Dishwasher Articles
- Items that Should Not Be Put in a Dishwasher Some items can be damaged if washed in a dishwasher because of the effects of the chemicals and hot water. Lead crystal will be irreversibly damaged if put in a dishwasher, while aluminum items will discolor. Saucepan manufacturers often recommend hand washing due to the harsh effects of the chemicals on the pan coatings. Valuable items - such as antiques - should be washed by hand as they may be dulled or...
- Level of Sanitation of a Dishwasher Most consumer dishwashers use a 75°C thermostat in the sanitizing process. During the final rinse cycle, the heating element and wash pump are turned on, and the cycle timer (electronic or electromechanical) is stopped until the thermostat is tripped. At this point, the cycle timer resumes and will generally trigger a drain cycle within a few timer increments.
