Built-in dishwasher: reviews. How to build a dishwasher with your own hands?

It just seems like washing dishes takes a few minutes. Wash dirty dishes and appliances after a large family four times a day - that’s an hour or even a half. And if you set a goal and calculate the time it takes to wash the dishes for a week, it may well turn out that the hostess of the house, instead of doing something interesting for her, spent 2-3 hours cleaning pans, pots and washing dishes. And if a couple of decades ago there were simply no other options for caring for household utensils , today many home appliance manufacturers are offering their consumers simply to buy and build a dishwasher, thereby giving them several hours of time for themselves and their hobbies.

What model is needed

If the decision is made and the potential buyer is ready to go to the store for a purchase, you must first consider several important issues. The best option is when the machine will be installed together with a new kitchen set. In this case, the built-in dishwasher (60 cm or small-sized, 45 cm) will be provided with free space during the development of the project.

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However, it often happens that at first a kitchen set is purchased without a designated place for a dishwasher, and then the consumer decides that the machine is still needed and tries to “attach” it somehow. It all depends on the size of the room. If there is not enough free space, you will have to buy a narrow assistant (45 cm), if there is, then a full-sized built-in dishwasher (60 cm) will soon take its rightful place.

Even more often it happens that the kitchen sets are already quite “elderly”, and the owner has just decided to take advantage of the benefits of civilization. In any case, fatal and hopeless situations do not exist - everything is solved.

Manufacturers and their products

Bosch dishwasher 60 cm built-in

The range of manufacturers producing sophisticated household appliances - dishwashers, is undoubtedly quite wide. A variety of models with a variety of different functions are offered to consumers by Siemens, Ariston, Virpl. However, the widest lineup belongs to Bosch. The Bosch built- in dishwasher can be full-sized and narrow, not only washing dishes, but also drying them. The Aquastop system, which the manufacturer supplied with his equipment, will block the water in the event of a leak. The principle of operation of the system is both simple and unique: when a leak appears, water enters a special sensor and changes the resistance at its contacts. The water leakage controller captures this change and automatically transmits information to taps that block the water.

The Aquaseif system, which is equipped with the Bosch built-in dishwasher, does not allow the development of pathogenic microflora in water. The new "optosensor" function monitors the economical use of detergents, electricity and controls the quality of the wash.

"Big family, then?"

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In addition to free space, the number of people in the family is also an important factor. The standard width of the machine can be 45 and 60 cm. Regardless of the manufacturer, whether it is a Bosch 60 cm dishwasher, built-in, or an aggregate of the same width from another manufacturer, it will include dishes in the amount of 13 sets, while for a narrow machine this figure does not exceed 9. By the way, it should be borne in mind that, according to European standards, 1 set is 11 items: 3 different-sized plates, a knife, a fork, 3 spoons, a cup and saucer, a glass. Therefore, for 2-3 people a car with a width of 45 cm will be quite enough. If there are more people, it is better to build in a dishwasher 60 cm wide.

Built-in appliances

Dishwashing units are divided into classes depending on the amount of electricity consumed , the quality of washing and drying dishes. Class A machines require a minimum of energy for operation, they wash well and dry dishes well (without streaks). But even the highest cost of such equipment. You can safely purchase units with class B and C, since they perform well all the functions declared by the manufacturer, but cost much less than class A dishwashers. Equipment with class D, E, F and G is uneconomical, therefore, its release in European countries has been discontinued .

It is worth saying a few words about the “noise” of dishwashing units. Machines with a sound level in the range of 35-48 dB are considered low noise (narrow Bosch dishwasher (45 cm, built-in, according to the passport - 48 dB). Units with a noise level of 49-55 dB can be called medium noise. Sound levels over 55 are outside comfort for the human ear.

Software

Modern units for washing dishes can have from 4 to 8 modes of operation. The following modes can be attributed to standard:

1. Daily - involves normal washing at a temperature of 50-60 ° C.

2. In the “very dirty” mode, an additional wash cycle will be performed.

3. Soaking program will get rid of old, deeply ingrained pollution.

4. The economical program speaks for itself: for moderately contaminated objects, the time period will be shortened.

In addition to the main programs, a narrow dishwasher (45 cm, built-in model), as well as a wide one, may have a number of additional functions that improve comfortable use, but do not affect the principle of operation of the equipment. These include the delay timer, the function of controlling the water hardness, half load (will make it possible to save water and electricity).

Options for drying dishes

In modern dishwashers, 3 options for drying dishes can be used.

1. The condensation method involves drying without supplying air from the outside. Water condenses on the cold walls of the machine. The Bosch small-sized dishwasher (45 cm, built-in model) carries out drying in this way. This option is energy-efficient, but there may be stains on the dishes.

2. In a machine equipped with a heat exchanger, hot air enters the top of the chamber and then settles. We can say that this option is less economical than the above, but there will be no stains on the dishes.

3. Forced drying is carried out by a fan supplying hot air. This is the most expensive, but also the highest drying class.

Embed technology

Before you buy a dishwashing machine, you need to make sure that the selected model in height and width is suitable for the niche into which it will be built. If you first bought the equipment, then the kitchen sets should be ordered with niches for dishwashers, washing machines, etc.

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In order to build in the dishwasher correctly, it is necessary to solve several important issues - connection to the water supply, sewage and electricity. The machine should stand upright and have small gaps, i.e. do not adjoin closely to the walls of the cabinets. If the equipment is equipped with special fasteners, you must use them and fix the machine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

As for the connection to the water supply and sewage system, if the dishwasher will be connected where the washing machine is already connected or is planned, then you need to get a special adjustable double or tee. The inlet and drain hoses must be tightly connected to the wiring system. To connect a dishwasher to cold or hot water is the choice of the owner, but experts recommend choosing cold, as the machine will last longer.

Almost all modern models of dishwashers have the ability to connect to water with a temperature of no higher than 60 C˚. In this case, the opportunity to save on water heating, as they say, is obvious. However, there is one negative caveat. In this case, it will not be possible to wash and dry the dishes made of thin glass with maximum care. In addition, the possibility of drying dishes with a heat exchanger will be excluded.

Bosch dishwasher 45 cm built-in

For power supply, it is necessary to select a separate outlet with grounding and refuse adapters and extension cords.

Additional options

When choosing a model of the unit, whether it is a dishwasher 45 cm (built-in) or a full-size model, one must pay attention to the fact whether it is possible to change the height of the arrangement of dish baskets in the machine. This option allows you to place large items in the washing chamber. The ability to change the angle of the basket and the presence of reliable holding elements will protect glasses, glasses, glass shades from lamps and chandeliers (and why not?), Keep them intact.

Screw supports allow you to install the machine evenly with obvious defects and uneven floors. In order to make washing as efficient as possible, modern dishwasher units are equipped with removable nozzles spraying water (at least 3). The filter in the machine is self-cleaning, which saves water: it is cleaned and reused.

Water hardness: control and regulation

As you know, the softer the water, the longer complex household appliances will serve faithfully. The bulk of modern dishwasher units are equipped with an indicator of water hardness and an ion exchanger with a special resin through which water is passed and thus softened. The properties of the resin must be periodically maintained by the addition of a regenerating salt. Ultra-modern units (Bosch dishwasher 60 cm, built-in model as well) are equipped with a function to control the remaining salt and a reminder of the need to replenish it.

The quality of washing depends not only on the hardness of the water, but also on the effective rinsing and drying. For rinsing, a special liquid composition is used. As a rule, a modern dishwasher (built-in, 60 cm or 45) is equipped with a built-in indicator that determines and controls the composition of the rinse aid.

Dishwasher Care

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When choosing a dishwasher, potential buyers should pay attention to the fact that the equipment is adapted for operation in specific Russian conditions, i.e., the unit is equipped with protection against voltage surges in the mains. In order for the unit to operate for a long time, it is not enough just to build in the dishwasher, you need to take care of it. You should not try to wash in it products made of synthetic materials, wood, tin, brass or copper objects. Also, damage to the machine can result in loading towels, napkins, plastic objects into it. Old dishes, items made of crystal and rusting steel can be damaged during washing.

Before loading, large food debris must be removed with a strong stream of water. It is undesirable to unload the machine immediately after the end of work. It is better to wait 10-15 minutes until the dishes have cooled slightly.

It is best to provide the installation of the unit to a specialist who will take into account all possible nuances and problems.

Consumer opinion

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Undoubtedly, one of the most modern benefits of civilization is the built-in dishwasher. Customer reviews characterize her as an indispensable assistant in the kitchen. Enough time is freed up to relax, read, chat with children, do something important and interesting for themselves. Many consumers are very pleased that the timer allows you to load the machine and postpone washing for the night so that you can take out clean and dry dishes in the morning. Anyway, you don’t have to stand 4-5 times a day at the sink, but load all the dishes soiled during the day in a dishwasher and wash everything at once.

Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/K15134/


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