Can you wash pots in the dishwasher?

Have you ever wondered if pots can be washed in the dishwasher? It all depends on the dimensions and materials of the dishes, on the parameters of the PMM.

Do not load into the dishwasher, for example, aluminum or wooden appliances. How is it with pans – stainless steel, ceramic and Teflon coated? If you want to know the details, read our article.

Stages of the washing process

Which pans should absolutely not be loaded into the bunker? First of all, this applies to aluminum – they will oxidize, the appearance will deteriorate. You should also not wash cast iron products and dishes with wooden handles. All the rest tolerate machine washing perfectly, especially if the label has a permission sign.

In order to understand in general what is possible, and what not to wash in the dishwasher, you should find out what the washing process looks like from the inside:

1. After starting, cold or hot water (depending on the model) enters the tank.
2. Water is heated to a maximum of 70 degrees.
3. The dispenser outputs the cleaning solution into a tank with heated water.
4. From the tank, it is fed to the nozzles, which evenly distribute the spray over the dishes.
5. Water circulates through the bunker for half an hour.
6. At the end of the first wash cycle, it, with the dissolved detergent, is drained into the sewer, and rinse water is already entering the tank.
7. Modern PMM models are equipped with gentle cycles, in which the water temperature remains low. These modes are suitable only for dishes with light soiling.

We can conclude: it is unlikely that it will be possible to clean the dishes with soot or heavy contamination. If the pots are too dirty, you need to clean them with a brush and abrasive chemicals to make them shine. Yes, and the reviews of housewives confirm that the dishes in which porridge burned or vegetables were cooked for a long time are not washed perfectly.

Dishwasher Features

The parameters and characteristics of washing equipment are no less important.

Dimensions

It is necessary that the pan fits in the bunker. Large utensils are unlikely to fit in a compact desktop machine, but you can try washing a 1-2-liter saucepan. Too wide dishes, especially stewpans with handles or large pots, may also not fit in a narrow PMM.

Only a full-sized design will accommodate almost any dishes from your kitchen – you can safely place the largest pot in it.

Functional

It is desirable that the dishwasher provides for an intensive washing mode – pans require thorough cleaning. If there is no such mode in the machine, it is not a fact that the dishes will be washed well.

Also a useful program is “Soaking”: if the pollution is very strong, this function will help get rid of them. “Highly intelligent” appliances may have special programs for pots – read the instruction manual to find out more.

Special Tools

Pots, pans and other large-sized utensils require specialized tools. The usual “chemistry” for manual washing cannot be used in dishwashers: it will not work, it will be ineffective, and it can harm your appliances.

Approaching the showcase with professional formulations for PMM, many users are at a loss as to what to give preference to: gel, powder and 3-in-1 tablets.

If complex action is required, stop the choice on universal tablets or capsules for dishwashers. They simultaneously combine detergent (powder in a tablet or gel in a capsule), regenerating salt и rinse aid. The tablet dissolves, releasing the components in succession at each washing step.

Important! Do not crush or crush tablets into powder. There is rinse aid inside – if it dissolves even during washing, the rinse will be of poor quality.

If you choose the tablet option, make sure your car has a universal dispenser. Read more about this on the pageWhere to put the tablet in the dishwasher».

Advices for housewives

When it comes to washing pots in the dishwasher, follow these guidelines:

• Before loading into the hopper, clean the dishes from dirt and food residues. Rinse the pan or wipe it with a paper towel.
• Make sure it’s made from a material that can be washed in the dishwasher. Ideally, the dishes should have a dishwasher safe label.

• Place the utensils on the lowest shelf of the hopper or in another permitted place. Some models have areas for washing large objects without the use of baskets.
• Installation is done strictly upside down – this will ensure high-quality laundering.
• When placing, make sure that the products do not interfere with the work of the equipment. It is important that the pans do not touch other dishes and do not interfere with the washing process.
• It is desirable that the detergent contains active biological substances – enzymes. With them, the quality of washing will be higher, as they break down organic compounds and eliminate difficult stains.
• Do not select a fast cycle. Give preference to a long mode, and even better – intensive.
• Use automatic dryer. Leave wet dishes in the hopper to dry after washing.
• Try to wash the dishes immediately, without waiting for the dirt to dry and become difficult to remove.

Now you know everything about washing large dishes in your dishwasher. Follow the recommendations, and the dishes will be clean and whole.