how to clean food deposits causing Miele dishwasher odours
food left on seals, door edges and filters can contribute to odours, particularly when dirty dishes sit for days or only low-temperature programmes are used. clean accessible deposits first, then choose a suitable hotter programme as the appliance instructions permit.
for grease or limescale, use an approved machine cleaner under its label rather than treating every smell as a parts fault.
- repair type
- owner care
- difficulty
- easy
- hands-on time
- ~ 15 min
tools and materials
- damp cloth
when to get help
- a burning smell, leaks or odours that persist after cleaning need investigation, not more cleaning products.
steps
- wipe the door edges and seals
with the dishwasher off and cool, remove food deposits using a damp cloth. clean the filters and spray arms using their removal instructions.
- run a suitable hotter programme
after refitting the cleaned parts, run a suitable hotter programme under the appliance instructions rather than relying only on low-temperature washes. use an approved machine cleaner under its label for grease or limescale; do not add an invented dose or mix cleaners.
- avoid storing dirty dishes for days
run a programme regularly rather than leaving food residue in the closed cabinet.
diy warning
working on appliances can involve mains electricity, water and moving parts. always disconnect power and water before you start. in Australia, gas work must be done by a licensed gasfitter, and fixed (hard-wired) electrical work by a licensed electrician. everything on this site is guidance only, and any repair you carry out is at your own risk. we are not responsible for any damage or injury caused by attempting a repair. if you are not confident, please use a qualified technician.
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