Dishwasher Odor

fortune · ‎03-14-2010

I'm having odor coming from my dishwasher. Of course the user manual didn't tell me what steps to take. Any suggestions? Someone said white vinegar. Could you use cider vinegar instead?

MyGirlsMom · ‎03-09-2010

white vinegar

Do you have a self cleaning cycle in your washer?

Also, if the odor is one of burning, or electrical, DO NOT use it.

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fortune · ‎03-14-2010

@MyGirlsMom wrote:
white vinegar

Do you have a self cleaning cycle in your washer?

Also, if the odor is one of burning, or electrical, DO NOT use it.

Can I use cider vinegar? Do I just sit a measuring cup with the vinegar in it and run a full cycle? Thanks so much for taking the time to respond!!!!

MyGirlsMom · ‎03-09-2010

white vinegar only

just pour it on the bottom of your machine.

What type of odor is it?

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DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

There is a dishwasher cleaner they sell. You just put the container in the dishwasher and run a cycle. I haven't done that in a long time - it needs to go on my list!

fortune · ‎03-14-2010

@MyGirlsMom wrote:
white vinegar only

just pour it on the bottom of your machine.

What type of odor is it?

I know this is a stupid question, but why can't you use cider vinegar? I can't grocery shop right now (sick) and only have cider vinegar. Thanks again!!!

raven-blackbird · ‎06-03-2010

@DiAnne has given you the correct answer to your problem.....it comes from a build up of the dishwashing liquid that is used in these machines.......much like the odor from front load washing machines.......I happen to love distilled vinegar for cleaning, but not in this case.........you should be able to buy the cleaner just about anywhere...............raven

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MyGirlsMom · ‎03-09-2010

http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-a-dishwasher/#.Vhmv26gViko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSvWt5Z-H0w

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missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

I use bleach.

fortune · ‎03-14-2010

@DiAnne wrote:
There is a dishwasher cleaner they sell. You just put the container in the dishwasher and run a cycle. I haven't done that in a long time - it needs to go on my list!

Thanks!!! I ordered some from Walmart!!!