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What dishes can be washed in the dishwasher. What dishes can not be washed in the dishwasher? Rules for washing dishes in a dishwasher

When a dishwasher first appeared in my apartment, I thought - here it is, a lifesaver that will now clean the kitchen for me! I think your first impression was about the same. And, like me, it was most likely followed by a slight disappointment: the dishwasher is not a magical solution to all problems, it is just a tool. Which, like any other tool, has its limits and limitations.

Washing dishes has become faster, but loading and unloading the dishwasher still takes a lot of time. It is demanding on water quality. If it breaks, then usually at the most inopportune moment. And the worst thing is that not all dishes can be washed in it!

About what types of dishes it is better to never put in the dishwasher, you probably read in the instructions before using it for the first time, and you probably already forgot half. For this reason, I decided to translate an article I found on my favorite English site about which types of dishes should not be washed in the dishwasher. This article was written by Daniel Gritzer, a man with a thorough approach and good theoretical background, so you can rely on him. And don't be intimidated by how voluminous this list is. After studying it, you can be calm: you can wash all other dishes in the dishwasher!

So, here's what you can't wash in the dishwasher:

Knives and all cutting tools

Examples:

  • any kitchen knives;
  • graters;
  • knives for a food processor;
  • mixer knives;
  • mandolins and hand slicers.

The reasons:

There are several reasons why cutting tools should not be washed in the dishwasher. The first of these is security. If you or someone else carelessly takes apart the dishwasher, you risk cutting yourself by tripping over the knife or picking it up on the wrong end. In addition, detergents have a bad effect on the knives themselves, dulling them even faster, which is especially true for amateur cooks who neglect the good habit of regularly sharpening their knives.

Similarly, knife handles can suffer, and the metal from which they are made can become rusty. Finally, knives can damage your dishwasher as well, such as cutting through the rubber inserts, which will lead to rust.

Cookware made of any metal (except stainless steel)

Examples:

  • cast iron cookware;
  • carbon steel pans;
  • pans with non-stick coating;
  • utensils made of enameled cast iron;
  • copper pans, pots and other appliances;
  • aluminum utensils, baking sheets and other fixtures.

The reasons:

By and large, any metal other than stainless steel (and even it is subject to corrosion in certain cases) should be kept away from the dishwasher. A cast iron or carbon steel pan will instantly lose the protective film that you have been creating for so long and begin to rust or at least lose its non-stick properties. Enamelled cast iron cookware appears to be protected, but it can chip and damage the edges.

Aluminum will not rust, but will most likely lose its cheerful luster - as this metal enters into chemical reactions very willingly, it is covered with an oxide film, which will quickly disappear under the influence of detergents. Dishes made of copper or brass will also lose their presentation. As for pans with non-stick coating, they basically do not require special wash, they are easy enough to wipe (and if this is not the case, then it's time to replace your pan).

Fragile glass and fine porcelain

Examples:

  • fine porcelain;
  • measuring cups with drawn risks;
  • plates with gilding or hand-painted;
  • milk or uranium glass;
  • fragile crystal and glasses on thin legs.

The reasons:

Any glassware, crystal, china, or ceramic that you hold dear should be kept out of the dishwasher. Otherwise, you risk breaking it, which can damage your dishwasher. Painting and gilding with regular washing in the dishwasher can come to naught, and glass or crystal can become cloudy and discolored. Of course, this does not mean that washing such dishes in the dishwasher is completely contraindicated, just make sure that you sensibly assess the pros and cons.

Everything made from wood

Examples:

  • cutting boards;
  • wooden spoons, spatulas and other devices;
  • wooden salad bowls

The reasons:

Wood is an organic material that can be damaged by moisture and heat. Wood absorbs water, swells, bends and cracks. In general, a close acquaintance with the dishwasher does not promise wooden fixtures nothing good.

All mechanisms

Examples:

  • machines for;
  • meat grinders;
  • manual grinders;
  • mills for pepper and spices;
  • pressure cooker lids.

The reasons:

One day, the Tin Woodman was caught in the rain and froze in place when his limbs instantly rusted. It's a long story, and it has a lot of morals: we only have heart, brains, and courage if we believe in ourselves; never lie; There's no better place in the world than home—but it's all pretty trivial compared to the big lesson in this story: If you want your mechanical things to keep working, don't wash them in the dishwasher.

If it has gears, moving parts, handles, or valves, wash it by hand according to the manufacturer's instructions.

A natural stone

Examples:

  • granite pestles and mortars;
  • plates made of marble, slate and other stone.

The reasons:

Stone is much stronger than wood, but it should also be kept away from the dishwasher. Detergents can damage surfaces, and high temperatures and a large number of water will also contribute, which can even lead to cracks and chips.

Some plastic fixtures

Examples:

  • plastic cutting boards;
  • plastic food storage containers.

The reasons:

AT recent times we hear more and more that plastic is more dangerous than we think, especially when it comes to children's health. In particular, it is said that constant washing in the dishwasher or heating in the microwave leads to its gradual destruction.

This has not yet been fully proven, and many believe that these are unsubstantiated claims of paranoids. But in the absence of clear evidence, it might be worth considering whether you should reduce the amount of plastic in your dishwasher. After all, there are many other materials that storage containers are made of - glass, metal, and so on. On a more practical level, some plastic items can be damaged. hot water in the dishwasher.

Cookware with a hollow handle or thermal insulation

Examples:

  • beaters;
  • silver plate;
  • some pans;
  • old-fashioned ice cream scoops;
  • thermoses, travel mugs and other utensils with thermal insulation.

The reasons:

The author claims that he was once almost killed by a stainless steel frying pan that had a hollow metal handle inside. He regularly washed it in the dishwasher, after which one day it literally flew into the air while heating on the stove. It turned out that in the process of regular washing, water seeped into the handle, and when it accumulated there too much, it was torn from the inside.

This, of course, is a rare case, but it serves as a reminder: water can get inside those cavities that are not intended for it, and in the dishwasher this is most likely. A whisk or thermos may not explode like a frying pan, but the water will still take its toll - kitchen utensils can rust, mold, or lose their insulating properties.

wild things

Examples:

  • bras;
  • salmon;
  • engine spare parts;
  • computer keyboards.

The reasons:

There are people who seriously believe that these things have a place in the dishwasher. And this is true, I myself read about using a dishwasher. Probably, it is not necessary to explain why it is not necessary to do this.

I bet that many, having read this list, became discouraged: it turns out that most of the dishes cannot be washed in the dishwasher. However, after carefully studying this text, you will understand that some of the items listed in it, once in the dishwasher, will not harm either her or your health, and it is quite possible that the risk in this case is justified. And, of course, there is good, just great news in all this: the vast majority of ordinary dishes and cutlery can be washed in the dishwasher! After all, that's what she was made for. I thank the site Serious Eats, on the materials of which I wrote this article.

These creative ways to use your dishwasher will save you time and effort!

We will not talk for a long time about the charms of dishwashers, let's proceed to the non-standard methods themselves. Believe you will like it!

1. Lego and other plastic construction sets.

The dishwasher will easily clean the designer. It is worth observing a few rules:

  • if the details of the designer are small, then it must be placed in a bag for delicate washing of linen (so as not to clog the pipes of the dishwasher with parts)
  • choose the appropriate washing mode (for example, the Lego designer easily withstands high temperatures and steam for drying - it does not deform and does not lose color, you need to be careful with other toys and first try to wash them in a gentle mode)

2. Brushes, brooms, dustpans, mop heads and washcloths, toilet brushes

Very comfortably! We loaded the entire cleaning arsenal, poured the powder and set the temperature higher. So, without much effort, you will always have clean assistants.

Only stack items so that they do not interfere with the rotation of the dishwasher parts and do not fall into the drain pipe (applies to small parts and washcloths).

3. Vegetables and fruits

Yes, yes - you heard right, vegetables! The dishwasher is great for washing potatoes, for example. Very convenient, especially if you cook for a large company. Tomatoes, pumpkins, zucchini, apples, pears will also be perfectly washed. There are several rules:

  • wash without powder on the rinse mode (so that the vegetables do not boil)
  • make sure that the fruits do not fall into the drain compartment (if the fruits are small, put them in a mesh for washing delicate linen, and only then into the compartment of the machine)
  • if there is a lot of adhering dirt on the vegetables, it must be removed so as not to clog the drain in the dishwasher.

4. Children's plastic toys

Put toys in compartments and wash. Usually, fairly durable plastic is used in the manufacture of toys, so the temperature regime can be set quite high, but if in doubt, use a more delicate regime.

Thus, you can wash a lot of toys at one time and also disinfect them with steam. It is up to you whether to use the powder, but for kids it is better not to do this.

5. Rubber shoes

So in one load you can wash all beach slippers or sandals, as well as rubber boots and flip flops.

6. Pet bowls and rubber toys.

Just remember to clean them with wool before washing, so that the drain does not clog.

7. Lattices from the hood and from the stove

These things are not afraid of temperatures, so they can be washed on the maximum program, so grease and soot will definitely come off them. If not everything came off the first time, repeat the cycle.

8. Baby dishes, bottles and nipples

A great way to easily disinfect! Just don't add powder!

Also pay attention to the markings on the dishes - there should be a dishwasher icon - if there is one - you can safely wash even on high temperatures ah, if there is no such icon, then start with a sparing mode.

9. Car mats

High quality and free! Load a couple of rugs per cycle and take them out as new, only there should be no pieces of dirt and earth on the rugs, otherwise the dishwasher drain will clog. You can wash on any program and with the addition of powder.

10. Shelves and containers from the refrigerator

Load on high temperature and add the powder - you get perfectly clean and odorless food.

The main thing is to check that the loaded shelves do not interfere with the rotation of the dishwasher parts.

You may also be wondering how to fix bad smell in the dishwasher.

The presence of a dishwasher in the house is not an indicator of luxury, but only confirms the desire of people to keep up with the times and technology. Such a device performs an important task, depriving the owners of the need to wash dishes by hand. But before buying a system, you need to figure out what cannot be washed in the dishwasher and how to care for it.


What can be washed

Modern dishwashers are designed not only for cleaning dishes from food residues, but also for washing cutlery and all kinds of kitchen accessories. Spoons and plates, glasses and cups, knives and cutting boards, pots and other utensils are placed in the device. In addition to dishes, in PMM they wash a variety of devices that are in the arsenal of housewives. And they all need regular cleaning.


To determine which dishes can be washed in a dishwasher, you need to understand how the system works and imagine the entire washing process after switching on. Kitchen items are washed with aggressive chemicals and hot water. Individual materials cannot withstand such an impact and are subject to deformation.

If prohibited utensils are placed in the device, this will not only damage it, but also increase the risk of damaging the PMM itself.

Any dishes placed inside the dishwasher are affected by the following factors:

  • Aggressive detergents.
  • Water heated to +50…75°C.
  • Prolonged stay in a humid environment (some dishwasher modes provide a four-hour wash).
  • Drying with hot air.

Some materials calmly react to high temperatures, but are afraid of detergents. Others are contraindicated in a humid environment, because it leads to their swelling.

Before you start cleaning, you need to make sure that the selected dishes can be washed in the dishwasher. If this is not the case, it is better to prefer the manual method.

Leading dishware manufacturers place special icons on their products that indicate whether it can be washed in a dishwasher or not. However, such markings are not present on all kitchen accessories.


Most Items kitchen utensils made of ceramic materials, cupronickel and plastic. Such options are subject to cleaning without any restrictions. It is also allowed to place stainless steel, glass, enameled metals and heat-resistant silicone in the dishwasher. You need to be careful with plastic fixtures, because plastic is not independent material, but represents a whole group of different alloys with distinctive properties.

And if some normally tolerate being in the PMM, others are deformed under the influence of high temperatures or aggressive detergents.

What dishes can not be washed

In addition to the listed types of kitchen utensils, there are products that are strictly forbidden to be washed in a dishwasher. These include spoons, tea service, silicone molds and other devices with stickers. Once in a humid environment, any badge or paper label will get wet and “slip off”.

Aluminum and silver products

Many kitchen manufacturers allow silver or aluminum pans, spoons and cups to be washed in the dishwasher. But different chemical compositions can harm such materials, causing the surface of the dishes to become covered with dark spots and deposits. To prevent this, it is recommended to use proven means. These include washing "Bosch".


If aluminum is placed in a humid environment, this triggers the release of ions. Therefore, if you place several products made of this material in the car and leave them there for 2-3 hours, this will lead to the appearance of a corresponding metallic coating. In this case, aluminum will not only end up on the inner walls of the unit, but will also begin to clog the sprinkler nozzles. Such phenomena are fraught with breakdown of the PMM.

However, aluminum cookware with Tefal non-stick coating easily tolerates exposure to water.

Can you wash cast iron grates in the dishwasher?

Interested in whether it is possible to place cast iron grates in the dishwasher, it is necessary to clarify the specifics of the device itself. Most manufacturers do not advise washing cast iron cookware in PMM, but nothing is said about the grates. Although there are a lot of "pitfalls" here.

Some housewives claim that nothing happened after being in a car with a grill, while others complain about the appearance of plaque and contamination of the internal space of the system.

In addition to grates, other kitchen tools and appliances are cleaned in PMM.

On the forums you can find reviews where a person writes that he washed the meat grinder in the dishwasher, and it began to rust. Therefore, the unequivocal answer to the question of whether it is possible is no. It all depends on the material of manufacture of the structure that you wash.

Any wood is afraid of water, so it is better to clean the blades, boards for cutting meat and products, rolling pins and other wooden structures with your own hands. After entering the dishwasher, they will begin to swell from an excess of moisture, and then shrink due to exposure to high temperatures. As a result, the utensils will crack, deform and become unsuitable for further use.


Modern boards are created from glued parts, not from a single piece of wood. Such objects often fall apart into several elements, once in the water. After contact with water, the adhesive composition can enter the body with food.

Knives and strainers

Knives made of stainless steel can become dull after being in the dishwasher. Nothing threatens the material of manufacture of the machine itself, but kitchen appliance will need to be re-sharpened. This also applies to strainers, graters and other structures with sharp edges - you can only wash them with your hands.

Thermos and crystal products

Many manufacturers of kitchen utensils do not allow crystal products and thermoses to be washed in the dishwasher. The latter are arranged in such a way that their flask is covered heat-insulating material. Under the influence of water, it not only loses its initial properties, but also begins to deform. And the presence of chemicals in the dishwasher threatens to hit harmful substances into the body. And even if you fully dry the container, after washing the insulation will not hold heat as well as before. That's why experienced housewives wash thermoses exclusively by hand.

As for crystal, some designs can be washed in PMM. It all depends on the features and characteristics of the material. Most varieties cannot withstand exposure to temperatures above 50°C. Such heating can cause the formation of microcracks.

It is allowed to place crystal dishes in the dishwasher only if there is a corresponding mark from the manufacturer on its surface.

When buying a dishwasher, you need to get acquainted with the intricacies of its operation: from correct connection before choosing 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.

  1. Can be washed automatically.
  2. It is conditionally allowed to wash.
  3. 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 from 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.

  • Wood. wooden boards, spoons, shoulder blades 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 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 download individual elements blender, for example, a whisk and a 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. Start rinse mode cold water without the use of detergents.

Important! Avoid loading vegetables with lumps of dirt. This may clog the PMM drain filter.

Small toys. If your child loves the Lego constructor, then the dishwasher is a lifesaver. Place small parts in a laundry bag and send to PMM. Can be used washing machine, but then the elements may be damaged during the rotation of 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.

Many users who have already managed to buy a dishwasher often ask themselves questions about what can and cannot be washed in the dishwasher.

The fact is that, despite all the capabilities of modern dishwashers, some types of kitchen utensils can harm the mechanisms. And some things are simply pointless to wash in the dishwasher, because due to the design features, the washing quality can be very poor.
Also, the dishwasher can ruin the items of dinner sets themselves.

Icons on dishes that allow washing in the dishwasher.

Our housewives often come to the aid of the manufacturers of dishes themselves, who place on the dishes a “dishwasher safe” icon or the opposite “cannot be washed in a dishwasher” icon. But such insignia can be found on expensive imported dishes. On the dishes of domestic manufacturers, such warning signs appear very rarely. By tradition, we will immediately consider what cannot be washed and why.

The "dishwasher safe" icon looks like this.

The “do not wash in the dishwasher” icon is like this.

Before washing dishes in a dishwasher, be sure to read the instructions for the machine itself and check the dishes. Perhaps there are icons on the dishes themselves.

All manufacturers and experts believe that under no circumstances should you wash in a dishwasher:

  • Wooden kitchen items. Cutting boards, wooden spatulas, spoons. Also, you can not wash in the car and items that have wooden inserts and decorative elements. Wood does not tolerate temperature changes, and most of all does not tolerate a sharp increase in humidity. This causes the wood to swell and crack. Lacquer will peel off it. And glued elements can fall off after the first wash. From temperature and moisture, the adhesive loses its properties.
  • Crystal do not tolerate automatic washing. Most varieties of crystal deteriorate badly if washed at temperatures above 50 degrees. From this, it can become covered with small cracks, fade, change color and transparency. It is allowed to wash crystal only in those machines that have a separate program for this. Crystal is best washed by hand and wiped immediately waffle towel.
  • Silver in a dishwasher, such as bosch, can not be washed. Expensive silver cutlery does not generally contact well with other types of metal. The fact is that water partially dissolves any metal. This happens at the molecular level. A person will not feel it, and the silver spoons will immediately darken or become covered with an unpleasant coating. Chemical cleaning will also be required. It is impossible to wash silver in PPM.
  • Decor items(regardless of purpose). Any decorative items are not originally intended for the usual use. Therefore, no wear-resistant materials are used in their manufacture. Therefore, washing in the dishwasher can ruin them.
  • Thermos not to be washed in the dishwasher. The thermos has a capricious design and if its thermal insulation picks up moisture, then the thermos will deteriorate. It should only be washed by hand.
  • Kitchen knives do not tolerate automatic washing and prolonged exposure to high temperatures. If you need to disinfect the knife, then it is better to pour plenty of boiling water from the kettle or use a disinfectant. But don't put it in a dishwasher like bosch.
  • Non-stick, ceramic-coated pans like Tefal cannot be washed in the dishwasher! Otherwise, you risk spoiling the pans, over time the coating will thin out, or it may bubble. Many complain: “I washed the Tefal pan in the dishwasher, and now everything sticks to the bottom!”
  • Cast iron pans, cast iron cookware, and cast iron grates need to be washed by hand. In the dishwasher, cast iron loses its appearance and can begin to rust. If the pan is rusty, it will rust all the time. Cast iron tends to be covered with a thin film of fat from food. This saves him. This film is not washed off manually, but the dishwasher will easily remove it, and after the dishwasher the surface of the cast iron will remain unprotected.
  • Wash aluminum cookware not in the dishwasher. Aluminum pans and milk jugs can become covered with a white, unpleasant coating.
  • Knives and mesh meat grinder may begin to rust after being put into the dishwasher. After the first wash, the white knives from the meat grinder will immediately turn black (this is oxidation). Do not be surprised that the meat grinder or duckling has turned black. The blackened meat grinder will then have to be cleaned with an abrasive.
  • On copper products after automatic washing appear ugly dark spots. Gradually, the entire surface of the product will darken in this way. This is also oxidation and can only be removed by polishing.
  • Multicooker tanks It is strictly forbidden to wash in the dishwasher. From detergent and hot water, the coating of the internal cavity may be damaged, and the part will become unusable.
  • baking trays badly affect the drains and filters of the machine. If the pan itself is not damaged, the dishwasher itself will suffer.
  • Do not wash various strainers, graters and other small items in the car. Contaminants are not washed out of them, and the sharpened elements of the grater are dulled.
  • Porcelain and bone china with inlays of golden materials may be damaged. Golden elements from automatic washing fade, and subsequently completely washed off.

Now that we have figured out what cannot be washed in the dishwasher, let's consider what can be washed there.

What dishes can be washed in the dishwasher

But not everything is so sad for the hostess. What dishes can be safely washed in the dishwasher:

  • Ceramic objects of services (which are without decorative inserts). If there is a pattern on a ceramic plate that is made by firing, then there is nothing to be afraid of, it will not peel off. But if the ornament is applied over a burnt surface, then it will peel off in the dishwasher.
  • Food-grade plastic utensils, food containers, silicone baking molds can be safely washed. They endure any test. The food container without a lid will be washed well.
  • Objects made of ordinary glass easily tolerate automatic washing. Soviet "crystal" also easily withstands washing in the dishwasher. It is only important to ensure that the objects do not touch, otherwise there may be damage.
  • Cutlery made of stainless food steel is easy to wash. You can also wash cupronickel spoons and forks. They endure and detergent and temperature.
  • You can wash porcelain without a pattern in the dishwasher. Porcelain without a pattern easily tolerates automatic washing with a product. If there is a drawing and it is under the glaze, then you don’t have to worry about it either. If the pattern is made on top of the glaze (very rare), then it cannot be washed in the dishwasher. As a rule, the manufacturer of porcelain tableware affixes the desired icon on the bottom to determine whether it is possible or not.
  • Frying pans can only be washed if they have the corresponding icon.
  • Enamelware can be washed in the dishwasher. If we wash and clean such dishes by hand, this is a greater risk of erasing the enamel than in PPM.
  • Stainless steel dishes and cupronickel are allowed to be washed. Melchior washes well in PPM.

Separately, there is the topic of washing pots. What to do and is it possible to wash the pots in the dishwasher? Yes, definitely you can. But there are a number of limitations:

  1. If glass pans (fire-resistant glass) can be washed without any restrictions, as long as they do not come into contact with other objects in the car.
  2. Stainless steel pans are perfectly washed in PPM.
  3. does not tolerate aggressive chemicals. But, if, after washing, the aluminum pan is immediately rinsed and wiped dry, then there will be no problems. It is best to wipe with a waffle towel, it has light polishing properties.
  4. Under no circumstances should pans with burnt food be loaded into the dishwasher. Firstly, it will not wash off properly, and secondly, it greatly clogs the drainage of the dishwasher.
  5. Often, users break the rule not only about what can be washed in the car, but how to wash it. Manufacturers of dishes and machines believe, for example, that a kettle cannot be washed in a dishwasher. But many users wash it in the car.
  6. What to do if there is scale on the walls of the kettle? It cannot be washed in the dishwasher. In general, you should not let the scale absorb the detergent, otherwise you will not be able to boil water in it for drinking. You will have to deal with descaling. Also, if the kettle has a too small filler hole, then the inside of the machine will not wash it properly. Therefore, in such cases, one must be guided by common sense and logic. Just to see if water can physically get into all the cavities of the kettle.
  7. It's the same with meat grinders. Meat grinder, complex (geometrically) device. The machine is not able to qualitatively water all its cavities. Therefore, as a rule, the meat grinder is washed by hand - this will be more efficient.
  8. An electric meat grinder should not be placed in a car at all. Well, unless the electric drive is removable and can be left outside.
  9. If you washed the meat grinder in the dishwasher, check it again and if it was not washed well, the remaining dirt must be removed manually.
  10. It is generally recommended to wash the thermos, regardless of the type of construction, by hand. Some types of thermoses do not tolerate automatic washing at all, and some simply lose their attractive appearance.
  11. Cast iron utensils and kitchen items are very capricious. They are also best washed by hand with a mild detergent solution.
  12. How to wash a blender that had vegetables in the dishwasher? We remove the pulp, disassemble it, and wash only the plastic bowl, the rest of the parts are washed by hand.
  13. Is dishwasher detergent harmful to dishes? No, the Bosch machine, eyelid, Ariston always washed well from soap suds.
  14. Do not wash knives in the dishwasher. In addition to the fact that you can accidentally poke a sharp end into the wall of the tank, which will damage the anti-corrosion pollination, the knives themselves also lose their sharpness.

In each case, you need to make a decision individually. It is possible or not to wash this or that thing in the dishwasher.

On the video: how to properly load the dishwasher.

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