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Dishwasher with Unknown Kashrut Status

Question

Received a dishwasher as a gift and does not know what was done with it. Can it be used?

Answer

Koshering this dishwasher will not make it kosher for Mehadrin, even if it is run on the highest heat setting.

Source

Yoreh De'ah, Siman 95

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