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Loading the dishwasher correctly will certainly improve the quality of the wash, save electricity and time and obtain excellent results for each use. But how to do it best? We explain step by step how to load it correctly, we suggest some tips to follow and we point out some warnings to keep in mind. how-to-load-the-dishwasher-warnings You know the Tetris? The videogame born in the 80s that has entertained generations and generations who have struggled to try to fit each tetromino to create a horizontal line of blocks without interruptions? Here, load the dishwasher, for some, it is really a brain teaser: you stand there with your hands in your hair trying to insert – at random, we will see you! – as many kitchen utensils. But stop the game: whether you overload or do not load in the right way the dishwasher you get the opposite effect then a not optimal washing, waste of power and of time of course.

Therefore, we thought of creating auseful guide on how to properly load a dishwasher which, if followed to the letter, will also place you on the podium of professional Tetris players. how-to-load-the-dishwasher-cover-2

Table of Contents

Step 1: the lower basket

First of all place the dishes in the lower basket making sure everyone is facing the center. If any of them tilt, adjust them downward and inward. Do you know why? Why pipes, spouts and rotating arms spray L’water from the center to the outside which descends both from the top to the bottom and the outside, and from the bottom to the top and the outside. So when loading the dishwasher keep in mind to separate all surfaces from each other so that the water can reach them correctly.

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Along with the dishes, in the lower basket, they must also be stored bulkier pots and pans especially if the dishwasher is equipped with foldable racks that are useful for the larger utensils. At this point, place cutting boards, trays large, serving dishes they go positioned along the sides of the lower basket if there is no space in the plate holders. In any case, the cutting boards should still be washed by hand because the heat from the dishwasher could deform them, especially if they are made of plastic.

Step 2: the upper basket

Once the dishes are sorted, move on to cups, glasses is bowls ranging positioned in the upper basket, upside down long both sides, to receive water from below. Also, most of the time the upper basket has some accommodations, that is, racks, to place smaller bowls ranging riots toback if placed in the front of the basket, riots forward if put in the back half: in this way both will be exposed to the water flow.

You will place also small pots and pans face down and if the basket is equipped with foldable tool racks you can use them for spatulas, ladles and other long tools, with the concave surfaces facing down. If there are no racks, you can place these items between the rows of cups or glasses.

Step 3: the cutlery tray

Also for the cutlery it is useful to pay attention and follow some precautions. First of all do not group the cutlery of the same kind Why they will tend to overlap (think two spoons) and the water won’t be able to reach them.

Place forks and spoons with the neck towards the bassor, while i knives they go with the points down to avoid dangers. Remember that long cutlery goes pinned in upper basket otherwise would hinder e would block the rotating arm.

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Step 4: Check the spray arms

At this point, the dishwasher is loaded. But, before starting, check that the arm can move freely and there is nothing obstructing hoses or nozzles.

Step 5: the detergent

The last step concerns the detergent. You can use both the one in dust than that liquid, adding up to the level marked by a line. If you use the pillsinstead, insert one into the compartment or on the underside of the basket.

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Remember though: based on the temperature and at specificity of the washing cycle some films covering the tablet can don’t melt and therefore cause clogging in the drain. This is precisely why they are not recommended by professionals dishwasher manufacturers.

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How to load the dishwasher: tips

Here it is some good tips to follow:

start there dishwasher only when it is fully charged in order to save water
preserves the detergents in dust in a dry place
program a washing cycle short but effective to save energy
opt for a program with air drying: if they are not dry at the end, leave the door partially open before putting them away
tax the thermostat of the boiler at 50 ° C so that the dishwasher receives hot water on start-up

How to load the dishwasher: warnings

For the sake of completeness, ti we report some Warnings:

hand wash the crockery of wood
avoid to wash in the dishwasher aluminum, in silver, solid silver and any reactive metal otherwise it rusts
not to fill too much compartment of detergent
use a specific detergent, avoid that for the handwash

How to load the dishwasher: pictures

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