How do I know if my Tupperware is dishwasher safe?

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To see if Tupperware is dishwasher safe, look for a symbol of dishes being sprayed by water. According to the Tupperware FAQ, the dishwasher symbol on the bottom of each product will help you determine whether it’s dishwasher safe and if it is, which rack it should be placed on.

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Moreover, can Tupperware go on the bottom rack of the dishwasher?

Most plastic kitchen items are “top rack dishwasher safe“, including Tupperware. Many would melt on the bottom rack due to proximity to the heating element for the “heated dry” part of the cycle. If you can turn that option off in your machine, plastic items can go in the bottom rack as well.

Additionally, can you put plastic Tupperware in dishwasher? Plastic containers like Tupperware are built and tested to be safe for use in both the microwave and the dishwasher. These plastics will also last longer and will hold up better than the flimsy plastic containers that came with your takeout. These plastics are better able to withstand the heat without warping.

Also, can you put Tupperware in the washing machine?

Regardless of what type of plastic toys you have, they should be cleaned on a regular basis to rid them of germs, and the easiest way to do that is in the washing machine. The only plastic toys you should NEVER clean in a washing machine are ones that have batteries in them.

How do you load Tupperware in a dishwasher?

Top Rack

  1. Place small items facing downward on the top rack.
  2. Fit cups in between tines – not over them.
  3. Place Tupperware here, as the heat coming from the bottom of the dishwasher can melt the plastic.
  4. Place spatulas and cutlery horizontally on the top rack in between tines.

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Why does Tupperware not dry in the dishwasher?

Since your glass, metal, and ceramic dishes absorb and retain more heat during the dishwashing cycle, they can easily evaporate leftover water droplets. Plastic doesn’t get as hot, so the water droplets stay and never fully dries.

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