Leaking from Door

Is water leaking from the vent? 

Water vapor is released through the vent in the door.  Sometimes the vapor will condensate, and a water spot will be seen on the floor after the door has been fully opened/extended. 

Did someone put dish soap in your dishwasher?

Dishwashing detergent does not create suds, but dish soap does.  If suds, bubbles, or soap foam are present when you open your dishwasher, turn off the dishwasher and allow suds to dissipate. Using the wrong type or too much detergent can cause over-sudsing.  The suds may push water out of the dishwasher, causing leaking or poor wash performance.  Use only detergent specifically designed for automatic dishwashers. 

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Is Rinse Aid being used?

Using rinse aid will optimize your drying and wash performance. This dishwasher is specifically designed to be used with rinse aid for improved drying performance and controlling the buildup of hard water deposits. Using a rinse aid greatly improves drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. Rinse aid also keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. 

Was a heated or dry cycle used?

Ensure a heated dry cycle was selected and/or the option was selected. The default option will be the Heat or Pro Dry option, which should provide good results. Select the Extended Dry option if the Heat or Pro Dry option did not dry the load as you desired. This option will extend the dry time for 15 minutes and likely lead to even better drying performance.

Are there items between the door seal and the tub of the dishwasher?

• Check that no items, such as silverware, are stuck between the door seal on the dishwasher door and the dishwasher tub. This will cause the door not to shut or seal properly. 
• Check both racks for items that may be stuck and protruding. Remove any item that is protruding outside the rack.
• Check for large food particles around the door seal. Large items could cause the door not to shut or seal properly.

Is the dishwasher level?

Make sure the dishwasher is level. The dishwasher must be supported by the leveling legs/wheels that must be flat on the floor.  The dishwasher must also be square in the cabinet. The door will not seal properly if the tub opening is not square. This is the responsibility of the customer or installer. 

NOTE: Some models will have four leveling legs.