Dishwasher Detergent Does Not Dissolve
Cause:
- Large dishes or tall utensils in front baskets block the detergent cup
Topics:
- Detergent does not dissolve in the dishwasher during a clean program
- Why is the detergent not dissolving?
- Cove dishwasher detergent not dissolved
Steps to Verify Issue:
- For powder detergent that does not dissolve:
- Verify the detergent is fresh, not old, which may clump.
- Use a high temperature program or temperature boost if available to see if detergent dissolves.
- Tablet dishwasher detergents may not dissolve because the tab is not in the dishwasher main wash cycle.
- Use dry hands and a dry dispenser. There should be no issue with dissolution, unless there is an issue with water in the machine or the dispenser not opening.
- If the tab sticks in the dispenser, the tab may not get water flow until too late in the cycle, since no water sprays into the dispenser.
- If the tab is stuck in the dispenser, it may have been wet when placing it into the detergent compartment.
- Verify the middle spray arm is not blocked.
- Large items in the lower rack can block the spray arm. Reposition the middle rack as needed.
- Wash nozzle on the end of the middle spray arm may be blocked. Disassemble and wash out as needed.
- Wash nozzle on the end of the middle spray arm may be blocked. Disassemble and wash out as needed.
- If these steps do not resolve the issue, no further customer troubleshooting advice is available. Contact Factory Certified Service to schedule an appointment for repair.
See also, Cove Dishwasher Detergent Suggestions.
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