How to fill and adjust rinse aid dispenser - Dishwasher

Was rinse aid used and is the dispenser full? 

Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. Rinse aid improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. 

Energy-efficient dishwashers use less water and energy, so they depend on the water "sheeting" action of rinse aid for total optimal performance.

It is recommended to use liquid rinse aid even when using dishwasher detergent packets.

We recommend using the rinse agent dispenser. A rinse aid is essential for good drying. Be sure to fill the dispenser before you use your new dishwasher. A full dispenser holds about 5 oz (150-175 mL) or rinse aid and should last about a month. Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is full.  It is recommended to use a colored rinse aid, such as blue, so that you can more easily see the rinse aid level in the gauge.

To use rinse aid:

Follow the steps below for the style of dispenser in your dishwasher. 

1. Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2. Open the rinse aid dispenser lid by gently pushing in the center of the lid with your thumb and pulling up on the edge. 

3. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator points to "Full."  Take care not to overfill.
4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.
5. Close the dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid. 
6. When the rinse aid indicator drops to the "Add" level, add more rinse aid.

Rinse aid setting

• The amount of rinse aid released into the final rinse can be adjusted.
• The factory setting is at 2 or 3; if you are experiencing drying issues, adjust to the highest setting.
• If there are rings or calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting.