1. Collect up all of your dirty dishes around the house.
2. Load them into the two racks of the dishwasher, plates and bowls usually go on the bottom, while cups and smaller items usually go on the top rack, and silverware usually goes in the little pockets on the side that have slits in them for utensils.
3. Pour some dish soap into the tray on the door of the dishwasher and close the cap.
4. Select the type of washing cycle you need and press the start button.
5. After the dishwasher is done, allow for drying time and then open the door back up.
6. Take out the clean dishes and towel dry any wet pieces.
7. Carefully put all of the dishes away in their correct spots.