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Danby Dishwasher Detergent Not Dissolving: What to Check and What to Do Next
If detergent or a pod remains after a Danby dishwasher cycle and the dishes are dirty, first check whether a dish blocked the dispenser, whether the detergent was added just before starting, and whether the selected program was long enough for the detergent type.
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KitchenAid Dishwasher Detergent Not Dissolving: Check the Dispenser, Load and Water
First determine where the detergent remains: a closed or blocked dispenser points to loading and dispenser access, while a wet or caked dispenser points to moisture or old detergent. KitchenAid says to keep the dispenser dry, replace detergent that has clumped after air exposure, store it tightly closed in a cool dry place, and keep the upper rack from blocking the lid.