How To Load A Dishwasher For Best Results

Loading the top rack of a dishwasher

The top rack of a dishwasher should be used for small, delicate and light items, such as cups, glasses and bowls. Use the appliance’s folding racks to hold small coffee cups or to support the stems of your wine glasses.

When washing wine glasses in your Beko dishwasher, make sure to use the specially designed SoftTouch accessory as well. We know the last thing you want to do after a glass of your favourite wine is mindfully wash the slippery glass you used to enjoy it.

By reserving the top rack of your dishwasher for smaller items, you can ensure your dishwasher is working at maximum efficiency, delivering excellent washing results every time. To prevent water accumulation on your dishes, place bowls, glasses and pans upside down.

The top rack of your dishwasher should be used for large silverware and utensils too, while remembering that the height of the upper basket can be easily adjusted to fit taller glasses.

Dishwasher-safe plastics should also be placed in the top basket to prevent warping, as the appliance’s heating element is positioned at the bottom.

Loading the bottom rack of a dishwasher

The bottom rack of a dishwasher should be reserved for heavily soiled, larger items, such as dinner plates, large bowls, pots, and pans. Before loading your dishwasher, it is important to scrape off or wipe away any excess food residue on the dishes before placing them into the appliance to ensure a more effective clean and to help prevent blockages.

This is also the part of the appliance where you can put dishwasher safe chopping boards, serving platters and baking dishes.

A dishwasher’s bottom rack also has ample space for items such as grill racks, fridge shelfs or oven trays, using the appliance’s large tray holding accessories where necessary.

Best way to load dishes into a dishwasher

Get sparkling clean dishes every time by following these guidelines when loading them into a dishwasher:

• Ensure all items placed in your dishwasher are marked dishwasher safe.
• Position the dirty side of each item towards the centre of the dishwasher. This ensures the washer jets can effectively spray and clean the most soiled areas.
• Angle dishes downward to help both the cleaning and drying process.
• Alternate the position of large and small dishes so different sizes are placed next to each other – the space created will improve water flow and ensure better coverage during the wash cycle.
• Place larger dishes and pans in the lower basket, ensuring there is enough room to allow proper water circulation between items.

Best way to load bowls into a dishwasher

Due to the shape of bowls, make sure you follow these guidelines to ensure they receive the best possible clean when they are loaded into a dishwasher:

• Load small bowls between a dishwasher’s tines to prevent them from nesting or stacking which can hinder effective cleaning.
• Make sure bowls are loaded upside down – as well as helping when drying and draining the items, this will also prevent water accumulation in their bases.
• Mixing bowls (and other larger items such as pans) should be placed at the back of a dishwasher’s bottom rack – positioning them at the front can block detergent from reaching other items.

Best way to load cutlery into a dishwasher

When loading cutlery into a dishwasher, prioritise both safety and optimal cleaning results. Follow these guidelines for effective and safe use:

• Always check that all utensils put into an appliance are dishwasher safe.
• Any sharp items, such as knives, should be loaded with the blade point facing downward in the cutlery basket - this not only helps to avoid accidental injury when unloading a dishwasher but also reduces the risk of bacteria coming into direct contact with the blade.
• Mix up forks and spoons in a cutlery basket - adding all of one type of cutlery to this part of the dishwasher can cause nesting and prevent water from reaching all surfaces and result in less effective cleaning.
• We understand that the cutlery basket may not always meet your washing needs. That’s why many of our dishwashers feature a convenient third cutlery tray - ideal for when you’re entertaining guests or simply need to clean more cutlery. Our latest dishwashers are equipped with a versatile third rack with a dedicated space for long utensils and offers height adjustability, maximising loading capacity and flexibility with every wash.