Improper use of the dishwasher will quickly damage the appliance. This article will point out common errors when using a dishwasher. Let’s follow along!
Dishwasher is an extremely modern kitchen appliance and increasingly popular among many households in Vietnam. However, not everyone has the knowledge to use a dishwasher properly. Hereafter, Websosanh will point out 3 basic dishwasher errors that users often make.
Leave dishes overnight in the machine
Everyone should note that the dishwasher is not a cupboard. After washing the dishes, you should not leave the dishes in the machine for too long, especially overnight.
Absolutely do not leave dishes overnight in the dishwasher
In the closed condition of the machine, hot air and moisture trapped in the machine will cause the dishes to become wet again. Therefore, you should pay attention to taking the dishes out to dry after finishing the washing cycle!
Not cleaned or cleaned improperly
Just like home appliances kitchen On the other hand, dishwashers need to be cleaned regularly and properly to keep them clean and operating efficiently.
Improper cleaning of the dishwasher
Daily cleaning: clean surfaces, avoid damp places, avoid mice, insects, and cockroaches from entering.
Clean weekly and monthly: according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, you should use descaling tablets for the machine weekly, and use a specialized cleaning solution monthly.
Regularly clean the trash filter, pay attention to cleaning leftover food in the dishwasher. Clean the water spray arm by removing and removing dirt stuck to the spray hole, reducing the machine’s water spray pressure.
Regularly cleaning with vinegar, lemon, baking soda is also very good, helping to deodorize and clean dirt. Although not with a specialized solution, it is very available and cheap at home.
Cleaning the filter in some cases, the machine is clean but has an unpleasant odor. If you are a very sensitive person, you should use a mild detergent. After washing, leave the door open for a while or use essential oils to scent the machine or you can put lemon or citrus peels into the machine to create a pleasant natural scent.
Improperly placing dishes in the dishwasher
A seemingly small thing but it has a huge impact on the efficiency of using the dishwasher. That’s how to arrange dishes in the dishwasher. To get the best performance from your dishwasher, keep the following recommendations in mind.
Instructions on how to arrange dishes into the machine
1. Sort items by price
Pots, pans, large bowls, and large plates should be placed on the lower tray, small dishes and small cups should be placed on the upper tray. The spoons and chopsticks that go into the basket are all individually designed.
2. Arrange in the right direction
Place the bowl on its side (so water doesn’t stagnate inside), turn the pot upside down and make sure to create a gap at the bottom so water can spray throughout the engine compartment.
3. Fragile items should not be stacked on top of each other
Avoid touching or placing fragile glass items on top of each other. High water pressure can cause them to jostle, push against each other and cause rupture.
4. Pay attention to the detergent tray
With a dishwasher, you need to pay attention when stacking it neatly to avoid jamming the lid of the detergent tray, preventing the detergent from falling out.
5. Do not stack objects that block the nozzles
The arrangement of dishes should be far away from the nozzle and unobstructed to help the water spray strongly and enter many nooks and crannies of bowls, chopsticks, and plates. Turn the dirtiest side of the item toward the nozzle. When you finish washing the dishes, turn the nozzle and make sure the nozzle does not get caught on the dishes in the machine.
6. Arrange dishes not to exceed the machine’s capacity
All dishwashers have usage limits. You should pay attention to this level because if you overload the dishes in the machine, not only will it not be clean, but it can also affect the longevity of the machine.
With the above information, hopefully you will have more necessary knowledge in using the dishwasher to operate effectively, clean dishes, and reduce the burden on housewives.
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