It can be easy to overlook or put off cleaning major kitchen appliances, and that’s especially true of the dishwasher — after all, we use it to clean things, so we don’t think of it as getting dirty.

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If you're noticing a funky odor or filmy residue on your dishes, then a dirty dishwasher might be the culprit. Over time, grease, food, and mineral buildup leaves behind odd smells and even bacteria.

If you suspect your dishwasher could use a deep clean, first things first, locate your appliance's manual. If you don't have it, you can usually find one online. The manual can tell you the nitty ...