Increasingly, shoppers in stores prefer built-in appliances rather than stand-alone ones. And it's not just we althy people. Even the middle class can buy a new set and build a set of hob, hood, oven and dishwasher into it.
Unfortunately, the housing stock in our country is represented not so much by spacious new buildings as by Brezhnevka and Khrushchev houses with small kitchenettes built back in the USSR. Installing a full-fledged headset with household appliances on an area of 6 squares becomes a real problem. Therefore, buyers are primarily interested in the dimensions of built-in dishwashers, ovens, refrigerators, and only then their functions and capabilities.
What are dishwashers?
All built-in dishwashers, as well as free-standing ones, can be divided into 2 categories: desktop and floor. Floor standing in yourThe queue is divided into narrow and full-sized. There is also such a category as partially embedded, but we will talk about them a little later.
Desktop dishwashers
Already from the name it becomes clear that such models are installed on a countertop, or on a special stand, at a certain height above the floor. Desktop dishwashers, whose small size attracts a number of buyers, are not so common. As a rule, they are purchased by families of 1-2 people. For example, the Electrolux ESL 2450 dishwasher is designed for 6 sets. Its dimensions: height 44.7, width 54.5, depth 49.4 cm.
Narrow floor dishwashers
Perhaps this is the most popular dishwasher. Dimensions of 45 cm or less in width allow you to place it in almost any kitchen. Such models are built under the countertop. They already go for 9-11 sets and are designed for a family of 3-4 people. An example of a narrow dishwasher is the Candy CDI P96 machine.
It should be clarified that the width of the dishwasher during installation differs from that indicated on the price tag. The fact is that in stores they are rounded up, and a model with parameters 43, 7 will turn into a car 45 cm deep. Naturally, in order not to spoil the headset and make a mistake in dimensions, you should focus on the installation diagram that comes with the instructions.
Wide dishwashers
They are designed for a large family. The width of such models is 60 cm, they include 14-17 sets of dishes. Sometimes budget modelssuch a plan is purchased for small cafes and eateries. In terms of design and characteristics, they are similar to narrow ones, differing only in large dimensions.
Partly built-in dishwashers
They can be both desktop and floor. They differ from fully built-in ones in that the decorative panel of the cabinet partially hides them - the control panel remains in sight. Such models are purchased by buyers
whether it doesn't matter that the headset looks like a single whole. In addition, this design somewhat simplifies turning the machine on / off and selecting programs.
Not everyone knows that the cover can be removed from most free-standing models. What does it give? The dimensions of the built-in dishwashers are 82 cm in height, and the stand-alone ones are 85 cm. If you remove the lid, the stand-alone ones will become just 3 cm lower, that is, they will be equal in height to the built-in ones and will just go under the countertop. Of course, a decorative facade cannot be hung on such a dishwasher, but nevertheless it will be hidden from 3 sides and can become part of the headset.
What if the customer needs a custom dishwasher? The dimensions of 40 cm wide, 82 high and 55 deep, of course, will seem very attractive to some. However, from a practical point of view, releasing such a narrow model is impractical. After all, 40 cm will be only external dimensions. From them you need to subtract the thickness of the insulation, the inner coating of stainless steel. As a result, there will be a very small workspace.
Featuresdesigns and number of sets
The dimensions of built-in dishwashers often determine their design. Desktop options come with one pull-out basket, floor options with two. As a rule, heavily soiled, burnt dishes are placed on the lower tier, less burnt on the upper tier
mashed.
Describing the characteristics and dimensions of built-in dishwashers, manufacturers often indicate: 6 sets, 8, 10. One set includes 11 items, including mugs, cutlery, soup plates. It turns out that even a tabletop model will include 66 items, and even a wide floor model will include more than 150. At first glance, it seems that this is a lot, even a large family does not collect so many dishes per day. However, everything is not so simple, the number of sets does not take into account the size and shape of objects. Take, for example, a 5-liter pot or a large frying pan, put them in a basket and that's it - most of the free space will be occupied. In addition, if at home they dine and dine from deep plates, then you can’t put the dishes tightly together, otherwise it will not wash well. You will have to bet through one, and such an arrangement, in turn, will also take away part of the space.
What else makes dishwashers different? On the one hand, the small size of desktop options is a plus, on the other hand, a significant disadvantage. In a compact model, it is difficult to put a high pan, a baking sheet from the stove, or some other large-sized things. In desktop versions, manufacturers have come up with a solution to thisProblems. In some models, the upper basket can be rearranged by raising it by 10 centimeters. In some, it can be removed altogether - with this simple manipulation, space is freed up enough to fit a 10-liter bucket inside.
Cleaning, drying and energy class
In our time, when almost every apartment has electricity meters, the amount of energy consumed is becoming one of the most important characteristics of equipment. The washing, drying and energy classes are designated by the letters A, B, C, D. A is the most economical. The best dishwashers are designated AAA. This means that the model is consuming
minimum energy, dries with maximum efficiency and washes dishes without residue. A dishwasher with high energy efficiency classes is not always expensive. In stores, budget models are quite common, for example, the Zanussi ZDT 12002 FA. The drying class directly depends on what type of drying is installed in the machine: condensing or turbo drying.
With condensation, the back wall is cooled, the dishes are rinsed with hot water and kept for a while. In contact with a cold surface, the steam condenses - moisture is removed. The disadvantages of this method are that the washing cycle time increases, the dishes often remain wet. Condenser dishwashers are almost always class B.
Water consumption
This indicator must be paid attention to before buying. Manufacturersseek to reduce the amount of water that the car spends for washing. Some modern floor models consume 9-10 liters per cycle. It turns out that she washes 11 items in one liter of water - very profitable!
Programs
As a rule, budget models come with 4-5 programs. Includes:
- Rinsing. Within 5-7 minutes, the machine removes food residues.
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Washing heavily soiled dishes. It is suitable for burnt pans or plates with wasps
dishwasher tatami food. This is one of the longest cycles and takes place at a maximum temperature of 65-70 degrees.
- Short wash. Needed for lightly soiled plates and spoons, when the hosts just had breakfast and immediately put the dishes in the car.
- Regular wash. This is an intermediate option between short and heavily polluted. The temperature in this mode is 60 degrees.
The best dishwashers have 8-10 or more programs. These are programs such as:
- Half load. It is used when the machine is not fully loaded with dishes. Reduces wash time, powder usage and water requirement.
- Energy saving. In this case, the cycle time increases and the temperature decreases.
- Crystal. The program is intended for washing crystal glasses or thin glassware.
- 3 in 1. This mode is specially selected for washing dishes with detergentsin tablets. The temperature and intensity of rotation of the rocker arms are chosen so that both detergent and rinse aid dissolve at the right time.
- Bio-program. Reduces the temperature during washing, thereby allowing the bio-enzymes contained in detergents to more effectively break down dirt and grease.
Here only the most common modes are described, there are many more (automatic, "quick and clean", Eat-Load-Run and others). At the same time, do not forget that rarely anyone uses all the programs, but they will certainly increase the cost of the model.
Beam on the floor
This feature should be discussed separately. On free-standing and partially built-in models, the end of the program can be easily determined by the indicators or numbers on the display. And how to determine it if the car is completely hidden behind the facade? The “beam on the floor” function, which is often found in models from brands such as Bosch, Electrolux, Ariston, helps out. The dishwasher is equipped with an LED that projects a light indicator onto the floor. As soon as the machine finishes washing, the indicator goes out.
Display
Display varies. In some models, this is a tiny window on which you can see only a few numbers, on the other - a full-fledged information screen. However, a large display is found only in partially built-in models. Fully built in
there is simply nowhere to place it. What is it for? The display helps you navigate by time: how muchthe machine will wash in this mode, how much is left until the end of the cycle. It is also important that during the self-diagnosis process, information about errors is displayed on it: a loosely closed door, lack of water in the system, a clogged filter, and others.
Delay start
Actual function in the presence of a two-tariff meter. If the family goes to bed early, it is enough to load the washing machine, press the button, and it will start washing itself in the middle of the night - at a time when the cost of electricity is minimal. There are 2 types of delay start: hourly and fixed. The first is found in models with a display: by pressing the button, you can postpone the start of the program by 1, 2, 3 or more hours. Fixed installed on machines without a display. In this case, the start of the wash is delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours.
Producers
Before buying a dishwasher, one way or another, the question arises, which manufacturer is better? Of course, there is no single answer to it. Some will surely be attracted by the Electrolux dishwasher - a stylish European design and a rich set of functions. Others will opt for the unpretentious Beko, which, despite the budget price, satisfies most needs. Still others will like the concise, discreet, reliable Bosch dishwasher. Dimensions can also be chosen according to your taste and design of the kitchen set. Desktop options can be hidden under the countertop, floor options can be put in the closet.
