Yes to dishwasher maintenance

In addition to significantly lengthening the life of the dishwasher, proper maintenance of the machine is important to obtain always impeccable cleaning results.

Although it is in fact designed to wash and sanitize dishes efficiently, the dishwasher needs some small attention to always work to its full potential.

So here are some tips to get the best possible performance from your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Detergent

Considering that an average of 8,000 dirty dishes pass through the dishwasher every year, who takes care of cleaning the machine?

Although it is always a good habit to scrape the coarsest food residues from the dishes before loading them in the dishwasher, it is not equally advisable to pre-wash them. The latest generation machines are in fact equipped with sensors to identify the degree of dirt on the dishes, automatically defining the most suitable program for the type of load.

In addition to grease residues, which can accumulate in hidden corners of the machine and cause unpleasant smells, limescale can be just as problematic. In case of encrustations, the risk is to block the drain pipes and some vital parts of the machine, thus reducing its efficiency in terms of cleaning. For this reason, it is recommended to use Finish Dishwasher Care at least once a month, in order to remove bad odours, grease and limescale.

Rinse aid

The rinse aid, thanks to several combined actions, leaves the glassware shining, free of stains and perfectly dry.

It is not exactly a product for the maintenance of the dishwasher, but it is always good to keep in mind that this appliance is precisely designed to work together with the rinse aid, so that it guarantees optimal results. Finish Rillantante accelerates the drying process, creating a sort of protective barrier on plates, cutlery and glasses, which prevents the formation of water drops and gives the dishes a visibly bright appearance.

Salt for dishwashers

Dishwasher salt reduces water hardness, preventing limescale deposits that can hide in less visible parts of the machine.

Perhaps, of importance, it is not the first item on the dishwasher maintenance list, but it is certainly a useful product for guaranteeing the best performance.

It should also be borne in mind that if you live in an area served by hard water, you are more subject to the formation of limescale. If in doubt, you can contact the Water Service Authority of your municipality, who will be able to provide detailed information on the matter.

If we don't usually use salt, there is a possibility that the limestone has already clogged the machine, to such an extent that it may be necessary to descale it. To do this, always consult the instructions given in the user manual attached to the dishwasher. Once decalcified, make sure you top up the salt regularly, so as to prevent future accumulations of limescale.

Inspect the inside of the empty dishwasher

For the health of our dishwasher, it is necessary to make sure that all its components are free from obstacles and waste materials. In fact, it is not uncommon for food residues to clog parts of the machine, such as the spray arms, the cutlery basket or the drain. Some dishwashers are programmed to automatically terminate the washing cycle if they encounter blockages of a different nature, thus safeguarding the functionality of the machine itself. Before starting the dishwasher, it is in any case advisable to test the movement of the dispensing arms, to make sure there are no obstacles, and to take a look at the filter, to make sure it is free from any waste.

With these few simple tips, we will extend the life of our dishwasher and ensure that it always works at full capacity.

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