"Bob Morrison" wrote in message
k.net...

Big mistake! I think it prudent
to give the dishes a light rinse or a quick scrape before they go in the
dishwasher.

In spite of what the manufacturer says, excessive gravy, tomato sauce, or
beet juice swirling around in the machine cant be as good as getting rid of
it before hand. A quick "pssst" under the faucet gets rid of the bulk.
Ed