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Drying System Inefficiency
Dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Rinse aid empty, Failed vent fan or vent door, Heating element not energizing, Using air-dry or eco settings
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power before accessing vent or heater components.
- Check settings: Ensure a heated dry option is selected and not an eco or air-dry mode.
- Refill rinse aid: Fill the rinse aid dispenser and set it to a higher dosage.
- Inspect vent: Confirm the vent on the door is not blocked. If the vent fan is not running, test and replace the vent fan assembly.
- Test heater: If dishes are cold and wet, test the heating element and high-limit thermostat as described in heating fault procedures.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Vent Fan Assembly
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