Your Guide on How to Properly Load a Dishwasher

The first of these dishwasher loading tips is checking your kitchenware. You should know that not all utensils and kitchenware go into the dishwasher. Some pots, pans, utensils and kinds of Tupperware cannot be washed in a dishwasher. But they are only to be hand-washed. So, check your kitchenware, and to ease your mind make sure to only buy dishwasher-safe dishes.

Relax, you do not need to do a ton of work on this. Simply use a dish brush to scrape off excess foods off your plates. This will help prevent any clogs within your dishwasher. Moreover, this is where installing the dishwasher right next to the kitchen sink comes in handy.

As mentioned before, dishwashers differ in size and capacity. Therefore, you must know where everything goes to make use of all the space efficiently. Also, this is how you will get perfectly cleaned dishes without any hassle.

Dishwashers may vary on the utensils’ placings. Some have designated baskets for spoons, forks, knives, and spatulas. While others have a rack at the top for utensils. Additionally, make sure to separate your silverware to prevent nesting, which would make it easier to clean. Also, face knives downwards to avoid as a protective measurement.

Furthermore, LG dishwashers feature a utensils rack at the top. This third rack eases loading your utensils. As you won't need to bend much and hurt your back. But you will load it within a minute standing up - which is easy, quick, and back pain-free.

The middle rack is designed for glasses, cups, small bowls and other small kitchenware. They also must be placed downward to avoid water overflow. Some dishwashers have special compartments for special items. Such as baby feeding bottles and stemmed glasses.

Bottom racks are designated for pots, pans, casserole dishes, and they should be facing down. That is to avoid water flowing off from them. Also, plates go virtually at the bottom rack. While it is crucial not to overcrowd them, you do not need to leave a ton of space between them. In fact, in dishwashers such as LG QuadWash Steam Dishwasher, the plate tines leave perfect space.

Also, it must be mentioned that LG dishwashers feature an Easy Rack. What distinguishes this rack is its adjustability in both height and width. Which will help you load all sorts of big and small kitchen ware.

When learning how to properly load a dishwasher it is important to check the washing arms. Make sure they can rotate freely without any kitchenware blocking their rotation. You can do so by either looking at them or giving them a single spin with your hand. This way you will make sure nothing is blocking their movement.

Sometimes, manufacturers recommend the type of detergent suitable for the dishwasher. If so, make sure to stick with it. There are various types of dishwasher detergents, such as:

Moreover, make sure to fill up the correct designated compartment. As some dishwashers have compartments for cleansing salts or glass shining detergents. You can also get a rinse aid which will ensure perfect cleaning and residue-free drying.

Each dishwasher has various cycle programmes, each suited for a certain kind of wash. These cycles depend on the types of dishes, the level of soiling, desired temperature and more. For instance, LG dishwashers have Turbo Cycles for extremely dirty dishes. As they have a rinse cycle too. In anyways, select the suitable one, close your dishwasher's door, and let it do its magic.

When your dishwasher's cycle is done, it will probably make a beeping sound. Some LG dishwashers, such as LG QuadWash Dishwasher are super smart. They can be connected to your phone via the ThinQ application. And once they are done, you will receive a notification of that.

Also, remember that the dishes will be super-hot, so you might want to crack the dishwasher's door a bit to let out the steam and have them cool down. And then they will be clean and ready to be unloaded. Lastly, make sure to empty bottom rack first, then middle, and then top. This will help you avoid water dripping on dry kitchenware.