You should always look for one with condenser tubes that are easy to reach/clean. Ask the salesperson to show you, or just remove the cover yourself and have a look. The plastic cover on the front of the machine, right near the floor. Also look for mechanical controls (avoid electronics). A good old plastic dial…
One of the most common causes of early death for modern fridges is dust and pet hair. Vacuum your condenser at least every year (may need to unplug it first if there are any spinning fans, or if you need to remove the cover around back of the machine to clean in there). Check it…
For items you need every day use a cooler. Put the cooler in the coldest place you can. In colder weather put it outside. To prevent animals from getting in put something heavy on top. For anything in the freezer or fridge that you do not use everyday but wish to keep long term…call/visit your…
When you have a cold freezer warm fridge situation it could be many, many things. However there are 2 that are by far the most common. 1st Maybe a defrost problem… Snow on the walls is a sign of a problem with the auto defrost system. This would make your freezer compartment unable to shed the…
This is a permanent film that occurs in unusual circumstances and causes glassware to pit or erode. In advanced stages, the glasses will appear frosted, spotted or cloudy. To verify that the film is etching, soak the glass approximately 5 minutes in undiluted white vinegar. Rinse and dry. If the film is not removed, it…
Make sure the dishes are not so close together they block water flow between them (plates, bowls and cutlery)
Or, for some people the center wash tower provides wash action for the middle of the dishwasher. Avoid placing large items over the wash tower. Check the holes for food blockages. Check the sump/drain/pump too. Food blocks holes and robs valuable pressure.
Maximize the effectiveness by loading big items at the side and back so they don’t block water and detergent. Placing the dirty side toward the center of the machine and place items with dried up food facedown and toward the sprayer in the bottom rack.
Check the User’s Guide for cycle recommendations. Basically the more powerful the phrase they use sounds, the longer it runs and more water it uses. It just means another fill/wash/drain cycle. So the difference between “light wash” and “normal wash” would be an extra fill/wash/drain, then “heavy wash” would add another fill/wash/drain and “pots/pans” would…
Scrape rather than pre-rinse? A longer cycle and more detergent may be required. Put 1-2 tsp in the detergent dispenser and another in the pre-wash cup (or just throw into machine, same thing).