Zanussi Corrosion / Water Chemistry Issue

Rust spots appearing on cutlery or inside the dishwasher.

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Possible Causes

Damaged cutlery coating, Low quality non-stainless items, Salt spills in tub, Damaged rack coating exposing metal

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Switch off the appliance before inspecting racks.

  • Check items: Remove any non-dishwasher-safe or low-quality metal items that may rust.
  • Clean salt spills: If salt has spilled into the tub, run a rinse cycle immediately to dissolve it.
  • Inspect racks: Look for chipped rack tines exposing metal. Use rack repair paint or replace the rack to prevent further rust transfer.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Upper Rack
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