When buying a dishwasher, you need to get acquainted with the intricacies of its operation: from the correct connection to the selection of detergents. Before loading the dishes into the hopper, find out what can be washed in the dishwasher. Not all appliances respond positively to a car wash. In order not to spoil the dishes and not harm the equipment, read our publication.
What categories is divided into dishes for PMM
The dishes can be divided into several types. These are items that:
- Can be washed automatically.
- Conditionally allowed to wash.
- Do not load in the dishwasher.
You can find out exactly whether washing in the dishwasher is allowed by the presence of a sign on the device.
The washable icon looks like this:
Or like this:
Dishes for automatic washing
What can be safely loaded into the car:
- Pottery. Ceramic dishes perfectly tolerate high temperatures.
- Stainless steel. All items from this material (grill, pots, pans, baking sheets) tolerate any, even intensive washing.
- Plastic containers, boards, silicone molds. The main thing is to place them upside down.
Is it possible to wash the Barrier jug in the dishwasher? This question is asked by many users on the forums. Experts recommend processing the lid and the inner bowl in the 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 transfer automatic washing. Add rinse aid, then the glass products will shine and sparkle.
Zepter dishes can be placed in a machine. Before loading, it is advisable to remove the handle with the thermometer.
- Glazed porcelain. Watch the icons on the dishes. Czech and Japanese porcelain can be processed at a temperature of + 50-60 ° C.
Before placing instruments in the chamber, read the instructions for the PMM.
An article on how to complete the first launch of a dishwasher will come in handy.
Items that can be washed in the PMM
These products and materials are allowed for automatic washing only under certain conditions:
- Products from cupronickel. Metal can be part of cutlery - outwardly it looks like silver. Cupronickel can be placed in the dishwasher only separately from other appliances, since it can darken.
- Children's toys made of plastic are perfectly washed in a typewriter. Avoid loading toys with small glued elements. They will fall away and may damage the pump.
What you can not wash in the dishwasher
What materials cannot be loaded into the machine:
- Cast iron. Cast-iron grates, cauldrons, pots, pans can be processed only by hand, preferably without detergents. Otherwise, the surface begins to become covered with white coating and rust. Some clean cast iron with sand or salt.
Important! Ceramic-coated cast iron utensils can withstand automatic washing.
- Wood. Wooden boards, spoons, spatulas lose their shape under the influence of high temperatures. The structure of the tree is destroyed, and objects become worthless.
- Enamel. Enameled and Teflon pans, bowls, pans "Tefal". Under strong pressure of hot water, the coating is washed off, and objects can no longer be used.
- Copper and brass. Dishes from these materials darken, lose their shape.
- Silver. The dinner service will instantly lose its luster, and if you lay silver with metal, objects will react and darken. You can wash silver, but observing safety precautions. It is recommended to purchase a special accessory for the dishwasher - a tray for washing silver appliances.
- Aluminum. The meat grinder, baking tray, garlic grinder 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 with your hands. Abrasive particles of detergent may scratch the surface.
- Porcelain with a pattern without glaze and gilding. Over time, the decor will darken, wash off, take an unpresentable appearance.
Can I load a thermos in a dishwasher? Undesirable, especially products with a glass flask. The same goes for thermomugs. Hot water jets destroy the insulation and the item becomes unusable. Today in the market you can find new types of thermoses that can already be washed in a car: for example, Hoffmann. Look carefully at the notation.
What items are indicated for manual care:
- Banks, baby bottles with stickers and drawings. The sticker will peel off and clog the drain filter, which will cause problems in operation.
- Knives. If the camera does not have a special holder for knives, it is better to take care of them manually. Sharp edges quickly blunt from hot water, and can also damage the walls of the chamber, rubber gaskets.
- Graters, strainer. Dried pieces of food get stuck in holes and do not wash out during automatic washing.
- Electric kettle, double boiler with special coating, blender. All of these items may become unusable. You can load only individual elements of the blender, for example, a whisk and a flask made of heat-resistant plastic.
Read more about what you can not wash in a dishwasher, read in 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? Should guests be coming soon? If you need to wash a bunch of potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, apples and other products, distribute them on the shelves of the dishwasher. Start rinse with cold water without using 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 the small parts in the laundry bag and send to the PMM. You can use a washing machine, but then the elements may be damaged while the drum is scrolling.
Caps and baseball caps. In the washer, these wardrobe items quickly lose shape. Whereas in a dishwasher they are simply treated with jets of water that washes away the dirt.
Remember to replace the dishwashing detergent with a powder or washing gel.
Beach and rubber shoes. Pre-clean the sole from sand and dirt, remove the insoles. Look for glued items. Choose a sparing mode with a low temperature. Crocks shoes must not be placed in a machine, user-verified.
Crockery and animal toys. If there are dogs, cats in the house, surely caring for their dishes is not your favorite pastime. Put everything on the top shelf of the PMM and start the antibacterial mode.
Hood and ventilation filters. All durable plastic products can be loaded into the hopper. If it is a filter, clean its contents first.
Sports equipment. These are also plastic products that cannot be washed, but please wash them in a car. Helmets, mouthguards, knee pads will be washed off and retain their appearance.
Containers for ice, fruit, refrigerator shelves. All shelves and forms that can be taken out of the refrigerator are perfectly washed in PMM.
Banks, aquarium. Tired of sterilizing cans individually? Use a dishwasher. You can also clean the aquarium, just place it with the bottom up.
Plastic shades and lampshades. Why not? The main thing is to get into the bunker.
Gold and silver jewelry. If the technique washes silverware, it will cope with jewelry. It is important to place small items in the tray so that they do not fall into the drain.
Items for cleaning. Brushes, sponges, washcloths will be disinfected at high temperature.
Now you can use the dishwasher to 100%. Watch a video on how to wash toys: