Just to add to this, once you are familiar with the types of dishes and utensils you have in your kitchen I think it is the easiest to load the dish washer as you go. When I finish eating or finish with a drinking glass I put it into the dish washer. This makes it much easier, and you don't have dishes sitting around on the counter to get in the way or break. When I unload the clean dishes, I don't have any problem as I can recognize the different types of dishes I use. Hope this helps
-----Original Message----- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jean Marcley Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 6:46 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] loading a dishwasher I usually load the bottom part first with plates and silverware. I put only the sharp knives like steak knives in point down, everything else I put in handle down. I like to keep spoons together, forks, serving spoons, etc. It's easier to unload. I feel how the rows of prongs go in the dishwasher and then start putting in the plates. I like to keep them in neat rows also to make it easier to unload. Then I pull out the top shelf and begin putting glasses in with the top of the glass facing the bottom of the dishwasher; same for cups and cereal bols. Some cooking utensils like slotted spoons, tongs, big stirring spoons, can lay down on the top shelf. Anything plastic also goes on this shelf - like measureing cups and storage containers (make sure they are dishwasher safe and you have to ask a sighted person). I like to use premeasured packets probably of dishwasher detergent and I don't use a softener to prevent spotting. After a while, you'll get better at it when you use the same dishwasher all the time. Do not put wooden utensils or wooden-handled knives in the dw. I NEVER put sharp knives in even if they are dw safe so that I don't cut myself when I am putting the dishes away. So, there ya go. Hope this helps. I use my hands to feel where things go and it takes probably 3 times as long as for a sighted person. I don't care. Jean ____________________________________________________________ 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f260a693c41353bc47st03vuc _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4775 - Release Date: 01/29/12 _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
