Can the baking sheet be washed in the dishwasher or is it better to do it by hand?

The baking tray can be washed in the dishwasher. Of course, if it fits there. All machines cope well with heavy soiling, you just need to place the dishes correctly and select the appropriate settings. On some dishwasher models this is easier and more convenient, since the kit includes attachments suitable for cleaning large baking sheets and frying pans.

Dishwasher or hand wash?

Washing large dishes that cannot easily fit into the sink is a below average pleasure. Getting rid of a layer of burnt fat by hand means scrubbing the pan for a long time, wasting time and effort and gradually damaging the non-stick coating.

Cleaning in the dishwasher will:

• do not devote precious time and energy to painfully scrubbing away dirt;
• get perfectly clean dishes;
• do not damage the non-stick coating.

The dishwasher cleans baking sheets without mechanical impact. Plastic scrapers and brushes are a completely different matter.

The downside to cleaning in the dishwasher is that it takes more time than washing by hand. So if you need to wash the baking sheet urgently, you will have to do it with a brush or scraper.

How to wash properly?

The baking sheet takes up a lot of space. But this does not mean that nothing else will fit into the car besides it.

How to properly fit a baking tray and other items into the dishwasher?

1. First you need to remove the top basket.If the pan still won't fit, it's probably due to the cutlery tray. Remove it and try again.
2. Bosch machines have a space dedicated to attachments that clean baking trays and rinse off cleaning products.
3. The baking sheets should be placed in the basket located at the very bottom. Lean them against the side walls.
4. You can place other dishes and cutlery between them.
5. If the dishwasher tank is not large enough to place the tray vertically, you can place it horizontally. Be sure to place it upside down so that water does not accumulate in it (otherwise the device may “freeze”).
6. Don't forget to add detergent.

The most suitable washing temperature is 65 ⁰C. To ensure that any remaining grease is removed accurately, it is better to select a pre-soak mode or a rinse mode suitable for very dirty dishes.

As a result, the dishes should be washed. If something didn't go according to plan, then perhaps you did something wrong.

Why did the baking tray remain dirty?

Below you can find warnings that will help you not to spoil the washing process:

• Do not fix the pan diagonally. This will block the sprayer - and the dishes are unlikely to be washed well. Some areas will remain dirty.
• The quick wash mode is not suitable for cleaning these types of dishes. It is better to choose normal or intensive mode. This way you can make cleaning much more effective.
• It is better to use exactly as much detergent as necessary, without skimping or sparing chemicals.

Detergents

The effectiveness of washing also directly depends on the choice of chemicals and their quantity.Often, poor cleaning results from the fact that the owner skimps on detergents - putting half a tablet instead of a whole one or pouring less powder. Trying to extend the packaging of the product for a longer period, housewives then wonder why the dishes are not washed properly.

Detergents are produced in three versions:

• pills;
• gel;
• powder.

Tablets are convenient because each of them contains exactly the amount of substance needed. And to make the dishes wash better, you can add rinse aid to the compartment along with the tablet.

In order not to make a mistake when choosing a cleaning product, it is better to use those brands of household chemicals recommended by the manufacturer of your dishwasher.

Some people experiment with homemade dishwashing liquids. On the Internet you can find many recipes using soda, citric acid or mustard. Experts recommend not using such methods so as not to reduce the washing efficiency and not break the device.

So, the dishwasher does not harm the baking sheet in any way, so you can safely wash it in automatic mode. It is only important to avoid making common mistakes - and the dishes will remain perfectly clean.