Dishwasher not Drying Your Dishes?

If your dishwasher has a stainless steel tub, you probably need rinse aid. Sure, your dishwasher could be the best, highest-efficiency model. It still needs rinse aid. Rinse aid helps dry dishes by reducing water droplet formation. (Note: If you have a plastic tub and your dishes aren’t drying, you might need a service call on the heating element.)

If you’ve added rinse aid to your dishwasher and your dishes still come out wet, check if you’re washing a lot of plastic dishes. Sometimes these can exacerbate the problem. Have you ever noticed that plastic dishes often come out with droplets of water while all your glass and porcelain dishes are completely dry? That’s because plastic does not hold heat the same way regular dishes do.

Why does that matter? It throws the dishwasher off its drying mojo. Here’s how the dishwasher drying process works:  The final rinse water reaches a very high temperature which heats up your dishes. The stainless steel tub is a cooler surface, so the moisture collects on the tub rather than your dishes.

Other things that throw the dishwasher off its drying mojo:

• Washing all the dishes before you load them. Scrape off large food pieces, but just say no to washing your dishes before you wash them! If the dishes are clean, your smart dishwasher cuts the wash time down. If this happens, the dishwasher may not have time to get hot enough. The water is heated to more than 40 degrees higher than the hot water being piped in.
• You’re using the light or quick wash cycles for everyday stuff. It won’t usually wash or dry as well.

Taken from Warners’ Stellian

Maytag Washers with PowerWash

Many of Maytag’s high efficiency washers come with the PowerWash system which offers the best cleaning in the industry.  Three things make the PowerWash system the best; extra cleaning action, enhanced stain removal, and a thorough rinse.  You can find PowerWash in five different Maytag series in both top load and front load models.

In addition to exceptional cleaning, EnergyStar qualified models can use up to 82% less water and 86% less energy which could result in an lifetime energy and water savings up to $3,300!  Click here to learn more.

Energy Saving Cooking Tips

Stoves, cooktops and ovens aren’t Energy Star rated because most models use about the same amount of energy. But there are certainly ways to use less gas or electricity when cooking.

1. Keep your burner caps and drip pans clean

Dirty surfaces don’t reflect heat as well as polished surfaces, thus wasting energy and potentially your time.

2. Match pots and pans to the size of your burners

Unless you’re using an induction cooktop or range, you’re heating a lot of air while you try to heat your food. Induction cooking is 20% more efficient than electric and 70% more efficient than gas.  To mitigate energy loss, choose the appropriate sized pot or pan for the size of burner you’re cooking on.

3. Cover your pots while boiling water

When you think about it, it makes no sense to boil water in an uncovered pot. Using a cover helps water boil faster while creating pressure and preventing evaporation.

4. Skip preheating

Unless you’re baking and require precise temperatures, you don’t need to wait till your oven reaches 350 degrees to throw your food in.  Better yet, shut off your oven a few minutes early and let residual heat finish off your dish.

5. Use the microwave

Using the microwave as an alternative to the oven cuts energy use in half.  Plus, it’s faster!

Taken from Warners’ Stellian

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Maximize Your Refrigerator

Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your refrigerator.

1. A small amount of condensation on the fridge or freezer is normal, especially during humid weather and summer vacation, if you see more condensation than normal, check the seal (or gasket) for any obstructions and clear them. If there aren’t any, try moistening the gasket with Vaseline by rubbing a thin layer on the seal where it meets the cabinet of the fridge. This should create a stronger, air-tight seal.

2. Brands might create the perfect space for gallon-jug storage on your refrigerator door, but consider how quickly you will use highly perishable foods (like milk) before storing them here. Why? Consider the temperature fluctuations of this region of the refrigerator. Accordingly, produce like broccoli, asparagus and apples benefit from colder temperatures located near the rear, while corn and berries — for example — benefit from the warmest spot in the refrigerator, so choose those for the front. (Alternatively, fresh herbs like basil thrive in slightly warmer-than-fridge temperatures, so it's smart to keep them in the door)

3. Use your crisper. Those clear drawers in your fridge aren’t just for convenience. Many models allow you adjust the humidity of your crisper drawers to suit their contents. Consult your use & care manual for specifics on your model, but in general, separate your fruits from vegetables and set humidity to high for green, leafy vegetables and low for fruits and vegetables with skins. Meats should be colder – often just above freezing – so keep them in your deli drawer, which is usually designed to stay colder.

Taken from Warners’ Stellian

Grilling on the 4th?

The biggest grilling day in America is almost here!  If you’re tired of the same old burgers and hot dogs for the 4^th of July, try this recipe for All-American Steak Burgers courtesy of Weber.

You’ll need:

1/2 cup KRAFT THICK 'N SPICY Original Barbecue Sauce

1/4 cup A1 Original Steak Sauce

2 pounds ground sirloin

1 each green and red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips

1 Vidalia onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

8 KRAFT Singles

8 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted

Then it’s just four easy steps:

Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).

Mix barbecue sauce and steak sauce. Mix 1/4 cup with meat; shape into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.

Grill patties and vegetables over direct medium heat, 10 to 12 minutes or until burgers are done (160ºF) and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning and brushing with remaining sauce after 6 minutes.

Top burgers with Singles; grill 1 minute or until melted. Fill buns with vegetables and cheeseburgers.

Enjoy!