Maintaining your dishwasher: anti-limescale, filters and odors

A poorly maintained dishwasher leaves white deposits, odors and cleans less and less well. Regular, simple and inexpensive maintenance extends its lifespan and keeps your dishes spotless.

Cleaning the filter

The filter, at the bottom of the tub, traps food residue. If it is blocked, the water circulates poorly and the dishes come out dirty. Remove it (twist it then lift it), rinse it under hot water and remove the debris with a brush. A monthly cleaning is enough for normal use.

Regenerating salt and anti-limescale

• The salt reservoir softens the water and protects the heating element from limescale
• Fill it when the indicator lights up (hot water dissolves the salt)
• Adjust the water hardness according to your region (see the manual)
• Use a specific anti-limescale product 2 times a year

Eliminating odors

1. Clean the door seals with a sponge (mold)
2. Leave the door ajar after each cycle to air out
3. Check that nothing stagnates at the bottom of the tub
4. Run an empty cycle with a cleaning product or white vinegar

The spray arms

The holes in the spray arms clog with limescale and residue. Unscrew them if possible, clean the openings with a needle or a fine brush, then rinse with clear water. Clean arms mean an even wash of all the dishes.

The gestures that prevent breakdowns

• Descale regularly to protect the heating element and the valves
• Do not overload: the water must reach all the dishes
• Scrape off large bits of food before loading (without pre-rinsing)
• Clean the rinse reservoir if the appliance seems to fill it poorly

With a clean filter, regenerating salt and a monthly maintenance cycle, your dishwasher will run at its best for years, without odor or white deposit.