it safe to the washer and to you too.I used one in my water drain on a water in the door ice box worked like a charm.

is it heating if so check spray arm and filters are clean it is washing i take it.....

check to see if the water is hot you can do this mid cycle by opening door if no steam then you have no hot water so tab aint desolving and heating element needs replacing

are these self desolving tablets with covered in plastic film?  If they are use another brand of tablet, or turn the heat up on your water heater as it is set too low.
Had the same problem  

Dishes not cleaned properly....

1. Check the water temperature. Should be 125 to 140 F.
   
2. Check pump re-circulation., Listen, see if it sounds like it is spraying the water around with enough pressure.
   
3. Check water level when the fill cycle has completed. Should be just under the heating element. If not, possibly need to replace the water inlet valve.
   
4. Check the spray arm and pump cover for splits or leaks.
   
5. Check to make sure dishwasher is draining after each cycle. There should only be a little water in the bottom of the tub.
   

check that the spray arms are turning and that the holes in them are not clogged, if you line them up pointing towards the front let the machine fill then as it starts to wash open the door and you should see the arms slowing down, if they are okay then check the water level which should just lap the filter at the bottom

I put the wrong dishwasher on my last post.