Troubleshooting Guide
Dishwasher Leaving Spots on Dishes and Glasses
White spots, film, or cloudy glasses after washing
dishwasher
Dishes come out with white spots, a cloudy film, or streaks. This is especially noticeable on glassware.
Quick Fixes to Try First
- 1Fill the rinse aid dispenser and adjust setting for hard water
- 2Reduce detergent amount, especially with soft water systems
- 3Run dishwasher cleaner through an empty cycle
- 4Try a different detergent formulated for hard water
- 5Check that heated dry is enabled
Most Common Causes
Hard Water
DIY Possible
Arizona's hard water leaves mineral deposits on dishes.
No Rinse Aid
DIY Possible
Rinse aid helps water sheet off, preventing spots.
Too Much Detergent
DIY Possible
Excess detergent leaves residue on dishes.
Other Possible Causes
Low Water Temperature
Cool water doesn't dissolve detergent fully.
Etching
Permanent glass damage that looks like spots. Not fixable.
When to Call a Professional
Contact our technicians if any of these apply:
- Spots persist despite rinse aid and proper detergent
- The rinse aid dispenser doesn't seem to be releasing
- Dishes are also not getting clean
- The dishwasher's water softener needs service (Miele units)
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