What is rinse aid?
Rinse aid is a drying agent that only needs to be refilled once every several washes. Many all-in-one detergent packs contain small amounts of rinse aid, but regular liquid rinse aid should still be used.
What does rinse aid do?
Rinse aid is dispensed during the final part of the cycle to help water run off dishes and the interior of the unit, promoting better rinsing and drying. This reduces the formation of water droplets, streaks, and white residue.
More ways to get drier, clearer dishes
- Load dishes so they’re slanted and not touching.
- Try to reduce the amount of plastic in a load.
- Check the detergent packaging to make sure you’re using the right amount.
- Select a heated dry setting.
- Unload the bottom rack first and leave plastic items for last.
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