20 Lesser Known Dishwasher Maintenance Tips

A dishwasher is a brilliant appliance which can save you a lot of time and labor in kitchen. It can wash away your utensils in few minutes, that too without much labor. It can also conserve energy and water, as it consumes less water than washing plates by hand. It can perform optimally for a longer time if maintained in a proper way, hence saving you from any repair costs.

Simple Dishwasher Maintenance tips are:

1. Before buying a new dishwasher, check for energy star certification which ensures that the appliance you bought is an energy-efficient and money-saving appliance.

2. Make your dishwasher electrically grounded to provide safety measure.

3. Place your dishwasher in a well position to avoid any type of leaks.

4. Don't take hold of your dishwasher by handling its door while moving or tilting it.

5. Thoroughly go through the owner's manual to follow the instructions to find the best way of loading, caring and washing a load of utensils.

6. Wipe the dishwasher gasket after every use, to maintain it in neat and tidy manner.

7. Carefully clean the trap and nozzles on the spinner by pulling it out, if possible.

8. Remove the filters and clean them regularly by rinsing with warm water even if your dishwasher have a self-cleaning filter.

9. The place where hard water gets collected, should be cleaned at least once in a month with an anti-limescale product.

10. Check whether the utensils and plastic dishes you wash into your dishwasher are safe for it or not.

11. Don't pre rinse the leftover large food particles.

12. If your dishwasher doesn't have a built-in water heater then you need to run hot water in your sink before starting your dishwasher.

13. Keep your dishwasher powder dry and use a small amount as specified.

14. Avoid liquid dish washing detergents as they'll produce lots of bubbles all over your kitchen floor.

15. Don't leave your dishwasher connected to electricity while you are going out of your home.

16. Keep your dishwasher at such a place where its water pipes wont freeze.

17. Vinegar and bleach can damage your door seals with a prolonged use and can even produce dangerous fumes. Avoid these ingredients as much as possible.

18. Set high temperature for heavily soiled dishes to clean them completely. Save energy by setting low temperatures for less soiled loads.

19. Air dry your washed dishes instead of heat drying.

20. Don't wash your china utensils in a dishwasher as it erodes their corners, crack crystal and discolor them.

These were the few dishwasher maintenance tips that can help your dishwasher work efficiently for a longer time. If your dishwasher needs any emergency repair or service you can contact appliance repair Burlington which provides you with best service.

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