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Our review focuses on how to properly load dishes in the dishwasher.
The quality of washing depends not only on the reliability of equipment, a reasonably selected detergent and timely poured salt. How well the dishes will be washed also depends on their location in the bunker.
Fact! The first download takes 20 minutes from users. When the bookmark becomes a habit, the procedure will take 2 times less time.
Preparing to download
Before placing plates on the shelves and compartments of the PMM, clean them of food debris. The better you do this, the higher the chance of avoiding clogged filters and drains.
On a note! Use paper towels or napkins, a damp sponge, or a rubber spatula, whichever is more convenient, to wipe food off the plates. Make sure that there are no egg shells, fruit seeds, grains left – these are the enemies of the drain system and provocateurs of blockages.
Do not know whether to rinse the plates before loading into the PMM? After rinsing, the washing quality improves. But the owners of the equipment are justifiably wondering why they need a machine if they need to be washed by hand. Therefore, there are models with the “Soak” or “Pre-wash” function. If there is no such option, you will have to soak the plates.
How to arrange cups, glasses and glasses
Glasses, mugs, cups and glasses need to get rid of tea, coffee, wine and other deposits. For fragile containers, a separate tray is provided, located on top of the hopper. Put them ONLY upside down – so the water will get inside and then drain down. Do not stack glasses or mugs (porcelain, crystal, glass) in a horizontal position, otherwise the washing effect will be zero.
Is it possible to put glasses close together so that they touch? Definitely not: wine glasses and glasses need to be fixed with a special mount – a holder. Without it, fragile products, even on a delicate program, can burst or break. Wine glass holders can also be used for small cups.
On a note! When sliding the tray, check how securely everything is fixed and arranged. Use fasteners and other accessories as needed.
How to arrange plates according to the rules
Depending on the size of the plates and their purpose, they can be placed in one of the trays – above or below. If the volumes of your Bosch, Hansa, Electrolux dishwasher allow, you can place everything: bowls, gravy boats, salt shakers, etc.
When choosing a low-temperature mode, load plastic dishes on the top shelf – plates, trays, containers. So the “delicate” utensils will be away from the heating element, and the plastic will not melt.
The lower tray is used to load large and medium plates, including soup dishes. Place the widest plates on the edge, with a smaller diameter – closer to the center. This will ensure 100% water access to the very top of the bunker.
Place the dishes with the front part to the center of the basket, making sure that there are gaps. The greater the distance, the more efficient the washing process.
Important! Do not load “to the eyeballs” compact machine! If you manage to “shove” more than 5-6 declared sets, all this simply will not be washed off.
Cutlery: fold correctly
To load cutlery into the machine, find a small tray or basket inside the hopper. When laying out spoons and forks, alternate them so that they do not join together. Blades of knives should be directed strictly down.
In the latest PMM models, such as Bosch or Siemens, a top tray is allocated for cutlery. In such a compartment, spoons need to be laid out horizontally: the appliances are washed efficiently, and the space in the bunker is saved. In addition, the location of sharp instruments – knives and forks – in a horizontal position is the best in terms of safety.
Important! Do not load sharp and ceramic knives into the PMM. So you risk dulling the blades. This also applies to knives and utensils with a wooden handle (any wooden utensils cannot be washed in a typewriter).
Arrangement of large dishes
Large kitchen utensils in which food is cooked (pans, pots, saucepans, baking sheets, etc.) should be placed in the lowest basket. Wash them separately from glass, porcelain and crystal items: pots and pans require intensive washing, which fragile appliances will not endure.
Frying pans and baking sheets
Put them sideways. Place pots upside down or at a slight angle to allow water to flow all over the hopper. If the pans are turned upside down, water will not get into the upper tray, so follow the rules.
On a note! Is it possible to wash the pan in PMM (with a Teflon or other coating), the manufacturer indicates. If the permission icon is not found, do not risk it. Read about what can not be washed in the dishwasher in a separate publication.
If there is a removable handle, disconnect it immediately. Place frying pans, ladles and stewpans with a handle especially carefully, without touching the walls of the tank or adjacent plates with it. If you see that the dishes clearly do not enter the hopper, wash them in parts. Use the half load mode if it is provided in the functionality of your PMM.
When placing baking sheets, try to place them sideways along the edges of the tray. If there is no special holder nozzle, follow the general location rules so that the sprinkler does not interfere with the water supply.
Small utensils: is it possible to wash and how
If you really want to wash a cutting board, ladle, slotted spoon or spatula in a typewriter, this can be done – provided there are no wooden parts. Plastic spatulas, salad spoons, tongs, ice cream spoons, etc. are not recommended to be sent to the machine (or put only on the very top, as we wrote above). Place all this together with forks and spoons in a basket or tray.
Important! Position appliances only in a horizontal plane, even if they are not provided with special boxes or they do not fit in them.
Useful Tips for Proper Loading
The capacity of the machine is indicated by the concept of “a set of dishes.” It usually includes a set that one person needs for a one-time meal. At first glance, everything is simple. But machine manufacturers have standardized concepts about plates, cups, cutlery. Diversity reigns in our kitchens – and often plates, cups and even spoons and forks are far from European standards.
The actual capacity of PMM for 17 sets is 13-14. And given the need to wash pots and pans, even less.
To ensure that the optimal amount of dishes enters the hopper and it is well washed, follow the recommendations:
- do not try to fill the dishwasher to capacity, leave gaps;
- look for icons that allow the item to be sent to PMM;
- place large utensils away from fragile ones (pots away from glasses, etc.);
- do not wash wood;
- put dirty dishes directly into the hopper – there they will not dry out and will be easier to clean.
As you can see, the rules and recommendations for the arrangement of dishes are not so complicated. A couple of workouts – and you will learn how to quickly and correctly arrange everything: from glasses and saucers to baking sheets and pans. If our review was useful to you, mark it in the comments.
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