Samsung DW80R5060US how to clean the upper nozzle
When the dishwasher does not seem to clean adequately or the nozzles seem clogged. Take care when removing nozzles, as they may break.
Steps
- Check whether the nozzle holes are clogged by food particles.
- If cleaning is needed, remove the nozzle.
- To remove the nozzle, pull out the upper rack first, unfasten the nozzle cap by turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the upper nozzle.
- Clean the nozzle, re-insert it, and then fasten the nozzle cap to the nozzle by turning the cap clockwise.
- Check whether the nozzle is engaged correctly by rotating it by hand.
Source: Cleaning and maintaining your dishwasher: Cleaning the nozzles, Upper nozzle Source: Cleaning and maintaining your dishwasher: Cleaning the nozzles, Upper nozzle, p. 24
Other DW80R5060US procedures
- How to clean the lower nozzleWhen the dishwasher does not seem to clean adequately or the nozzles seem clogged. Take care when removing nozzles, as they may break.
- How to clean the middle nozzleWhen the dishwasher does not seem to clean adequately or the nozzles seem clogged. Take care when removing nozzles, as they may break.
- How to clean the dishwasher interiorPeriodically, to remove dirt or food particles.
- How to remove white spots and odor with vinegarWhen white spots and odor remain after cleaning the interior.
- How to switch AutoRelease Dry on or offTo change whether the door opens at the end of the cycle to improve drying. A1 turns it on and A0 turns it off; A1 is the default and gives better drying results.
Sources
- User manual, Dishwasher DW80K7050, DW80K5050, DW80R5060, DW80R5061 and DW80T5040 series. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DD81-02025D-01, revision 01, 114 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.