Me too. Selecting a short cycle will save water and energy. Use less detergent to avoid etching of glassware.

No rinse aid for me thanks. I use white vinegar in the dispenser where the rinse aid goes. It’s cheaper, its a food (not harsh chemical) and most importantly it’s non sudsing. The dishwasher detergent has anti-foam agents because milk and eggs can create foam. So why add a foaming rinse agent? I have had…

In Vancouver the soft water means we cut the detergent amounts to 1/4 of what is recommended on the package. Usually about 1tsp-1tbsp. When washing very dried or greasy dishes extra detergent may be needed. As a general guide, use one teaspoon of detergent for each grain of water hardness, with a minimum of three teaspoons…

If your detergent is clumped it has been absorbing moisture, it may not activate properly. The ingredients are moisture activated so the humid air in Vancouver gets in the package after it is opened and spoils it within a months or two. To test the dtergent place a small amount in the palm of your…

Make sure your hot water tank is set to 140F (60C) by reading the dial on the tank and/or using a thermometer to test the water itself. You can run the tap until it’s hot as it gets then fill a glass and drop the thermometer in. You could set your tank lower (120F /…

Run the tap at the nearest sink to flush all the cold water from the pipe (between the hot water tank and the machine can be a long way so be patient). Once the water comes out piping hot start the dishwasher. Then avoid using hot water in the house for anything else that may…

Proper water temperature is needed to activate the dishwasher detergent, dissolve greasy food soils and warm the interior for good drying results.

Poor cleaning is usually related to water conditions, detergent usage and/or loading conditions…