6.6.1 Is it Suitable?
Before loading any item into your dishwasher, check that it is dishwasher compatible.
Pots and pans made of aluminium or stainless steel are normally safe to put in a
dishwasher - but always check for a dishwasher-safe indication on the base of the
pans. If this is not obvious, check the manufacturer’s website or label.
Non-stick pans - many manufacturers state that they are dishwasher safe, however,
always check for a dishwasher-safe indication on the base of the pans. If this is not
obvious, check the manufacturer’s website or label.
Items made of brass, bronze, wood, or china with gold leaf embellishment are not
suitable for washing in a dishwasher. Wash these items by hand.
Large kitchen knives may suffer over time if washed in a dishwasher. Wash these
items by hand.
6.6.2 Preparation
Large chunks of leftover food should be scraped off plates / bowls / pans.
For best results pre-rinse all dirty wares before they go in the dishwasher. Pre-rinse in plain
hot water or water with dishwasher detergent added to it. Do not use handwash detergent as
this may cause foaming when the wares are transferred into the dishwasher.
6.6.3 Service Cutlery
Knives, forks and spoons should be loaded into the Cutlery Basket. Load forks and spoons
handle end down. Load knives handle end up, to prevent cuts when unloading the
warewasher / Basket. Do not overfill the compartments. Do not sort into cutlery types, i.e. do
not fill one compartment in the Basket with all spoons as these may nest with each other and
not wash properly.
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