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Dishwashers

Dishwashers are often the overlooked heroes of the kitchen. The work's not done in the kitchen until the dishes are clean, and dishwashers lighten that load. From how to load them to how we clean them, check this category for tips and solutions to problems.

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Is Homer Laughlin republic dishes trimmed in gold safe for the dishwasher?

It is not a good idea to put any make of china or pottery or porcelain items in a dishwasher if they have any gold decoration on them ---- the gold is very soft and quite thin so it can be worn away quite quickly. If it is not marked 'Dishwasher Safe' then do not chance it!

How do you get ink off the front of a dishwasher and refrigerator... I tried the magic eraser and it didn't work?

try spraying hairspray on it it should help break it up enough that your magic eraser can do its job when you use the eraser on stuff like that it seems the less water on it the better good luck!!!

How do you connect a dishwasher without a garbage disposal?

A fitting made specifically for dishwasher that goes in drain line under kitchen sink.

How would you clean the weep holes of a garbage disposal if your sink only drains when the garbage disposal is running?

A disposal creates centrifugal force and acts as a pump. Often a blocked or partially blocked sink drain can result in slow drains and a disposal will force water through. If it really is the disposal, try slowly adding coffee grounds and/or fibrous material like broccoli centers or pineapple centers while cold water and the disposal are running. If that doesn't solve the problem, have the drain cleaned and make certain that the drain vent works.

How many amps does a common dishwasher and garbage disposal use?

A garbage diposal can draw anywhere between 5 to just over 8 amps depending on the size of the unit

What should the wash-water temperature be when washing dishes in a dishwasher?

Between 60 and 71˚C for washing, and 82 or higher for at least ten seconds to sanitize. You can also sanitize at low temp if you use chemicals (e.g. 100ppm chlorine).

Are Camelbak water bottles dishwasher safe?

should be. i wash mine by hand.

don't try it th ough. you can, tho.

Can you put Avon ruby cape cod glassware in the dishwasher?

Yes if you don't mind minor marks on the glassware, I myself handwash mine. It says on the boxes handwash recommended or something along those lines. I'm trying to figure out if they can be microwaved or not.

Would a plastic item that melted in your dishwasher spread harmful toxins throughout the dishwasher making everything in the dishwasher unsafe to use again?

Melting plasticNo harmful toxins, but probably a bad taste. It wouldn't hurt to run the load again.

Well I do not agree entirely, depending how bad the plastic was melted and what KIND of plastic it was originally, you could definitely have some toxin. But I do agree on running the load again...

This detailed answer was placed on the discussion page by user "Chris Plastic" (see link to profile on discussion page):

A plastic item placed in a dish-washer would normally be intended for food contact use. If the material was a thermoplastic (e.g., polypropylene), reheating to viscous fluid and then cooling to solid does not usually result in significant breakdown. Such plastics can usually be dishwashed without problem. Thermoset materials are often regarded as plastics (e.g., Melamine). They would tend to eventually breakdown into smaller particles, ultimately into powder, rather than remelting. They can have good dishwasher stability.That food-contact plastic would be normally approved by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) possibly for repeat use. They would screen plastics for the impact of chemicals which could migrate out of them. I doubt if dishwashing tests are specifically conducted, but sensitive tests are conducted to determine the nature of these migrating chemicals and their concentration. The likely toxicity would then be assessed. These tests would dictate whether or not FDA approval is granted.Harmful toxins are unlikely to be released. Anything migrating from the plastic would be expected to be flushed away along with the grease, etc., washed from the other items.Materials like polymethylmethacrylate (acrylic, e.g., Plexiglas) and polycarbonate (e.g., Lexan) can both crack and craze especially if items are packed tightly in a dishwasher. However, this is not linked to your comments about toxicity.

Is dishwasher salt the same as swimming pool salt?

NO -------

Dishwasher salt is, however, the same as softener salt as used in water softeners for houses. You could use granular or tablet form. It's approximately one third to one quarter of the price per pound /kilo. You may be causing more harm to the pool & equipment by using other type salt. The savings from the wrong salt could result in replacing major components of the pool system. Not a good idea. Use what is recommended - there is a reason for those recommendations.

How do you obtain wiring diagrams from the internet for Hobart industrial dishwashers?

You don't. There should be one attached to the unit, most likely in the control panel. If it is missing or destroyed, you need to call a Hobart service office and tell them the model and serial number, and any other technical info they need. If you are lucky, they will fax or mail you a diagram. Technical info is hard to come by for Hobart units. They tend to keep it on the down low. There techs are good, and they want you to hire them, not fix it your self. I know this cuz I am one.

What kind of simple machine is a dishwasher?

This is not a simple machine in the terms of wheel, lever, pully, wedge, da da da on its own. In the most basic sense of the washing mechanism you might be able to call it a

  • Wheel & Axel simple machine

but that would be a stretch in my opinion and would be better given to the actual roller cradle that holds the dishes.


If a dishwasher hums but the motor will not run the probable cause is?

Motor is locked up unless it is belt driven. In that case the belt can be broken.

Where are frigidaire dishwasher made?

The are made in China. When shopping look inside the door it will directyl tell you where the product was made. Bosch Is made and manufactured in America. I just bought an ascenta model and love it. Buy American and help out American families.

Are kitchenaid attachments dishwasher safe?

Most are. They might all be. To be sure, check the manual that came with the attachment. All attachments that come standard with the stand mixer are dishwasher safe.

How many houses have dishwashers in the world?

about 25% of houses in the world. mostly developed countries have dishwashers, such as Canada and the US.

What is an air gap?

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