Andi Nasruddin

Andi holds an MSc in Finance and has been writing professionally for 5 years. He is also a master baker who loves his life and adventures in and out of the kitchen. He committed to bringing his passion for using kitchen appliances and cooking to masses.

Posts by Andi Nasruddin:

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If you’re still scratching your head about the process of detaching a dishwasher from under a granite countertop, don’t worry—in this guide, I’ll explain how to do this in more detail, as well as how to remove an epoxied dishwasher from under countertops.

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Below, I’ll go into greater detail about what these dishwashers have to offer, as well as explain the benefits of using dishwasher racks that don’t rust as easily.

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The base of an immersion blender should never be inserted into your dishwasher. As for the shaft, while some brands claim that they are safe to wash on the topmost rack of your dishwasher, it’s advised that you wash it by hand.

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A pound of powdered sugar consists of 3.94 cups. However, the actual cup-per-pound ratio will depend on the fineness grade of the powdered sugar.

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There are two methods of winterizing a dishwasher: by clearing the inlet and drain lines and by using antifreeze. Either of these methods will stop your dishwasher’s hoses from bursting when the temperatures drown to below freezing, ensuring that they will remain in working order when the snow thaws.

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Leaving a dishwasher dormant for extended periods of time can cause it to break down. It relies on a constant operation to maintain its working status.

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First, you should look for the root cause, which may be a mechanical issue, such as a worn-out door seal, a damaged latch, or a broken spring. Other times, the cause might just be a buildup of gunk that prevents the soap dispenser from shutting.

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If your dishwasher leaks water, even when it’s not running, it might be a sign that the machine is in need of repairs. There are multiple causes of this issue, including a damaged water inlet valve, blockages in the drain hose or filter, and even an unlevel dishwasher.

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Potatoes are split into 3 size categories—small, medium, and large. To get a total of 3 pounds, you would need about 10 small potatoes, 7 medium potatoes, and 5 large potatoes.

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1 cup of raw potatoes weighs 5.4 ounces, whereas 1 cup of mashed potatoes is 7.4 ounces. So, 4 cups of raw or mashed potatoes will weigh 21.6 ounces (1.35 pounds) and 29.6 ounces (1.85 pounds), respectively.

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Most recipes you find online will have you measure ingredients in volume—e.g., teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, etc. If you have the right measuring spoons and cups, measuring fractions shouldn’t be too difficult. But if you don’t and you have to use, say, 2/3 of a cup of an ingredient, how would you convert that to tablespoons?

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The door latch on a dishwasher does more than keeping the door in place in order to prevent water from leaking out. Your dishwasher’s control board will not work properly if it does not register a shut door, and a door can only be shut if the door latch is in working order. So, what should you do to fix the door latch on an Amana dishwasher?