Choosing the dishwasher of your dreams

Washing dishes every day is a thankless task, statistics say that housewives spend up to 300 hours a year on such work. For a long time, specially designed household appliances went on sale to facilitate the work of women in the kitchen, but only 2% of Russians have ventured to choose a dishwasher for the home.

Today we will consistently tell you how to select any model of dishwashing machine, as well as all their positive and negative qualities.

Principle of operation

Many users do not know the features of the functioning of modern dishwashing machines, and they are quite simple. At the beginning of the process, the product collects water, then changes its hardness to the optimum level, then detergents are added, and the water is heated to a predetermined temperature.

The whole technological process is divided into separate stages:

1. Used dishes are placed in special baskets made of stainless steel or aluminum, and detergent is poured into a separate compartment.
2. The desired program is selected and the start button is pressed.
3. The tank is completely filled with water, while its stiffness when passing through a special container is eliminated. The machine independently heats the water, for this, a heater is installed inside the product or a flow heater outside the unit.
4. Detergent enters the heated water, and the solution is sprayed under high pressure from above and below in a working tank or tank, where the dishes are located, using a circular pump. All waste from the washing process flows to the bottom.
5. Dirty water is filtered and again fed into the tank under pressure, after the end of the washing process, the drain pump discharges waste water into the sewer.
6. Pure water is pumped into the product and the rinsing process begins.
7. After removing the water, the final process begins - drying the dishes.

Different models have a lot of drying options, and you should pay special attention to this when buying a dishwasher.

Types of Dishwashers

Before deciding which one is better to buy a machine, you need to familiarize yourself with the design of different models, given that they are divided into types depending on location:

1. Built-in dishwasher - is installed in the compartments of the kitchen set, so it does not stand out in the interior. Among these products, there are partially recessed ones that are not completely hidden inside the furniture.
2. Separate home appliances fit perfectly into the spacious kitchen, it is placed outside the rest of the furniture, but perfectly in harmony with it.
3. The desktop version is preferable for a small kitchen: products of this type are similar in size to microwave ovens and can be installed on any free place of the room, for example, on the countertop of the kitchen table in the immediate vicinity of the sink.

Criteria for choosing a dishwasher

The dishwasher is good not only because it does all the routine daily work for you, but it also saves water, electricity, perfectly wash and dry dishes.

In the device, you can wash toys made of plastic, rubber slippers, filters from the kitchen hood, and much more that were previously washed with hands.

Unit dimensions and tank capacity

The most important criterion when choosing a dishwasher option is the capacity of the working compartment, where all the main processes take place: it is this characteristic that indicates how much dishware this machine can wash.

Models of modern dishwashers contain a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 17 sets:

• miniature products - 4-6 sets, because they have a small margin of height, only 50 cm;
• narrow models (width 450 mm) accommodate 9-11 sets;
• the size of standard machines allows you to wash 12-17 similar sets of dishes.

To save money, experts advise starting the machine once a day, so all the dishes that have been accumulated per day should fit in it. For example, a family of three uses 9 sets a day, and a minimum supply of kitchen utensils must be added to this amount.

Cleaning class

For dishwashers, 7 classes of washing efficiency are provided, by analogy with energy saving, a designation from A to G is established, where the first letter indicates a high class and the last - the lowest level. The higher this parameter, the better the wash, but the cost of the model increases.

Choose the dishwasher correctly, and your dishes will always be perfectly clean.

Water consumption

Most standard models use 14-15 liters of water for the entire work cycle and 0.85 kW per hour of operation, while more economical, but accordingly expensive, only 8-9 liters at 0.62 kW per hour. Therefore, when choosing an assistant in the kitchen, users should pay attention to precisely these parameters not only when working in economy mode, but also in normal mode.

Energy class

Basically, all models have a class not lower than A, but a good model can have an A + or even A ++ index, and the power consumption of the dishwasher in this case is in the range of 0.61-0.68 kW per hour of operation.

Types of drying dishes

Drying dishes in dishwashers occurs in three main ways:

1. The simplest of all methods is condensation, when all the dishes are poured with hot water, and then it dries, and excess moisture condenses on the colder walls of the working tank and flows down. The process is long, but economical in terms of energy consumption.
2. Turbo dryer - the dishes are blown with hot air using the built-in fan and TEN, which greatly reduces the whole process. Today this function is used in ordinary models, and earlier it was used only in expensive copies. The advantages of such drying are quality and speed, but there are also disadvantages - electricity consumption. If you run the machine at night, then you do not need such a function.
3. Intensive drying - this type has appeared recently, the principle is almost the same with the second option, but hot air does not circulate due to the fan, but because of the pressure difference. In the body of the product near the water collector there are openings for air sampling: it is hot inside the working tank and it is cold in the water collector, therefore a pressure difference appears, which ensures normal circulation.

What type of drying to choose when buying a dishwasher depends on your preferences: it is important to save - options 1 and 3, follow the process time - your look is number 2.

Modes and controls

Specialists in the repair of household appliances do not recommend purchasing appliances with a wide range of functional features: practice shows that 5-6 modes are quite enough:

• norm;
• intensive;
• quick;
• pre-soaking option;
• economy mode;
• delicate for glass and porcelain.

Some models use the half load function, which significantly saves water, electricity and battery life. Built-in cars during operation project a red beam on the floor, at the end the color turns green.

Connection Methods

Ideally, professionals are involved in connecting the newly acquired household appliances, especially when it comes to the built-in model. Separate standing equipment and desktop options are quite capable of being connected independently, there are tips and detailed recommendations of a specialist in this video:

Noise level

Existing standards allow the level of sound exposure of household appliances to others up to 60 dB, but manufacturers are trying not to go beyond the limit of 45-55 dB.The quietest car has a noise level of 40-45 dB, which corresponds to a normal quiet conversation.

Security

All models are protected against any leakage. The complexity of the product protection significantly affects its cost, but as a result, users receive a 100% guarantee that they will not flood the neighbors.

In premium models, a sound signal is provided, which immediately warns the user about an accident.

The developers also thought about the unauthorized opening of the door by children during work and protection against electric shock: if you open the door, it will automatically disconnect from the power supply.

Many models are equipped with protection against child intervention: the doors are locked during the washing process and the child cannot open them.

Negative characteristics

Dishwashers have some inconveniences that are not so obvious, but we can’t say about them:

• periodically it is necessary to purchase detergent, salt to reduce the hardness of the water and rinse aid;
• the machine takes up space in the room;
• the prices for these household appliances are still quite high: 14-50 thousand rubles;
• you need to independently load / unload the dishes and clean it from large contamination so that there is no clogging of the filters;
• the machine does not start more often than once a day, or even less, while dirty dishes accumulate in it, because of which the working chamber can “smell”;
• in certain cases, you have to use the pre-soak mode.

Not all kitchen utensils can be washed in a dishwasher: dishes made of cast iron and steel are covered with a touch of rust, and crystal wine glasses and glasses begin to become covered with a dull coating over time.

How to check when buying

First of all, we verify that this is exactly the model that you have chosen, for this do not rush and read the attached instructions, which indicate all the characteristics of the product. As a rule, the store’s service department delivers and installs home appliances, but for a fee.

You are unlikely to succeed in thoroughly checking the machine when buying: the main check is carried out after its delivery and unpacking. There are many nuances here:

1. Unpack the machine should those who delivered it - your task is the external inspection and verification.
2. Inspection of the appearance - any mechanical damage on the case is unacceptable, you must immediately send the equipment to the store.
3. Feel free to stomp the machine: an abnormal noise or a rattle will indicate that there are malfunctions inside.
4. Check for instructions, it should be in Russian. Warranty card must be available with all necessary marks.
5. After connecting to the communications, check the product step by step:
   • idle the machine to check how all the necessary tools for a quality wash are added;
   • Is there enough water heating?
   • quality of waste water discharge;
   • lack of leaks.
6. Check the protection against unauthorized opening of the door.

Just making sure that the machine is connected in compliance with all safety measures, that it works without any problems, you can sign the acceptance certificate and pay for the installer.

The best models

The top line of the rating based on quality and long work without repair for 2016-2017 is rightfully occupied by manufacturers of dishwashers from Germany - Bosch, Siemens and Miele, the second - masters from Sweden - Electrolux, the third place after Italy - Indesit and Hotpoint-Ariston . Turkish engineers have developed a fairly high-quality budget model Beko, the products of Asian firms are not durable, so they are outsiders.

The list of models presented below is not a rating, but a familiarization of a potential buyer with models that are in high demand:

Korting KDI 45130

The average price is 25990 ₽, the main parameters:

• power consumption - A ++;
• type - narrow machine;
• capacity - 10 sets;
• water consumption - 12 l;
• noise value - 49 dB;
• energy consumption per cycle - 0.74 kW per hour;
• dimensions - 450x580x820 mm.

Pros:

• economical;
• compact
• excellent quality of washing;
• quality-price ratio.

Minuses:

• not found.

Asko D 5536 XL

The average cost of 56.9 thousand rubles. Brief characteristics:

• power consumption - A +++;
• full-size option;
• capacity - 13 sets;
• water consumption - 10.4 l;
• noise exposure - 46 dB;
• energy consumption per cycle - 0.82 kW per hour;
• dimensions - 600x550x820 mm;
• weight - 52 kg.

Advantages:

• turbo dryer;
• quick wash mode;
• works very quietly;
• roomy.

Disadvantages:

• not found.

Vestfrost VFDW4542

Price from 29.9 thousand ₽. Basic data:

• power consumption - A;
• fully integrated machine;
• capacity - 10 K. dishes;
• drying - air conditioning;
• partial leakage protection;
• dimensions - 450x550x820 mm.

Positive:

• low noise;
• economical;
• half load.

Negative:

• not yet.

Bosch SPS 53E06

The average cost of 41.6 thousand ₽, parameters:

• power consumption - A;
• narrow, freestanding;
• capacity - 9 sets;
• water consumption - 9 l;
• noise level - 48 dB;
• energy consumption per cycle - 0.78 kW per hour;
• dimensions - 450x600x850 mm.

Pros:

• capacious;
• there is a display;
• high build quality;
• works very quietly.

Minuses:

• no.

Siemens SR 64M006

Average price 36.0 thousand ₽, technical specifications (briefly):

• power consumption - A;
• narrow, fully integrated;
• capacity - 9 sets;
• water consumption - 9 l;
• noise value - 48 dB;
• power consumption - 2.4 kW;
• dimensions - 450x550x820 mm;
• weight - 45 kg.

Pros:

• water saving;
• there is a delay timer start;
• electronic aquastop;
• uniquely quiet.

Minuses:

• no.

Flavia BI 45 ALTA

The average cost of 27.7 thousand ₽, brief data:

• power consumption - A +;
• narrow, fully integrated;
• capacity - 10 sets;
• water consumption - up to 9 l;
• sound exposure - 49 dB;
• power consumption - 1.93 kW;
• dimensions - 450x560x820 mm.

Pros:

• nothing extra;
• good capacity;
• convenient to embed;
• quiet work.

Minuses:

• no beam to the floor.

Hotpoint-Ariston LSTF 9M117 C

The average cost is 26 thousand ₽, basic data:

• power consumption - A +;
• narrow, fully integrated;
• capacity - 10 sets;
• water consumption - 9 l;
• work volume - 47 dB;
• dimensions - 450x540x820 mm.

Pros:

• capacious;
• acceptable price;
• good display;
• works very quietly.

Minuses:

• no start button.

MAUNFELD MLP-08In

The average price is 33.05 thousand ₽, parameters:

• power consumption - A;
• floor option;
• capacity - 10 sets;
• water consumption - 13 l;
• noise level - 47 dB;
• energy consumption - 1.8 kW;
• dimensions - 450x600x850 mm.

Pros:

• good build;
• convenient screen;
• cost-effective model;
• works very quietly.

Minuses:

• not found.

Flavia TD 55 VALARA

The average cost of 18.3 thousand ₽, characteristics:

• power consumption - A;
• compact, desktop;
• capacity - 6 sets;
• water consumption - 8 l;
• noise value - 52 dB;
• energy consumption - 0.61 kW per hour;
• dimensions - 550x500x438 mm.

Pros:

• capacious;
• cost effective;
• perfectly launders dishes.

Minuses:

• much condensation remains.

Bosch SKS 62E22

Price 29.6 thousand rubles. Key Features:

• desktop, compact;
• capacity - 6 sets;
• water consumption - 8 l;
• there is a screen;
• noise level no more than 48 dB;
• 6 types of programs;
• dimensions - 551x500x450 mm.

The main advantages:

• display and delayed start timer up to 24 hours;
• VarioSpeed ​​mode;

Minuses:

• Overpriced.

findings

In order to purchase the dishwasher of your dreams, you must first study the technical characteristics of the selected model, compare them with analogues of other manufacturers, to weigh all the advantages and disadvantages.

Dishwashing machines on sale are enough to make a decent choice, but you need to study the entire model range - only then you can purchase the best option for your family.

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