What pots can and cannot be washed in the dishwasher

Every good housewife knows that the most time-consuming stage when washing dishes is cleaning the pots, because during cooking they get the most. The lids are constantly stained with hardened grease that is difficult to clean. But especially the areas around the handles cause a lot of difficulties. And the rest of the surface of the pots requires careful maintenance. And so instead of enjoying the long-awaited rest, we are standing in the kitchen, chained to the sink.

The famous phrase about a woman and a dishwasher immediately comes to mind. But this wonderful invention can really make your daily kitchen routine easier. Let's figure out how it works and find out if it can be used to wash pots, and if so, which ones.

What are the stages of the process of washing dishes in a dishwasher

Most often, manufacturers describe in detail the process of the device. But it is written in dry language, so not everyone can get through the technical jungle and find out exactly how the unit works. In fact, everything can be explained in words that will be understandable even to people far from the world of engineering.

The washing process consists of the following steps:

1. Loading. First, you need to place all the dirty dishes inside the appliance. In this case, knives, spoons and forks should be stacked strictly in a horizontal position. Most models have a special tray for this.
2. Inclusion. Set the desired mode and press the "Power on" or "Start" button on the device panel. After turning on, the machine will begin to collect water, which will fall into the compartment designated for this.
3. You must put the detergent in the dispenser. After starting the unit, it will begin to flow into the water and mix with it, creating a soapy solution. It can be a special gel, powder, or tablets. When the machine has collected the required amount of liquid, it will start heating the water.
4. If the dishes are covered with a thick layer of fat or burnt food pieces have stuck to their surface, first set the "Pre-Soak" mode. Once activated, a small amount of cleaning solution will be sprayed onto the kitchen utensils.
5. After that, the "Primary rinse" mode will start. In this case, food residues will be washed off under the pressure of the water jet. In this mode, water is supplied through a special sprayer located under the basket for kitchen utensils.
6. Most models have a Re-Rinse function. When activated, the machine will use the water collected after the first rinse. The option will allow you to save water resources, and, accordingly, money. At the end of the second rinse, the liquid will be drained after a signal is given from the control panel. Then the unit will re-draw a small amount of rinsing liquid, which will be drained into the sewage system.
7. To achieve the desired result, the dishes must be rinsed again. This will completely remove bits of food and household cleaning products.

Modern units are equipped with the function of drying kitchen utensils. Depending on the specific model, the process can be natural or forced. In the first case, the dishes dry out gradually under the influence of the convection mode. In the second, a hot air stream is forced into the unit.

Reference. There is an opinion that the entire contribution to the development of modern technologies was made by representatives of the strong half of humanity. However, the inventor of the dishwasher is the American Josephine Cochrane, tired of the daily need to wash a mountain of dirty dishes.

Which pots can be washed in the dishwasher

In order for the device to be able to cope with even the most stubborn dirt, household chemicals intended only for dishwashers are used. These detergents are more aggressive than the ones we use for hand washing. In addition, some modes heat water up to 90 degrees. Therefore, fragile or porous objects must not be washed in the device. These include:

• pan salad bowls made of thin glass, porcelain and other fragile materials;
• porcelain tureens;
• pots and pots made of clay, ceramics and aluminum;
• non-stick pans;
• cast iron cauldrons and pans;
• items with wooden elements.

Most will ask: "What then can be washed in a dishwasher, because the list of prohibited items is quite voluminous?" The following types of pots can be washed without restrictions:

• made of stainless steel;
• small cast iron items covered with high-quality enamel;
• made of heat-resistant glass, designed to be placed in a microwave or oven;
• modern models made of dense ceramics, covered with a special protective layer.

Reference. Information on whether the pan can be washed in the PMM can be found at the bottom of the item. Therefore, pay attention to the presence of the corresponding markings before purchasing kitchen utensils.

How to wash pots in the dishwasher

So, now we know which pots can be washed in the PMM. Now let's find out how to do it correctly in order to achieve the desired result, and at the same time without damaging the device:

1. Remove large food particles before placing items in the PMM.
2. Check that the product can be washed in the unit.
3. You need to put the pan in the lower basket. Placement option - upside down. It is important that large kitchen utensils do not interfere with the normal functioning of household appliances.
4. Choose detergents that contain enzymes. These chemical compounds help in the fight against even stubborn dirt.
5. Set the intensive mode. It is most suitable for large items.
6. Drying will not hurt. Therefore, leave the cooking utensils inside the machine until they dry completely.

The main task of a dishwasher is to make life easier for a person, relieving him of the daily need to manually wash dishes. The main thing is to choose household appliances that can cope even with strong pollution. And to achieve the desired result, ease the work of the device. To do this, wash the dishes after each use so that a stubborn crust of dirt or stubborn grease does not form on its surface.