Kitchen Appliances

Maintain Your Dishwasher for Optimal Performance
Keeping your dishwasher in good repair will help you to keep it running efficiently. You can follow several regular
maintenance tips to make your dishwasher last longer, clean better, and cost less to use.
Clean the Interior
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pump screen. This should be in the center bottom of the dishwasher. Large particles can be removed by hand while finer debris
can be loosened with white vinegar and brushed away with a toothbrush.
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clean these, you will need to remove the spay arms. Check your owner’s manual to see if they pop off or screw on with a nut.
Once you have the arm off, clear the holes with a thin wire. Make sure not to enlarge the hole as you pop the dirt through.
After you clear the clogs, shake the debris out of the hollow arm so that the holes will not become clogged again from the
same debris. You can loosen stubborn clogs by soaking the arm in white vinegar.
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soda and water. Scrub difficult spots with this paste and scrubbing pad. Make sure the soap dispenser is clear of build-up so
that it will open and shut easily. The seal can be cleaned with a mild soap and water.
Efficient Water Use -Since the dishwasher needs hot water, you can save energy in a couple of ways. First, you set your home’s water heater to
140 degrees to allow the water to be hot enough that the dishwasher does not have to work harder to heat it up enough.
However, if children live in the home, beware of scalding potential with these hotter water settings. Second, run the hot
water in the kitchen sink until it is hot. That several seconds to minutes of having to warm the water to its hottest can
make the dishwasher work harder.
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Other Energy Saving Tips
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of the dishes and clean more efficiently.
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If you regularly maintain your dishwasher, you will notice that it will use less energy and water and last longer. Use these
tips to help you get cleaner dishes at a lower cost.

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