Why doesn't your dishwasher dry well?
Improve drying performance with 5 tips
With the 5 tips on this page, you can improve the drying performance of your dishwasher:
- Tip 1. Use enough rinse aid.
- Tip 2. Open the door after use.
- Tip 3. Load your dishwasher the right way.
- Tip 4. Choose a cycle with dry cycle.
- Tip 5. Clean the spray arm nozzles and filters.
Tip 1: use enough rinse aid
Rinse aid doesn't just ensure a nice shine on your dishes, it also helps the drying process. If you use all-in-one tablets, the rinse aid isn't always released at the right time. This results in a bad drying performance. You can improve this result by adding rinse aid yourself. Fill the reservoir with the rinse aid and adjust the dosing to a low setting.
Tip 2: open the dishwasher after a cycle
Do you have a dishwasher with a condenser drying technology? Because the dishes are hot, the moisture on the dishes evaporates. The warm, moist air condenses against the cold inner walls of the dishwasher. If you open the dishwasher immediately after the cycle ends, the moisture evaporates better. Do this about 15 minutes after it ends. Make sure your counter has moisture protection.
Tip 3: load your dishwasher the right way
By loading the dishwasher the right way, you can improve the drying performance of your dishwasher. Put the bowls and small dishes in the upper rack and large pans in the bottom rack. Keep enough space between your dishes, so the dishwasher can properly distribute the heat. By placing your dishes slanted, the spray arm nozzles can properly reach all dishes and the water doesn't stay in them. Also important, don't put too much in your dishwasher.
Tip 4: choose a cycle with dry cycle
Some dishwasher cycles don't have a dry cycle, like a rinse or quick cycle. After these cycles, your dishes often still feel moist. That's why it's good to choose a cycle with a dry cycle. You can also choose an intensive cycle.
Tip 5: clean the spray arm nozzles and filters
When the filter or spray arm nozzles of the dishwasher are dirty, this affects the dry quality. Dirty spray arm nozzles can drip during the drying proces, causing the dishes underneath to get wet again. Clean your dishwasher on a regular basis to prevent this and to keep a fresh smell in your dishwasher. In this article, you can read how to do this.
