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Maintenance
Schedule: Winter You'll be surprised how much cleaner your dishes get!
Filters keep bits of food from passing through into the motor and pump. When the filters get clogged you end up with dirty dishes. Read your owner's manual to see how the manufacturer recommends removing and cleaning the parts.
These openings get clogged with bits of food, detergent, and mineral buildup from hard water. To clean them, gently probe the openings with a toothpick or straightened paper clip.
Over time the plastic coating on the racks' tines can wear off. Exposed tines will rust and can damage the items you place in the dishwasher. You can fix this by gluing on new rubber caps. Look for them at appliance repair shops.
Fill the detergent cup with a commercial dishwasher cleaner, powdered orange-drink mix, or powdered citric acid, then run the empty dishwasher through its full cycle. For spot cleaning of stubborn stains, you can make a paste of the powder and apply it to the stain. Let it sit a good hour before scrubbing it off. Another method for removing mineral stains is to fill a two-cup measure with white vinegar and set it on the bottom rack. Run the otherwise empty dishwasher through its full cycle.
OK, a dirty gasket won't affect the performance of the dishwasher, but it looks really gross. Household cleanser or a mild vinegar-water mix is fine for this. To get in the crevices, try a cotton swab or an old soft-bristled toothbrush.
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