Thread Number: 74120
/ Tag: Modern Dishwashers
Maytag/whirlpool dishwasher cleaning |
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Post# 979012 , Reply# 1   1/19/2018 at 14:35 (2,259 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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I can't speak of taking anything apart, but it's weird since you have been using lemishine all along, that there was even any build up at all. Isn't that almost pure citric acid? With my Maytag, I have pretty hard water here, and I run sugar-free lemonade through mine once a month and it sparkles. But when I wash dishes, I always add a little bleach before starting it. That screen at the bottom under the lower wash arm does have this whitish look to it, but I think that's normal. Mine does too. But if things in the top aren't getting clean, it sounds like something is wrong somewhere. You can put a camera in a zip lock bag and a waterproof flashlight and turn it on to see what it's doing while washing. I did this once and it was pretty cool. U can't let it run too long or get too hot though. I used double zip lock bags just to be safe.
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Post# 979121 , Reply# 3   1/20/2018 at 09:21 (2,259 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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If I would use Lemishine and dish detergent at the same time. I don't get the deposits left behind on the top rack. Maybe try using just dish detergent/STPP/rinse aid....and every couple of weeks just do maintenance with citric acid to keep the dishwasher free of hard water built up? I do not like Powdered Cascade. I have had terrible results with it (though it's been a while since I've used it). I use Finish powerball, I pour a little bleach (like a shot glass) in the dishwasher before starting the cycle, that gets mostly flushed away before the main wash starts. I also hear cascade platinum is great too. I haven't had to upgrade to that yet because I have great results with Finish powerball which is cheaper. I wish I could be more help on the technical stuff of taking the dishwasher apart but that's out of my league.
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