How to turn on and start the dishwasher

Finally, you have purchased and installed a dishwasher. You are one step away from the moment when you forget what it means to wash dishes by hand. But this step must be done correctly, because otherwise your brand new Electrolux, Bosch or any other dishwasher may be hopelessly broken.

We are talking about the first launch of a new dishwasher. We will talk about how to properly start a dishwasher for the first time, what actions to take in the future before each start, and in general how best to operate the machine so that it washes dishes better and safer.

Getting ready for the first launch

The first launch of an Electrolux, Bosch or any other dishwasher is a kind of introduction to new equipment. Feel free to be curious, the more you strive to get to know your dishwasher, the faster you will learn how to use it correctly. Experts have developed a certain procedure that is recommended to be performed before starting the dishwasher for the first time, let's look at it.

• You need to make sure that the Electrolux, Bosch or any other dishwasher is plugged in and the water supply tap is open.
• We open the washing chamber and make sure that the impeller rotates normally, the filters (which are located nearby) are installed, and there are no foreign objects on the walls of the chamber, such as stickers, foam balls, etc.
• Next, you need to get a starter kit for dishwashers. It is specially designed by the manufacturer in order to start the dishwasher for the first time. Which set to buy is up to you; our experts prefer Filtero, although there are many other good options.Read more in the article Dishwasher starter kit.
• The first thing we need to get out of the starter kit is salt. Salt is necessary for the dishwasher to regenerate the ion exchanger resins, which in turn serves to soften hard water. Salt must always be present in a special salt container, this must be strictly monitored. Pour some water into the salt reservoir, and then add salt there and stir.
• Now we take out the special powder from the kit for the first start of the dishwasher and pour it into a special cuvette for detergents in the powder compartment. Instead of powder for the first start, you can use regular dishwasher powder.

Important! Most starter kits do not contain powder for the first launch; it is included in the Filtero kit.

• Next, you can turn on the Electrolux or other dishwasher and select a washing program. Find the longest wash program at high temperature and run it empty. When you first start the dishwasher, the baskets must be empty. Save dirty dishes for the second run.
• The first start of a dishwasher with special products is designed to clean the inside of the unit from dust and machine oil residues, so that later all this does not get on the dishes. At the end of the program, make sure that the waste water goes down the drain normally, unplug the machine and open the door slightly so that the moisture evaporates from the washing chamber.

How to run the dishwasher in the future?

The first start was successful, which means that the dishwasher is ready for long-term operation in normal mode. How to run the dishwasher every day, because you can’t just do it “as God bestows on your soul.”In this case, there are also rules, which, by the way, are described in the instructions for the dishwasher. Let's look at these rules and remember them well!

1. Before each dishwashing, do not forget to add detergent and rinse aid.
2. Load dishes into baskets correctly according to the instructions. Do not overload the baskets, this will affect the quality of the wash.
3. Before placing dishes in baskets for washing, do not forget to clear plates, cups, spoons, etc. from food debris, since large pieces do not pass through the filter, clogging it.
4. Before each start, check how well the rocker arm rotates and whether its injectors are clogged with dirt. In addition, also inspect the filters and clean them if necessary.
5. Choose a washing program that is appropriate to the level of soiling of the dishes; there is no need to waste too much water and electricity on lightly soiled plates and bowls.

Note! Each time, check whether there is salt in the tank and what condition it is in; if necessary, add water to it.

Tips for choosing a washing mode

In order for an Electrolux, Bosch or any other dishwasher to wash dishes well, without wasting too much time, water and electricity, you need to correctly select the washing program. Moreover, you need to study all the programs “available in the arsenal” of your dishwasher in order to use them if necessary. Most users, without bothering too much, choose the program that is most convenient for them, and then use it constantly in all cases, even when it is unjustified.

At the first stage, experts advise taking the instructions for the dishwasher and reading a brief description of all washing modes.At the second stage, you need to purposefully turn on each mode, at least once, and note for yourself the strengths and weaknesses of each program, because it’s not for nothing that manufacturers tried to develop them. Let's give examples of which washing modes are most in demand by users.

• All fast modes without exception. Fast washing modes are those whose duration does not exceed 45 minutes.
• Pre-rinse. This mode is needed when you need to wash dishes with heavily dried food; it is a kind of analogue of soaking.
• Economical washing. This mode is useful for lightly soiled dishes. In this case, quite little water and electricity are wasted.
• Intensive washing. A program for washing very dirty dishes, well suited if you need to wash pans and pots to remove large amounts of burnt fat.

As you can see, each mode is designed for its own case. Perhaps your dishwasher has a different set of modes and they are also called differently, but the essence is the same, you need to study all the programs in order to then use your “iron assistant” as rationally as possible. Let the operation of dishwashing equipment be a joy, not a burden.

To summarize, we note that the first and subsequent starts of the dishwasher must be done correctly; this will directly determine how and how long the equipment will work before it breaks down. Do everything according to the instructions, do not neglect the basic rules and everything will be great!

3 reader comments

1. 08/20/2017 at 14:54

   Zhanara:

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2. 09/18/2017 at 19:47

   Vlad:

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