Dishwashers are sensitive appliances that labour hard for you day in and day out and simply ask for some care and attention every now and again in return.
Here are some quick and easy ways to make sure your dishwasher stays in good working order for as long as possible.
Do not overload your dishwasher and always stack it according to manufacturer's guidelines so as not to block the washer arm and to allow the water and detergent to reach all the dishes, glasses, pots, pans and cutlery.
Stacking dirty items on top of each other and filling the top and bottom trays until they're full will not only put strain on the runners but it may also mean that the dishwasher will not be as effective as it could be.
Loading your dishwasher correctly should mean that even dishes with stubborn and cooked on foods will come out clean and fresh.
Allow the washer arms to spin freely in both the top and bottom compartments by ensuring that your dinner plates are not too big for the washing machine, by not stacking any dishes too high or putting long knives or cooking utensils upright in the cutlery carrier or putting wineglasses or long stemmed glasses anywhere other than their designated spot.
Always use the correct detergent for your dishwasher and for the type of water in your area (i.
e.
hard or soft) and use rinse aid and salt if your model requires it.
Doing this will ensure that your dishes are clean and that the filters and general insides of your dishwasher are clean too, meaning a fresh smelling and efficient appliance at all times.
Try not to use your dishwasher more than five times per week as doing so will inevitably shorten the length of your appliance and if you find that you are using it more than this, you may well be under-loading the machine each time, which is an environmentally unfriendly practice anyway.
Get a professional to install your dishwasher and to regularly service it, this way you will know that you are getting the best out of it and any Hotpoint dishwasher repairs or services for example will be insured.
Most professional companies and appliance engineers will also be able to carry out things like Whirlpool fridge repairs so it's worth finding a good one that you trust and can turn to for any appliance repairs.
Choose the correct programme every time and rinse any heavily soiled dishes before loading them, this will allow your dishwasher to do the job you have bought it to do and will save you having to reload or hand wash anything.
It's a bit of an unpleasant job but it's worth regularly checking and cleaning the filters inside your dishwasher as larger pieces of food can get stuck and cause blockages or nasty smells.
Also try using a dishwasher cleaner every now and again and fit a water-activated freshener for a fresh smelling appliance.
Here are some quick and easy ways to make sure your dishwasher stays in good working order for as long as possible.
Do not overload your dishwasher and always stack it according to manufacturer's guidelines so as not to block the washer arm and to allow the water and detergent to reach all the dishes, glasses, pots, pans and cutlery.
Stacking dirty items on top of each other and filling the top and bottom trays until they're full will not only put strain on the runners but it may also mean that the dishwasher will not be as effective as it could be.
Loading your dishwasher correctly should mean that even dishes with stubborn and cooked on foods will come out clean and fresh.
Allow the washer arms to spin freely in both the top and bottom compartments by ensuring that your dinner plates are not too big for the washing machine, by not stacking any dishes too high or putting long knives or cooking utensils upright in the cutlery carrier or putting wineglasses or long stemmed glasses anywhere other than their designated spot.
Always use the correct detergent for your dishwasher and for the type of water in your area (i.
e.
hard or soft) and use rinse aid and salt if your model requires it.
Doing this will ensure that your dishes are clean and that the filters and general insides of your dishwasher are clean too, meaning a fresh smelling and efficient appliance at all times.
Try not to use your dishwasher more than five times per week as doing so will inevitably shorten the length of your appliance and if you find that you are using it more than this, you may well be under-loading the machine each time, which is an environmentally unfriendly practice anyway.
Get a professional to install your dishwasher and to regularly service it, this way you will know that you are getting the best out of it and any Hotpoint dishwasher repairs or services for example will be insured.
Most professional companies and appliance engineers will also be able to carry out things like Whirlpool fridge repairs so it's worth finding a good one that you trust and can turn to for any appliance repairs.
Choose the correct programme every time and rinse any heavily soiled dishes before loading them, this will allow your dishwasher to do the job you have bought it to do and will save you having to reload or hand wash anything.
It's a bit of an unpleasant job but it's worth regularly checking and cleaning the filters inside your dishwasher as larger pieces of food can get stuck and cause blockages or nasty smells.
Also try using a dishwasher cleaner every now and again and fit a water-activated freshener for a fresh smelling appliance.
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