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  • Debt_Free_Chick
    Debt_Free_Chick Posts: 13,276 Forumite
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    Definitely pay attention to the door seal, especially the part you can't see. Mine accumulates a lovely (not!) grease & food debris combo, which has to be seen to be believed. Eeeuuuwwww
    Warning ..... I'm a peri-menopausal axe-wielding maniac ;)
  • newbutold
    newbutold Posts: 753 Forumite
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    Debt_Free_Chick wrote: »
    Definitely pay attention to the door seal, especially the part you can't see. Mine accumulates a lovely (not!) grease & food debris combo, which has to be seen to be believed. Eeeuuuwwww

    Mine does to & your right it's gross!

    I wipe down seals, rinse filters & (not very moneysaving but) I use a Finish dishwasher cleaner on an empty but hottest wash.
    If my posts have random wrong words, please blame the damn autocorrect not me :D
  • nonnatus
    nonnatus Posts: 1,458 Forumite
    Oooohhhhh!!! I had this EXACT problem and put it down to the weather :o, but I'm guessing now that it's because I only EVER use the 40c economy setting. I'll get some vinegar today and do a long, hot programme tonight.

    God this place is awesome...:j
  • Debt_Free_Chick
    Debt_Free_Chick Posts: 13,276 Forumite
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    newbutold wrote: »
    I wipe down seals

    I have to scrape the quarter-inch or so accummulated gunk out :eek: Either with a Marigold wrapped finger or those wooden chopsticks are ideal :D
    Warning ..... I'm a peri-menopausal axe-wielding maniac ;)
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