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RespectLife
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Re: Dishwasher question

‎06-01-2026 09:18 AM

Huh!  Interesting question. Never really thought about it.

 

Always closed, never a problem.  First was 17 yrs old, 2nd 22 yrs old, this one 9 yrs old.  (moved each time and left the old dishwashers behind)

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wagirl
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Re: Dishwasher question

‎06-01-2026 10:05 AM

Mine is open but it stays open just a bit--never opens all the way. 

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ID2
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Re: Dishwasher question

‎06-01-2026 10:23 AM

My dishwasher is always open a bit along with my front loading washer and dryer.

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Pooky1
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Re: Dishwasher question

‎06-01-2026 07:47 PM

I always keep dishwasher closed. Just when it finishes washing I open it and give the racks a shake to shake off water and it stays open until dishes are dry. I never  let the dishwasher dry the dishes.

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beckyb1012
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Re: Dishwasher question

‎06-02-2026 09:02 AM

I just ran mine yesterday to make sure the hoses are all still good.  I use it for added storage and just hand wash the few items I need day to day.  I keep it closed securely every day.

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Sunshine Kate
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Re: Dishwasher question

‎06-02-2026 09:26 AM

I run the dishwasher daily and keep the door slightly ajar.

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Rockycoast
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Re: Dishwasher question

‎06-03-2026 11:49 AM

I keep it closed.  When the dishwasher is through its wash cycle, I open the door fully to air dry the dishes.  Our DW gets used just about every day. Sometimes multiple times a day if we are entertaining or baking. 

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