IKEA Outstanding Dishwasher Disappointment

I can confirm exactly the same. The drying performance leaves much to be desired. I have been using the device for 4 weeks now. The customer service came and confirmed that everything is okay. Cutlery as well as some glasses have water spots, even though the multitab indicator is off and salt as well as rinse aid are being used. High quality. I have to say the technician was super nice and mentioned among other things that many devices want to have good energy efficiency and thus reduce energy output, which affects the drying performance among other things, because that is the only way to be more economical. We have the feeling that it is ALWAYS damp inside.

Hello everyone! Since May 2014 I have also had this dishwasher. I was not satisfied from the beginning. Dishes not clean, tabs not dissolved at the end of the wash cycle, dishes not dry, dishes covered with a greasy film. Machine "wet" inside after the wash cycle. What I noticed is that the machine constantly draws water during the wash cycle. I noticed this when I checked my water meter. It kept spinning merrily even though no other appliance was turned on. Now I don't want to think about how much electricity was wasted here. This would of course explain "constantly drawing water means constantly heating and never reaching the right temperature." Causing dirty and wet dishes. Now I called the technician yesterday and a technician will come only on 29.9.14. I'm curious how it will all turn out. Best regards, Elleparte

Please be so kind and report here.

I am very interested in that.
Because the technician was also at my place and had measured everything etc.
He said everything was okay.

If you hear during the washing process that the tab has been removed from the compartment, then open the dishwasher door while washing and check -Water level -Water temperature Usually, the water should have the temperature corresponding to the program and a water level/mirror should also be visible in the lower part. However, the level can also be somewhat lower than the heating element, that is still OK. Regards Section Chief

There was a short note from Stiftung Warentest some time ago regarding this drying issue in the context of a dishwashing detergent test.

Apart from the dishwasher itself, it probably also depends on the dishwashing detergent whether plastic dries as well as porcelain.

However, if the Ikea dishwasher dries even worse than your previous one, that would be a reason for me to exchange it.

Hello everyone!
Since May 2014 I have also had this dishwasher. I was not satisfied from the beginning. Dishes not clean, tabs not dissolved at the end of the wash cycle, dishes not dry, dishes covered with a greasy film. Machine inside "wet" after the wash cycle.
What I noticed is that the machine constantly takes in water during the wash cycle. I noticed this when I checked my water meter. It kept turning merrily even though no other consumer was switched on.
Now I don't want to think about how much electricity was wasted here unnecessarily.
This would of course explain "constantly taking water means constantly heating up and never reaching the right temperature". Resulting in dirty and wet dishes.

Yesterday I called the technician and a technician will come only on 29.9.14. I'm curious how this will turn out.

Regards, Elleparte

Now the technician was on site!
As expected, he told me that the machine has no technical defect. However, he clearly pointed out that energy savings (with all manufacturers) lead to poor washing and drying results. I should avoid using the automatic wash cycle and only use the 70° wash cycle to achieve a good washing result. Only for "very lightly" soiled dishes could the automatic wash cycle be used.
My objection "I bought an expensive dishwasher to save energy and achieve a good washing result" was laughed at and dismissed as impossible. He confirmed that I was misled by the machine’s description. Apparently, he was and is annoyed by the many complaints he has to deal with.
I told him about my dishwasher in a second apartment. Purchase price new 180.00 € Chinese manufacturer. The machine washes and dries excellently. But it has an energy class "C"!
Now everyone can decide for themselves what is better.

Regards, Elleparte