Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.

Safety first: Unplug the dishwasher before accessing internal components.

Step-by-step checks:

• Rinse aid level: Ensure the rinse aid dispenser is filled and dosage is set correctly. Rinse aid is critical for drying.
• Program selection: Use programs with drying phase enabled; eco or quick cycles may have limited drying.
• Check heater function: If dishes are cold at the end, test the heater and NTC as in E3/E8.
• Drying fan: On models with active drying, listen for the fan. If silent, test and replace the fan motor as in E10.
• User habits: Leave the door closed for 10–15 minutes after the cycle to allow condensation drying, then open slightly to vent steam.

Correcting rinse aid and heater issues usually restores normal drying.