Dirty Dishwasher

[smurfchops]

When I empty my dishwasher, I find that quite often, around one third needs to be washed again - bits of food (ugh) sticking to plates, spoons, etc. I usually use a very hot wash. Do I need to rinse absolutely everything before putting in the dishwasher? It seems to defeat the object, I may as well wash them by hand !! :)

[retrogirl]

mine does this sometimes, i usually rinse the plates before i put them in to stop the bottom of the machine getting clogged up. have you got enough rinse aid in? or maybe the machine needs  clearing out at the bottom, i sometimes buy those finish cleaning things that you put in the machine once in a while, don't do it by hand it's a thankless task!!!

[curiosity]

Try cleaning the spray arms under the tap, if they are blocked (sometimes it's bits of pasta in mine) they spray dirtier water on the final rinse.

[smurfchops]

Thanks everyone, I think I am expecting the dishwasher to even clean itself for me ... I will use a dishwasher cleaner and clean inside it a bit more often! Thanks again x

[crisgal]

once a fortnight I put detergent in mine on a hot wash, but empty. This seems to keep it clean.

[smurfchops]

Do you mean detergent for the washing machine?

[chazza]

You probably need the salt changed in the dishwasher

[crisgal]

no, just the dishwash detergent, on a full cycle, but empty

[smurfchops]

Thanks again everyone xx

[Loocfox]

too many plates cutlery etc in a washer can stop it washing correctly, also things touching each other try keeping things apart and not putting in too much see if that works.