Dishwasher cutlery basket melts or deforms during cycles.

Safety first: Allow the dishwasher to cool before inspecting the interior.

• Check basket placement: Ensure the cutlery basket is placed in the designated area away from the heater or exposed heating elements.
• Inspect heater: Verify that the heater is not exposed or mispositioned. On flow-through systems, this is less likely, but check for abnormal overheating signs.
• Replace basket: Install a new Ilve-compatible cutlery basket if the old one is deformed.
• Monitor temperature: Run a cycle and confirm that water temperature is within normal range. If dishes or plastic items show signs of overheating, investigate the heater control circuit.