Using a dishwasher with a dubious past

Question

Dear Rabbi, I received a used dishwasher from a family that is keeping mitzvot. I don’t know them. I have no idea whether the dishwasher was used for meat or milk dishes, and I haven’t been able to find out. Is there any way I can use this dishwasher for milk or meat dishes?

Answer

Dear …

You have to run your dishwasher on high temperature while it’s empty and clean with a cleaning substance inside. After this, you can use it for whichever dishes you want.

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