How to clean and wash the dishwasher at home

Content

prevention

Similar rules prescribed in the instructions or owner's manual. They are designed for day to day implementation and suitable for regular maintenance with some frequency. These rules include:

1. Regular inspection of the water supply hose to the blockage and leakage.
2. Drying door rubber gasket at least once a month.
3. The proper arrangement of the load without overloading.
4. Pre-cleaning dishes from food residues.
5. Adding detergents and timely regenerating salt.

inspection

It is always necessary to inspect the structure for dirt and blockages. Visual inspection should be carried out regularly, and the extent of pollution must be cleaned and dishwasher dirtiest design elements. The sequence of examination components is as follows:

• spray nozzles on yokes that are frequently clogged;
• joints and connections with the door, where the dirt is accumulated;
• the space under the door;
• baskets in which to store fat;
• strainer, which cells become clogged.

The frequency of cleaning

The main structural elements are subject to certain contaminants. They require special attention and need to be cleaned at varying intervals. The desired periodicity shown in the table.

screen filter

It is the most vulnerable to dirt detail. The filter prevents ingress of food residues in the circulation pump. It is located at the bottom of the boot compartment next to the spray. Consists of:

• a mesh plate;
• External filter cup with fine-meshed walls;
• the inner sleeve with the same structure walls.

At irregular and untimely cleaning the filter will accumulate dirt, will be an unpleasant smell, there are problems with the water circulation and the appliance will stop working. To prevent this, you need to disassemble the filter, brush or toothpick and wash under running water. In more serious pollution must be placed in a filter cleaning solution and scrub after soaking.

rocker sprinkler

These elements are also sensitive to dirt. Plaque and food debris clog the holes, contribute to the emergence of scale, prevent spray liquid in the reservoir. All this adversely affects the washing up. Despite the apparent simplicity of care, not everyone knows how to clean a rocker, without impairing its operation.

During cleaning nozzle clogging can not clog the inside, it should be removed to the outside with a toothpick or a fine wire. Another embodiment - under the pressure of the water supply from the reverse side of the rocker.

External contamination is easily washed off under running water with a detergent.

door seal

Here accumulate plaque, which can disrupt a perfect seal, cause a leakage of the seal. To clean it is better not to use citric acid. It will only aggravate the problem. Use standard cleaning composition with drawing it on a cloth from a rough cloth or an ordinary toothbrush.

"Dead" space under the door

Another weak spot - the bottom part of the door from the inside. This space is not washed away during the wash cycle, but accumulates debris. It can be removed with a damp cloth.

basket

The problem of how to wash basket also is often difficult. For complete purification insufficient wiping with a dry cloth.

Baskets should be placed in the sink or in the bath, then put on them cleaning sponge and leave for 20 minutes. After that, you must thoroughly wash all the brush, rinse under running water and wipe dry. This frees the inner basket of the machine compartment of the fat and other dirt.

Elimination of defects

At untimely maintenance on these units and mechanisms formed rust, mold, scum. They provoke smells, spoil the view, can bring the device out of operation. So cleaning the dishwasher from these pollutants is very important.

Rust

Its appearance on metal surfaces can result from exposure to water with excessive amounts of iron in the composition. Prevent corrosion appearance will coarse filtering deviceMounted on the water supply hose. If rust has already appeared, it is necessary to apply a special composition for its removal.

Mold

Another result of improper use of the dishwasher. It can occur due to drying of the neglect of internal space. The best method of preventing - removal of residual moisture with a dry cloth and airing the loading compartment with the door open.

For removal of mold often use bleach, but remember that its composition can be dangerous for steel.

scum

One of the most common issues users are having about cleaning the dishwasher from scale. Long work machine with hot water will inevitably lead to its emergence. Refined salt can slow the process, but does not help to avoid it. Descaling will need:

1. Download the compartment for detergent special agent.
2. Set the longest operation with the maximum temperature.
3. Start with an empty washing machine.

It is important to find the right cleaner. many, but the most common in the sale of such compositions - "Finish». His undesirable replacement of citric acid can damage rubber gaskets.

Relatively safe and effective alternative - a mixture of water, vinegar and salt. The resulting solution in the glass before starting the machine should be placed in a basket for cups.

General cleaning

If users neglect regular cleaning of assemblies and mechanisms, then necessarily need to pursue a common or general cleaning apparatus.

When their daily work such cleaning is recommended once a week. If washing is performed less frequently cleaning should be done after every ten cycles.

Before proceeding to the cleaning must be completely de-energize the unit and turn off the water supply. Then you must:

1. Remove from the bay all the baskets.
2. Put them in a bath with a solution of water and detergent to soak for 20-30 minutes.
3. Carefully clean leveling valves.
4. Wash the joints of the door and boot compartment wall using detergent, a cloth of a toothbrush.
5. Wash sprayer with trash filter.
6. Wash the walls of the inner compartment.
7. After cleaning, return to the place of all the components.

Each model of their design features, which may require specific maintenance. Therefore, the best source for the study of methods and how to clean the dishwasher - invested in the instruction set to the instruction manual.