We've all some or the other time not read an appliance user manuals and simply thrown them away thinking we know how to use the things we buy for the house or just figure it out somehow. But, there are many who have returned their perfectly functional home appliance only because they couldn't figure out how to work it and out of sheer frustration. Did you ever think there are chances that you might be using your household appliances all wrong? If you need a little help with that, we've got you covered.

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You might be packing your washing machine to the gills so that you make limited number of loads. But this in turn won't move your clothes well while washing and won't really clean the clothes well. The clothes will end up rubbing together and cause friction that will create pilling and undue wear and tear.

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With dishwashers, you need to make sure there is a separation between items so as to avoid the overcrowding of utensils in the dishwasher. Also, it is recommended to place the dishes with their dirty side facing the center of the machine and angle them downward. This will help clean the dishes better.

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If you use square dishes or containers to reheat your food in the microwave, you might want to rethink your decision on the shape of your vessel. The corners of your container basically attracts the heat and energy which leaves the area overcooked and then potentially takes the heat away from the middle of the dish. Use round containers instead.

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You might think what could possibly go wrong with working a ceiling fan, yeah? Here's what. Set your fans to turn clockwise in the winter which creates an updraft that will push the warm air downward. You can reverse the motor that moves the blades in a counterclockwise rotation to create air effect in these hot months of the year.

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