Maytag Dishwasher Rinse Aid Dispenser

We fill the container with a rinse aid solution but during the rinse cycle the solution will not dispense.

Maytag dishwasher rinse aid dispenser.

If you believe the jet dry dispenser is clogged it should be thoroughly cleaned. Rinse aid is a drying agent that helps improve dishwasher drying performance and reduce water spots on dishes. Be sure to fill the dispenser before you use your new dishwasher. It only needs to be refilled once every several washes.

As rinse aid is used the lens will start to show a clear or silver color. Rinse aid can be helpful even when using dishwasher detergent packets. Our maytag dishwasher is 2 years old and the rinse aid dispenser will not operate. The amount of rinse aid used per cycle differs depending on the dishwasher setting you are using.

Is there something we can do to help with this problem. Detergent dispenser assembly br rinse aid knob is not available seperately maytag dishwasher detergent dispenser cover genuine oem part wp99003778 rc item 1426851. It may have sticky heavy buildup on it causing it to be clogged and therefore needs cleaning. Verify the o ring is properly seated in the corresponding groove in the rinse aid cap.

We recommend using the rinse agent dispenser to dispense rinse aid. Make sure that you are reading the gage with the door in a fully opened position. A full dispenser holds about 5 oz 150 175 ml or rinse aid and should last about a month. When the smallest lens is showing a clear or silver color it is time to refill the dispenser with rinse aid.

A rinse aid is essential for good drying. Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is full. Thanks for your help jack and carole gregg. How long should rinse aid last before needing to be refilled.

Is the o ring properly seated in the rinse aid cap. The rinse aid gage will show when the amount is getting low. If o ring is missing cut or crimped replace the rinse aid cap. A full dispenser holds about 5 oz 150 175 ml or rinse aid and should last about a month.

Be sure the rinse aid dispenser door or cap moves freely. The jet dry dispenser may be clogged. Click here to order a replacement rinse aid cap. If you would like to download or view product literature for your appliance please visit our manuals and literature page.

It is recommended to use a colored rinse aid such as blue so that you can more easily see the rinse. Be sure to fill the dispenser before you use your new dishwasher. Dishwasher rinse aid dispenser cap.