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COOKWARE, POTS AND PANS: MAINTENANCE TIPS

1. Cutlery and cooking utensils are the main cause of jammed dishwasher pumps and waste disposers. Make sure that all cutlery and utensils are removed before plates are scraped. Place cutlery and cooking utensils in the correct basket before putting them in a dishwasher.

2. Plastic cutlery can easily be drawn into dishwasher pumps and then block the wash arm jets. So if you do wash them in a dishwasher, take extra care.

3. Spillage from pans which boil over is the biggest cause of blocked jets on gas cooking ranges. Use a pan that will be big enough to avoid boiling over.

4. Most microwave ovens will be damaged if using a metal pan or container. Use only microwave safe containers.

5. High-speed microwave combi-ovens can use foil containers, but it’s best to check with the manufacturer before making your choice.

6. Aluminium containers should not be washed in a dishwasher, the detergents used will discolour the aluminium and make it go black. Use a hand held pot scrubber or soaking sink.

7. Stacking pans and containers on top of one another in a dishwasher will not get them all clean. Stack the pans singly and facing downwards for the best results.

8. To avoid accidents, pan lids should be stored separately and not stacked on shelves above shoulder height.

9. Large granule dishwashers, which fire granules at baked on foodstuffs, need to be carefully loaded to ensure everything is cleaned. Pots and pans should face the wash arms, and not allow water to be trapped in the containers when unloading.

10. Ensure your dishwasher uses the correct detergent for each purpose – pans which are hand washed must use hand wash detergent. Do not use dishwasher detergent which can cause irritation if it comes into contact with skin.

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