Kitchen

[judy0330]

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!

[Tigriss]

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.

[Twins Mom]

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.

[GSPgirl]

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.

[eddyandme]

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.

[Carmie]

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.

[OKPrincess]

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

[Mothertrucker]

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...

[Kachina624]

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.

[aubnwa01]

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!