Neff Corrosion / material degradation

Rust spots appearing on cutlery or inside the dishwasher tub.

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Possible Causes

Damaged rack coating exposing metal, Non-stainless cutlery, High chloride content in water, Scratched tub surface

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: No electrical work required; handle rusty items carefully.

  • Inspect racks: Check dish racks for chipped or worn plastic coating. Replace racks or use rack repair coating on small areas.
  • Use stainless cutlery: Avoid low-quality or non-stainless items that can rust and stain others.
  • Remove rust stains: Use a dishwasher-safe rust remover or citric acid cycle to clean the tub.
  • Check salt cap: Ensure the salt cap seals properly to prevent high salt concentration in the tub.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Dish Rack
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