How to properly load a dishwasher

Loading the dishwasher the right way is essential when it comes to achieving great washing and drying results. If you are using your dishwasher for the first time, we recommend carefully reading through your instruction manual first to familiarise yourself with the basics. If your dishwasher is already set up and you have noticed that the washing and drying results are not meeting your expectations, the below tips and tricks will give you the fundamentals of a perfect load.

1. The safe space for cups, glasses and small bowls. Make sure you place these items here, leaving enough space inbetween. This is essential as obstruction can cause breakage and prevent grease stains from washing off properly. Tall champagne and wine glasses should go in the bottom rack, where they can be placed in a Secure Glass Holder.Thanks to PerfectDry, Bosch dishwashers will also ensure even hard-to-dry items such as plastic come out ready to use.

2. Place dishwasher-safe plastics in the top rack to keep them away from exposure to high temperature.

3. Larger items such as dishes, salad bowls and pans belong to the bottom rack, where there’s more space. You can even add baking trays, grill racks or fridge shelves.

4. There’s no need pre-rinse dishes when loading the appliance as the rinse programme has this covered. However, you should always scrape off any big chunks of food that can block the dishwasher filter.

5. Serving plates and chopping boards go to the side. This is because large items can easily obstruct the spray arms and block the water flow. When it comes to cleaning your wooden chopping board, we recommend sticking to hand-washing to avoid any splintering.

6. Clip to clean. You can use Small Clips to ensure that baby bottles, and other small plastic items, such as lids and cups, stay put for a more hygienic wash.

Did you know? Bosch dishwashers with the Rackmatic system allow you to adjust the height of the top basket so that you can easily fit in the largest of pots and pans, while still having room for your large dinner plates on the bottom rack.

7. Place knives sharp-edge down. This will help to avoid any injury when unloading the dishwasher, as well as stop bacteria from coming into direct contact with the blade.

8. Mix up the cutlery if your appliance is not fitted with a cutlery draw. Forks and spoons in the Cutlery Basket should be mixed to prevent nesting and blocking off the water. If your dishwasher is fitted with a cutlery draw, you should place same items alongside each other to conserve space.

• No Need to Rinse: When loading your dishwasher, don’t forget there’s no need to rinse! Our powerful dishwashers include features that work for you while never compromising on performance, such as Speed Perfect+ that reduces programme time by 50%.
• Avoid Overlapping Dishes: Ensure that dishes do not overlap to allow water and detergent to reach all surfaces effectively.
• Load Cutlery Properly: Place knives with handles up for safety, and alternate the direction of forks and spoons to prevent nesting, ensuring better cleaning.
• Use the Eco Setting: Utilise the eco setting to save energy and water while still achieving effective cleaning results.