Can I Use the Same Dishwasher for Milky and Meaty Dishes?

Quiz

1 - Can I use the same dishwasher for meaty and milky dishes simultaneously?

• Of course not!
• Sephardic poskim are lenient if detergent is used
• Ashkenazi custom is to be stringent

2 - Does it depend on the cycle and brand of the dishwasher?

• Yes, if the water heats up in the dishwasher, it is more likely to be forbidden
• If the water comes from the central heat there is reason to be lenient for consecutive cycles
• Both of the above

3 - What happens if I find a meaty dish in the milky dishwasher left there accidently?

• It’s not kosher
• I can rely on the opinions which says that it’s fine
• If detergent was used, there is room for leniency