Things you absolutely shouldn’t put in the dishwasher

• • carefully by hand; Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
• Graters, garlic presses and small tools
  • Why: Edible coffee in the crevices – dishwasher down again.
  • Instead: Scrub immediately with a small brush under running water.

“Use with care” items

• Stainless steel: definitely safe – manufacturer’s instructions.
• Silicone baking molds: Dishwasher safe (top rack preferred).
• Plastic containers: Only if labelled “dishwasher safe”; place them on the top rack to prevent them from deforming.

Takeaway food

Saving a few shorter hours of the wrong item for your dishwasher can cost you years of use. Protect your tools and they will serve you for a lifetime.

When in doubt, wash by hand. Your kitchen – and your favourite appliances – are served to you.