Loading a dishwasher efficiently is key to achieving optimal cleaning and drying results. Follow these expert tips to ensure your dishes come out sparkling clean every time:

General Loading Recommendations:

  1. Plan Ahead: Determine the number and size of dishes before loading to optimize space and ensure thorough cleaning.
  2. Utilize Dishwasher Features: Take advantage of foldable, adjustable, or removable parts in your dishwasher to accommodate different types of dishes. Refer to your user manual for a description of your model’s features.
  3. Prep Dishes: Remove food debris and any other waste from dishes to prevent damage, noise, or malfunctions during the cycle.
  4. Position Dishes Properly: Place the dirtiest side of each dish toward the center of the dishwasher, and ensure open items face down to allow water to spray up into them. Leave enough space between dishes for water circulation.
  5. Check Nozzle Clearance: Spin the spray nozzles by hand after loading to ensure they can rotate freely. Rearrange any dishes that may be blocking the nozzles.
  6. Adjust Settings: Ensure the cycle type, soil level, and other settings match the dishes loaded. Use the recommended amount of detergent and rinse aid for best results.

Loading the Lower Rack:

  • Place larger items like pots and pans on the bottom rack.
  • If washing smaller items, utilize the upper rack and leave the bottom rack empty.
  • Note any restrictions on placing plastic items on the lower rack, as per your user manual.

Loading the Upper Rack:

  • Arrange smaller items such as glasses, cups, and dishwasher-safe plastic items on the upper rack.
  • Utilize the glass support rack for stemware, if available.
  • Fold back the glass support rack when not in use.

Loading Cutlery:

  • Ensure utensils like forks and spoons do not nest together to allow proper cleaning.
  • Load knives with handles up and spoons/forks with handles down.
  • Secure small, lightweight items to prevent them from coming loose during the cycle.
  • Some models may have designated cutlery sections or third racks. Refer to your user manual for specific features.

By following these loading techniques, you can maximize the efficiency of your Samsung dishwasher and achieve consistently clean results with every wash cycle.