Under no circumstances should it go into the dishwasher - mistakes take revenge

The dishwasher is in almost every kitchen.

Whether wooden board, silver cutlery or plastic dishes - the dishwasher takes on every job.

But caution is advised here.

• The

  dishwasher

  has become an indispensable part of everyday life.

• Many people misinterpret the dishwasher symbols completely.

• Dishwasher tips: what is allowed in - and what is never dropped?

Offenbach - No sooner have you cleared the clean dishes than the next load is waiting for the

In many households, everything is flushed through: the

Even sharp knives.

But is all of this

?

This is how you avoid the greatest sins of washing up.

Dishwasher tip 1: Pay attention to the correct signs

You will often find one or more

on your kitchen utensils

, for example a

.

But that's not the sign that your dishes are dishwasher safe.

This symbol indicates throughout the EU when the product is allowed to come into contact with food, as the consumer advice center explains.

Because spatulas, bread boxes, plastic dishes and the like must not release any harmful substances into the food.  

The symbol on which the dishes are shown with water jets or in a dishwasher shows that they are

.

careful: the term dishwasher-safe is not a binding definition, nor is the symbol for it.

Many kitchen utensils are not labeled at all or are labeled inconsistently, warns the consumer advice center.

can be put in the

, but there is a risk that they will fade and knives will gradually lose their sharpness.

Dishwasher-safe does not mean dishwasher-safe:

If a product is considered dishwasher-safe, it is DIN-tested.

The symbol for this shows several water jets, which are framed in the lower right, with a number above.

This number indicates how often the dishes can be put in the dishwasher without being damaged. 

Dishwasher tip 2: wooden board and wooden cutlery

Bad news for all washing-up lazy people:

and other

have

no place

in the

.

Otherwise, under hot temperatures and too much water, they can warp, swell and form unsightly cracks, as the NDR consumer guide explains.

Washing by hand is the order of the day, with hot

and

.

Particularly

:

Let the

wooden board

well.

Dishwasher tip 3: pots and pans

Pots and pans

should be put in the

as seldom as possible

, says the adviser geschirrreiniger.de.

Exceptions are those expressly by the manufacturer with a

as a

were classified. 

Uncoated pots and pans

get a so-called usage layer, through which they cook really well and as desired.

This layer is lost in the dishwasher.

with Teflon

can usually be put in the dishwasher.

In case of doubt - also with other coatings - you should pay attention to the manufacturer's information.

Even

can be when cleaning in the dishwasher a theme.

Most pots and pans are rust-free, but cheap pots and pans in particular often use screws on the handles that can rust. 

Dishwasher tip 4: plastic dishes and lunch boxes

Whether

Many have the colorful plastic dishes, storage boxes and lunch boxes in the kitchen cupboard.

But not all of it can be put in the dishwasher.

Because

quickly

by the heat.

If you don't want to risk that, you should pay attention to the corresponding signs whether the product is dishwasher-safe.

Then there shouldn't be any problems. 

Make everyday life easier: These things can also be cleaned in the dishwasher

Dish sponge

Dish brush

Refrigerator compartments

Metal filter of the cooker hood.

with heavy soiling: clean roughly by hand beforehand, otherwise the dishwasher will clog

Who would have thought?

Children's toys and other everyday objects can also be cleaned very well in the dishwasher.

Dishwasher tip 5: The good silver cutlery and kitchen utensils made of metal

After large family dinners, the cutlery often ends up in the dishwasher without hesitation, but it is not always dishwasher-safe.

This is especially true for the

because special care is required here. 

It always depends on the silver content in the fine cutlery.

and 

tend to fog up in the dishwasher.

This is due to the high copper content, which can result in a golden brown discoloration.

Cutlery, sugar bowls and the like made from this material should not be

cleaned

in the

.

You can tell how high the silver content is from the stamp on your cutlery. 

What can I put in the dishwasher?

Tips and Tricks

Solid silver (150)

and

are usually galvanized again afterwards.

This means that these cutlery are coated with an alloy that refines them and at the same time protects them from corrosion.

According to a guide from Dishwasherabs.net, you can safely put this silver cutlery in the dishwasher. 

This is

the best way to

: Wash it by hand and polish it dry with a soft cloth.

This protects the surface, it shines nicely and you can enjoy it for a long time.

This also applies to dishes and

such as aluminum, bronze and copper, which often become

after several dishwasher

.

(By Jessica Sippel)