How to choose a dishwasher
Buying a dishwasher, you buy your free time. Imagine how you spend the time spent washing the dishes. Choosing the right dishwasher is not so difficult if you know what to look for. Practical advice will help you make the right choice.
Principle of operation
The process of the kitchen assistant can be divided into several successive stages.
- Laying dishes in the car. Select the desired program.
- Filling the tank with water, its heating and softening.
- Supply of detergent.
- Spraying water on the dishes, removing dirt.
- Drainage of dirty water, new cleansing.
- Rinsing dishes.
- Drying.
Species
When choosing a dishwasher should be borne in mind that they differ in design and placement in the kitchen.
There are three types of this technique:
- Built. It is almost invisible in the kitchen. Such designs are simply built into your furniture, so externally, such devices are virtually invisible.
- Independently standing equipment. This device you can put in a convenient place for you.
- Compact. Due to its small size, this dishwasher easily fits on a table or other empty space.
What should pay attention
Like all household appliances, a dishwasher has parameters that you should definitely consider when buying:
- Dimensions.
- Power usage.
- Modes of washing.
- Comfort
- Loading.
So which car is better - 45 or 60 cm? The answer lies in the size of your kitchen and the number of family members (for a cafe and for a kitchen, dishwashers of different sizes are needed). If you have a family of four, then you should buy a car for 10 - 14 sets of dishes. For an average family, a car with a smaller capacity will do.
For example, 14 sets fit into an ordinary dishwasher from 60 to 60 by 85cm. These are not 14 devices, but full sets with spoons, forks, plates for the first / second and a cup. For a family of up to six people, this car fits perfectly.
A smaller dishwasher, respectively, puts less dishes. If you have a family of three, then it suits you.It is perfect for a small kitchen.
Compact, desktop, devices are suitable for one person.
The quality of washing depends on the size of the machine. In a small quality is much worse than in a full car.
power usage
It is best to buy equipment with a classification A. This is the highest level of energy saving. Virtually all appliances meet this standard. The dishwasher will definitely save you water, but it needs energy to work. Therefore, the cost of electricity will increase slightly.
Washing modes
The number of water supply programs must be at least three. You can evaluate the quality of washing with the help of all the same letters. The first letter, the higher the quality.
Popular and most popular models of cars can offer several options for washing modes:
- Incomplete download. When the dishwasher is partially loaded, it is best to choose this program. It saves water, the detergent also consumes less.
- Sink in the intensive mode will be suitable for ware with traces of strong pollution.
- Careful wash. Suitable for washing delicate items - glasses with crystal. Thin glass.
- Pre-soak.Helps to effectively deal with the pollution of pots and pans.
Choose a car according to your needs. If you do not use crystal, then why pay for an extra program.
Comfort
The safety and noiselessness of the unit exactly refers to the pluses. If you value silence, then the noise level of the machine should meet 45 dB. When for unknown reasons, the dishwasher creates noise, you need to check the installation and the location of the dishes.
Such trifles as locking the doors during operation, protection against leakage significantly improves the quality of the dishwasher. Modern models automatically turn off the water when the likelihood of leakage. The risk of flooding the neighbors is minimized.
Water supply
Different models suggest a different connection to the water supply. Some are connected to cold water. The machine itself heats the water to the desired temperature. Others work when connected to hot water. This saves energy, but if the water temperature is below normal, the machine will not turn on. Combined connection option - to cold and hot water - the best option. "Smart" technology to the maximum uses the opportunities provided. This car is the most expensive.
Control type
There are two types of control:
- Electronic. When the display you choose the desired program and run it. On the same screen you can read information about the time of washing, any failures or malfunctions in the work.
- Mechanical. Control with a switch - with a movable knob you select a program.
Manufacturers
Dishwashing machines have foreign roots. Thanks to the reviews, you can navigate in the stamps and make the right choice.
The most popular, in all respects meeting the standard, the following brands:
- BOSH. Differs compactness and reasonable price. Often have a program that protects against leakage.
- ELECTROLUX. Equipped with protection to prevent water leakage. Can put about 5 sets of dishes.
- SIEMENS. The cost of dishwashers from this manufacturer is much higher, but along with the price, the quality of washing increases.
This is an incomplete list of manufacturers, which should be guided in choosing.
Going to buy a dishwasher, do not forget to think about:
- Which model - built-in or regular - fits your kitchen size.
- What is the size of the number of sets you need.
- What programs you will use and what type of management you like the most.