sand/grit in cups

[buffy2]

After each wash cycle with my whirlpool dishwasher, the cups are full of sand, i have stripped the machine down and washed everything, but the sand is still there. Sand is not evident in my bath and sink, any ideas?

 

[big-all]

as it seems only to be within the machine

is it possibly somthing to do with your cleaning tablets [cleaning agent]
and machine not rinsing properly!!!!!!!!!!!!!

big all

 

[TexMex]

Perhaps your husband traded in your dishwasher for a new cement mixer. Just hasn't got round to telling you yet.

 

[deekay]

I may have found the answer. Along the bottom of the inside of the door of my machine (Zanussi DW 905) is a deep rim. When I tried stopping the cycle after 20 minutes I found coming out from under this rim bits of gunk. When I checked I found this caked stuff like overcooked mince meat all the way along under the rim. I cleaned it all out and have so far run one cycle since then and the grit hasn't appeared. Fingers crossed.

 

[big-all]

thanks for getting back with the answer it might help others
feedback is always appreciated

big all

 

[nohairleft]

Hi! First day here and boy do I feel your pain. I don't know anything about cleaning filters or where to find them. I am pretty handy though when pointed in the right direction.

I'm having the same problem and even when I rinse all of the dishes before I wash them, I still have the grit and sand on them when the wash is done. If you find the solution, let me know.

 

[breezer]

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