How to Sanitize a Frigidaire Dishwasher

Frigidaire dishwashers are self-cleaning through regular use; however, if you want to be sure the appliance is clean and sanitized, you can perform a routine cleaning and sanitizing of the machine. Sanitizing a dishwasher will get rid of food particles and other grime that may be lurking inside. The instructions for sanitizing a Frigidaire dishwasher are no different than that of other dishwasher manufacturer.

Bucket
Dish soap
Old toothbrush
Sponge
Rags
2 cups white vinegar

Instructions

- 1
  Fill a bucket with hot water. Add a squirt of dish soap and mix it up well.
- 2
  Scrub the inside edges of the door of the dishwasher with an old toothbrush and the soapy water. Scrub in the crevices and grooves of the rubber seal, around the hinges and along the bottom of the door.
- 3
  Wipe off the loosened debris with a sponge and soapy water. Wipe down the interior surface of the door. Use the sponge to also wipe around the drain area at the bottom of the dishwasher. Go over these areas with a damp rag to remove loosened debris.
- 4
  Pour 2 cups white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher. Turn the machine on the hottest water cycle.
- 5
  Let the dishwasher run through about half the cycle. Stop the dishwasher midway through the wash and let it sit for 20 minutes so the vinegar can work.
- 6
  Run the rest of the wash cycle. Wipe out the inside of the dishwasher with a dry rag to remove any remaining debris.

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