Scrap all food into trash such as bones, seeds, peelings, and any large chunk of food, etc.
Pre-rinse dishes removing anything that is stuck on plate such as gunk and thick food residue.
Load dishes in dishwasher that are free from excess food particles.
Warnings
If you smell something burning, turn off dishwasher, pullout the bottom rack, and make sure something has not fallen on or got stuck onto the bottom-heating element!
Only use soap that is specifically for dishwashers (Do Not Use Regular Dish Soap, or it will cause the dishwasher to sud up and flood the kitchen!)