We use the dishwasher correctly

dishwasher rules

So, you bought a car and are ready to entrust it with washing dishes for the first time, or maybe you have been using it for a long time, but sometimes you are not satisfied with the result? All sorts of forums are full of questions about what to do if a dishwasher (hereinafter we will sometimes be called PMM - for short) does not work well - does not wash dishes or leaves white stains on it. In most cases, the problem is not at all in the device, but in improper use. What is the correct operation of dishwashers?

Choosing detergents for cars

Dishwasher detergents

First, let's look at the choice of detergents, because they can both spoil and significantly improve the work of the MMP. There is a whole group of detergents that are needed at different times, for different purposes and at different doses.

Here is the list:

Salt for the dishwasher
  1. Salt - allows you to soften hard water, dissolve calcium, thereby preventing the coating of the machine itself from the inside and the dishes with limescale. How often to pour salt in the dishwasher? It depends on the frequency of its operation and the hardness of water, which is different in all regions. You need to focus on the salt indicator on the control panel: if it is lit, then it's time to refuel your assistant. Salt is sold in a pack weighing 1 kg, an average of 1 pack. enough for six months.
  2. Powder, gel, pills - this is actually the means for washing. Of course, you can’t do without them, but sometimes you can not use them, for example, in the rinse mode, when you only need to refresh the dishes. And without the money you can wash ... vegetables. For example, potatoes.
  3. Rinse - it flavors dishes, prevents the formation of stains and helps to completely dry the dishes.
  4. Degreaser - does not allow parts of fat to settle on details of the car.
  5. Anti-scale - qualitatively removes limescale, prolonging the service life of equipment. Used not constantly, but about once a quarter.

And now more about some of the nuances.

Each of the listed detergents must be used correctly, accurately dispense and apply in accordance with the instructions.

The required amount of salt can be determined in three ways:

  • Measure manually the hardness of the water and enter the data in the storage device;
  • Clarify information in the local water utility, and bring them to the memory of the machine;
  • Machines with an automatic sensor themselves estimate the hardness at each water intake and take the right amount of salt according to this information.

Table of water hardness and amount of salt for the dishwasher

Salt is charged to the ion exchanger using a funnel, which is included in the kit.

  • Before the first start, water is poured inside, and after - a large amount of salt is poured (1000 gr.). In the future, only fill the detergent, and water is not added;
  • Do not use table salt!

Almost all modern models are equipped with a sensor indicating the need for refueling the ion exchanger. Salt consumption does not depend on the number of washing cycles, but on the water consumption spent for the program in liters.

As for detergents, here it must be borne in mind that the consumption of powder is also controlled by special sensors (if this function is provided in the machine). If not, then you will have to load the powder "by eye", following the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Powder can only be poured into a dry tray;
  • The powder is more effective than tablets, because it dissolves better, it is suitable for short programs, moreover, it is more economically consumed, since you can control the amount of powder yourself.
Dishwasher Tablets

As for the tablets, they will help to wash the dishes only when installing long cycles, as they do not have time to dissolve in short programs. In addition, each type of tablet is designed for specific indicators of water hardness. Some manufacturers indicate that when using tablets, the water hardness values ​​in the program should be reduced. Tablets of the type "3 in 1", "4 in 1", etc. They consist of several multi-colored layers, each of which performs its function: washing, water softener, rinse, etc.

Speaking of rinse. As we have said, it is needed for crystal brilliance and better drying. It is also consumed on the dispenser, that is, you need to fill up the liquid to the very edge, but with the help of the regulator you can determine the flow rate for each wash yourself.

rinse aid fill and rinse aid regulator for dishwasher


  • Keep in mind that due to the wrong proportion of rinse aid and salt stains will appear on the dishes.
  • First try washing the dishes with a rinse aid on the value 4;
  • If the dishes remain moist, then increase the dose of the product;
  • If the dishes are well dried, but stains appear, reduce the level of rinse aid;
  • In principle, the rinse is not required for use, unlike salt and detergent.

Properly load the dishes

Dishwasher loading

With the funds figured out, let's start the download. Poor washing is in 85% of cases a sign that the dishes were put in it incorrectly and not at all a signal of problems with the dishwasher.

How to load the dishes?

  1. Clean dishes from food debris;
  2. We fold the dishes tightly and compactly, but so that it does not interfere with the rotation of the rocker-sprinklers, the opening of the dispenser, the free passage and the flow of water. In many PMM sections you can rearrange to fit vases and baking sheets;

Proper arrangement of dishes in the dishwasher

  1. Fall asleep powder or put a pill, if necessary - add rinse aid and salt;
  2. Select the appropriate program, run. If you forget to put something, you can open the door and report the dishes, the machine will resume work in a few seconds.
  • Glasses, fragile glass dishes are placed at the top. It is important that it does not touch the walls. But the dishes with the most pollution are placed down, because here the most powerful water jets;
  • It will be correct to load the dishwasher completely, and only then make the inclusion;
  • You can put a small batch of dishes after dinner in the tray and close the lid - so the utensils will not dry up, waiting for the next batch. Or better choose half load mode;
  • The most polluted surfaces should turn down, so the bowls, pans, etc., turn upside down.

How to load pans and large dishes into the dishwasher

  • And for small items such as knives and spoons, there are special trays that need to be used. It is better to alternate forks and spoons, and put the knife with the blades up. Only after you have correctly positioned the dishes, you can turn on the machine.

Loading dishes in the dishwasher

As it is possible and not to put the dishes in the dishwasher


Do not forget that the equipment washes dishes with hot water, so it is not allowed to put in it:

Porcelain dishes with gold leaf
  • Devices with steel elements that can rust;
  • Ware with inserts of wood, mother of pearl, elements of tin or copper;
  • Cups with pictures or coating that are not thermally stable;
  • Glued items;
  • Antique dishes;
  • Plastic parts that do not have appropriate approval markings;
  • Sponges and kitchen towels;
  • Crystal wash can be, but carefully, because over time it can dim.

Select the desired program

Rinse mode PMM

You can wash dishes in the dishwasher using various programs.The manual attached to your assistant describes the whole set of features and functions, you should definitely get acquainted with it.

  • In most cases, a good result is achieved using a standard program (economy or eco). If the dishes are very dirty, then the intensive washing mode is used - it washes well, but it consumes electricity and water to the maximum, so it is better to run the MMP at night.
  • Delicate mode is designed to wash particularly fragile dishes - for example, glasses or crystal glasses. Delicate mode involves the built-in heat exchanger in the machine, helping to raise the temperature of the water during the first rinse.
  • In the case when you collect completely different dishes in the dishwasher, you should also include a gentle mode.
  • The machine will wash the dishes for 1.5 hours or 1 hour in the standard program. After the cycle is complete, the dishes will be hot, so wait another quarter of an hour before opening the door.
  • In order to prevent leakage, the lower compartment is first released, followed by the upper one.
  • There are other rules. So, after each wash, you should clean the filters. And for the care of external surfaces use wet sponges. You will also need to periodically clean the impeller nozzles, preventing them from clogging and clean the machine itself from scale, if it still formed.
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (Rate the material! Already voted:104 average rating: 4,71 from 5)
Loading...

See also:


12 Comments

  1. Andrew says

    We serve her, so she went ... Manually wash much faster. IMHO. I did not think that the technique can be so capricious.

  2. Lily says

    Andrew, perhaps I do not agree with you. I have a dishwasher in second place after washing. And these are perhaps the two most important ones that mankind invented. If you properly deal with the principle of the PMM, then you do everything on the machine. And with a pure heart you can forgive her capriciousness, in view of how much free time she gives us))

  3. Anton Martynov says

    Andrew, it's very vain you say that. I do not exclude that the presence of a dishwasher is one of the fundamental reasons for my happy marriage)) Among other things, this is a huge time saving. Although, indeed, I was also skeptical before buying it. However, after ... you just need to try _pogit_, using it regularly - believe me, you change your mind.

  4. Anna Fedorova says

    I also do not like to use the dishwasher, my hands get easier and faster. But it helps a lot when there is no hot water in the house. Plus saving water, plus glassware without streaks and without having to wipe it with a towel.

  5. Natalia is simple says

    The most important point in the use of a dishwasher is “clean dishes from food debris.” My friends did not do that and quickly said goodbye to their assistant in the kitchen.

  6. OXANA says

    I wash my dishes for 15 minutes, the family of 4 people, the dishes for the whole day, and the machine washes for 1 hour, it strains me terribly + load the dishes into the machine for a while. In general, we use once a week and on holidays and then half of the holidays in the cafe)))

  7. Quadro says

    If the dishwasher washes poorly, then it may be time to clean it from food debris and other items, this is the way to repair it.

    1- Shut off the main water.

    2- Open the machine, pull out and rinse both filters (especially the cylindrical fine-mesh filter, and especially) with a stiff brush.

    How to do it:

    A) Boil water in a saucepan or in a kettle of 2-3 liters.

    B) Open the door of the machine, if it was closed, and pour boiling water to the bottom, (there should not be dishes in the car).

    C) Press the “NETWORK” button and turn on the latest program.

    D) close the door

    The machine will run a drain program, and since the main water is turned off and will not enter the machine, after draining, press the “NETWORK” button, that is, turn off the machine, open the door and!

    Operation points: A, B, C, D, repeat at least 3-4 times

    After all the washing operations are completed, reinstall the cleaned filters, open the main water and conduct a test wash.

    Well, load the dishes correctly, the example above

  8. Darina Chuchenkova says

    and I did not manually wash the dishes, I like my dishwasher, chose from a hotpoint, narrow and compact, and there is a sink in an hour. It seems to me that all this talk about washing by hand can be equated to the fact that 50 years ago they talked about washing this way: washing washes clothes for a long time, messing around for 3 hours. and hands very quickly

  9. Maria Biryukova says

    Oh, interesting tips) I have a hotpoint dishwasher, so loading is loading, so even on the top shelf there is a special place for cups and appliances) so convenient - beauty. And do not stand to wash everything by the hour.

  10. Asya says

    I have been using Hotpoint dishwasher for three years almost every day, and before reading this article I wouldn’t even think that you can wash potatoes there)) Excellent article, very detailed.

  11. Natalia Khrustaleva says

    useful tips, thanks! many do not know how to properly place the dishes in the PMM place and drive on it for how much in vain! and this is a very cool invention that makes life easier! I fully felt it myself when I put my indizit at home

Add a comment

Your email will not be published.