How to use a dishwasher

Dishwashers are very convenient and practical, save user time and reduce water consumption. They are easy to use, and if used properly, they will serve faithfully for more than one year. The operating rules of dishwashers for most models are identical and will be considered in the framework of the article.

Key rules for operating household dishwashers

For household PMM, the following general rules apply:

Dishes in baskets are placed strictly in accordance with the established procedure.
Each type of cookware and its various degrees of contamination has its own mode of operation.
Detergents are selected in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Do not neglect the care of the equipment. If you do not care for the machine, it will not last long.

Following these four rules can significantly extend the life of the dishwasher.

What you need to do before and after the operation of the device

Before starting a dishwasher, it is necessary, having decided on the choice of detergent (powder, gel or tablets) and filling the machine with it according to the instructions, adjust the program of its work. The operating mode is selected depending on the degree of contamination of the dishes and the material from which it is made.

Cycle time varies in the PMM of various firms from 45 minutes to several hours.

After finishing work and drying the dishes, you must turn off the machine, remove the dishes from the baskets, then remove the strainers from the bottom of the chamber, and then rinse them under the tap. Putting them back in place, wipe the walls of the chamber with a dry rag, removing food debris under the gum and door.

Important! After performing the above steps, you should leave the door of the machine open for a while, to dry it. If this is not done, an unpleasant odor may appear over time.

Important Nuances

What detergents are needed for a dishwasher

For PMM, the following detergents will be needed:

Tablets or powders. The choice depends on financial capabilities, ready-made tablets of manufacturers will cost more, although it is more convenient to use. When using both powders and tablets, follow the instructions that came with them.
Salt is used to protect machine machinery from scale.
Rinses, firstly, make the water softer, and secondly, add extra shine to the dishes.

How to wash dishes depending on the degree of contamination

For different degrees of pollution and for certain types of dishes, there are their own PMM settings. The following main operating modes can be distinguished:

Standard - suitable for moderate pollution, while washing dishes occurs at a temperature of 50-60 degrees.
Economy mode - for lightly soiled dishes, the operating temperature is 50 degrees. In this mode, less water and electricity.
Intensive mode at a temperature of 70 degrees, it is used if necessary to wash pans and pans with burnt or dried up food.
Delicate - used when washing crystal, glass, plastic or dishes made from fragile ceramics.

Dishwasher loading technology

When loading PMM, the following principles are followed:

Pans and pans are put in baskets after removing the remaining pieces of food from them. The receiver should not be overfilled, because the dishes piled up in a heap will not be washed.
Depending on the size, large and durable dishes are placed in the lower basket, and small and more fragile dishes are placed in the upper basket. This principle holds true for most cars of the brands Ariston, Electrolux, Philips, Bosch and many others.
Forks and knives with a sharp nose are placed in the basket with the handle up, spoons and blunt knives - with the handle down. Ladles and skimmers - horizontally on top of the basket.
All pots, cups, pans put in the basket upside down.
Before closing, the doors of the PMM are convinced of the free movement of the blades.