Can porcelain dishes be washed in the dishwasher?

china Who would think of washing porcelain in the dishwasher? Of course, few people would think of stuffing expensive family porcelain into the depths of a “household helper,” but people try to wash modern porcelain products, and do it very often. The consequences of machine washing are in some cases disastrous, but users often report that they wash porcelain products without problems. So is it possible or not to wash porcelain automatically? What's the secret here? We will definitely find out about this.

Depends on what kind of dishes

Antique china cannot be washed in the dishwasher, that's for sure. It’s unlikely that anyone checked the stability of the pattern, the porosity of the material and other indicators, especially since in the past no one even thought about dishwashers. Modern porcelain items are easier to test, and they are not as valuable. Manufacturers of cookware post recommendations on their websites for caring for their products. You can find out which company made your home china, go to its website and study the recommendations. Let's give examples.

The famous bone china with a gold border from Japan from Nikko can be washed in the dishwasher, and the manufacturer says so directly. Unsurpassed original designs are covered with a special glazed crust that will withstand hot water and aggressive chemical detergents.
Porcelain from China Royal Bone and Fine China. These products contain components that make the items resistant to aggressive environments. This cookware is suitable for the microwave, and even more so for the dishwasher.
Modern Czech porcelain is also generally dishwasher safe, however, be careful not to wash it at temperatures above 50⁰WITH.
Elite tableware from Narumi is made in limited quantities and only by hand. All products are hardened in a special way, so they can be washed either by hand or by machine.

If you have items without identification marks and it is not clear who their manufacturer is, pay attention to the durability of their coating. If the design is poorly protected, or almost not protected at all, then it is better to handle such utensils with care and wash them by hand.

If the coating looks durable, you can try washing the item in the dishwasher, but this is still at your own risk.

How to wash correctly?

Porcelain dishes can be damaged even if you wash them by hand, not to mention washing them in the dishwasher. It is very important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for caring for cookware, but if there are no such instructions, you need to follow the general requirements, which we will now introduce you to.

Do not stack porcelain items too close in PMM baskets.
Do not use intensive washing mode.
Do not wash products at 60⁰C and above.
Do not place metal utensils near porcelain items.

Let us describe the process of washing porcelain in a PMM. First, clean the porcelain from food debris. Take special care to clean out large residues thoroughly so they don't clog the dishwasher's dust filter. Next, place items in the dish baskets, leaving space between them. Place detergent in the special compartment and check whether there is enough salt in the special container. Close the dishwasher door and turn on the normal washing program.At the end of the program, remove the clean dishes and make sure that nothing has happened to them.

In conclusion, we note that not all porcelain is suitable for the dishwasher, but it cannot be said that all porcelain should not be washed in a dishwasher. You just need to approach things wisely. If you want to know what dishes should not be washed in the dishwasher, read the article of the same name posted on our website. Good luck!