Audience, I appreciate your time and effort in providing us with the Amana dishwasher video. Not only is the video informative and helpful, I find that, reflected in your video and generosity in sharing, is a sweet and kind quality of character that restores confidence in the humanity that suffers assault from every direction. Thank you for warming our hearts.
So this dishwasher is known for not drying dishes. I thought mine was defective until I read the comments. I just attached a hooking contraption to crack the door to allow the dishes to dry without the door being wide open. That way it can at least still function as an oversized drying rack.
Yes this is one thing I hate about this machine. I feel like the heating element doesn’t turn on. I’ve stopped using the heated features for the most part anyway. My tap water is extremely hot I get away with using the one hour was even on pots and pans. Just make sure you keep the filters in the bottom clean and be sure to remove the sprayer wands and rinse them and inspect for junk being caught.
Ardie is correct. That 1 hour/high temp seems to work much better AND, you can remove all those filters at the bottom. The pods will clog those. We use the liquid cleaner and now it functions better. That Rinse Aid function though? Not good.
For those of you complaining about not having dry dishes: Underneath the rinse dispenser cap when you untwist it there’s an arrow dial and numbers 1-3 and max. Set the dial to max for a complete set of dry dishes! 😉 Thank me later. 👍🏼
Unfortunately it seems as if the rinse aid dispenser doesn’t work, I have it set to the maximum setting. The sight glass is always full too. I have had this machine for a couple years now and I’ve never had to add rinse aid, but it always says full…. Definitely not working.
@@ardiemclelland2039 Right! You never have to add it because it never dispenses! But,.....as we're all learning you have to push that grey latch/button twice to prime the Rinse Aid well. You can actually hear it now-push it down 2 loud clicks. Push it again 1 loud click 1 softer one, right? THAT'S the click that supposedly starts or activates the Rinse Aid unit.
Thanks for the review. I'm moving into a new town home soon. And they put a brand new Amana just like this in the kitchen. So this helps give me an idea of how it works! Thanks so much!
Brandon Daniels you’re welcome!! Another tip for you, that I’ve been doing. I have liquid cascade that I use for light and regular loads of dishes and then if it’s a load with caked on dishes I will use the heavy setting with the hi heat option turned on. I find the cascade packs are way too powerful when you run the machine on normal, or hour wash.
@@ardiemclelland2039 Thanks for that tip! Cascade packs actually came with the dishwasher. But, my mother actually had some Cascade packets in powder form. So, for my light loads, I simply sifted out a reasonable amount of powder... instead of using the packs that came with the dishwasher. I'll save the packs for large/dirty loads as you suggested. Thanks so much for the advice!
*update* dishwasher still works but the detergent tray is no longer sealed. The last year I have been running the machine on one hour wash as any other setting just let’s all the soap down the drain before the main wash cycle. I have ordered a new top of the line Maytag dishwasher and will be giving my Amana away.
We have one of these. The Rinse Aid doesn't disperse the liquid. We just learned you have to push the grey latch/switch on the soap dispenser TWICE to activate the Rinse Aid dispenser. Ours is pretty quiet.
IF NO WASH BUT FILLS AND DRAINS….DO THIS FIRST!!!….get a wet dry vacuum. Take out 2 upper rack stops. Take out the lower rack. Take out the screw in inside back of tub holding on water supply tube and remove….the rspray arm should twist and pop out along with the mesh screen and cylinder strainer thing….get an dish cloth and manually pour a couple quarts of water in the dishwasher…then…place the dish cloth around where the base of the spray arm sat to allow the vacuumed to reallly suck out any crap that might be stuck in there…my experience is that the little tiny pump does not humm when it’s clogged and the strainers that is built into the dishwasher really does not perform good…we are conscious about not putting stuff that could clog it but that is our experience after about 8 months of use…here, I thought the relay or fuse stuck on the card…or the pump motor went bad…not the case…a simple clog in the impeller of the pump🌈😃🤙
Mine doesn't dry and they're supposed to they say it's a rinse aid but that bull crap there's a reason why there is a vent and a button that says heat dry. Regardless of how cheap they are they should dry if it says DRY, AM I RIGHT? So I'm looking around to see how many others are and/or are not having this issue
I’m having this issue too. I have found that it’s not dispensing the rinse agent no matter what setting I use. I’ve had this machine for like two years now and the rinse aid window always says full, and I’ve never had to add any to it.
Mine is the same. We have to put most things out on our counter drying rack to finish drying. Also, is everyone aware that there's a filter that you are supposed to clean? It's under the sprayer on the floor of the washer. Just sharing because I heard a lot of people don't know that.
@@ardiemclelland2039 We just learned something about the Rinse Aid; you must push that grey latch/button on your soap dispenser TWICE. Once you hear 2 loud clicks, the second time you push it down you hear 1 loud click and 1 softer click. That supposedly prepares the Rinse Aid dispenser to activate. Primes it.
I bought mine two years ago and have had service come out about three times since. It's broken right now--again. Lights were flashing and it appeared to have stopped in mid-rinse cycle. Still a little water in the bottom, and dishes dirty, and soap dispenser still closed. Haven't been able to get it to run since.
Oh that’s not good. Have you tried turning the power off to the dishwasher at the circuit panel? Let it sit off for a bit and then restore power and see if that helps. It sounds like it could be an issue with the motherboard. Do you have a water softener and are you keeping the filter in the bottom of the dishwasher clean?
Not all Ford F150 trucks are going to perform perfectly tho' most will for a long time if maintained properly and not abused. The Amana dishwasher is a fine dishwasher. Got one recently. I don't expect it to perform as an $800 dishwasher might, but unless a dishwasher can clean my dishes, and bring me my coffee and newspaper in the morning, I'm not about to pay the extra hundreds of dollars for it. Clean dishes are my main concern, and the dishes dry completely quickly after I open the dishwasher door. Guess I'm just old school where automatic dishwasher was me automatically knowing I was going to wash dishes after mealtime. But it was always a blessing. Seeing my family having plenty to eat always brought joy and a grateful smile while I happily washed dishes. May you all know such deep joy and remember the gift of reaching out to others in need.
I bought the high end of the KitchenAid it lasts only two years. But this time Amanda the cheapest through American shield. By my choice. To day was first to use. Wish me good luck 🍀
I have an Amana dish washer but never used it. It’s about 20 years old…. Is it normal for there to be water at the bottom portion (water drain compartment) of it?
Still works, but the soap dispenser is no longer sealed. Have to use hour wash option or all the detergent is down the drain before main wash cycle. I ordered a new Maytag six months ago, still waiting for it to arrive.
I’ve never personally had issues with how my dishes were being cleaned. Just always annoyed about how wet they were at the end of the cycle. I upgraded this dishwasher a good year ago for a Maytag. This one is in my basement in case a backup is needed though!
Hi, it’s pretty straight forward. If the soap compartment is shut simply press on the grey button on the bottom side of the compartment. It will pop open with a spring loaded force
@@Thathoustonhijabi oh no. I had this happen recently too. I think it was a combination of too much soap and the front of the dishwasher being too full
@@Thathoustonhijabi these are really cheap dishwashers. The spring may be broken or something. Try holding In the grey release tab while you close it and then let go of the tab while still pressing down on the lid.
While I do agree older is usually better, I have had absolutely no complaints with this machine other than the rinse aid dispenser not working. I would like something older to match my fridge and stove eventually.
I just got this to replace a $1200 Samsung that died after 12 months. I just used the insulation off the Samsung and it cut the noise a lot. Works great and I’ll never buy a Samsung again
I’ve actually just ordered a new dishwasher. A Samsung lol. Will be in by the end of the month. I have decided I want an upgrade and something that actually dries my dishes
Audience, I appreciate your time and effort in providing us with the Amana dishwasher video. Not only is the video informative and helpful, I find that, reflected in your video and generosity in sharing, is a sweet and kind quality of character that restores confidence in the humanity that suffers assault from every direction. Thank you for warming our hearts.
I noticed that too.
So this dishwasher is known for not drying dishes. I thought mine was defective until I read the comments.
I just attached a hooking contraption to crack the door to allow the dishes to dry without the door being wide open. That way it can at least still function as an oversized drying rack.
Yes this is one thing I hate about this machine. I feel like the heating element doesn’t turn on. I’ve stopped using the heated features for the most part anyway. My tap water is extremely hot I get away with using the one hour was even on pots and pans. Just make sure you keep the filters in the bottom clean and be sure to remove the sprayer wands and rinse them and inspect for junk being caught.
Ardie is correct. That 1 hour/high temp seems to work much better AND, you can remove all those filters at the bottom. The pods will clog those. We use the liquid cleaner and now it functions better. That Rinse Aid function though? Not good.
For those of you complaining about not having dry dishes: Underneath the rinse dispenser cap when you untwist it there’s an arrow dial and numbers 1-3 and max. Set the dial to max for a complete set of dry dishes! 😉 Thank me later. 👍🏼
Unfortunately it seems as if the rinse aid dispenser doesn’t work, I have it set to the maximum setting. The sight glass is always full too. I have had this machine for a couple years now and I’ve never had to add rinse aid, but it always says full…. Definitely not working.
I do use a rinse aid at the max setting too.
@@ardiemclelland2039 Right! You never have to add it because it never dispenses! But,.....as we're all learning you have to push that grey latch/button twice to prime the Rinse Aid well. You can actually hear it now-push it down 2 loud clicks. Push it again 1 loud click 1 softer one, right? THAT'S the click that supposedly starts or activates the Rinse Aid unit.
@@ardiemclelland2039 mine doesn't work either
@@Kevin-hw3pn ive tried it, and it leaked a type of disgusting grease that leaked on the door, CHEAP dishwasher tsk tsk
Thanks for the review. I'm moving into a new town home soon. And they put a brand new Amana just like this in the kitchen. So this helps give me an idea of how it works! Thanks so much!
Brandon Daniels you’re welcome!! Another tip for you, that I’ve been doing. I have liquid cascade that I use for light and regular loads of dishes and then if it’s a load with caked on dishes I will use the heavy setting with the hi heat option turned on. I find the cascade packs are way too powerful when you run the machine on normal, or hour wash.
@@ardiemclelland2039 Thanks for that tip! Cascade packs actually came with the dishwasher. But, my mother actually had some Cascade packets in powder form. So, for my light loads, I simply sifted out a reasonable amount of powder... instead of using the packs that came with the dishwasher. I'll save the packs for large/dirty loads as you suggested. Thanks so much for the advice!
Thank you for reviewing; I am thinking of purchasing one just like it! Am so glad to hear that you like it and it is working well.
Still works great!
*update* dishwasher still works but the detergent tray is no longer sealed. The last year I have been running the machine on one hour wash as any other setting just let’s all the soap down the drain before the main wash cycle. I have ordered a new top of the line Maytag dishwasher and will be giving my Amana away.
I have this exact dishwasher in my apartment and I didn’t have to pay a dime but it’s nice to know how much this exact dishwasher was
We have one of these. The Rinse Aid doesn't disperse the liquid. We just learned you have to push the grey latch/switch on the soap dispenser TWICE to activate the Rinse Aid dispenser. Ours is pretty quiet.
Mine doesn’t work at all😊
@@resigningstars Ours is working now. The more people we talk to the better this thing works!
IF NO WASH BUT FILLS AND DRAINS….DO THIS FIRST!!!….get a wet dry vacuum. Take out 2 upper rack stops. Take out the lower rack. Take out the screw in inside back of tub holding on water supply tube and remove….the rspray arm should twist and pop out along with the mesh screen and cylinder strainer thing….get an dish cloth and manually pour a couple quarts of water in the dishwasher…then…place the dish cloth around where the base of the spray arm sat to allow the vacuumed to reallly suck out any crap that might be stuck in there…my experience is that the little tiny pump does not humm when it’s clogged and the strainers that is built into the dishwasher really does not perform good…we are conscious about not putting stuff that could clog it but that is our experience after about 8 months of use…here, I thought the relay or fuse stuck on the card…or the pump motor went bad…not the case…a simple clog in the impeller of the pump🌈😃🤙
Mine doesn't dry and they're supposed to they say it's a rinse aid but that bull crap there's a reason why there is a vent and a button that says heat dry. Regardless of how cheap they are they should dry if it says DRY, AM I RIGHT? So I'm looking around to see how many others are and/or are not having this issue
Mine is the same
I’m here for the same reason… not dying. My dishes comes out dripping wet.🤔😂
I’m having this issue too. I have found that it’s not dispensing the rinse agent no matter what setting I use. I’ve had this machine for like two years now and the rinse aid window always says full, and I’ve never had to add any to it.
Mine is the same. We have to put most things out on our counter drying rack to finish drying. Also, is everyone aware that there's a filter that you are supposed to clean? It's under the sprayer on the floor of the washer. Just sharing because I heard a lot of people don't know that.
@@ardiemclelland2039 We just learned something about the Rinse Aid; you must push that grey latch/button on your soap dispenser TWICE. Once you hear 2 loud clicks, the second time you push it down you hear 1 loud click and 1 softer click. That supposedly prepares the Rinse Aid dispenser to activate. Primes it.
update; leave the rinse aid cap off!! After you fill the rinse aid reservoir leave the cap off! It works perfectly then.
What cycle do you choose? Normal or one hours? Thank you for answering me.
I bought mine two years ago and have had service come out about three times since. It's broken right now--again. Lights were flashing and it appeared to have stopped in mid-rinse cycle. Still a little water in the bottom, and dishes dirty, and soap dispenser still closed. Haven't been able to get it to run since.
Oh that’s not good. Have you tried turning the power off to the dishwasher at the circuit panel? Let it sit off for a bit and then restore power and see if that helps. It sounds like it could be an issue with the motherboard. Do you have a water softener and are you keeping the filter in the bottom of the dishwasher clean?
@@ardiemclelland2039 We do have a water softener. Does that matter? Also have cleaned out the filter and tried the circuit breaker too.
Not all Ford F150 trucks are going to perform perfectly tho' most will for a long time if maintained properly and not abused. The Amana dishwasher is a fine dishwasher. Got one recently. I don't expect it to perform as an $800 dishwasher might, but unless a dishwasher can clean my dishes, and bring me my coffee and newspaper in the morning, I'm not about to pay the extra hundreds of dollars for it. Clean dishes are my main concern, and the dishes dry completely quickly after I open the dishwasher door. Guess I'm just old school where automatic dishwasher was me automatically knowing I was going to wash dishes after mealtime. But it was always a blessing. Seeing my family having plenty to eat always brought joy and a grateful smile while I happily washed dishes. May you all know such deep joy and remember the gift of reaching out to others in need.
I bought the high end of the KitchenAid it lasts only two years. But this time Amanda the cheapest through American shield. By my choice. To day was first to use. Wish me good luck 🍀
Thanks for the video. Does the water line to the dishwasher come from cold water or hot water from the water heater ?
It comes from the hot water line. No dishwasher should be hooked to a cold water line as far as I know
Where do I put soap???
I have an Amana dish washer but never used it. It’s about 20 years old…. Is it normal for there to be water at the bottom portion (water drain compartment) of it?
Yes it’s to prevent bad odors from coming up the line.
sometimes our dishwasher has water in it when we go to use it
hows it holding up now?
Still works, but the soap dispenser is no longer sealed. Have to use hour wash option or all the detergent is down the drain before main wash cycle. I ordered a new Maytag six months ago, still waiting for it to arrive.
Yep mine doesn't dry at all
For the money they go for I guess we can’t expect everything. My dishes are always clean, at least.
I made larger holes in the water intake with a sewing needle and it washes dishes Way Way better
I’ve never personally had issues with how my dishes were being cleaned. Just always annoyed about how wet they were at the end of the cycle. I upgraded this dishwasher a good year ago for a Maytag. This one is in my basement in case a backup is needed though!
Thanks
Does a normal in a Ana takes longer than an hour? Thanks
Please proof read before you reply 😂
@@ardiemclelland2039 i’m sorry I didn’t get what you read. My question was normal takes longer than one hour’s
@@ardiemclelland2039 of course, in an Amana 1400. Does Normal take more than one hours? Is this satisfactory writing?
Hi Can you tell me how to open the soap compartment?
Hi, it’s pretty straight forward. If the soap compartment is shut simply press on the grey button on the bottom side of the compartment. It will pop open with a spring loaded force
@@ardiemclelland2039 thank you so much. Mine was stuck with old detergent left inside.
@@Thathoustonhijabi oh no. I had this happen recently too. I think it was a combination of too much soap and the front of the dishwasher being too full
@@ardiemclelland2039 the one I have is in a home I’m renting so this is my first time using it and now it will not close lol!!
@@Thathoustonhijabi these are really cheap dishwashers. The spring may be broken or something. Try holding In the grey release tab while you close it and then let go of the tab while still pressing down on the lid.
How do you like it?
I liked it but have replaced it with a new Maytag
If you want a good one look for an old KitchenAid dishwasher at an estate sale or in the landfill they last forever.
While I do agree older is usually better, I have had absolutely no complaints with this machine other than the rinse aid dispenser not working. I would like something older to match my fridge and stove eventually.
Lol
Why do you have your smoke alarm on the floor? I live in America, if that tells you anything
I think what you saw was my co2 sensor, not a smoke alarm. Co2 needs to be closer to the floor as it’s a heavier gas
Oh never mind. You’re talking about the white thing on the floor by the dishwasher. That’s ant bait just a nock off version of raid.
I just got this to replace a $1200 Samsung that died after 12 months. I just used the insulation off the Samsung and it cut the noise a lot. Works great and I’ll never buy a Samsung again
I’ve actually just ordered a new dishwasher. A Samsung lol. Will be in by the end of the month. I have decided I want an upgrade and something that actually dries my dishes
How the fuck do i start a load
Figured it out
You lost me at “and this is American made, but whatever...” smh...
K
You didn’t even show us how to use it. Bad video.
Sorry that you need a video on how to operate a dishwasher. This was a review not a demonstration. Bad comment
@@ardiemclelland2039 grew up washing dishes by hand 🤷🏽♂️ pardon me genius
@@ameanal-abij6415 gross