Dishwasher Not Cleaning Properly? Affresh Cleaner W10288149B – Remove Limescale & Mineral Buildup Fast

Hard water deposits and mineral buildup inside your dishwasher reduce cleaning performance and leave dishes looking cloudy or spotted. In most dishwashers, this is caused by accumulated limescale, grease, and food residue coating the interior, spray arms, and filter housing. When left untreated, buildup blocks water flow, traps odours, and causes dishes and glassware to come out dull or with a white film. ⚡ Common maintenance issue in Whirlpool, Maytag, and KitchenAid-built dishwashers. Part W10288149B is the genuine OEM Affresh formula that dissolves limescale, neutralizes odours, and restores full cleaning performance in a single cycle.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ QUALIFIER 1 — dishwasher powers on and runs a full cycle normally
• ✔ QUALIFIER 2 — spray arms and drain are not physically blocked or broken
• ✔ QUALIFIER 3 — water supply and inlet valve confirmed OK
• ✔ ONLY problem is dishes coming out cloudy, spotted, or with odour from mineral/limescale buildup

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Dishes and glassware come out cloudy or with a white film
• Unpleasant musty or stale odour from inside the dishwasher
• Visible white or grey mineral deposits on the interior walls, door, or filter
• Reduced cleaning performance despite using detergent normally
• Spray arm holes partially blocked by limescale deposits

✔ If these symptoms match, mineral and limescale buildup is the most likely cause of reduced dishwasher performance.

✔ In most cases, running Affresh W10288149B through a hot cycle restores normal cleaning performance immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: W10288149B
• Type: OEM Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner — professional-grade descaling and deodorizing formula
• Replaces: W10288149, 883049260105
• Cross-Reference: 80503, 059318805036
• Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn-Air, and all dishwasher brands

⚙️ How to Use

Skill Level: EASY — 5 minutes setup, one full cycle. No tools required. Place the Affresh cleaner tablet or packet in the bottom of an empty dishwasher (no dishes). Run the hottest, longest cycle available. For heavy buildup, repeat once more before loading dishes.

✓ Compatible Models

Compatible with all Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn-Air, Bosch, Samsung, LG, GE, and virtually all dishwasher brands and models — this cleaner is universal and safe for all interior finishes and components. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages