What Can Go Wrong?
The "trap" or food drain can become clogged with food particles, preventing the machine from draining properly.
Gaskets and seals -particularly around the door of your dishwasher can dry out over time (keep in mind they're exposed to a lot of hot water that will tend to dry them out). Cracks in the seals will allow water to drain out of the machine.
The small holes in the spray arms can become clogged with food particles or even minerals from the soap or the water itself.
The rubber tips on the standing racks can get lost exposing bare metal or the interior finish of the dishwasher can get scratched and over time the exposed metal will rust.
The water supply hoses or the drain hose can dry out and crack causing leaks.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIP: If you plan to leave your home for more than a week, it's good practice to dump a half a gallon of water in the bottom of the dishwasher to prevent the seals from drying out or the motor impeller from seizing.
The "trap" or food drain can become clogged with food particles, preventing the machine from draining properly.
Gaskets and seals -particularly around the door of your dishwasher can dry out over time (keep in mind they're exposed to a lot of hot water that will tend to dry them out). Cracks in the seals will allow water to drain out of the machine.
The small holes in the spray arms can become clogged with food particles or even minerals from the soap or the water itself.
The rubber tips on the standing racks can get lost exposing bare metal or the interior finish of the dishwasher can get scratched and over time the exposed metal will rust.
The water supply hoses or the drain hose can dry out and crack causing leaks.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIP: If you plan to leave your home for more than a week, it's good practice to dump a half a gallon of water in the bottom of the dishwasher to prevent the seals from drying out or the motor impeller from seizing.