How to choose a dishwasher?

To choose a dishwasher, you first need to take a critical look at your kitchen and decide how much space you are willing to allocate for the purchase. All dishwashers are divided into three main categories:

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  full-size (size - 60h60h85 cm, designed for 12-14 sets of dishes);
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  narrow (45h60h85 cm, designed for 6-9 sets of dishes);
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  compact (45h55h45 cm, designed for 4-5 sets of dishes).

A set of utensils means a set of 11 subjects per person: three different plates, a cup, a saucer, a glass, three spoons, a knife and a fork. When choosing the size of the machine you need to consider the size of your family and the size of the kitchen. For a family of two or four people, narrow machines are best suited: with a good quality of washing, they are cheaper and more compact than full-size cars.

The next thing you should pay attention to, if you want to choose the right dishwasher, this The design of the basket into which the dishes are loaded. Usually there are two baskets in the dishwasher- the top for the tableware and the lower one for the large one. In principle, the convenience of the basket is a subjective concept, you need to focus on your own taste, but there are the features of the basket that you should pay attention to when buying:

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  height adjustment of the basket (for loading large items);
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  schematic or folding holders for small cutlery;
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  Special trays and baskets for sharp objects (knives, forks);
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  possibility of changing the inclination of the basket.

The next important criterion for choosing a dishwasher is actual washing quality. You in fact have decided to choose the dishwasher that she washed up ware for you, instead of that you had to wash up for it? Several factors influence the quality of washing and drying.

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   Hardness of water. The softer the water - the higher the quality of washing andless consumption of detergents. Therefore, it makes sense to choose a dishwasher equipped with an ion exchanger that regulates water hardness. In order for it to function normally, it will be necessary to put regenerating salt in a special compartment in the car.
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   Number and shape of sprayers and water nozzles (nozzles). The more holes and the smaller their diameter, the better the dishes are washed. In this case, water must be beaten from them in different directions and in such a way that the jets do not block each other.
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   Washing class. Washing class of the dishwasher tells us aboutquality of washing. In total there are five classes: A, B, C, D, E. Class A means the highest quality of washing and at the same time - the highest price. The lowest and cheapest class, respectively, E.
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   Class and method of drying. The drying efficiency is determined by the classes from A(highest) to G (lowest). The main methods of drying are three: condensation drying, drying by accumulation of heat, which is released during washing, and forced drying with hot air.

Next, you need to pay attention to efficiency and safety of the dishwasher. The economy is determined by the level of consumptionwater and electricity, and the level of energy consumption and consumption of detergents largely depends on the flow of water. Highly economical dishwashers consume 14-16 liters of water per washing cycle, uneconomical - 26 liters, but most dishwashers are kept within 17-20 liters per cycle.

Besides amount of water on electricity consumption is affected its temperature. Machines can be connected to highwayscold or hot water. Machines running from hot water are more economical, but become useless if hot water is turned off (which is not uncommon for us). Machines operating from cold water consume more electricity (they spend it on heating water), but this option is more optimal: you do not depend on the availability of hot water, besides, cold tap water is cleaner than hot.

Energy efficiency class It is marked in Latin letters: A, B, C - highly economical models, D and E are average profitability models, F and G are non-economic models.

With regard to safety, it is best to choose a dishwasher that is equipped with maximum safety systems, in particular:

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  protection from electric shock;
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  protection against mechanical injuries;
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  protection from children;
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  protection against overflow;
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  protection from leaks.

In addition, it is worth paying attention to the other criteria, we simply list them:

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  type of machine - built-in or solo (built-in are more expensive);
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  type of control - electromechanical and automatic;
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  number of washing modes;
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  possibility of half load;
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  presence of indicators / graphic display;
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  the possibility of vertical loading of detergent;
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  the presence of a filter with self-cleaning for repeated use of water;
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  design;
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  price.

Usually cost of the dishwasher depends on the prestige of the brand, characteristics, designand the novelty of the model. To make the final choice you need to decide which characteristics are mandatory for you, how important to you is the appearance of the car, and how much you are willing to pay for it.