How to choose a dishwasher?

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How to choose a dishwasherDo you think that the time is far away when a dishwasher will proudly show off in every kitchen next to the stove? If there is anything that keeps this kitchen unit from a massive invasion of kitchens, it is the cramped and small size of the kitchen space. The relevance of dishwashers is not even that they do the dirty work, saving time and the skin of the hands, but how exactly they wash kitchen utensils and dirty dishes.

The dishwasher not only washes all kitchen utensils perfectly to a shine, but also dries them out. No salt stains and deposits remain on the dishes, all items are absolutely clean and dry. Moreover, the dishwasher spends about ten times less water per cycle than the hostess, in an attempt to wash kitchen utensils under the tap with a sponge in hand.

The first thing to look for when buying is the dimensions of the car. The standard size is comparable to the size of the stove and is 60x60 cm, and narrow dishwashers are produced, the top panel of which is 45x60 cm, and compact, representing a cube, the edges of which do not exceed half a meter. The performance of this household appliance directly depends on the dimensions. Unlike the standard machine, which is designed for simultaneous loading of up to 14 sets of dishes, the compact one can fit no more than 5. Dishwashers differ in the types of installation from free-standing to fully built-in.

Due to the fact that when washing dishes in the working chamber, rather high temperatures are used, its walls and baskets for dishes are made of stainless steel, as the most hygienic and durable material. Due to high temperatures, it is not recommended to place items made of wood, tin, or ordinary plastic into the camera. The standard machine has two baskets, the upper one for tableware, the lower one for kitchen utensils. Sometimes manufacturers add a third basket specifically designed for cups and glasses.

How to choose a dishwasherWhat happens in the cooking compartment when the dishwasher is turned on? Hot water with diluted detergent is sprayed under pressure from rotating spray nozzles, gradually washing away dirt and grease. At the end of the wash, the dishes are rinsed with cold water and then dried with hot air. Due to the fact that detergents dissolve better in soft water and the washing process is faster, dishwasher manufacturers are taking measures to reduce the hardness of the water. For this, a built-in ion exchanger is used, in which the water passes through a resin filter. To restore the gradually decreasing properties of the resin, salt of a special composition is used. However, such a high-tech device as a modern dishwasher itself will remind you to replenish the supply of this very salt.

What should you pay attention to when buying? Firstly, on the consumption of electricity and water. The most economical machines consume no more than 16 liters of water per cycle. Secondly, the number of programs that differ not only in water temperature and washing duration, but also in the consumption of detergents. Additional functions allow you to simultaneously wash dishes of varying degrees of soiling, adjust the water hardness or control whether the door is closed. Modern dishwashers are distinguished by their low noise level, which allows starting the working cycle even at night.

And only a professional is able to correctly connect and install the dishwasher, which not only guarantees its smooth operation, but also a long service life.

Alexander Sergeevich

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