Do you prewash?

@FreeSpirit1 would drive me crazy, have to wash, the dishwasher is for deep cleaning and sanatizing but the dishes have to be rinsed before loading

@saragoodtimes My Dishwashers website disagrees Why You Should Skip Prewashing
Designed for Residue: Dishwashers are built to clean dishes with food particles on them. They utilize specially formulated detergents that work best when they have food to break down.
Soil Sensors: Many dishwashers come equipped with soil sensors that detect how dirty the dishes are. If you prewash, these sensors may mistakenly think the dishes are clean, leading to a lighter wash cycle that may not effectively clean the dishes.
Water Conservation: Prewashing can waste a significant amount of water. For instance, running the faucet for just two minutes to rinse can use up to 12 gallons, while a dishwasher uses as little as 3 gallons for a full cycle.

@FreeSpirit1 with just the two of us don't run the dishwasher everyday so don't want the smell of dirty dishes. my bosch offers 8 options for washing dishes so feel confident they are clean and sanatized

@saragoodtimes

Food bits will clog the filter eventually