Rust spots appearing on dishes or inside the dishwasher tub.

Safety first: No electrical work required.

• Inspect racks: Look for chipped or missing vinyl on rack tines. Cover exposed metal with rack repair paint or caps.
• Check water quality: If water has high iron, consider a whole-house or point-of-use water softener/iron filter.
• Use dishwasher-safe items: Remove any non-dishwasher-safe metal items that may rust.
• Clean rust stains: Use a dishwasher-safe cleaner designed to remove rust from the tub.