What causes a dishes not clean?

A dishes not clean can be caused by clean, dirty, film, residue issues. We track 100 error codes across 6 brands related to this symptom.

How do I fix a dishes not clean?

There are 200 community-ranked fixes for this symptom across 6 brands. The average fix success rate is 88%. Find your specific error code below for step-by-step instructions.

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Dishes Not Clean

Dishes coming out dirty or with film? Find error codes for spray arm, water temperature, detergent dispenser, and water inlet valve issues.

100

Error Codes

Brands

200

DIY Fixes

88%

Avg Success

LG

10 codes

All LG codes

INLET VALVE BUILDUP

Inlet Valve Mineral Buildup

🍽️ LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Inlet Valve Assembly to Resolve Severe Mineral Buildup

DRAIN PUMP CLOG

Drain Pump Clog/Failure

🍽️ LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Drain Pump Assembly

DOOR GASKET WORN

Door Gasket Deterioration

🍽️ LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Worn Door Gasket Seal

SPRAY ARM CLOG

Spray Arm Clog/Wear

🍽️ LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Spray Arm Bearings and Spray Arm if Damaged

Water Temperature Sensor Error

🍽️ LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Water Temperature Sensor (NTC Thermistor)

Drain Error

🍽️ LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Drain Pump Assembly

Vario Motor Error

🍽️ LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Vario Motor Assembly

Wash Motor Locked

🍽️ LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Circulation Pump Motor if Faulty

Water Supply / Overfill Error

🍽️ LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Water Inlet Valve

Abnormal Water Temperature

🍽️ LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Faulty Heating Element or NTC Thermistor

Magic Chef

8 codes

All Magic Chef codes

DETERGENT STUCK

Detergent Left in Dispenser

🍽️ MCSCD6W5 6-Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Repair Dispenser Door Latch Mechanism

NOISY

Knocking or Rattling During Cycle

🍽️ MCSCD6W5 6-Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Spray Arm or Mounting Components

DISHES NOT CLEAN

Dishes Not Coming Out Clean

🍽️ MCSCD6W5 6-Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Spray Arm Bearings or Motor

WHITE FILM

White Film on Interior Surfaces

🍽️ MCSCD6W5 6-Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Dishwasher Water Softener or Install Water Softening System

STAINED TUB

Stained Tub Interior

🍽️ MCSCD6W5 6-Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Door Gasket to Prevent Staining

SUDS IN TUB

Suds in Tub

🍽️ MCSCD6W5 6-Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Water Inlet Valve

NO DRAIN

Water Not Pumping Out

🍽️ MCSCD6W5 6-Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Drain Pump Assembly

Water Inlet Timeout

🍽️ MCSCD6W5 6-Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Water Inlet Valve Assembly

Maytag

26 codes

All Maytag codes

DETERGENT NOT DISSOLVING

Detergent Not Dissolving

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Detergent Dispenser Assembly

BAD ODOR

Musty or Bad Odor

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Gasket Seal

NOISY OPERATION

Noisy Operation

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Wash Motor Bearings or Wash Motor Assembly

CLOUDY GLASSES

Cloudy or Spotted Glassware

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 85% success

Install a Water Softener or Replace Rinse Aid Dispenser

WATER POOLING

Water Pooling at Bottom

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace the Drain Hose Check Valve

DISHES NOT CLEAN

Dishes Not Getting Clean

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Wash Impeller and Verify Water Heater Temperature

FAE1

Detergent Dispenser Failure

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Detergent Dispenser Assembly

F9E4

Lower Spray Arm Obstruction

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Lower Spray Arm Assembly

F8E1

Slow Drain

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Drain Pump to Fix Slow Drain

F6E3

Suds/Air Lock

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Repair Wash Pump Seals to Eliminate Air Leaks

F3E3

OWI Calibration Failure

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 88% success

Replace OWI Sensor and Drain Hose Check Valve

F3E1

Thermistor/OWI Sensor Failure

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace the Thermistor or OWI Sensor

F2E1

User Interface Stuck Button

🍽️ MDB8959SKZ 24" Top Control Smart Dishwasher with Third Level Rack· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the User Interface (UI) Board

DETERGENT NOT DISSOLVING

Detergent Not Dissolving

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Detergent Dispenser Assembly

BAD ODOR

Musty or Bad Odor

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Gasket Seal

NOISY OPERATION

Noisy Operation

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Wash Motor Bearings or Wash Motor Assembly

CLOUDY GLASSES

Cloudy or Spotted Glassware

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 85% success

Install a Water Softener or Replace Rinse Aid Dispenser

WATER POOLING

Water Pooling at Bottom

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace the Drain Hose Check Valve

DISHES NOT CLEAN

Dishes Not Getting Clean

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Wash Impeller and Verify Water Heater Temperature

FAE1

Detergent Dispenser Failure

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Detergent Dispenser Assembly

F9E4

Lower Spray Arm Obstruction

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Lower Spray Arm Assembly

F8E1

Slow Drain

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Drain Pump to Fix Slow Drain

F6E3

Suds/Air Lock

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Repair Wash Pump Seals to Eliminate Air Leaks

F3E3

OWI Calibration Failure

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 88% success

Replace OWI Sensor and Drain Hose Check Valve

F3E1

Thermistor/OWI Sensor Failure

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace the Thermistor or OWI Sensor

F2E1

User Interface Stuck Button

🍽️ MDB4949SHZ 24" Front Control Built-In Dishwasher· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the User Interface (UI) Board

Miele

18 codes

All Miele codes

DETERGENT DISP FAIL

Detergent Dispenser Mechanism Failure

🍽️ Miele G 7366 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Detergent Dispenser Solenoid or Cartridge Motor

SPRAY ARM CLOG

Spray Arm Nozzle Blockage

🍽️ Miele G 7366 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Remove and Deep Clean or Replace Spray Arms

F85

AutoDos Dispenser Fault — Rinse Aid

🍽️ Miele G 7366 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace the Rinse Aid Dispensing Motor and Sensor

F84

AutoDos Dispenser Fault — Detergent

🍽️ Miele G 7366 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace AutoDos Dispensing Motor or Sensor

F70

Float Switch Activated

🍽️ Miele G 7366 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Float Switch Assembly

F52

Aqua Sensor Fault

🍽️ Miele G 7366 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Aqua Sensor Assembly

F26

NTC Temperature Sensor Fault

🍽️ Miele G 7366 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the NTC Temperature Sensor

F13

Water Inlet Temperature Too Cold

🍽️ Miele G 7366 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Water Inlet Temperature Sensor

F12

Water Drainage Fault

🍽️ Miele G 7366 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Drain Pump Assembly

DETERGENT DISP FAIL

Detergent Dispenser Mechanism Failure

🍽️ Miele G 5266 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Detergent Dispenser Solenoid or Cartridge Motor

SPRAY ARM CLOG

Spray Arm Nozzle Blockage

🍽️ Miele G 5266 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Remove and Deep Clean or Replace Spray Arms

F85

AutoDos Dispenser Fault — Rinse Aid

🍽️ Miele G 5266 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace the Rinse Aid Dispensing Motor and Sensor

F84

AutoDos Dispenser Fault — Detergent

🍽️ Miele G 5266 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace AutoDos Dispensing Motor or Sensor

F70

Float Switch Activated

🍽️ Miele G 5266 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Float Switch Assembly

F52

Aqua Sensor Fault

🍽️ Miele G 5266 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Aqua Sensor Assembly

F26

NTC Temperature Sensor Fault

🍽️ Miele G 5266 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the NTC Temperature Sensor

F13

Water Inlet Temperature Too Cold

🍽️ Miele G 5266 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Water Inlet Temperature Sensor

F12

Water Drainage Fault

🍽️ Miele G 5266 SCVi 24" Fully Integrated Dishwasher with AutoDos· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Drain Pump Assembly