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Hi, We have 5-year old Whisper Quiet model. After running a cycle, the dishes and silverware are not getting cleaned. We decreased the amt of detergent but that isn't helping.... We even have put some vinegar but that is not helping either. How do we get our dishes clean? Thank you for your assistance.

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There are a couple of things that can cause a fault like this. The most common is that the filters are nearly blocked and are full of old food particles. I suggest you remove all the filters inside the dishwasher and make sure they are completely clean. Use the owners manual to make sure you do them all as it is easy to miss one. The other possibility is that the inlet water filter is nearly blocked and it is not getting enough water to wash the dishes properly. This is harder to get to as you need to remove the dishwasher, remove the water hoses from it, and then check the small filters in the inlet water lines connections. It is common after many years of use, to find them almost blocked.

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  • Posted on Jan 06, 2009

SOURCE: Bad smell on dried dishes after being washed.Stale water smell.

correct, no filters to clean, but what you are smelling is soap residues that have built up on the heating element and when it goes thru the heat dry cycle, it burns the soap causing the odors.
trying the cleaners you have may help but the cause is the residues. you need to use a d/w cleaner like d/w magic or citric acid. if you just run the unit with the waterheat option and vinegar in a bowl right side up in the top rack, it should rinse out the residues then dont use to omuch soap and only use dry powder soap. no tablets or liquids.
run hot water at the faucet first and then be sure to use the heat option. it may take a few cycles to get rid of the odor but it will go away as you get the unit cleaned out.

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Mike

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  • Posted on Jan 06, 2009

SOURCE: GE Profile Dishwasher (5 years old); Leaving residue on dishes

There is a new product out that actually filters the water going into your dishwasher. My dishes came out amazing after the first load. No more cloudy glasses. I was very impressed. Who knows whats in the water cleaning your dishes so i thought this filter was great. It is very affordable and you can get it at www.dishwasherfilter.com. Hope this helps some people.

Mike

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  • Posted on Mar 14, 2009

SOURCE: dishwasher does not clean dishes and leaves spots on everything!!

The problem is hard water that is leaving the spots. There is a fantastic product out called the dishasher filtration system. It filters the water going into your dishwasher and works amazing. It is very affordable and very easy to install. You can get it at www.dishwasherfilter.com.

Mike

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  • Posted on Jul 26, 2009

SOURCE: The dishes don't get clean

www.dishwasherfilter.com sells a filter that will solve this no problem. it removes hardness from your water before it enters your dishwasher. you will have crystal clear dishes after the first load. it is guaranteed to work or your money back. this will solve your problem.

Mike

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  • Posted on Nov 09, 2009

SOURCE: White film on dishes, glasses and silverware.

white film is actually from the calcium and magnesium found in hard water. your dishwasher is fine. its the water leaving the residue and spots. go to www.dishwasherfilter.com . they have a new product out exactly for this reason. very affordable and works amazing. you will love it.

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