Dishwasher does not wash dishes well - reasons

The dishwasher helps in the kitchen, eliminating the many hours of washing dishes and delighting them with their radiance. Some housewives were lucky, and their dishwasher works properly without any problems. Other owners of this equipment complain that the dishwasher does not wash the dishes well. The reasons for the latter can be various, in this article we will consider them.

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Reasons for poor dishwashing

The cleanliness of the washed dishes is influenced by several factors, which are described in the instructions for use. But some housewives do not consider it necessary to adhere to it. Of course, at first the equipment will work properly and show a good result. However, over time, after such careless use on dishes, stains, white coating or even food debris will begin to remain.

So, the reasons for the poor performance of the dishwasher may be the following:

• lack of timely cleaning of equipment and its parts;
• lack of special detergents when washing utensils in the car or their small dosage;

Important! It is very important to use quality detergents, so be sure to check out our dishwasher rated. 

• improper operation of equipment.

Next, we will consider these reasons in more detail and tell what needs to be done to improve the quality of the equipment if the dishwasher does not wash well.

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Untimely dishwasher cleaning

Any kitchen appliances require constant care and mandatory cleaning after use. If this care is not carried out, then the equipment will quickly become unusable and cease to function.

In the dishwasher, the following parts should be cleaned regularly:

• coarse bulk filter from large particles of impurities -1 times every six months;
• filter at the bottom of the equipment from available food residues - at least 1 time per week;
• sprinklers of water from possible blockages;
• descaling heating element;
• the inner case of plaque.

Important! The openings in the rocker arms, the heater and the tank of the machine are cleaned at least once every six months by starting an empty machine using special detergents.

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Operation Errors

Answering the question why the dishwasher does not wash dishes well, one cannot rule out the typical mistakes of the housewives, which include:

1. improper placement and placement of plates and appliances in a basket;
2. a large number of loaded dishes;
3. wrong mode selection.

The main attention in the instructions for use of the dishwasher is given to the proper arrangement of dirty dishes. Therefore, it is very important to familiarize yourself with it before using the technique, as well as read our following articles:

• Bosch Dishwasher User Manual.
• Instructions for use of the dishwasher Virpul. 

Important! The most important rule of washing pots and plates in the car is to arrange the dishes so that the water flows down, that is, upside down. In addition, do not put objects too close and overload the machine; you must leave enough clearance for water to enter.

Here are some other things to consider:

• When arranging the dishes in the basket, make sure that the sprinklers and the detergent drawer are not blocked by kitchen utensils. An unopened tablet compartment during the process causes dirty dishes.
• An improperly selected wash mode will also not give you a good result. For example, a dishwasher does not wash dishes with dried food in the quick wash mode. The description of all modes and the corresponding degree of pollution are also set out in the instructions for use of the equipment.

Important! It is recommended to free the kitchen utensils from food debris in advance in order to avoid clogging of filters and reduce the efficiency of the dishwasher.

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Quality dishwasher

Another reason for the poor quality of washing plates and pots in the machine is the low dosage of detergents. Most often this happens in connection with a change or purchase of a non-original tablet or powder. In this case, an effective cleaning agent is simply chosen by trial and error.

If there was no change of funds, and the dishwasher began to wash the dishes poorly, then the reason could be:

• A small amount of rinse aid, the consequences of which are manifested in stains on kitchen utensils. To fix the problem, you need to slightly increase the flow of funds in the settings.
• The presence of salt in the tank of the machine, which can leave white smudges on pots and plates. Check the tightness of the lid of the dishwasher's salt compartment.

Important! Remember that a complete rejection of the use of salt is dangerous for the failure of the equipment. The presence of salt is necessary to soften hard water, which can clog the ion exchanger.

• The absence of bleach in the cleaning agent, which threatens the presence of traces of tea or lipstick on the cups after washing. When choosing a detergent, make sure that this component is in the composition.
• The use of a product that is not intended for the machine is also the reason that the dishwasher does not wash the dishes. They clog the holes of the sprayer and degrade the quality of the equipment.

Also be sure to find out how you can do do-it-yourself dishwasher cleaner.

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Having considered the reasons why the dishwasher began to wash dishes poorly, we draw your attention once again to following the instructions for use. Each housewife must adhere to the working conditions of the equipment specified in it.