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Brown Stains on Dishes or Dishwasher Interior After the Cycle
Understanding and Resolving Brown Stains on Your KitchenAid Dishwasher
This guide delves into the common causes of brown stains on dishwashers, provides practical cleaning methods, and shares tips to prevent these stains from returning. By following the right steps, you can maintain your KitchenAid dishwasher in prime condition, ensuring your dishes emerge spotless every time.
Common Causes of Brown Stains on Dishwashers
Understanding the causes of brown stains on your dishwasher is essential to addressing and preventing them effectively. A frequent cause is hard water buildup and mineral deposits. In areas with hard water, minerals can accumulate over time, resulting in brown stains on the dishwasher's interior. Regular use of a dishwasher cleaner formulated to tackle hard water can keep your appliance spotless and free from brown residue in the dishwasher.
Brown stains are likely due to the high iron content in the water supply.
Cleaning and Maintaining Your KitchenAid Dishwasher
Using affresh®
To remove stains, use affresh® Dishwasher Cleaner.
- Remove all the dishes from the dishwasher
- Place a affresh® tablet in the dishwasher's detergent dispenser. If the dishwasher has a lot of buildup, put one tablet in the dispenser and a second tablet in the bottom of the dishwasher.
- Run a Normal Wash cycle
Other Cleaning Methods
- Remove the bottom rack and inspect the drain for any food particles or debris. Clear any obstructions found.
- Use a damp cloth to wipe down the interior walls, door, and gasket, focusing on stained areas.
- For deeper cleaning, place a dishwasher-safe bowl filled with white vinegar on the top rack and run a hot water cycle. This helps dissolve grease, grime, and odors.
- If stubborn stains persist, create a paste with baking soda and water, apply it to stained areas, let it sit for 15-20 minutes, and scrub gently with a soft brush.
Cleans even where you can't see
affresh® cleans deep inside your appliances reaching components such as the tub, racks, pump, valves, drain, and recirculation hoses.
Cleaners are available at many retailers or can be purchased here at affresh®.
