Not sure, don’t load! How to properly place dishes in the dishwasher?

Many housewives dream of a dishwasher. This handy device allows you to get rid of the daily grind of washing dishes and pots, which is sometimes so exhausting. But when you buy a dishwasher, you might run into some unexpected problems. After all, after the washing procedure it is very likely that there will be left particles of food on the walls of dishes. Don’t rush to blame the dishwasher, its manufacturer, or the store where you bought the appliance. Even the most advanced and technologically advanced devices will not provide you with proper cleanliness of your dishes if you set them incorrectly.

Here are a few simple rules which, if followed, will guarantee that all the dishes in the machine are perfectly clean. They will also help you significantly extend the life and useful life of your appliances. So:

• Before loading the dishes into the dishwasher, make sure that they are thoroughly cleaned of any food remains, otherwise they will clog the filters.
• The dishwasher must never be overloaded. The instructions for use tell you how many dishes you can load at one time. According to European standards, one set of dishes includes three plates, a glass, a cup with a saucer, three spoons, a knife and a fork.
• The dishes must be placed inside in such a way that all their surfaces are washed with water. Both inside and outside. That is, tall and wide items are placed at the walls of the chamber and small items are placed in the middle. Also, all deep containers should be placed upside down so that water does not accumulate in them.
• When loading, all dishes should be properly secured, especially breakable ones.
• If you place a frying pan or tray in the machine, you must be careful to ensure that their handles and sides do not interfere with the natural movement of the sprinklers in the chamber.

Loading with one basket

Compact dishwashers, like the Flavia TD 55 VALARA for 6 sets of dishes, have one basket. These compact machines are typically around 50 cm high. There is a special container for spoons, forks and knives, in which forks and spoons should be placed handles down, and knives – handles up.

Example: loading of dishes in the dishwasher Flavia TD 55 VALARA

Loading with two baskets

Standard dishwashers are usually able to load 9 to 14 place-settings. They usually have two baskets. The upper one is used for the lighter and smaller dishes – cups, glasses, glasses, saucers, plates with small diameter. The bottom basket is for bowls, pots, pans and large plates. Plastic containers are best placed in the upper basket.

In addition to the two baskets, standard dishwashers can be equipped with a third basket – the cutlery basket. As, for example, in the model of Flavia SI 60 ENNA. In such a tray cutlery is stacked horizontally with the convex side up. The presence of this tray, as compared to the cutlery basket, generally allows one more set of cutlery to be placed in the main two baskets, and also makes it easier to place small cutlery.

Flavia SI 60 ENNA partially integrated dishwasher with cutlery tray

The dishwasher is the perfect helper, hardworking and tidy. But in order for the results of its work you will not be disappointed, it is very important to learn how to handle it properly. Only properly used, this miracle appliance can give your dishes the shine and cleanliness they deserve.