mrb627
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Tell me, when your dishwasher is in between cycles, do you latch the door closed or not?
Malcolm
Malcolm
POLL: Dishwasher Door - to latch or not?
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cehalstead
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latched
cornutt
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Clean dishes: leave door ajar
Dirty dishes: closed and latched
Dirty dishes: closed and latched
danemodsandy
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Latched, Absolutely!
The reason?
Because you really shouldn't pre-rinse dishes if you want the best dishwashing performance and you want to keep your dishes un-etched.
Which means you're going to have a bit of a smell. Latching the door keeps that odor inside the dishwasher.
Where it belongs.
The reason?
Because you really shouldn't pre-rinse dishes if you want the best dishwashing performance and you want to keep your dishes un-etched.
Which means you're going to have a bit of a smell. Latching the door keeps that odor inside the dishwasher.
Where it belongs.
dustin92
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Usually latched, because our Kenmore Ultra wash's latch is integrated with the door handle, and it usually latches when it's closed. Our last dishwasher, a low end GE, was left unlatched unless it was washing, then kept latched until it's unloaded.
Variously, both closed and slightly ajar.
I tend to not latch - I have an irrational fear of 'flattening' vintage gaskets.
mrb627
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Unmatched...
Except during operation here.
Malcolm
Except during operation here.
Malcolm
hmm
On the KA, it's so obvious when the handle is up, so that is usually latched. On the 70's-80's GE/HP's I've had, where latching is a very small sliding knob, almost hidden, it's usually left unlatched. On my toplaoder Mobile Maid, sometimes open for hours as I cook/clean. Then when it's closed, it becomes a repository of mail, wallet, watch, phone, etc, too much crap.
On the KA, it's so obvious when the handle is up, so that is usually latched. On the 70's-80's GE/HP's I've had, where latching is a very small sliding knob, almost hidden, it's usually left unlatched. On my toplaoder Mobile Maid, sometimes open for hours as I cook/clean. Then when it's closed, it becomes a repository of mail, wallet, watch, phone, etc, too much crap.
Unlatched.....
Growing up I always remember that handle up between cycles and I tend to do the same. I find myself from time to time doing things the way my mom did growing up.
Growing up I always remember that handle up between cycles and I tend to do the same. I find myself from time to time doing things the way my mom did growing up.
the kitchen aid as mentioned looks best latched.....
the kenmore also as mentioned, latches automatically as it closes...
the kenmore also as mentioned, latches automatically as it closes...
Always "latched" on my Kenmore Elite--clean or dirty, but especially dirty--I 2000% agree with Sandy. With the GSD1200, usually unlatched unless odor developed in between runs, then latched.
Unlatched
Typically mine is only latched when running.
lawrence
Typically mine is only latched when running.
lawrence
I leave mine unlatched when I am accumulating dishes...lets the other half know that the dishes are dirty. After I run the dishwasher I leave it latched to tell him not to put dirty dishes in with clean ones...he does that, but I normally empty the dishwasher after its done so clean dishes rarely linger in the machine for the next day. That way I am on top of it and it makes my kitchen run like a well oiled machine.
verizonbear
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Always Latched
Un rinsed dishes can draw bugs
Un rinsed dishes can draw bugs
Never thought about it before. Door is always closed and has to be latched to run. Usually I just close it with my foot after adding dirty dishes. Sometimes it latches, sometimes it does not. Never any bug problems around it. Emptying the DW and putting them away is one of my least favorite things to do.
When I had the Maytag installed, it was usually latched, but because the normal shut position was the latch position as well. If open enough for the latch to be disengaged, it was just at an awkward angle.
The PowerClean stays mainly unlatched but closed, since it needs that slight nudge for the latch to actually catch. When being gradually loaded I usually just pull it to and let it come to rest where it will. The seal is in good shape so it cushions the door rim and holds in any smells. I've made a strict rule with the household, including the roommate, that I won't tolerate my appliance's doors or lids being slammed or kicked shut, so mainly unlatched we stay, regarding the dishwasher at least.
The PowerClean stays mainly unlatched but closed, since it needs that slight nudge for the latch to actually catch. When being gradually loaded I usually just pull it to and let it come to rest where it will. The seal is in good shape so it cushions the door rim and holds in any smells. I've made a strict rule with the household, including the roommate, that I won't tolerate my appliance's doors or lids being slammed or kicked shut, so mainly unlatched we stay, regarding the dishwasher at least.
philr
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I keep mine unlatched at all times, even for washing!
That's because there's no latch on it!
That's because there's no latch on it!
I am a guilty prerinser, while accumulating over 2 or 3 days especially in this heat. What goes in on "run" nights does not get rinsed. Builders Tappan/Frigidaire here. Handle and Latch are intergrated. If my hands are full no doubt it is locked!
