If your Amana dishwasher isn’t drying, this article is for you.
Thankfully, most of the time it’s something simple causing the problem that can be fixed within minutes. Simply start from the top and make your way down the article until you find the cause of the problem and fix it.
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If your dishes are coming out consistently still wet, try to use the highest heat setting or the strongest drying option possible on your Amana dishwasher when selecting the wash cycle.
If you’re using the correct settings and that doesn’t make any difference, make sure that the rinse aid is filled up. Rinse aid helps to dry your dishes at the end of a cycle, and for most models of Amana dishwashers, there is a built-in rinse aid dispenser that you simply need to fill up with rinse aid.
Another important way to ensure your dishes come out dry is to make sure the water temperature in your dishwasher is at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit when it enters the dishwasher through the hot water pipe.
When stacking your dishwasher, it’s also important to make sure all dishes are stacked correctly so that they can dry out at the end of a wash cycle. Dishes like plates should be stacked on an angle for best results and also make sure cups and bowls are facing down.
If those simple tips haven’t solved the problem, the next few steps involve checking some of the components in your dishwasher to ensure they are not faulty. The best place to start is to check the dishwasher vent. The vent opens up to let out the steam in your dishwasher after the rinse cycle. The purpose of this is to help the dishes dry quicker and better. If the vent becomes defective, your dishes won’t be able to dry properly or at all.
Here’s how to check the dishwasher vent:
Depending on your specific model of Amana dishwasher, you might have a vent fan motor. Its purpose is to help your dishes dry at the end of the wash cycle. When it becomes faulty, your dishes might not come out dry enough or not at all.
If your Amana dishwasher has a vent fan motor, here’s how to check it:
Depending on your specific Amana dishwasher model, it may have a heating element that helps to heat the dishwasher when it enters into the drying part of the wash cycle. Check your user manual to check if your dishwasher has a heating element.
If your dishwasher has a heating element, here’s how to test, and if necessary, replace it:
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