Admiral dishwasher

Detergent Won’t Dissolve, Regardless Of Cycle Settings

Here are your parts
Replacement parts for ADMIRAL DWB1000AWE | AppliancePartsPros.com

Here is a service manual although it does not specify your model number the pump looks the same as yours.
Replacement parts for ADMIRAL DWB1000AWE | AppliancePartsPros.com

Usually one of three causes:

  1. Heater not working re: the water is too cold. Check that it is OK usually you would notice that the dishes are not drying properly. Check that the water filling the unit is at least 120 degrees.
  2. Unit not filling enough. Most units fill to just under the heating element.
    Often a low fill is due to the screen filter on the input side of the water valve.
  3. Dirty filters. Disassemble the pump and give it a cleaning.