Ever thought about cleaning the dishwasher pump?
Me never ! Finally, until my dishwasher is completely blocked!
All it took was a little rubbish... And that was the disaster!
The dishes were poorly washed and water was always standing in the tub.
I even got some on the kitchen floor...
Luckily, I called my plumber who told me it was probably from the dishwasher pump.
He told me that it had to be disassembled to clean it quickly .
That's what I did and it fixed the problem. Watch the easy tutorial:
1. Turn off the machine.
2. Unplug it.
3. Remove the bottom basket.
4. Rotate the spray arms so they don't get in your way.
5. Turn the filter counterclockwise.
6. Remove the filter by lifting it up.
7. If there is standing water, use a sponge to remove it.
8. Take a teaspoon.
9. Insert the edge of the teaspoon into the rib of the pump cover.
10. Lever inward to lift the lid.
11. Then pull the lid by the tab.
12. Push it up until you meet resistance and pull it towards you.
13. Put your hand in the hole to remove any objects preventing the pump from turning.
14. Take an old toothbrush and pour some white vinegar into a bowl.
15. Dip it in.
16. Rub the pump with it to remove all the dirt.
17. Replace the pump cover until you hear a click. Check that it is blocked.
18. Replace the filter and screw it clockwise.
Note: the mark must face the arrow.
19. Replace the bottom cart and don't forget to plug your device back in.
There you go, you have disassembled and cleaned the dishwasher pump :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
She is now very clean .
But above all it works perfectly well.
No more badly washed dishes or the program that gets stuck in the middle!
Note that it is advisable to use protective gloves to do this deep cleaning.
Because you don't know what you'll find in the pump!
And you shouldn't cut yourself with shards of glass.
And you can do the same for all dishwasher brands:
Bosch, Siemens, Whirlpool, Beko, Brandt, Eletrolux, Hotpoint Ariston, LG, Candy, Thompson, Miele, Neff, Oceanic, Smeg, GE, Skinande (Ikea), Viva, Candy, Proline, Faure, Rosière, AEG, De Dietrich , Ariston, Zanussi, Indesit...
Note that on some dishwasher models, you must use a small Torx T20 screwdriver.
Don't force ! And call a repairman or a good handyman.
Better to go through this the first time than to break a piece, right?
But if you ever encounter the slightest resistance when disassembling the pump, do not insist.
For Miele dishwashers, the spray arm must first be unscrewed before the filter can be removed.
Then, just unclip the cover of the pump.
You can then clean the pump, as indicated above.
Please note this:do not use an electrical appliance for this cleaning.
Even to unscrew the pump cover screw.
Water and electricity don't mix! And you risk electrocution.
We often complain that the dishwasher washes badly and leaves dirt on the plates.
But do we do what is necessary to make it work optimally?
Cleaning the pump is part of regular maintenance from your device...
Just like the filter or the spray arms!
By doing this cleaning regularly , you extend the life of your machine.
But above all in everyday life, you make sure that it cleans your dishes perfectly.
In the end, it saves time and electricity because you don't have to wash your dishes a second time.
And for optimum efficiency, also remember to clean the filter and the spray arms.
Have you tried this trick to disassemble and clean the dishwasher pump? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
