This might seem blindingly obvious, but you'd be surprised how many people load their dishwashers in an utterly haphazard way.
40+ Knives In Dishwasher Up Or Down. Bosch recommends placing cutlery always unsorted with the tips face. Forks can be left up or down, knives should go down so you don't stab yourself when taking them out, and bowls should be facing down or you will end up with a bowl of water when you are ready to take it out.
The Great Cutlery In The Dishwasher Debate Stuff Co Nz from resources.stuff.co.nz
Your knives can scratch cups, plates, and even the actual machine. Let the dishwasher do the during washing, a chemical reaction can cause pitting in the metal. Cheaper knives will just straight out rust/corrode, even if you remove.
Is it handles up, or handles down?
When i say good knives, i mean meat cleavers, steak knives and other super sharp cutlery that isn't your typical butter knife. The acids used to attack dirt and grease can actually wear down ceramic. My wife insists that we shouldn't put our really sharp knives in the dishwasher, since the hot water and detergent will dull the blades. Is it handles up, or handles down?
