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    Your guide to loading a professional dishwasher

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    When it comes to loading a dishwasher everyone has their own way of doing things. But is there actually a perfect way to load a dishwasher for the best possible clean and the maximum amount of crockery, cutlery and pans cleaned at any one time? At Miele Professional we have researched the optimum way of stacking dishwasher to achieve the highest quality finish every time whilst also reducing the amount of water and detergent required. Here is our guide to achieving the perfect clean and being kind to the environment.
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    Pre-wash 

    There is no need to pre-rinse your dirty crockery before dishwashing. A good dishwasher will do all of the cleaning for you. Scrape plates and bowls of any large items of food first to ensure they do not clog the machine. 

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    Load the bottom rack first and start with the heavier items. 

    Cutlery specifics

     Mix cutlery rather than grouping all spoons, forks and knives together as this helps to expose as many surfaces as possible to the clean.

    Top tip: Alternate handles up and down in cutlery.

    Adjustability

    Keep an eye out for adjustable upper baskets. These enable you to stack more products and also will mean that items such as long stemmed glasses can be accommodated without the risk of breaking. There are a broad range of accessories available to suit every load type.

    Stacking Do’s

    • Do ensure that everything you put in the dishwasher is dishwasher safe
    • Do remove large scraps of food from the crockery before loading
    • Do separate items properly giving space for the water to flow and to reach all surfaces
    • Do ensure there is nothing obstructing the spray arms inside the machine
    • Do face the dirty side of all crockery and pans to the middle of the machine to increase exposure to cleaning

    Stacking Don’t’s

    • Don’t place cups and bowls in the right way up otherwise water will collect in them and it will remain there post clean
    • Don’t store sharp knives vertically to avoid injury
    • Don’t put wooden spoons in the dishwasher as the heat and excess moisture will cause them to warp, crack and even break
    • Don’t put non-stick items in a dishwasher as it can degrade the non-stick surface

    Detergent

    Ensure that you are using the detergent recommended by the manufacturer of your dishwasher. They are designed to produce the best possible results for your wash every time.

    When purchasing your detergent, ensure it is suitable for the type of washing you will be doing. Some detergents are better for persistent soiling (such as tea, coffee, protein and starch) whilst others are particularly suited to glassware.

    At Miele Professional our range of ProCare Shine detergents and rinse aids can cater for any type of usage from universal products through to specialist detergents that can handle very short cycle times. 

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