how to use dishwasher

Do you know how to use dishwasher well

It has all happened to us all. You open the dishwasher after washing and discover with the discomfort that several pieces of crockery or cutlery have remained. How to prevent this from happening? What do we have to do to avoid spending an ocean every time we use it? We offer several tips on how to use dishwasher.

The dishwasher is one of those inventions that has changed our lives, and although years ago it was a kind of luxury, nowadays it is present in large part of the houses so you should know how to use dishwasher correctly, even if you have no experience in this regard.

How to use dishwasher?

how to use dishwasher

The first things you should keep in mind the first time you use a dishwasher is to think about energy consumption and how to save.

  1. The first advice is to put the dishes under the water jet and let the particularly greasy and encrusted pots soak for a while before putting them in the dishwasher.
  2. In this way, the amount of dishwashing detergent can be reduced, for the benefit of the environment and the purses, avoiding the function of prewashing and washing at low temperature, l or leading to lower consumption of electricity: a temperature of 45 It is more than enough.
  3. On the other hand, your dishwasher may have a drying function, and although you can use it to dry the dishes in a matter of seconds, if you have time, you can open the door at the final step of the wash so that the dishes are air dried.
  4. Another trick you should know when starting to use the dishwasher is always to use the dishwasher at full load, and not to waste water, detergent, and light for a few glasses and dishes.
  5. Finally, it is better to use the appliance at night, when the cost of energy is generally lower. The only fact is to verify that the noise does not disturb the neighbors’ sleep!

Extra tips to use dishwasher

Using dishwasher

It is not necessary to make wet dishes before putting them in the dishwasher since they can be used up to 12 liters per minute. We should only remove the most visible remains that remain and use a prewash program if the load has been waiting for time to be washed.

If you want to last longer, it is best to wash both by hand avoiding the dishwasher.

The dishes, pots or pans with dirt are always put down. We will reserve the space above for the glasses, ceramics, and utensils with fewer remains and dirt.

In the cutlery basket, we will always put the handles downwards to avoid any remains. Of course, we must be careful to remove them to avoid harm.

Although it may seem otherwise, the fast programs of the dishwasher consume more water and energy than the slow ones. So if you’re not in a hurry, use the slow program to take care of the planet a little more.

Try not to overload it and pile up the dishwasher without an order if you do not want to take unpleasant surprises when you open it.

If you want to reuse a glass jar or a container with a label, make sure to eliminate it before putting it in the dishwasher to avoid it ending up in the filter.

Usually, dust for the most difficult remains, gel for a shiny finish and a concentrate for deeper cleaning and pills if we need care and deep cleaning.

Choose the correct cycle for the dishwasher

dishwasher cycle

Using the dishwasher for the first time means that you may not know how to choose the correct cycle. You will see that there is a button or wheel with several wash cycles (although not many), depending on the needs and specific cases, for each wash. Let’s see then what cycles there are and what they are for:

The soaking cycle is intended to eliminate food residues in dishes that we have put in the dishwasher before washing, but, as we said, as far as possible, you should avoid reducing the waste of energy.

The short cycle can only be used in the case of dishes, glasses, cutlery and pans that are not very dirty, that is not greasy or not embedded.

The ecological cycle is also recommended when the dishes are not too dirty since the washing is carried out at a temperature lower than that of a normal cycle.

The energy cycle, when present, is a high-temperature wash, generally around 70 ° and should be chosen only in the case of greased and embedded plates.

Drying cycles are generally provided but, as we said, it would be better to avoid them to reduce energy consumption. It is not necessary to dry the dishes when we can simply open the door and wait for it to dry in the air, as the old methods teach.

In most cases, finally, the dishwasher is equipped with functions that allow you to program the wash, in case you want it at a precise moment and we do not have the possibility to activate it manually.

Routine maintenance of the dishwasher

maintenance of the dishwasher

To ensure a good functioning and a long service life of the dishwasher, it is also necessary to carry out constant maintenance from the first day, in addition to paying attention to some safety regulations.

Before installing the dishwasher, certain conditions must be met, such as proper grounding and the fact that the exhaust pipe is not bent or compressed at any point. The use of adapters for electrical outlets should be avoided, and it is always a good idea to unplug the appliance, turn off the water and leave the door ajar when the appliance is not used for a long time.

Between the routine maintenance, there is the cleaning of the filter, in case it does not self-clean. To avoid the formation of lime, it is advisable to use appropriate products or add a teaspoon of baking soda to the detergent of the dishwasher. For a complete cleaning of the dishwasher, you can do washing of the empty appliance, adding a teaspoon of vinegar.

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Francisco Bowman

Francisco Bowman

Francisco is a Home and Garden expert with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He is passionate about helping homeowners choose the right Home and Garden for their needs and budget. Read his article for tips, tricks, and advice on everything Home and Garden-related.

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