New dishwasher Maytag or Miele?

[foraloysius]

Yes, in general in European dishwashers the tines are closer to eachother than in American dishwashers. On my trips to the USA I noticed that often people have crockery for dinnerware while in Europe most people use bone china. Hence the difference in racks.

 

[petek]

Corelle here,, thin, light, and easy to load in the machine. I've been using it since the 70s. We do have a thicker stoneware set but that was more for the big fancy dinners of yore. It didn't fit in the dw as easily either. It hasn't seen the light of day in years and I keep thinking of dropping it off at the Goodwill one of these days to give me more cupboard space for more gadgets LOL.

 

[bradfordwhite]

Corelle too

Especially retro pieces from the 70s and early 80s.

I used to collect stoneware but it's so heavy and bulky.

 

[jamiel]

Definitely take along your crockery and silverware...you have to deal with putting things in and taking things out continuously.

 

[bradfordwhite]

I try and downsize the dishes I use for portion control.

Same for the refrigerator. A small dorm size frig with lighted interior and set on top of the counter where it's handy, helps to keep from buying unneeded stuff.