Dishes are wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance even though the cycle completes.

Safety: Turn off power before testing heater or vent components.

• Use rinse aid: Fill the rinse aid dispenser and adjust to a higher setting if spotting or wet dishes persist.
• Run hot water first: Ensure hot water is at the tap before starting the dishwasher to improve final rinse temperature.
• Check vent: Confirm the vent is not blocked and that steam is exiting during the dry phase. Clean the vent area.
• Heater check: If dishes are stone-cold at the end, test the heating element and high-limit thermostat for continuity and replace if faulty.

Note: Plastic items typically do not dry as well as glass or ceramic; this is normal to some extent.