Dishwashers
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Cleaning a Kenmore dishwasher can be done in 3 steps: remove food remnants from the filter, clean with vinegar, and apply baking soda. Doing these steps in order won’t just make your dishwasher look and smell nice, but it will also increase its longevity.

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Resetting an Electrolux dishwasher requires pressing and holding the start button for 4 seconds. After which, the unit will turn off, and you can hit the power button to turn it back on. If this doesn’t work, unplug the dishwasher, wait 20 minutes, and plug it back in before turning it on again.

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If the dishwasher’s arm doesn’t spin, it could be a sign that parts of the dishwasher are damaged and need to be replaced. However, there could be other causes of this problem, including a broken water valve, a broken overfill float switch, or even a worn-out arm.

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To replace the front panel of a Bosch dishwasher, you need to remove the front panel screws, remove the cracked front panel, replace it with a new one, and fasten the screws.

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Extending a dishwasher drain hose is done by disconnecting the drain pipes, connecting the drain pipe to an extension hose with a two-way coupling and union barb, and tightening the connections.

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Over time, dishwashers will exhibit signs of age and require significant repairs to maintain top-notch performance. Some of the likeliest reasons your KitchenAid dishwasher won’t complete a full cycle is that it has a tripped circuit or its motor is damaged.

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On average, you can hope to get at least 10 years of work out of your Bosch dishwasher, provided you keep up with its maintenance. A fully well-cared Bosch dishwasher can last up to 12 years.

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To reset most KitchenAid dishwasher models, you have to hit the Hi-Temp Scrub and the Energy Saver Dry buttons one after the other in rapid succession 5 times, which will trigger the display’s lights to turn on for 5 seconds. The reset process should take another 10 minutes to complete.

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Most of Bosch’s dishwashers will come with 5 washing cycles, while others will also have additional washing settings to cut through intense stains. Depending on the model, you can expect the following dishwasher cycles: auto, heavy, delicate, express, normal, sanitize, half-load, and rinse & hold cycles.

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If your Bosch dishwasher doesn’t flush water as it’s supposed to, there’s a good chance that there’s a clog somewhere. Check the filter, garbage disposal, drain hose, drain pump, or air gap, and remove any solid debris before activating your dishwasher again.

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Dishwasher pods and tablets can expire. When they do, their plastic coating will deteriorate, exposing their chemicals to oxygen, which will limit their effectiveness. On average, pods and tablets are good for 12 months and 18 months, respectively.

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On average, a Bosch dishwasher will use 3.15 gallons (11.92 liters) of water during each cycle. Compared to other brands that are Energy Star certified, which is around 3.2 gallons (12.11 liters), you can save quite a bit of water over time.