Originally Posted By: tanstaafl.
Originally Posted By: Dignan
I think another problem is that I might use a little too much detergent, and I know for certain that my wife uses way too much (overflows the compartment then forces its door shut).

We've cut back to only filling it half way, and that seems to be helping.
Darn -- you beat me to it. I've been meaning for days to mention this. I read somewhere (no idea when/where) that a dishwasher will work better with as little as 1/8 the amount of detergent that the dispensers will hold. I have been running mine 1/4 full with outstanding results.

I first heard it from a guy fixing my mother's dishwasher. She had a problem with mildew growth, and among other things he did, he said that people put much too much detergent in washing machines and dishwashers. I use half the suggested amount in both now.
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Matt