These dishwasher care tips come from the faults we see most. Most dishwasher repairs we carry out start with something small: a clogged filter, a blocked spray arm or scale on the heater. A few simple habits keep your dishwasher cleaning well for longer.
Clean the filter regularly
The filter sits in the bottom of the tub, usually a cylinder you twist and lift out. Rinse it under the tap every week or two. A blocked filter causes standing water, bad smells and dirty dishes.
Scrape, don’t rinse
Scrape food scraps into the bin, but there’s no need to rinse plates first. Modern detergents work best with some soil to act on. Large scraps, bones and labels are what block filters and pumps.
Keep salt and rinse aid topped up
Depending on your building’s water supply and storage tank, scale can build up over time. Dishwasher salt keeps the water softener working, and rinse aid helps drying and stops spots on glasses. Set the water hardness on your machine as the manual describes.
Check the spray arms
Spin the arms by hand to make sure they turn freely. If you see blocked holes, remove the arm and clear them with a toothpick under running water.
Run a cleaning cycle monthly
Run an empty hot cycle with a dishwasher cleaner once a month to remove grease and scale from places you can’t reach.
Load it the right way
- Don’t block the spray arms with tall items.
- Face dirty surfaces towards the centre.
- Leave space so water can reach every item.
Signs it’s time for a repair
Water left in the tub after cleaning the filter, leaks onto the floor, error codes, or dishes that stay dirty after a full cycle usually need a technician. See our dishwasher repair service in Dubai or call 054 751 2022.