Dishwasher tablets: can the plastic wrapper damage the appliance?

It is a rare occurrence, but not impossible.

That said, the latest generation of tablets rarely cause problems of this nature.

It can happen, for instance, when the heating element is not working properly, which means the plastic does not fully dissolve during the wash cycle.

If the temperature does not reach 30 degrees, the tablet wrapper may only partially dissolve, causing difficulties for the drain and the wash motor.