Can pans be washed in the dishwasher? There is no definite answer - it depends on the material of the product.
Before loading dishes into the dishwasher chamber, read the operating instructions. The manufacturer indicates which materials can be placed and which cannot. On individual products there are special badges that indicate the possibility of technical washing. The article will examine in detail all the options.
What pans can and cannot be washed in PMM
To begin with, you can not put in the dishwasher. it cast iron pans, aluminumas well as teflon coating.
The surface of cast iron products is uneven, almost porous. Therefore, before each use, it is recommended to calcine dishes with sunflower oil: it clogs the pores, forming a smooth protective film. When exposed to detergents, hard brushes, the protective layer is washed off. As a result, the surface begins to rust, and the food sticks.
Washing gels (at best), or even powders with abrasive particles, act on a cast-iron skillet in a dishwasher. A long stay in the water also does not benefit the material.
The same goes for Teflon products. This is a polymer coating that is easily washed off by mechanical action.Therefore, it is recommended to mix the food in Teflon dishes with a wooden spatula. If you load the appliance in the dishwasher, the coating will peel off.
Since Teflon has non-stick properties, washing it by hand is not difficult, as are cast iron products. But here you must adhere to the rules:
- Do not use abrasive powders;
- metal brushes;
- gels that contain a lot of alkali.
How to save the situation if you have already taken out a frying pan from the dishwasher and noticed traces of rust:
- Rinse off rusty deposits with warm water and a soft sponge.
- Dry with a dry towel.
- Rub the inside with oil.
- Sprinkle with table salt.
- Warm up. As soon as a characteristic odor appears, turn off the heat and let the salt cool.
- Remove the salt and rub the inner and outer surfaces with sunflower oil. It will help restore the protective layer.
Teflon can be treated with warm water with a small amount of washing gel.
Aluminum pans established themselves as cheap and inefficient devices. They quickly heat up, but they cannot be overheated, so food often sticks to the surface.
Why aluminum products should not be placed in the dishwasher:
- appliances are getting dark;
- it is unsafe for health - aluminum negatively affects memory, digestion, etc.
How does a dishwasher destroy aluminum? The surface of the pan is covered with a protective oxide film. Under the influence of a strong pressure of water and alkaline products, the film is washed off. As a result, the material reacts with water, darkens and collapses.
Some users say they washed aluminum appliances in PMM more than once at 35 degrees. We warn that the consequences may not be visible the first time.
What to wash
In the dishwasher, you can process dishes from those materials that are not afraid of high temperature and the effects of detergents. It refers to:
- stainless steel;
- products with enamel or ceramic coating (no chlorine-containing, alkaline, acidic products when washing);
- titanium coating (use gentle means and set a low temperature);
- coated aluminum.
Recommendations for washing the pan in the dishwasher:
- It is advisable to use gel products, do not exaggerate the dosage.
- Install the appliance upside down or sideways so that all surfaces are machined.
- If possible, remove plastic handles. So they will not be damaged, and the item will conveniently fit in a basket.
Now you can choose a frying pan not only for convenience, but also for possible washing in a dishwasher. Useful video on the topic will help get rid of soot: