8 Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher (And Why)

plastics, excess grease, and broken fragments can interfere with:

    Filters

    Spray arms

    Drain pumps

    Detergent dispensers

    Heating elements

Inspect the racks before starting a cycle and make sure nothing can fall through, block movement, or come into direct contact with exposed heating components.

Clean the Dishwasher Filter Regularly

Many modern dishwashers have a removable filter near the bottom of the appliance. Food residue, labels, glass fragments, and other debris can collect there.

Check and clean the filter according to the