We have a countertop dishwasher, and absentmindedly left dirty dishes in it for a few days while we were out of town. We ran the dishwasher when we returned, but it still smells funky. How do we clean it, and make sure our dishes are getting clean, too?
posted by ocherdraco
on May 4, 2013 -
10 answers
Friends are in the beginning process of thinking about a kitchen remodel, and are wondering if anyone has good or bad things to say about the stoves, fridges, or dishwashers from
The Big Chill.
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posted by rtha
on Feb 6, 2013 -
4 answers
Installing a new dishwasher, and the elbow fitting that connects the hot water hose to the dishwasher ends up facing the wrong direction when tightened as far as it will go by hand. How many more times should I turn it with a wrench?
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posted by markblasco
on Feb 4, 2013 -
6 answers
Dishwasher recommendations please! Two year old Frigidaire just broke (again) and it was as noisy as hell anyway (it was supposed to be a "quiet" model). Wife wants another new one...
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posted by Rad_Boy
on May 13, 2012 -
20 answers
Can you help this complete newbie replace the dishwasher in my broken down old mobile home? The plumbing is, to put it kindly, non-standard, and I'm not sure how to proceed without flooding my dwelling.
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posted by El Sabor Asiatico
on Sep 6, 2011 -
12 answers
I've got a Bosch SHU9915UC/U11 dishwasher that makes a really loud noise a few times during the wash cycle. The noise comes during the draining cycle(s). It's loud and I think I might even hear some grinding noises. It does drain, and there is no water left inside when the cycle is complete, but I could do without all of the extra noise.
I've located a replacement pump online, but before I buy I just want to get a few second opinions as to what you think the problem might be.
Thanks!
posted by Jackie_Treehorn
on Apr 15, 2011 -
5 answers
What are the coolest, most useful, unusual, and unexpected things I can safely wash in a dishwasher?
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posted by nicebookrack
on Jan 16, 2011 -
39 answers
What can I do with a gallon of Biokleeen brand diswasher detergent that just isn't cutting it for us?
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posted by DakotaPaul
on Nov 11, 2010 -
7 answers
My roommate found a portable dishwasher for sale by one of our neighbours. It's a Beaumark Hotpoint whisper wash and we have 2 concerns: water pressure and expected performance of the unit/brand.
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posted by adamemanon
on Sep 11, 2010 -
5 answers
I opened my dishwasher yesterday while it was off (not running and nothing in it), and there was a visible flash (about the size of a baseball?) near the front side by the door, and a sharp bang that seemed like it was a mini-ignition of some sort. No debris was left, and no smell lingered. I tried starting the dishwasher, and it seems to be fine.
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Jun 21, 2010 -
13 answers
My friend recently moved into an apartment, and after trying to use her dishwasher has found it doesn't work. She contacted the landlord who will send someone out, but they specify she will have to pay for it if it isn't considered normal wear and tear. How can she respond to the landlord with the least chance of having to pay?
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posted by DanielDManiel
on Feb 20, 2010 -
28 answers
We don't have the manual available for the dishwasher in our rented apartment, and it has two
mysterious buttons (in addition to
other controls that make sense to me). One is labelled "H", the other is labelled 45 (degrees) C. What do they do?
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posted by hAndrew
on Dec 15, 2009 -
7 answers
We have hard water and I've had to pull apart our dishwasher to clean out water deposits and gunk. Is there any way to limit accumulations without buying a water softener?
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posted by mecran01
on Nov 28, 2009 -
8 answers
Bringing a US Dishwasher to a 220V-powered country, providing I have a well rated transformer will there be any issues? Bonus points for FUD-less answers :)
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posted by shimon
on Sep 21, 2009 -
17 answers
My decade-old dishwasher's racks have started to rust through some blemishes in their protective coating. Can/should I fix this?
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posted by themel
on Aug 2, 2009 -
6 answers
Our appliances are dropping like flies. Is this because of hard water, or is it something more sinister?
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posted by missuswayne
on Jul 1, 2009 -
15 answers
Should we look into compact dishwashers and portable gas stoves for our newly rented flat?
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posted by tavegyl
on Jun 23, 2009 -
2 answers
How do I know whether it makes more sense to get a service call for a dishwasher or bite the bullet and buy a new one?
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posted by dublin
on Apr 29, 2009 -
13 answers
As a tenant, how feasible is buying your own major appliances for a place you're renting?
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posted by ignignokt
on Mar 2, 2009 -
19 answers
DishwasherFilter: How do I keep plastic containers from flipping over in the dishwasher?
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posted by sio42
on Feb 12, 2009 -
8 answers
How to counter the effects of phosphate free dishwasher detergent when we have hard water?
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posted by tdischino
on Nov 24, 2008 -
6 answers
Why do the thin, plastic things (ie, ziploc containers) in my dishwasher still wet after the drying cycle when the stainless steal and porcelain things are dry?
posted by shothotbot
on Oct 1, 2008 -
12 answers
So I'm installing a new dishwasher. I've yanked the power cable from the old one (not paying a bit of attention as to how it was connected, of course), and now I haven't a clue as to how to attach it to the new one.
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posted by mezzanayne
on Jun 29, 2008 -
9 answers
We're contemplating moving into a house with no built-in dishwasher... without which we cannot live! What are your impressions of portables? What are good some good brands, and are there any caveats to hooking them up that we should be aware of?
posted by TheNewWazoo
on Jun 10, 2008 -
21 answers
