In article <4B11A5D9.7070001@isp.com>,
"Mr. Joseph Littleshoes Esq." <jpstifel@isp.com> wrote:

> cybercat wrote:

> > I've read that it's actually possible to "cook" a salmon in the top rack of
> > a dishwasher. Is this really true? And if so, how to proceed? Or is this
> > simply another "old fish story"?

> Even if, in the dishwasher, you would want to prep the fish for cooking,
> wouldn't you?

> The dish washer will immediately immerse your whole fish in very hot
> water. Which can result in sudden shrinkage, breakage and distortion of
> the fish. As well as having an effect on the way its internal liquids
> are expelled from it by an immediate immersion in boiling water, and go
> down the drain in your dish washer.

The water in a home dishwasher comes from the hot water pipes, so will
be the same temperature as you set your water heater. Some home
dishwashers will heat water that isn't hot enough, if you set them so.
In any case, the water coming in will be nowhere near boiling. Most
water heaters are set around 140F. Water that is too hot will tend to
cook *your* skin, when handwashing or bathing. This is particularly
dangerous for small children who aren't paying attention, and older
people whose nerves aren't as sensitive as they used to be.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA
dabel@sonic.net