How Do I Clean the Inside of a Stainless Steel Dishwasher?
Stainless steel dishwashers are one way to accentuate the look of your kitchen. Many stainless steel dishwashers are also stainless steel on the inside rather than plastic. The simple process of washing the dishes is often all that is necessary to keep the dishwasher clean inside. There are some things you can do to clean the inside of a stainless steel dishwasher if you begin to notice odors or see hard water stains on the inside side walls. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Open the dishwasher door and remove both of the dish racks so you can access the spray arms. The lower rack usually pulls straight out, while the upper dish rack may have a clip on the front of the tracks that you must remove to pull out the rack.
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Inspect the upper and lower spray arms thoroughly around the nozzle holes. Fill a small container with white vinegar, and dip a toothpick into the vinegar. Insert the vinegar end of the toothpick into each of the nozzle holes that have sediment build up.
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Find the food filter on the bottom of the dishwasher near the back wall. Remove any food or debris that is on top of the filter. The filter is a large screen that prevents food and debris from getting inside the drain.
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Clean the door seal with a damp cloth. Do not use soap on the door seal. Dampen a cloth in warm water and rub the door seal down to remove any film or build up.
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Place the dish racks back into the dishwasher. Fill an 8 oz. glass with lemon juice and place it on the lower dish rack. Fill the detergent cup with dish detergent, and close the dishwasher door. Run the dishwasher through a regular cycle to get rid of hard water stains and freshen the dishwasher.
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Tips & Warnings
Never use abrasive cleaners or abrasive sponges on or in your stainless steel dishwasher. These cause scratches on the stainless steel that are difficult to remove.
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