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How to Use a Dishwasher

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Simple steps on how to use a dishwasher properly below.

From Quick Guide: Dishwashers 101
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Using a knife or rubber spatula, scrape residual food off of dishes, pots and pans.

  2. Step 2

    Place dishes in designated slots: glasses and cups on top rack, plates on lower rack, silverware in silverware rack.

  3. Step 3

    Place pots and pans around other dishes, making sure other dishes do not block spray access to pots and pans.

  4. Step 4

    Fill both dishwasher cups with dishwasher detergent.

  5. Step 5

    Close tops of cups where appropriate.

  6. Step 6

    Add rinse agent to rinse agent dispenser; replace top of dispenser.

  7. Step 7

    Close door securely.

  8. Step 8

    Choose a wash cycle appropriate to the load.

  9. Step 9

    Choose a dry cycle. Air drying saves energy, but may cause spotting.

  10. Step 10

    Start dishwasher.

Tips & Warnings
  • Keep dishwasher detergent and rinse agent out of the reach of children.
  • Not all items are "dishwasher safe." If you are not sure, look for instructions printed on the item, or read instruction pamphlets or tags.

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on 11/22/2005 Lay chopsticks flat anywhere on the racks. Cover them with bigger plates or glassware. Otherwise, they will float everywhere and may damage you dishwasher.

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