Closed stainless steel Samsung dishwasher

Dishwasher cycle takes a long time to finish

Most dishwasher cycles times range from 80-150 minutes, depending on the cycle and the soil level. It's not unusual for a cycle to be 2 or 3 hours long. This is true for all manufacturers, not just Samsung. However, if you think the cycle is too long, follow the few steps below to determine the cause of the issue.

Dishes are not dry

Most Samsung dishwashers use condensing dry technology. This means that the water gets really hot and turns into steam, and then when things cool down again and the water droplets form, they form on the cooling stainless steel walls of the dishwasher instead of on your still-hot dishes (although this doesn't work as well with plastic dishes or cont

Samsung dishwasher stinks or smells like mold or mildew

In order for mold or mildew to grow and start to stink or smell bad, it needs a location with moisture, warmth, and a source of nutrients (such as food particles). A prime example of such a location is an unclean dishwasher. So, regularly cleaning and maintaining your dishwasher is what you need to do to prevent mold growth and other sources of odo

Dishwasher is leaking

Many dishwasher leaks come from installation issues, such as the drain hose, water supply hose, leveling, or incorrectly stretching the sides of the tub when screwing it into the cabinets on either side. Reinstallation is typically all that's needed to prevent those kinds of leaks.

Dishwasher door does not close

There are several reasons why your dishwasher's door may not be closing completely. Make sure you have placed the dishes inside properly and that the racks are pushed in all the way. You will also need to check if the dishwasher is leveled and if the door latch is in the correct position.

Dishwasher is noisy

While we try to make our dishwashers as quiet as possible, they cannot operate in complete silence. Loud or unusual noises indicate that action is needed, however. Since dishwasher noises tend to be random and intermittent, we recommend to record the noise in case service is needed. However, this guide will cover the steps that may help you avoid s

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