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Plastic dishes and utensils have white film on them

We have used a rinse aid, but all the plastic utensils (spatulas etc) have white film on them when they are done

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Hi,
Check your heating element..

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http://www.fixya.com/support/r4589033-dishwasher_problems_heating_element_not

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http://www.fixya.com/support/r4319937-dishwasher_maintenance

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