How to put dishes in a dishwasher?

Proper loading of dirty dishes in the dishwasher is one of the main conditions for a good washing. At first the download may take at least twenty minutes of your time to think carefully and carefully all the items. But getting accustomed and getting used to it, you will do it much faster. In this article, you will find recommendations for using such a device and learn how to properly place the dishes in the dishwasher.

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Facts about the dishwasher

The very first mechanized washer for kitchenware went on sale in 1886.In the 1950s, compact dishwashers for use in the home were introduced in the United States. We have such a device for a long time was considered a real luxury, but in recent years, more women are aware of their advantages: saving time, washing quality.

This is also used by manufacturers of household appliances, which offer a fairly wide range of models. And consumers are increasingly asking one question to sellers: how to put dishes in a dishwasher and how to properly use this miracle equipment. But all the rules are hard to remember right away, so at first after the acquisition it is better to keep a "cheat sheet" at hand.

Types of dishwashers

Modern dishwashers can be:

• Floor standing( stand alone or recessed).
• Desktop( compact).

In turn, outdoor dishwashers are of two types:

• Narrow - approximately 9-13 sets( width 45 cm).
• Full-size - about 7-16 sets( width 60 cm).

Important! Under the set is meant a set of dishes for one person( a deep plate, a flat plate, a mug, a saucer, cutlery).

Also, dishwasher detergents differ in the following characteristics:

• Operating mode.
• Type of download.
• Cost-effective consumption of electricity and water.

Important! Regardless of the brand of the dishwasher, you need to know the general rules of how to properly place the dishes in the dishwasher, all the time they follow.

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Preparation of utensils

Before starting to place the dishes in the compartments of the device, you should remove all remnants of uneaten food. And the more qualitative it is done, the better the dishes will be washed, besides, the risk that the drainage system of the machine will be hammered down will decrease.

Important! You can clean the dishes with a napkin, rubber spatula or sponge. Pay attention, that did not remain bean grains, bones from fruit and corn.

Do I need to rinse the dishes before putting it in the dishwasher?- Of course, if you rinse the plates under running water, they will wash much better.

Then there is a counter question, why do you need a dishwasher, if you still have to wet your hands?- If you are accustomed to storing dishes, then you can not do without rinsing, because the dried up remains of food are washed quite badly. But if you wash the dishes immediately after eating, then you can not bother and put it in trays without rinsing.

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Placement of glasses, cups, mugs

Now I would like to deal with various dishes and how to put dishes in a dishwasher. Let's start with mugs, cups and glasses.

Important! In most machines, the top tray is designed for them. Cups, mugs and glasses must necessarily be placed with the bottom up, so that the water can wash and the inside, and then drain down. The horizontal arrangement of these objects is unacceptable, because water can not fully enter into it.

Glasses and wine glasses are also fixed with a foot in the top in a specially designed holder. Glasses should not touch each other, so that in the process of washing the brittle glass is not damaged. A plastic holder can also be used to place small coffee and tea cups.

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Placing different plates

Depending on the purpose and shape of the plates, they can be placed on both the top and bottom tray. If the volume of the apparatus allows, the upper tray can be placed:

• Plates for dessert. Salt Dispensers.
• Saucers.
• Bowls.
• The dishes.
• Kremenki.
• Pials.
• Small croissants.

If necessary and the condition of heating the water to small temperatures on the top shelf, it is also possible to arrange plastic dishes, but away from the heating element, so that the plastic is not deformed.

On the lower tray it is customary to put dishes in a dishwasher of medium and large diameter, plates for soup. In this case, it's better to put large plates on the edges, and small ones on the center. This ensures better water access to the upper tray. In addition, the plates can be installed facing the center of the apparatus so that they do not touch each other.

Important! The greater the gap between the plates, the better they are washed, so if the size of the device allows, then put the plates less often.

Too overloading a small dishwasher does not make any sense, because the dishes will remain dirty, and you will get frustrated with the technique.

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Placement of cutlery

For cutlery, which include spoons, forks and serving knives, a special basket is provided in the dishwasher. To place forks and spoons is necessary freely, it is better to alternate between them - this will be correct.

Important! If you put the spoons together tightly, then they will not be able to thoroughly clean themselves. The knives are set with a blade down.

In the new models of dishwashing machines, for example, the Bosch brand, the top tray is provided for cutlery. In this tray the spoons are horizontal. This provides not only good dishwashing, but also an economical distribution of space inside the dishwasher. In addition, the horizontal arrangement of knives, forks and spoons is much safer.

Important! Ceramic and sharp knives in the dishwasher are undesirable to wash, because the blade can blunt. Also, you can not wash the knives with a handle made of wood - from a prolonged stay in the water, the tree can swell.

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Placement of pots and pans

If it is more or less clear with dishwashers, then how to put pans in a dishwasher is not an easy question:

• Frying pans, pans, saucepans, baking trays - all this must be located in the bottomcontainer.
• It is best to wash this dish separately from dishes made of cut glass, porcelain, glass, choosing for this a more intensive regime and with a high temperature.
• Baking tray, pans should be placed sideways, and pans - at an angle or upside down. This is the only way to ensure maximum water access to all the dishes placed in the dishwasher. If you place the pans or pans upside down, they will block access to the upper tray, and the dishes that are there will remain dirty.
• If the pen is removed from the griddle, be sure to remove it. Place the frying pan with the handle so that it does not touch the walls of the appliance.

Important! Dishes with Teflon coating wash in the dishwasher is prohibited by their manufacturer, so be careful.

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Can dishwashers be cleaned with kitchen utensils?

Under the kitchen utensils are meant blades, noise, ladles, cutting boards - all this can be washed in a dishwasher, provided that these items are not made of wood and preferably not made of plastic.

Plastic blades can be placed on the topmost tray for dishes, cutting boards in the side compartments of the upper or lower tray depending on the size of the board. But still, it is better to wash the boards with your hands.

Important! Blades and ladles should be placed horizontally. Even if there is no specially designed compartment for them, there will be enough room in the upper compartment.

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Tips for loading the dishwasher

Knowing some rules on how to place dishes in a dishwasher is easy. But many people ask: how many dishes can I wash in one cycle?

As a rule, the manufacturer indicates the capacity of the device in the number of sets. Small cars hold up to 6 sets, narrow to 11, and full-length to 17 sets of dishes.

However, the kits are not in quantity, but in size utensils can be different. In addition, someone can use only plates for salad and soup and not use saucers at all.

We also suggest paying attention to some additional rules for placing dishes in the dishwasher:

• It is not recommended to load the dishwasher to the maximum - a large gap between the objects will enable better washing of the dishes.
• Before placing any object in the apparatus, you should make sure that it can be washed in it, especially for plastic products, fragile glassware and glass.
• Place the dishes so that they do not touch each other.
• If possible, wash pots and pans separately from plates, glasses and mugs.
• If you prefer to collect all the dishes throughout the day, then it's better to put dirty plates in the car at once - they will not dry out in it, so it will be easier to wash them later.

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Washing aids

Habitual hand washing tools - powders or gels, not suitable for dishwashers. This is the same as in the case of washing machines, where hand-washing agents are not suitable for automatic machines( foam will fall from all holes).

When using soap, powders, other hand washing tools, you will have to look for a repair shop very quickly. And even under the guarantee you will not be restored, because the instructions clearly state that it is necessary to use exclusively special cleaning products( Somat, Finish, Vortex, Sodasan, Astonish).

Kinds of detergents

On sale such products are represented by the following classes:

• Detergents( tablets or powders).
• Salts.
• Rinsers.

Important! Modern apparatus for one wash consumes about 30 g of regenerating salt and the same amount of powdered detergent. The average consumption in tablets is 1 tablet for every 20 liters of water.

Tablets are considered more practical. They are combined, single-layered and multilayered. The first variant combines washing components, regenerating salt and rinse. If the model of your machine involves the use of tablets, then you do not need to buy 3 different substances.

Important! In sparing programs dishwashers tablets are not recommended for use, since the tablet does not have time to dissolve.

Efficiency of special tools

The properties of special detergents can be divided into:

• Weak-alkaline.
• Highly alkaline.

Important! Detergents should be used in the amount indicated on the package, since in this case more - does not mean anything better.

Additional tools

In addition to the detergent, a dishwasher is needed for a good dishwashing. It eliminates the residue of a soapy substance, and also lends shine.

Important! The rinse aid consumption is calculated approximately 0.5-0.7 liters per 10-12 cycles.

Special softeners

In addition to the foregoing, the cleanliness of the dishes still depends on the hardness of the water. If the water is too hard, then white stains can remain on the utensils. In order for the machine to function properly, there are regenerating salts. They help to soften the water and have a beneficial effect on washing efficiency.

Important! The capacity, which is designed for salt in the dishwasher is large enough, is designed for 1-2 kg. Due to the fact that lime from water often settles on the heating elements inside the machine machine, the use of salt is simply necessary to protect against scale and avoid breakage.

So, it's not so difficult to put dishes in a dishwasher correctly. After several washing cycles, you will do this automatically. We hope, our advice will help you, and the miracle equipment will please you more than one year.