Dishwashers need very little maintenance in order to give you squeaky clean results with every cycle. However, there are few things to look for to keep them at their peak performance.

From time to time you may notice build-up of limescale or grease on the inside of your dishwasher, particularly if you have hard water. Film may be due to a build-up of grease, residue and limescale and mineral deposits from the water supply. In very rare circumstances, the staining in your dishwasher may also be caused by iron in your water - this is characterised by yellow, brown or rust-coloured stains. Now it's easy to remove all of this with Finish Dishwasher Cleaner. Our cleaner works hard to remove any film from the interior and the nozzles in the spray arms whilst eliminating limescale and grease build up. So for peak performance with every cycle use Finish Dishwasher Cleaner every month.

If using separate products, you should check the level of rinse agent in the dispenser every month. If you start to see spotting and filming on your glasses, you may need to fill the dishwasher up with Finish Rinse Agent.

You may need to check that the water spray arm nozzles are free from blockages. If they are blocked, pull the lower arm upwards and lift off and unscrew the upper arm (refer to the manufacturer manual for full instructions). Rinse both of these under running water before replacing in the machine. After replacing, make sure the lower arm has locked into place and the upper one is screwed on firmly.

Hint: Monthly use of Finish Dishwasher Cleaner will avoid blocked spray arms!!

Other Tips:

• Use a Finish dishwasher detergent which is specifically created for an automatic dishwasher to provide the ultimate cleaning results.
• Arrange all sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal.
• Avoid spilling dishwashing detergent directly onto your cutlery as this can cause corrosion.
• Be sure to load sharp knives with the handles up.
• Never wash items such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters or paintbrushes in the dishwasher. This may result in damage, discoloration or staining of the dishwasher.