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Do you rinse your plates and cutlery before putting them in the dishwasher? (lemmy.zip)
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[โ€“] 27 points 5 months ago (11 children)

No. Stop doing that and what Technology Connections videos on dishwashers.

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  • [โ€“] 21 points 5 months ago (5 children)

    I have a brand new dishwasher that can still leave residue or food stuck on dishes or silverware if they sit long enough to dry out. Just because Technology Connections said something in a YouTube video doesn't mean it's a universal truth.

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  • [โ€“] 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

    Even after adding a dash of powder detergent to the pre-rinse (by just tossing some in)?

    You can also eliminate mineral build-up from hard water by adding a cup of white vinegar to a cup or dish in the top rack (left facing up).

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 5 months ago

    Different person, but yes, even after watching the TC video. I preheat the water too. And it's a fairly recent Miele dishwasher.

    Rinsing the dishes definitely helps cut down on this, though. And occasionally checking the filter at the bottom. A little rinsing goes a long way, I've found.

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  • [โ€“] 6 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    Unless your landlord won't replace your 20 yr dishwasher that has broken down 3 times.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 5 months ago

    I've had my current dishwasher for at least 15 years. Replaced a few grommets for the top spinning arm and its still chugging away like a champion.

    The print on the front has been re written in perminant marker (so we know which blinding blue led corresponds to which mode) but honestly couldn't ask for much more in an appliance.

    From memory it was on special for maybe $200. Wife wants to replace it but I don't have the heart to let it go just yet.

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    I just want my landlord to install something other than subflooring in my kitchen.

    Or replace the drywall that's covered in black mold.

    A fridge that isn't 40 years old would've been cooler.

    Maybe a stove replacement for the one that nearly caught an electrical fire 4y ago.

    Maybe for the cost of all of the repairs this place needs i should just offer to buy it and evict the upstairs neighbors

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