1. Place plates facing inwards
Something you need to remember about how a dishwasher works is that the water sprays from the center of the machine outward. Due to the spinning action of the sprayer arms, it doesn’t shoot up exactly vertically.That’s why it’s a good idea to let the most heavily soiled parts of dishes, such as the tops of plates, face the water spray directly. The same goes for pans or cutting boards.

2. Put small plastic items in a laundry bag
If you’ve ever tried to clean small plastic items in a dishwasher, you’ll know that the water spray is just too strong for such light items. They’ll go flying and you’ll end up picking them up from the bottom of the dishwasher.To combat this problem, use a mesh laundry bag that is used to wash delicates in your washing machine and place the items inside before putting them in the dishwasher. They’ll get squeaky clean and remain in the same place.

3. Keep it clean
While your dishwasher is self-cleaning to a point, you still need to give it a bit of a cleaning sometimes. Grime can build up after many cycles, and it may affect your cleaning performance.Electrolux Dishwashers comes with a special program called MachineCare, this program is designed to be used together with a descaling product to thoroughly clean the inside of your dishwasher. It removes limescale and grease buildup to keep the appliance in optimal working condition for longer.

4. Unload the bottom rack first
When your dishwasher cycle is done and you’re unloading, take out the dishes from the bottom rack first. Items in the top rack may have turned over during cleaning and may have water pooled in them. If you unload the bottom rack first, you avoid spilling that water all over your clean dishes underneath.

5. Don’t run your dishwasher when it’s half full
Sure, you may need those dishes back as soon as possible, but try to avoid running your dishwasher when it’s not full. This can end up costing you more in electricity and water bills while at the same time causing a negative impact on the environment and reducing the lifespan of your appliance.