Appliances · low safety risk
Clean dishwasher spray arms
Check spray openings and use the exact model instructions for cleaning and refitting.
- How often
- As specified by the equipment manual
- Time
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Editorial status
- Published
Before you begin
How to do it
- Open the confirmed manual and identify the fitted upper and lower spray-arm mechanisms.
- Inspect for blocked openings and use only the manual removal, cleaning, and refitting method.
- Check the parts are secure as directed before operating; record completion.
Stop and get help when
- Unexpected heat, odor, leakage, or electrical damage
- A component cannot be accessed or refitted safely
Stop and arrange qualified appliance service for unsafe access, leakage, electrical damage, or persistent performance problems.
Sources and review
Written by Upkeeping editorial team. Published Upkeeping guidance. Follow your equipment manufacturer’s instructions.