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How can I remove an odor in my dishwasher?

Try one of these methods to remove an odor in your dishwasher:

  • Use a lemon-scented detergent and/or rinse agent.
  • Fill the detergent cup with baking soda. Select a short wash or run a wash cycle for five minutes. Unlatch the door to stop the dishwasher. Let stand overnight. In the morning, latch the door to restart the dishwasher and let the cycle finish.
  • Select a light wash cycle and allow the dishwasher to fill. When it is filled, open the door and add 1/4 cup liquid chlorine bleach to the water. Close the door and allow the cycle to finish.

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