It just seems like washing up takes a few minutes. Wash dirty dishes and cutlery after a large family four times a day - now an hour has come, or even an hour and a half. And if you set a goal and calculate the time spent on washing dishes during the week, then it may well turn out that the hostess of the house, instead of doing something interesting for her, spent 2-3 hours cleaning pans, pots and washing dishes. And if a couple of decades ago there were simply no other options for caring for household utensils, today a lot of manufacturers of household appliances offer their consumers to simply buy and install a dishwasher, thereby giving a few hours of time for themselves and their hobbies.
Which model is needed
When the decision is made and the potential buyer is ready to go to the store for a purchase, there are several important questions to consider beforehand. The best option is when the machine will be installed with a new kitchen set. In this case, a built-in dishwasher (60 cm or small, 45 cm) willprovided with free space during project development.
However, more often it happens that at first a kitchen set is purchased without a place for a dishwasher, and then the consumer decides that the machine is still needed, and tries to "attach" it somehow. It all depends on the size of the room. If there is not enough free space, you will have to buy a narrow assistant (45 cm), if there is, then a full-size built-in dishwasher (60 cm) will soon take its rightful place.
Even more often it happens that the set in the kitchen is already quite "old", and the owner just now decided to take advantage of the benefits of civilization. In any case, there are no fatal and hopeless situations - everything is solved.
Manufacturers and their products
The range of manufacturers producing complex household appliances - dishwashers, is undoubtedly quite wide. A number of models with a set of various functions are offered to consumers by Siemens, Ariston, Virpl. However, the widest range belongs to the Bosch company. The built-in Bosch dishwasher can be full-sized and narrow, not only washing dishes, but also drying them. The aquastop system, which the manufacturer has equipped with its equipment, will shut off the water in the event of a leak. The principle of operation of the system is both simple and unique: when a leak occurs, water enters a special sensor and changes the resistance at its contacts. ControllerThe water leak detects this change and transmits the information automatically to the faucets that shut off the water.
The "aquasafe" system, which is equipped with the Bosch built-in dishwasher, does not allow the development of pathogenic microflora in the water. The new "optosensor" function monitors the economical use of detergents, electricity and controls the quality of the wash.
Big family?
Besides free space, the number of people in the family is also an important factor. The standard width of the machine can be 45 and 60 cm. Regardless of the manufacturer, whether it is a Bosch 60 cm dishwasher, built-in, or a unit of the same width from another manufacturer, it will include dishes in the amount of 13 sets, while for a narrow machine this indicator does not exceed 9. By the way, it should be borne in mind that, according to European standards, 1 set is 11 items: 3 plates of different sizes, a knife, a fork, 3 spoons, a cup with a saucer, a glass. Therefore, for 2-3 people, a 45 cm wide car will be enough. If there are more people, it is better to build in a dishwasher 60 cm wide.
Classiness of embedded technology
Dishwashers are divided into classes depending on the amount of electricity consumed, the quality of washing and drying dishes. Class A machines require a minimum of energy to operate, they wash well and dry dishes well (without streaks). But this technique also has the highest cost. You can safely purchase units withclass B and C, since they perform well all the functions declared by the manufacturer, but are much cheaper than class A dishwashers. Appliances with class D, E, F and G are uneconomical, so their release in European countries has been discontinued.
It is worth saying a few words about the "noisiness" of the dishwashers. Machines with a sound level in the range of 35-48 dB are considered low-noise (a narrow Bosch dishwasher (45 cm, built-in, according to the passport - 48 dB). Units with a noise level of 49-55 dB can be called medium noise. A sound level of more than 55 is outside the limits comfort for human hearing.
Software
Modern dishwashers can have from 4 to 8 operating modes. The following modes can be attributed to the standard ones:
1. Daily - involves regular washing at a water temperature of 50-60˚С.
2. When set to very dirty, an additional wash cycle will be performed.
3. The soak program will get rid of old, deeply ingrained dirt.
4. The economic program speaks for itself: for moderately soiled items, the time period will be shortened.
In addition to the main programs, a narrow dishwasher (45 cm, built-in model), as well as a wide one, can have a number of additional functions that improve comfortable use, but do not affect the principle of operation of the equipment. These include a delay timer, water hardness control function, half load (will save water and electricity).
Dish drying options
Modern dishwashers offer 3 drying options.
1. The condensation method involves drying without outside air supply. Water condenses on the cold walls of the machine. The Bosch narrow-sized dishwasher (45 cm, built-in model) dries in this way. This option is energy efficient, but there may be streaks on the dishes.
2. In a machine equipped with a heat exchanger, hot air enters the top of the chamber and then settles. We can say that this option is less economical than the one described above, but there will be no streaks on the dishes.
3. Forced drying is carried out by a fan supplying hot air. This is the most expensive, but also the highest drying class.
Embedding technology
Before you buy a dishwashing machine, you need to make sure that the chosen model is suitable in height and width for the niche in which it will be built. If you first bought appliances, then a kitchen set must be ordered with niches for a dishwasher, washing machine, etc.
In order to install the dishwasher correctly, several important issues must be resolved - connecting to the water supply, sewerage and electricity. The machine must stand level and have small gaps, i.e. not close to the walls of the cabinets. If the equipment is equipped with special fasteners, you must use them and fix the machine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
As for the connection to the water supply and sewerage, ifthe dishwasher will be connected where the washing machine is already connected or planned, then you need to get a special adjustable twin or tee. The inlet and drain hoses must be tightly connected to the wiring system. Connect a dishwasher to cold or hot water - the choice is up to the owner, but experts recommend choosing cold water, so the machine will last longer.
Almost all modern models of dishwashers have the ability to connect to water with a temperature not exceeding 60 C˚. In this case, the opportunity to save on water heating, as they say, is obvious. However, there is one negative nuance here. In this case, it will not be possible to wash and dry dishes made of thin glass as carefully as possible. In addition, the possibility of drying dishes using a heat exchanger will be excluded.
For power supply, it is necessary to allocate a separate socket with grounding and refuse adapters and extension cords.
Additional options
When choosing a unit model, whether it is a 45 cm dishwasher (built-in) or a full-sized model, you need to pay attention to the fact whether it is possible to change the height of the dish baskets in the machine. This option allows you to place large items of dishes in the washing chamber. The ability to change the angle of the basket and the presence of reliable holding elements will protect glasses, glasses, glass shades from lamps and chandeliers (and why not?), keep them intact.
Screw feet allow you to install the machine even with obvious defects andfloor unevenness. In order for washing to be as efficient as possible, modern dishwashers are equipped with removable nozzles that spray water (at least 3). The filter in the machine is self-cleaning, which saves water: it is cleaned and reused.
Water hardness: control and regulation
As you know, the softer the water, the longer the complex household appliances will serve faithfully. The bulk of modern dishwashers are equipped with a water hardness indicator and an ion exchanger with a special resin through which water is passed and thus softened. The properties of the resin must be periodically maintained by adding regenerating s alt to it. Ultra-modern units (60 cm Bosch dishwasher, including built-in model) are equipped with a s alt residue control function and a reminder of the need to replenish it.
The quality of washing depends not only on the hardness of the water, but also on effective rinsing and drying. For rinsing, a special liquid composition is used. As a rule, a modern dishwasher (built-in, 60 cm or 45) is equipped with a built-in indicator that determines and controls the composition of the rinse aid.
Dishwasher care
When choosing a dishwasher, potential buyers should pay attention to the fact whether the equipment is adapted for operation in specific Russian conditions, that is, whether the unit is equipped with protection against voltage surges in the mains. In order for the unit to operate for a long time, it is not enoughjust install the dishwasher, you need to take care of it. Do not try to wash items made of synthetic materials, wood, tin, brass or copper items in it. Also, loading towels, napkins, plastic items into it can lead to damage to the machine. Old crockery, crystal and rusted steel can be damaged during the washing process.
Before loading, large food residues must be removed with a strong jet of water. It is undesirable to unload the machine immediately after the end of work. It is better to wait 10-15 minutes for the dishes to cool slightly.
It is best to leave the installation of the unit to a specialist who will take into account all possible nuances and problems.
Consumer Opinion
Undoubtedly, one of the most modern benefits of civilization is a built-in dishwasher. Customer reviews characterize her as an indispensable assistant in the kitchen. Enough time is released to relax, read, chat with children, do something important and interesting for yourself. Many consumers are very pleased with the fact that the timer allows you to load the machine and put off washing overnight in order to take out clean and dry dishes in the morning. And in general, you can not stand at the sink 4-5 times a day, but load all the dishes contaminated during the day into the dishwasher at a time and wash everything at once.
