What Is the Dishwasher Safe Symbol

Dishwasher symbols can be confusing for the average person. In order to help clear things up, I will explain the different types of symbols and what they mean.

What Is the Dishwasher Safe Symbol?

The dishwasher safe symbol means that the item can be placed in the dishwasher and will come out clean. This symbol is usually found on dishes, silverware, and cookware.

The symbols used by each manufacturer are different, though, because the company determines what is dishwasher safe. 

What does the dishwasher safe symbol look like?

The dishwasher safe symbol is looks like a picture of dishes with water falling onto the dishes. This is how the dishwasher safe symbol looks like:

dishwasher safe symbol
Dishwasher Safe Symbol

The dishwasher safe symbol is not a universal symbol, according to Appliance Canada. However, some companies make it easy to identify their products with the symbols. If you can’t locate them, contact the manufacturer or check online.

What Is the “Green Dot” Dishwasher Symbol?

The green dot dishwasher symbol means that the item should be placed in the upper rack of the dishwasher. This symbol is usually found on cups, pitchers, bowls, and other smaller items.

What does the “green dot” dishwasher symbol look like?

The “green dot” dishwasher symbol is usually a green dot with a white border.

What Is the “Red Dot” Dishwasher Symbol?

The red dot dishwasher symbol means that the item should be placed in the lower rack of the dishwasher. This symbol is usually found on pots, pans, and other larger items. These larger items can fit in the lower rack without taking up too much space.

What does the “red dot” dishwasher symbol look like?

The “red dot” dishwasher symbol is usually a red dot with a white border.

What Is the “No Drip” Dishwasher Symbol?

The No Drip dishwasher symbol means that there should be no water dripping on the item when it comes out of the dishwasher. This usually applies to cups with straws, glassware, and other items with delicate parts.

What does the “No Drip” dishwasher symbol look like?

The No Drip dishwasher symbol is usually a circle with a diagonal line through it.

The “No Drip” dishwasher symbol indicates

Items That Cannot Be Placed in a Dishwasher

Although the dishwasher safe symbol indicates that an item can be placed in a dishwasher, there are some items that should not be placed in a dishwasher. These items include plastics, wood, painted surfaces, and delicate items.

Less Known Dish Symbols:

What is material is approved for food contact symbol?

The material is approved for food contact symbol means that the material is safe to come into contact with food. The symbol will be placed on products that are made from materials that are considered safe for food contact.

Hand wash only symbol?

The hand wash only symbol means that the product should only be washed by hand. The symbol will be placed on products that are not safe to be put in the dishwasher.

Symbol for dishwasher safe plastics?

The symbol for dishwasher safe plastics is a simple one – it’s just a line within the rectangular box.

Knowing what these symbols mean can help you save time and frustration when using your dishwasher. Happy cleaning!

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