Dishwasher doesn't fit a standard dinner plate

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#3461914 16-Feb-2026 15:14

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AklBen:

^ no.

The quick setup manual states that a 27cm plate will fit with the upper tray in the lowest position. Of course, we have been using the dishwasher with the upper tray raised to its highest position, but that means I cannot clean wine or tall glasses in this $2000 dishwasher, and I'm finding that Electrolux needs to provide an answer on this, as it contradicts their instructions.

I’m confused. The manual says 27cm when the tray is in its lowest position. You’re not using it in its lowest position but you’re complaining that a 27cm plate won’t fit.

Is that correct?

We cannot use it in the lowest position because our 27cm plates don't fit, so we have to use the upper position. We want to use it in the lowest position so I can fit glassware in the upper tray, as the manual indicates 27cm is the maximum fit.

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#3461916 16-Feb-2026 15:15

We have the same issue due to the pull out cuttlery tray at the top. but can't you put tall wine glasses on the bottom tray as I think there are often flip down things to hold them. Mine isn't AEG , but my bigger issue is the trays prematurely rusting after less than 5 years.

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#3461917 16-Feb-2026 15:18

^ yeah, rusting or failing trays is a shocker. I guess one bonus to this AEG is a 5-year warranty.

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#3461918 16-Feb-2026 15:19

I would call that plate in the picture a very small side dish plate, so if it will be that close when its at the high position then there is no hope even for my normal sized plates, let alone the giant ones that let me get everything on a single place without them mingling. Really wish plate makers would stop with the giant useless lip around the edges.

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#3461919 16-Feb-2026 15:21

AklBen:

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AklBen:

^ no.

The quick setup manual states that a 27cm plate will fit with the upper tray in the lowest position. Of course, we have been using the dishwasher with the upper tray raised to its highest position, but that means I cannot clean wine or tall glasses in this $2000 dishwasher, and I'm finding that Electrolux needs to provide an answer on this, as it contradicts their instructions.

I’m confused. The manual says 27cm when the tray is in its lowest position. You’re not using it in its lowest position but you’re complaining that a 27cm plate won’t fit.

Is that correct?

We cannot use it in the lowest position because our 27cm plates don't fit, so we have to use the upper position. We want to use it in the lowest position so I can fit glassware in the upper tray, as the manual indicates 27cm is the maximum fit.

Ah - sorry - now understand.

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#3461933 16-Feb-2026 16:20

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We have pretty standard dinnerware, although never bothered to measure them, and they fit in our dish drawers just fine. It's impossible, and unrealistic to expect a manufacturer to cover every conceivable plate, pot, bowl, cutlery variation. You will always find something that doesn't fit, or that doesn't fit nicely. You chuck it in there as best you can, or handwash it.

When we ordered our dinner set, it never even occurred to us. It's Le Creuset and doesn't look unusually large.

As it turned out there was only just enough room in the Miele in our previous house (excellent dishwasher). Everything I can find says standard diameter of a dinner plate is 10" to 12" with a trend toward 11" to 12". The midpoint of the range is just under 280mm, and we're at 273mm. I could run through a sizeable list of things that did fit in the Miele but don't fit in the dish drawer. I guess that's the trade-off for having two dishwashers in the usually space of one.

I'm glad we found this out in a rental. We're doing a new build soon. So, I guess we're taking a plate dishwasher shopping with us, and dish drawers are out of contention already. Microwave drawers though ... they look good.,

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#3461960 16-Feb-2026 19:38

We've got the Maxwell and Williams white dinner plates, just measured them at 275mm.

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#3462158 17-Feb-2026 11:08

AklBen:

... a 27cm dinner plate (this is considered a standard size).

I've been in the same situation and I've learnt to test my dishes in the dishwasher I am considering buying. I've also learnt to use smaller 9 to 10 inch dinner plates called buffet, luncheon or salad plates. We still have 12" dinner plates for special occasions but the smaller plates avoid having to raise the top rack in day-to-day use.

There are four reasons for not relying on a customary "standard" and these also creates difficulties for you if you want to pursue redress from the retailer or the manufacturer.

1. There is no real standard only a custom

This "standard" is a custom and that custom has never been consistent.

2. The "standard" dinner plate is different between regions

The main manufacturers of our dishwashers do not share any actual common standard. At the continental level it is easy to find differences between Australasia, Europe, North America and Asia. Then there are regional and national differences that diverge even further, e.g. Japan probably continues to have the smallest dinner plates.

3. The "standard" dinner plate size is changing over time

If I search on "standard dinner plate size" today I get a different size than if I search in a different decade. Google search corroborates my recall of changing "standards":

"Before 2020, the traditional standard dinner plate size was 10.5 inches (approx. 27 cm) in diameter. ...

1950s-1960s: Dinner plates were typically around 9 to 9.5 inches.
1970s-1980s: Sizes grew to approximately 10 to 10.5 inches.
2000-2020: The "standard" shifted towards 11-12 inches, often to accommodate larger portion sizes."

4. The plate diameter dimension is insufficient to determine what fits in a dishwasher

There are more than one dimension affecting the height and the angle of lean of the plate in the racks and tines of a dishwasher.

The plate shape, e.g. round versus square, rectangular, even octagonal and triangular.
The plate profile, e.g. rimless (coupe) versus rimmed, coupe-bowl.
Even more specifically, the dimensions of the structural components for the well, lip/shoulder, rim and base.

[Edited to correct fourth bullet number]

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#3462185 17-Feb-2026 12:04

I'm reflecting also that we use square dinner plates which probably has a better overall surface area hence probably is a bit shorter in profile when inserted in the dishwasher. Good tip to bring plates etc when checking out dishwashers.

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#3462186 17-Feb-2026 12:06

KiwiSurfer:

I'm reflecting also that we use square dinner plates which probably has a better overall surface area hence probably is a bit shorter in profile when inserted in the dishwasher. Good tip to bring plates etc when checking out dishwashers.

Bring back the black octagonals from the 80s?

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#3462837 19-Feb-2026 06:23

Can't access the last bit of milk on your cornflakes with the octagonal bowls.

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#3462886 19-Feb-2026 07:16

A side note. Don't put crystal wine glasses or any crystal in the dishwasher. It kills the shine and sparkle. Always hand wash, rinse and dry.

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#3462941 19-Feb-2026 08:07

MikeB4:

A side note. Don't put crystal wine glasses or any crystal in the dishwasher. It kills the shine and sparkle. Always hand wash, rinse and dry.

they’re also bad for your kitchen knives.

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#3462969 19-Feb-2026 09:44

I have always loaded Plates, pots (not non stick) in the bottom rack. On the middle load cups, non crystal glasses, small plates and sundries. On the top cutlery etc (not kitchen knives)

Pro tip never cook fish in the dish washer

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#3462970 19-Feb-2026 09:46

In dishwashers without a cutlery drawer and with quite a bit more room in the upper tray, I've always enjoyed putting small saucepans there, as that's where I usually have the space.

Agree that nonstick is a no-no unless you want your eggs to taste like Finish.

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