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Mount Dishmore is getting impressive again… it’s all “soaking”.
I just remembered something though. You can’t use normal dishwashing liquid in a dishwasher (especially a mini one) because excessive foam can damage the machine. But somewhere recommended putting baking soda in the dispenser with 2 drops of dish soap. Maybe I could get away with using one drop with the bicarb.
I also know that vinegar reduces foaming (with a risk of damaging rubber pipes or seals if it sits).
It’s worth a shot. I already know I’m not getting a refund and the extra work of trying to manually scrub and rinse the strong soap off everything afterwards means it’s sitting unused.
Um, don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but ... Read the manual carefully. Check to see if there's an outlet valve that's not working properly. Clean any outlet points/valves/tubes with a pipe cleaner (the coloured ones for craft work well) or straw size bottlebrush. Even a small blockage may mean that rinse/wash water is re-circulating when it shouldn't be. Also air bubbles in the intake valve may prevent proper water circulation so poke a pipe cleaner in them too (gently).
It fills from the tank but I have some pipe cleaners and can check it over
Rinse dishes immediately after use. Use half liquid or powder in the dispenser. Use the 1 hour or 3 hour function. Clean the filter with a children's toothbrush and a small amount of dishwashing liquid. Don't use dishwashing liquid in the machine. If you can see excessive amounts of foam then something is wrong. There should be very little foam or none at all. Don't use rinse aid. Open the door after use.
Done it all, I just can’t hack the soap residue
Run the machine with nothing in it. No dishes, no detergent. When it empties at the end, see if water runs clear. Put a bit in a glass and check that too.
Will do
After you've collected a sample, leave it on the bench to cool and then give it a vigorous stir with a spoon. If there is the tiniest bit of soap you will see it.