1. If the dishes are not getting clean:
   1. Make sure the water is hot enough - it should be at least 140 degrees, which is hot enough to burn you (very hot!) - If it is not hot enough, turn the hot water heater thermostat up to a higher setting.
   2. Make sure the lower spray arm is unobstructed and is "free turning".
   3. Make sure the bottom inside of the dishwasher is clean and free of debris.
   4. Make sure you are following the proper loading procedures. Use the proper amount of detergent and make sure the detergent is fresh (check expiration or "best if used by" date.).
2. If the door isn't closing:
   1. Make sure the latch assembly is unrestricted and latching properly.
   2. Make sure nothing is blocking the door from opening and closing properly.
3. If the unit is leaking:
   1. Make sure you are following the proper loading procedures, including proper type and amounts of detergents (run unit through cycle empty, if it doesn't leak it is probably a loading problem).
   2. Make sure the racks are positioned properly.
   3. Make sure the door is unrestricted around the opening.
   4. Make sure it is sitting level in the opening. Look at the space along both sides and across the top. This is normally more of a problem if the dishwasher was recently installed.

Tech tip - If the inside of your dishwasher is beginning to brown and form mineral stains, put Lime-away (available at your grocery store) or Tang Citrus Drink into the tank during the wash cycle. The citric acid from these products will remove the mineral buildup and restore the finish.