Placing Dishes in the Dishwasher on Shabbat

Muktzeh

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Question

Is it permissible to place dirty dishes in the dishwasher on Shabbat? The light does not turn on when you open the dishwasher while it is off.

Answer

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If it is customary to store dishes there, it is permitted.

However, if it is customary to place dishes there only for washing, the dishwasher is considered muktze, and it is forbidden to move any part of it. Additionally, in such a case, placing the dishes there is considered preparation for washing after Shabbat, which is prohibited due to preparing from Shabbat to after Shabbat.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 318

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