How to run a dishwasher cycle

Running a cycle correctly will help knock out stains and boost the health of your dishwasher! Auto (optimal cycle), Normal (for the usual grime) and Delay Start are the three key settings. It’s important to use dishwasher detergent, and not the kind you may use to wash dishes in the sink or clean your hands! Enzyme-based detergent is for caked on particles while chlorine-based detergent cures stains and odors. When you see white film, try using lemon juice and see if it comes off in the wash. If it does, it’s from hard water. If it doesn’t, it’s etching that you can take care of by pre-rinsing, reducing the detergent amount, and setting the water temperature between 120 and 149 degrees Fahrenheit. Finally, use SmartThings to monitor and start your cycle remotely. You got this! 0:00 Intro 0:33 Run on Auto for an optimal cycle 0:53 Use Normal for the usual residue 0:58 Delay Start pushes out the cycle 1:06 Press Delay Start again to cancel 1:26 Go with the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount 1:48 Avoid dishwashing liquid and hand soap! 2:12 Use enzyme-based detergent for caked-on food particles 2:16 Use chlorine-based detergent to target stains and odors 2:32 Place detergent pods or tablets properly 2:42 Always use liquid rinse aid 3:16 Lemon juice eliminates white film (hard water) 3:52 Make simple changes to prevent etching 4:12 Monitor and start your cycle remotely with SmartThings 4:20 Recap 5:32 Outro https://youtu.be/MPuJYgNOGig