How to Use a Dishwasher

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Simple steps on how to use a dishwasher properly below.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1
Using a knife or rubber spatula, scrape residual food off of dishes, pots and pans.
Step2
Place dishes in designated slots: glasses and cups on top rack, plates on lower rack, silverware in silverware rack.
Step3
Place pots and pans around other dishes, making sure other dishes do not block spray access to pots and pans.
Step4
Fill both dishwasher cups with dishwasher detergent.
Step5
Close tops of cups where appropriate.
Step6
Add rinse agent to rinse agent dispenser; replace top of dispenser.
Step7
Close door securely.
Step8
Choose a wash cycle appropriate to the load.
Step9
Choose a dry cycle. Air drying saves energy, but may cause spotting.
Step10
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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