To pre-rinse dishes or not to pre-rinse...

[washer111]

@MrX

Interesting description of the filter. 

 

I know for a FACT that a DishDrawer CAN be used without the Drain Filter (effectively ceasing the filter plate's functionalility). Its actually amazing what a plastic impeller can do, although, it looks pretty serious. Most nasties were gobbled up, so there was no issue there. I did notice an extreme build up in the corners, until the Rinse-Aid dispensed, then everything just sat in the water. Using the Heavy Cycle, or another cycle with 3 Rinses (Delicates) was practical. 

 

We haven't experienced etching, and I use the Heavy cycle quite often now, to sanitise our dishes (and because there are 3 post-wash rinses! Maybe similar to "Cool-Down," or to get rid of the extra detergent)

 

[whirlcool]

I had glasses from the Crate and Barrel store that etched like crazy within 6 months.

We had the same thing happen to us with some drink glasses bought at C&B. They only lasted about 2 years before they went opaque. And those glasses weren't cheap either.

 

[jerrod6]

3 post rinses? Where can I find this in the USA

Any new DW washer in the USA have 3 full after rinses?  My Miele can do this if the soil sensor detects excess soil or suds in the first after rinse but it was made in 2004 and sold to the USA in 2006.  Anyone know of a DW sold in the USA that will do three full after rinses?  If so tell me,  I might want to buy it and stash it away for future use.

 

[launderess]

Glassware Etching In Dishwasher

Pipe:

http://lancaster.unl.edu/home/articles/2007/etchedglass.shtml

 

[launderess]

And Furthermore

I reiterate:

http://www.wqa.org/sitelogic.cfm?ID=351

 

[DirectDriveDave]

I have never had a problem with etched glassware.

Probably the only thing that I have done that doesn't go with the above article is I use heated drying and the incoming water temperature is 120. But this dishwasher is from 2002 so I have no idea if it heats it any further (Normal Wash cycle)

 

[washer111]

@jerrod6

One word: DishDrawer.

 

I believe the newer models actually post these "secret" rinses, so you really known which cycle is which. 

 

[gelaundry4ever]

don't!

Don't prerinse anything! I recommend Cascade everything! I have been using Cascade since September 5, 2007 and I never prerinsed from then on when I started using it! It was Cascade and Dawn 2 in 1 action packs!

 

[vacerator]

dishwahers used to have a

pre-rinse cycle, or "rinse and hold", for when you didn't have a full load, and didn't want to wash them yet. I pre-rinse for the same reason.

 

[iheartmaytag]

Well since this thread is almost seven  years old, to prevent discussion into perpetuity I will only state.  Pre-wash?  Why?  I have a dog, sometimes they are so clean I don't even bother putting them in the dishwasher.

 

 

[DADoES]

 
I haven't used Rinse Hold since the late 1970s.  Found it causes more odor due to residual dirty water left in the sump and on the dishware.

 

[iowabear]

I'm guilty of pre-rinsing because I only run my dishwasher about once-a-week.

 

Except for the occasional spider or centipede my home is blissfully pest-free and that's how I like it.  I may be excessively paranoid but "better safe than sorry" is my policy when it comes to bugs.

 

[ultralux88]

I definitely never rinse anything, the dishwasher was made to wash all of this off!

 

[tolivac]

When I had a dishwasher-had NO choice-had to rinse the food off the dishes-or like the scene in Creepshow--Roaches "cleaning" the dishes for me!Used to run it a few times per week.

 

[awooff]

Glass etching

Ive had issues with etching years ago when detergents were stronger but found using less detergent stopped this. Scraper, non-rinser here and soft water im sure didnt help either.

Step mom was a pre-washer with soap and the whole bit. She would rinse, wash and sometimes rinse again before placing in the dishwasher. -the dishwasher bottom rack is almost completly rusted through from this practice. -the detergents having nothing to work on but the machine parts. All her glasses were etched with that familiar rainbow hue on them..

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

If you have any good dishwasher, then "DON'T!"...

-- Dave

 

[turbowash]

I own Bosh dishwasher and never rinse dishes before loading it. I just scrape food leftovers. But I see my glasses have discoloration.

 

[ozzie908]

Reply 25 @washer111

I wish I had kept my dish drawer it made life so much easier and I believe there is a way to fix it in when you have Quartz work surfaces?
Its the only dishwasher to be as good as the Miele I use now.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

prerinsing

QUIT! You'll ruin your racks!

 

[wayupnorth]

I will not quit pre rinsing. My water is very hard and my dishes come out fine after they are just run under the faucet. My 28 year old Whirlpool's racks are still fine too.