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Plastic Melted in a Dishwasher and Left a Burning Smell

Stop the dishwasher, let it cool completely, and remove the melted plastic item. Whirlpool says to check around the heating element only after the dishwasher is fully cooled, remove accessible plastic or food debris with a non-metallic tool, and use a rinse or manufacturer-approved cleaning cycle to help with remaining odor.

Dishwasher · Appliance Repair