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This content was produced as advertising by Remodelista in collaboration with Bosch Home Appliances.
The dishwasher is one of the greatest time-saving inventions of our time. But, as is true with any appliance, how you use your dishwasher can greatly enhance—or detract from—its performance. That’s why we teamed with the experts at Bosch Home Appliances to teach us how to get the most out of this everyday device.
Photography by Joyelle West with styling by Justine Hand and Kaylei McGaw, except where noted.
What Can and Cannot Go in a Dishwasher?
Above: Our model, the Energy Star-rated Bosch 800 Series Stainless Steel Dishwasher, is one of the quietest models on the market.
Dishwasher Safe
Glass
China/Stoneware
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Dishwasher-safe Plastics
Not Recommended
Wood – The heat and water will cause it to warp and crack.
Cast Iron – Water will make it rust.
Silver – Heat and abrasive detergents can scratch delicate silver and plate.
Pewter, Brass, and Bronze – Will tarnish.
Hand-painted glass and ceramics.
Prep Your Dishes
Above: Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT necessary to rinse your dishes before loading them into the dishwasher. Most modern dishwashers are designed to handle, and actually perform better with, a bit of food.
Do NOT pre-rinse your dishes. Food particles act as agitants, helping to scrub the dishes, and you’ll save water in the process.
Immediately after eating, scrape dishes of any large pieces of uneaten food, especially bones and anything that can get stuck in the mechanics of the dishwasher.
Soak only burned-on or baked-on stains, as well as dried or hardened food such as egg yolk.
Tip: Grouping like items together will make putting your dishes away more efficient.
Loading the Bottom Rack
Above: This Bosch dishwasher fits up to 16 complete place settings. Above: Load large and heavy items like mixing bowls, pots and pans, and plates on the bottom rack. Bosch dishwashers in the 300 Series and up feature FlexSpace™ tines on the lower rack, which lets you fold back individual tines so it’s easier to fit your largest items. It also helps hold pots and pans upright, leaving more room for your other dishes. Photograph courtesy of Bosch Home Appliances.
Place your dishes so that the most soiled parts face the spray arms.
Never overlap or nest items.
Position larger items like platters and baking sheets toward the sides of the dishwasher, where they will not block detergent and/or water from reaching the rest of the dishes. Make sure they do not block any vents.
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