Index: [Household Appliance Care](/HouseholdApplianceCare). Related: [Refrigerator](/HouseholdApplianceCare/Refrigerator), [Washing Machine](/HouseholdApplianceCare/WashingMachine), [Oven](/HouseholdApplianceCare/Oven).

Care notes from source pack household_appliance_care_v1:

- HAC-007 Set the water heater to 140 F (60 C) so the dishwasher wash cycle has hot water; the tub should run between 120 F and 140 F.

- HAC-008 Clean the filter at the bottom of the tub every 1-2 months.

- HAC-009 Check the rinse-aid dispenser monthly and fill it to the max line when empty.

- HAC-010 Use rinse aid only on very hard water, above 8 grains per gallon.

- HAC-011 Clean the spray arms monthly: remove the upper spray arm and rinse the holes.

- HAC-012 Load tall items along the sides and glasses with the openings facing down.