A dishwasher makes life much easier for any family. Still, it's always nice to shift a part of everyday life to mechanics. However, the wrong choice of technology can only bring problems and losses. Today I will tell you what to look for when buying a dishwasher.
The content of the article
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The basics of the basics
- Size and volume
- Drying method
- Modes of operation
- Water connection
- Safety
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Extra options
- Efficiency
- Control
- Additional options
- Noise
The basics of the basics
First, about those parameters that you should pay attention to first. If they do not correspond to the desired, the device should not even be taken into account.
Size and volume
You need to build on the size of the kitchen. There are different types of dishwashers. For example, they can be standard and hold a maximum of 17 sets. Or there are narrow models. These are suitable for a small kitchen and wash up to 13 sets of dishes at the same time. And there are also very compact units. Outwardly, they resemble a microwave oven. These will fit less than a dozen sets.
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However, do not rush to the kitchen, count all your plates and cups and take the maximum size. First, hardly anyone uses all the utensils in the house at the same time on an ongoing basis. Secondly, it is better to undershoot here. Let it sometimes have to wash the glass with your own hands, but the equipment will not work half empty.
Important! There is no specific standard for what utensils are included in one "set". In fact, the unit can hold less utensils than indicated by the manufacturer.
Drying method
Includes condensation, convection and zeolite. In the first case, the dishes are poured over with boiling water, and the moisture evaporates. In the second, convection air movement is created - turbo drying - when the heater and the fan are running. The latter is the most modern. With it, zeolite - a natural material - absorbs moisture. However, such drying is rare.
Why is this parameter so important? Because there are finicky dishes that the same boiling water can damage.
Modes of operation
In short: the more, the better. And all so that the dishwasher can adapt to a wide range of tasks. By default, for example, run in standard mode at 60 degrees. And when the dishes are only slightly dirty, turn on the economy. If the utensils, on the other hand, are heavily soiled, use an intensive mode at a temperature of 75 degrees Celsius.
Water connection
Can only be connected to hot or cold pipe. Or to both types of water supply at once. The latter method is the most flexible and the most common. However, this must be closely monitored. What if your favorite car will be unexpected only for a hot stream?
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Safety
This includes the presence of a childproof lock. With it, the unit locks the doors and the control panel during operation. And also protection against leaks can be installed, which is divided into full and partial. The latter is triggered if the pallet is overfilled.
Extra options
Now about those things that are not so important, because you can still do without them.
Efficiency
No, I'm not talking about how well the dishwasher will wash the dishes. I mean water consumption, electricity consumption and equipment class. And, paradoxically, the cheaper the model, the more expensive it will cost. And all because there will be a lot of light. So it is better to choose units with energy consumption A + or A ++. Water consumption is also indicated by a letter. The closer it is to the beginning of the alphabet, the less resources the model spends.
Control
It can be mechanical, when the owner independently adjusts all the parameters. More common in budget models. Modern units have electronic, automatic types of control, with a touch screen and several operating modes.
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Additional options
Among them are a special filter with a self-cleaning function, a sensor indicating the purity of the water, the ability to delay the start. The presence of each of the listed possibilities sometimes greatly affects the cost of the unit.
Noise
Another parameter that directly depends on the price. The higher it is, the quieter the machine works.
It is recommended to take into account the manufacturer separately. Give preference to the best proven models that have managed to collect enough positive feedback.
The listed parameters will allow you to buy a quality dishwasher. The main thing is to decide in advance what criteria it must meet, and what you can refuse. For example, if there are no children in the house, you should forget about completely silent models and special protection.
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