[CFrance]

[QUOTE=Bonanza;979871][B][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="4"](snipped)CFrance -- you are correct. I disagree with you, albeit good naturedly!

NEVER use liquid detergent! While it may do the job, it is very caustic on your silverware and dishes. Use either Cascade or Finish powder or tablets. Use Finish Jet Dry in the receptacle designed for that use because we do have hard water in this area. I only use all the economical options. I do not use the heat dry at all. When the dishwasher is done, I open the door slightly. The internal heat will dry your dishes with the door slightly ajar. Don't waste your money by using the heavy duty cycles unless your dishes have "baked on goodness!" My dishes, silverware and glassware are never spotted. I also casually rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.

These are the points we agree on, esp. the Finish Power Ball. I did lots of googling on detergents too, esp. since they took the phosphates out of them.

But, my LG SS interior had to be left with the door ajar for a couple of days before it would completely dry inside. And I don't just mean the dishes. The walls also stayed wet.

I don't like having the door ajar. The DW is right under where I do most of my food prep. Having the door ajar gets in my way. In our Whirlpool with no SS we use Normal, High Temp Wash, Sani Rinse, Heated Dry. The dishes are squeaky clean, and we never get sick in this house.