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The (Holiday) Dishwasher Playbook

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The (Holiday) dishwasher playbook

A thoughtful guide to the quiet, behind-the-scenes host in your kitchen: Your Miele Dishwasher.

A stack of dishes can grow faster than you expect during the holidays. Managing it well keeps your kitchen feeling open, organized, and ready for whatever the evening brings. A thoughtfully used dishwasher maintains the rhythm behind the scenes, allowing you to stay focused on the moments that matter.

Here’s how to make the most of your dishwasher this holiday season.

Pre-event setup:
Start With a Dishwasher That’s Ready for the Night

A calm hosting experience starts long before the first guest arrives. A well-prepared dishwasher sets the tone.

  • Begin with an empty machine so you can load as you go.
  • Use the top cutlery tray for eccentric or mismatched utensils to keep everything streamlined.
  • Adjust the FlexLine baskets to accommodate tall glasses, serving bowls, or wide platters.
  • Pre-load daytime dishes, clearing the counters and priming the machine for hosting mode.
  • Fill your automated detergent system (Autodos) with PowerDisk so it's ready, or pop a Miele UltraTab into the dispenser for effortless detergent dosing.

And once the evening begins, your dishwasher stays beautifully unobtrusive. Miele dishwashers are engineered for near-silent performance, blending into the background so the moment – not the machine – sets the tone.

During the party:
Strategic Loading to Keep Your Counters Clear

A few small mid-party habits can keep the kitchen feeling open, easy to move through, and naturally aligned with the flow of the evening.

  • Run a 58-minute QuickIntenseWash cycle during cocktails to refresh glassware and free up counter space.
  • AutoDos dispenses the perfect amount of detergent – no scooping or guessing mid-party.
  • Place delicate glassware along the angled supports to keep stems safe—a design trusted by Riedel for their fine crystal wineglasses.
  • Add a Miele Dishwasher Freshener to keep everything smelling clean as the evening unfolds.
  • Slide plates directly into the machine between courses to avoid a sink pileup.

The Post-Meal Deep Clean

Once dinner winds down and conversations soften, let the dishwasher take over the heavy lifting.

  • No need to pre-rinse – simply remove large food deposits or sauces and load the machine directly.
  • Use the Intensive program for cookware, roasters, or anything that needs extra spray strength.
  • Run QuickIntenseWash for a fast, thorough clean before settling in for the night.
  • Pop in a Miele UltraTab or let the AutoDos system with PowerDisk do the dosing for you.

There’s a quiet satisfaction in watching the kitchen return to itself—surfaces reappearing, the sink staying clear, and the evening ending in calm rather than clutter.

The Morning After: A Fresh Start
Reset Your Kitchen for a New Day

A well-cared-for dishwasher keeps your kitchen performing beautifully throughout the entire season.

  • Use Miele DishClean (Dishwasher Conditioner) monthly to help remove grease, restore shine, and maintain freshness.
  • Run Miele IntenseClean a few times a year to remove limescale and ensure long-term performance.
  • Wipe down exterior stainless-steel surfaces for a polished, premium finish.

By morning, your kitchen feels renewed – ready for leftovers, brunch, or simply a slow, quiet start to the day.


Let the Season Flow with Ease

A clean, reset kitchen is the foundation of holiday magic. Let your dishwasher handle the heavy lifting so you can stay present, and fully immersed in the warmth of the moment.

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