Dishwasher Tips and Advice

Do:

• Buy detergent in a size that you can use in 30 days. It works better when fresh.
• Scrape the dishes, but no need to pre-rinse (unless there is dried on food).
• If you have hard water use more detergent.
• If you have hard water use a rinse aid.
• A water temperature of at least 130 degrees is needed for the best results.
• If your dishwasher doesn't heat the water, run the hot water in your sink before starting the dishwasher to get more hot water to your dishwasher when it is filling.
• Heated dry is more sanitary, but air dry is more energy efficient (you decide)
• Once every two months, run an empty load and add two cups of white vinegar to dissolve hard water deposits.
• Clean the filter at least once a year.

Don't:

• Don't ever use dish soap, it will oversuds and make a mess.
• Don't use gel soap, it tends to gunk up the system.
• Don't overload the dishwasher, it won't clean as well.
• Don't bother to pre-rinse dishes unless there is dried on food.