Transition to Cooler evenings: Regular maintenance check before the heavier cooking season begins

Check Door Seals and Gaskets – A worn door gasket allows steam and moisture to escape, reducing heat retention in wash cycles and compromising drying. Replace or reseal if needed.

Test Heating and Drying Functions – If your machine has a “Heat Dry” or “Quick Dry” mode, run a test cycle to ensure those functions still operate as expected. Any shortfall here tends to show up when doing plastics or trays.

Clean the Interior – Wipe down walls, spray arm hubs, and detergent dispensers. Run an empty cycle with a dishwasher cleaning product or citric acid to remove limescale and grease. Doing these checks will help your dishwasher handle the upcoming months smoothly, reducing unexpected breakdowns or poor performance when you need it most.

How LG’s 14‑Place Setting Dishwashers Meet Heavier Cooking Demands

LG’s 14‑place setting dishwashers are designed to cope well with the increased load. Here’s how those features help in a heavy cooking season:

1. QuadWash™ & Dual Zone Wash 

QuadWash™ employs four multi‑motion spray arms, meaning water reaches more angles, more surfaces, and more types of dishware effectively in one cycle. You won’t need to pre‑rinse as much, and you’ll have greater confidence that burnt‑on food on both trays and pots is addressed. The Dual Zone Wash means you can split the upper and lower rack cycles’ intensity: delicate glassware can get a gentler spray while your roasting trays get the full water pressure. All this helps when you’re mixing large, tough cleaning jobs with fragile ones

2. Hea​t Dry & 1‑Hour Wash & Dry Cycle 

One of the frustrations in the high season is the drying stage, particularly with plastics or lids. LG’s Heat Dry mode circulates hot air to accelerate drying, so dishes, even hard‑to‑dry plastics, come out ready to use. And when you're pushing multiple meals in one day, the 1‑Hour Wash & Dry cycle is a game changer: sparkling, dry dishes in just one hour save time, washes, and stress

3. EasyRack™ Plus & Adjustable Third Rack 

You’ll find yourself juggling large pots, roasting pans, mixing bowls, and oddly shaped bakeware. LG’s EasyRack™ Plus lets you adjust rack height to accommodate oversized items. The height‑adjustable third rack gives space for long cutlery, espresso cups, or spatulas. Don’t forget the foldable side rack, which lets you load bulky pans upright, freeing up space elsewhere and making the load more efficient and less clumsy.

4. Quiet Operation & Smart Features 

LG’s Inverter Direct Drive motor makes machines quieter, reducing noise so you can cook, talk, watch TV, or relax without constant appliance hustle in the background. Innovative features like LG ThinQ® mean you can monitor cycles via app, get alerts when the wash or dry stage is complete, and even start washes remotely.

5. Other Useful Extras 

Many LG models include TrueSteam™, which helps loosen stubborn food residue with steam before the wash. Hidden LED front displays allow you to keep track of cycle time without opening the door. The aesthetic finishes (platinum silver, black, white) also mean your machine remains stylish alongside your kitchen tools and cookware.

Why This Matters for Your Budget

More than just convenience, preparing your dishwasher properly before the heavy cooking season really saves you money and stress. Here’s how:

1. Lower running costs: When spray arms are clean, filters are unclogged, heating elements are working correctly, every cycle uses less water, less electricity, and fewer detergent adjustments.
2. Reduced repair bills: Catching issues early, such as worn gaskets, clogged nozzles, and loose parts, prevents minor problems from becoming significant failures that require professional repair.
3. Longer appliance life: Proper maintenance extends the useful lifespan of your dishwasher. Investing in care now means delaying replacement and getting more value.
4. Better food hygiene and less waste: Clean, properly dried dishes reduce the risk of bacteria, mould, and unpleasant odours. And clean cookware means you can use what you have without replacing it prematurely.