What temperature should dishes be washed at?
• There is no ideal temperature for all loads. • Low temperatures reduce electricity costs • Low temperatures provide better care of dishes and glasses • High temperatures give better bleaching and grease removal As a rough guide: • Glassware Lowest temperature consistent with good cleaning • Crockery Lightly soiled loads at 55C • Crockery Heavily soiled loads at 65C • Pots & Pans Wash at 65C or higher Should I Use a Rinse Agent? Rinse agents improve the drying process in the dishwasher as they cause the water to run off the load more easily, reducing the formation of streaks, spots and films. Why Do I Need to Use Salt in my Dishwasher? Salt is needed to ensure that your dishwasher’s in-built water softener gives an optimum performance. You will especially need to use dishwasher specific salt if you live in a hard water area. Hints and Tips Preparation Hints • When collecting plates do not slide on top of each other as this often causes scratching of the glaze and damage to any pattern
