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Dishwasher Problem -- Anyone else??

judy0330 — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 23:29:02 GMT

I have a 7 year old Bosch dishwasher. I have used the same detergent and rinse agent since I got it. Recently I started having a problem where spoons -- some glass -- and some plastic items are covered in a white film when the cycle ends. I don't mean a light film where I can just rinse it off. This is virtually ingrained in the items. The only way I have been able to clean the spoons is to scrub with Bar Keepers Friend. And I mean SCRUB. Even then not all of it comes off. Googling has offered several suggestions and I will call the repairman tomorrow (for now I am doing all of the dishes and silverware by hand) -- but I wondered if anyone else has ever had this problem. In all my years of using dishwashers this is a first for me. Thanks!

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Tigriss — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:49 GMT

I would run a few cycles of vinegar only to clean the dishwasher and/or use one of the dishwasher cleaners on the shelf. I just used one today called Lemon Shine. I used two packets. I run a vinegar normal wash about once a month. It may also be your water supply that has changed especially if you are on a city water supply. I have well water, so lots of calcium in my area.

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Twins Mom — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:11:39 GMT

I think a Tigress gave excellent advice. My Sears servicemen suggested putting bowl of vinegar in top rack and running cycle. I also used the commercial cleaner a couple times a year.
Getting ready to buy new dishwasher and Bosch is on my preferred list. Keep us advised please.

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GSPgirl — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:07:22 GMT

I have a Bosch and have never had this problem. Did you clean the trap at the bottom? Also, try to clean your dishwasher with dishwasher cleaner. I use washing machine tablets to clean my washing machine. I would try a new dishwasher detergent too.

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eddyandme — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:07:26 GMT

Did you clean out that gunk filter at the bottom middle of the machine? Don't think it's your water or pipes if it doesn't happen when hand washing.

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Carmie — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:33:26 GMT

My dishwasher did that and it was frustrating. The repair man diagnosed the problem. One of the pumps went out and the water was not washing and rinsing correctly.

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OKPrincess — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:59:12 GMT

Not now. We just had a GE installed two months ago and love it. A rinse agent should help with spotty dishes maybe?

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Mothertrucker — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 02:23:14 GMT

My Bosch often does that too- I chalked it up to our very hard water here.. But if you findthe "cure" please let meknow! i dont even put my lock n' lock in there anymore!

I thought you were not supposed to use "Lemi-Shine" in stainless diswashers...???? Does anyone know if this is true?

I used to use it in my old DW and it worked great...

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Kachina624 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 02:49:31 GMT

If you operate a dishwasher with very hard water, you should add some citric acid to your washer. I lived in a place that had such hard water it was virtually undrinkable. I used powdered citric acid in each load. My glassware was still etched and cloudy. When I moved, i threw it all in a dumpster and bought new. We were able to buy it at Walmart since everyone used it, but hardware stores and I bet, Amazon, have it.

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aubnwa01 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 03:21:14 GMT

I add some Lemi-Shine powder in the dispenser with a Finish Powerball tablet (Also use a rinse agent) when I run a load of dishes thru the DW & have no problem & the water here in Tucson is hard enough you can almost chew it!

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judy0330 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 03:32:54 GMT

Thank you all so much! We don't have hard water and I do clean the trap on the bottom of the dishwasher. (There is virtually nothing in it because I clean the food off the plates before putting them into the dishwasher.) I just ordered Lemi Shine from Amazon. I will also try the vinegar and am glad to hear that @Carmie found a fixable problem. @Mothertrucker I checked the Lemi Shine website and it said that it is okay to use in a stainless dishwasher. I will keep all of you posted! Thanks again!!

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Sooner — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 05:25:02 GMT

Don't a lot of those lemon things etch glasses? I know they are hard on china.

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sissel — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 06:45:48 GMT

love my bosc 3 levels silver rack so quiet I will buy again so sorry you are having problems. have water softner in AZ with so much hard water but love bosch.

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jackthebear — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:12:19 GMT

have you ever taken out the filter and cleaned it

try a clean cycle with one of those cleaning things, Affresh is a good brand citric acid based.

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jackthebear — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:13:56 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
If you operate a dishwasher with very hard water, you should add some citric acid to your washer. I lived in a place that had such hard water it was virtually undrinkable. I used powdered citric acid in each load. My glassware was still etched and cloudy. When I moved, i threw it all in a dumpster and bought new. We were able to buy it at Walmart since everyone used it, but hardware stores and I bet, Amazon, have it.

I ordered a bag of citric acid, it's magic powder !!!! same as Lemishine and all those coffee cleaning things love it

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Pooky1 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:22:24 GMT

i have never had that problem and our dw is allmost 10 years old. to clean it i put a cup of baking soda and 2 cups of white vinagar and it allways comes out clean and freah. those 2 thing work togather to really clean dw out. put baking soda first then vinagar and you see it bubble up. love to see the reaction. good luck .

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panda1234 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:27:18 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
If you operate a dishwasher with very hard water, you should add some citric acid to your washer. I lived in a place that had such hard water it was virtually undrinkable. I used powdered citric acid in each load. My glassware was still etched and cloudy. When I moved, i threw it all in a dumpster and bought new. We were able to buy it at Walmart since everyone used it, but hardware stores and I bet, Amazon, have it.

I make my own dishwasher soap. It has citric acid in it and everything comes out squeaky clean. @Kachina624 I have had my Bosch for 4 years....love it.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:09:28 GMT

Your problem is caused by hard water build up. Use a good dishwasher cleaner and run it empty a couple of times. Then put a dishwasher water softner in it and run a rinse a couple of times. This should take out the crud build up.

Unless you have a water softner never run your dishwasher without a softner. I use Dollar General brand and dont have a problem.

Good luck