You didn't use fabric softener, did you? I'm not sure plates and glasses were meant to be soft and pliable. But it would get rid of that nasty static cling with the forks.
Our old dishwasher was about 6'2" tall and weighed close to 190. He worked damn good too! Then I caught him smoking pot in my garage and kicked him out.
^ That's my dishwasher story. I hope you enjoyed it!