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When buying a dishwasher, you need to get acquainted with the intricacies of its operation: from the correct connection to the selection of detergents. Before loading dishes into the hopper, find out: what can be washed in the dishwasher. Not all appliances react positively to washing in the car. In order not to spoil the dishes and not harm the technique, read our publication.
What categories are utensils for PMM divided into?
Dishes can be divided into several types. These are items that:
- Can be washed automatically.
- It is conditionally allowed to wash.
- Do not load into dishwasher.
You can find out exactly whether washing in a dishwasher is allowed by the presence of a sign on the appliance.
The washable icon looks like this:
Or like this:
Dishes for automatic washing
What can be safely loaded into the car:
- ceramics. Ceramic cookware tolerates high temperatures very well.
- Stainless steel. All items made of this material (grill, pots, pans, baking sheets) endure any, even intensive washing.
- Plastic containers, boards, silicone molds. The main thing is to place them upside down.
Can the Barrier jug be washed in the dishwasher? This question is asked by many users on the forums. Experts recommend processing the lid and inner bowl in PMM at a temperature of 40 ° C. First you need to remove the cartridge, it is washed with running water.
- Glass forms, dishes, glasses, cups perfectly tolerate automatic washing. Add rinse aid, then the glassware will shine and sparkle.
Zepter dishes can be placed in the machine. Before loading, it is advisable to remove the handle with a thermometer.
- Glazed porcelain items. Follow the icons on the dishes. Czech and Japanese porcelain can be processed at +50-60°C.
Before placing devices in the chamber, study the instructions for the PMM.
You will need an article on how to start a dishwasher for the first time.
Items that can be washed in PMM
These products and materials are allowed for automatic washing only under certain conditions:
- Melchior products. The metal can be part of the cutlery – outwardly it looks like silver. Cupronickel can only be placed in the dishwasher separately from other appliances, as it may darken.
- Children’s toys made of plastic are perfectly washed in a typewriter. Avoid loading toys with small glued parts. They will fall off and may damage the pump.
What Not to Wash in the Dishwasher
What materials cannot be loaded into the machine:
- Cast iron. Cast iron grates, cauldrons, pots, pans can only be handled by hand, preferably without detergents. Otherwise, the surface begins to become covered with a white coating and rust. Some clean cast iron with sand or salt.
Important! Cast iron utensils with a ceramic coating can withstand automatic washing.
- Tree. Wooden boards, spoons, spatulas lose their shape under the influence of high temperatures. The structure of the tree is destroyed, and objects become unusable.
- Enamel. Enameled and teflon pots, bowls, frying pans “Tefal”. Under a strong pressure of hot water, the coating is washed off, and the items can no longer be used.
- Copper and brass. Dishes from these materials darken, lose their shape.
- Silver. The table service will instantly lose its luster, and if you lay silver with metal, the objects will react and darken. You can wash silver, but taking precautions. It is recommended to purchase a special accessory for the dishwasher – a tray for washing silverware.
- Aluminum. The meat grinder, baking sheet, garlic press will also darken. Moreover, aluminum is washed off and stains the walls of the dishwasher.
- Crystal. Crystal products are sensitive to high temperatures and may crack. Although modern PMM has a “Delicate” mode with a lower temperature, we recommend washing the crystal by hand. Abrasive detergent particles may scratch the surface.
- Porcelain with a pattern without glaze and gilding. Over time, the decor will darken, wash off, take on an unpresentable appearance.
Can I load a thermos into the dishwasher? Undesirable, especially products with a glass flask. The same applies to thermocouples. Jets of hot water destroy the insulation, and the item becomes unusable. Today on the market you can find new types of thermoses that can already be washed in the car: for example, Hoffmann. Look carefully at the markings.
What items are hand-cared for:
- Banks, baby bottles with stickers and drawings. The sticker will peel off and clog the drain filter, resulting in operational problems.
- Knives. If the chamber does not have a special holder for knives, it is better to take care of them manually. Sharp edges quickly become dull from hot water, and can also damage the walls of the chamber, rubber gaskets.
- Graters, strainer. Dried pieces of food get stuck in the holes and are not washed out during automatic washing.
- Electric kettle, steamer with special coating, blender. All of these items can become unusable. You can only load individual parts of the blender, such as the whisk and flask made of heat-resistant plastic.
For more information on what not to wash in the dishwasher, read our separate article.
Non-standard use of the dishwasher
Want to save time on household chores? Then these ideas will help you.
Vegetables and fruits. Started conservation? Are guests coming soon? If you need to wash a bunch of potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, apples, and other foods, arrange them on the dishwasher shelves. Run a cold water rinse without detergent.
Important! Avoid loading vegetables with lumps of dirt. This may clog the PMM drain filter.
Small toys. If your child loves Lego, then the dishwasher is a lifesaver. Place small parts in a laundry bag and send to PMM. You can use a washing machine, but then the elements may be damaged while scrolling the drum.
Caps and baseball caps. In the washer, these wardrobe items quickly lose their shape. Whereas in the dishwasher they are simply processed with jets of water, which washes away dirt.
Don’t forget to replace dishwashing detergent with laundry detergent or gel.
Beach and rubber shoes. Pre-clean the sole from sand and dirt, remove the insoles. See if there are any glued items. Choose a gentle mode with a low temperature. Crocks brand shoes should not be put in the car, verified by users.
Crockery and animal toys. If there are dogs, cats in the house, for sure taking care of their dishes is not your favorite pastime. Put everything on the top shelf of the PMM and start the antibacterial mode.
Exhaust and ventilation filters. All products made of durable plastic can be loaded into the hopper. If it is a filter, clean its contents first.
Sports accessories. These are also plastic products that cannot be washed, but you can wash them in the car. Helmets, caps, knee pads will be washed and retain their appearance.
Containers for ice, fruits, refrigerator shelves. All shelves and forms that can be taken out of the refrigerator are perfectly washed in PMM.
Banks, aquarium. Tired of sterilizing jars one by one? Use the dishwasher. You can also clean the aquarium, just place it upside down.
Plafonds and lampshades made of plastic. Why not? The main thing is to get into the bunker.
Jewelry made of gold and silver. If the technique washes silverware, then it will also cope with jewelry. It is important to place small items in the tray so that they do not fall into the drain.
Items for cleaning. Brushes, sponges, washcloths will be disinfected at high temperature.
Now you can use the dishwasher at 100%. Watch a video on how to wash toys: