The handle on one of our basically new kitchen knives MELTED in the dishwasher and fused to the heating element at the bottom.

I say basically new because we've had them for maybe a month. Had to run the dishwasher again to get it unstuck. It's a crappy apartment provided dishwasher that doesn't do its job well (notice the food stains that won't come off). There's still melted plastic on the heating element and the plastic fumes are strong.

Edit: I was never taught that you're not supposed to put knives in the dishwasher. Going forward I will wash them by hand. Thank you all for letting me know.

Original Reddit discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/1t31mjg/the_handle_on_one_of_our_basically_new_kitchen/