Dishwasher - time saver

June 27, 2020

Since we have talked about dishwashers many times, it is worth noting that when buying them, size and capacity are of paramount importance. Therefore, today we will offer you a blog about how to choose a dishwasher for a family with several people .

The family may not be full of children and may only have two or three people living in it. This does not mean that even two or three people do not need this device, or that it is difficult to find compact machines in the equipment market.

No, no, don't think about it, because it is really possible to buy a compact tabletop dishwasher for a small family of 2 at a discount , which, according to standard functions, consists of 6-7 sets .

If the kitchen has enough free space, you can choose full-size built-in or partially built-in appliances with 8-10 sets, but with a mandatory half-load option.

A family of 3-4 people needs a dishwasher with 10-12 place settings and advanced functionality. Determining the number of programs needed is easy, but keep in mind: if you have small children at home, it is better to buy a machine that is fully equipped with a child lock.

For families with many children and those who love to entertain guests, it is better to purchase a machine with 11-17 sets, which will definitely have an automatic assistant. The more programs it has, the better, but the main thing is to have an express washing mode and a turbo dryer.

Functionally

The number of programs in dishwashers depends on the model and can include from 4 to 20 modes. However, in everyday life, consumers use a minimum of functions, and not all of them together. Below is a list of some of them:

Standard - normal daily washing at a temperature of +50 .. + 60 ° C.
2. Pre-rinse or soak - suitable for treating dirty dishes and plates during washing.
3. Express – wash or economy mode – a short cycle for washing lightly soiled dishes.
4. Intensive mode - intended for very dirty dishes, frying and baking plates. Usually accompanied by soaking and additional washing cycles with hot water at a temperature of about +75 ° C.

Some modern dishwashers provide the ability to independently set the water temperature and wash duration. Unfortunately, universal modes designed for everyday use are not suitable for washing crystal, fragile porcelain , or plastic.

<Non-standard> dishes require other modes:

Delicate wash;
Steam cleaning;
Washing plastic dishes.

Additional programs make a dishwasher more versatile, but they also increase its cost. Clearly assess the number of modes you need and don't buy a machine with so many functions that you won't be able to master them.

Here,see tips on what to consider when choosing a dishwasher .

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