Dishwasher overview: 45 is a five-berry

The 45 cm wide dishwashers don’t differ from full-sized appliances in their functions. The range is so rich that you can satisfy any whim of the customer. The most essential difference, which separated the narrow from full-size models, is the number of washed dishes sets and the ability to wash large kitchen utensils. 45 cm wide machines are the most popular type of dishwashing appliances in America. Naturally, this is due to the modest size of most kitchens in our country. And whether such dishwashers differ from their larger counterparts only in size, we tried to figure out.

Fully built-in or simply built in

The distinction is simple: a fully integrated dishwasher is covered with a furniture board from the front, so it looks like just another kitchen cabinet. Control panel of such machines is located on the hinged door rib. Fully built in models include Siemens SR 66T090, Hotpoint-Ariston LST 1149, Whirpool ADG 145. In partially installed models, the control panel, located on the outer panel, is partially open, as in Smeg PLA4525X, Kaiser S 45 U 71 XL, Bomann GSPE 774.1, Miele G 4700 SCi.

Feature of built-in dishwashers is use of metal plate on countertop for steam protection.

The number of companies making dishwashers of this size is huge. These are well-known brands: Miele, Bosch, Neff, AEG, Zanussi, Whirlpool, Indesit, Candy, Flavia, Wader, Korting, Ilvito. There are a dozen more names to choose from.

Some of the manufacturers offer only built-in appliances, or only free-standing machines. But most of them try to put this variety of models on the market, so that any demand of a buyer can be satisfied. Remember, like in Raikin:

– White top, black bottom available?

– There is.

– Black top, white bottom?

– Check.

CHOOSE BY COLORS

Freestanding 45 cm machines are mostly available in white or silver. But you can also find more original solutions. For example, in Siemens range Siemens SR 66T090, Siemens SR 64E002 there are models “under wood”, it’s easy to integrate them into wooden sets, if the shade matches.

HOW MUCH EVERYTHING CAN FIT

Most 45 cm wide dishwashers can wash up to 9 loads of dishes. Some models, such as the Bosch SPS69T72RU, have the capacity to wash 10 place-settings at once. This is achieved by additional loading level, which replaces the basket for cutlery and is located above the upper box.

All manufacturers strive to organize the space inside the washing chamber of the machine so that it can be simulated when loading a variety of dishes: they create folding elements for flexibility and stability when loading, folding rails in the lower and upper boxes, composite folding shelves for cups, use different nozzles – for large dishes and trays. But you cannot wash a 60×60 baking tray in such a dishwasher: the dimensions are unsuitable. In this, the 45-cm models are inferior to their full-size counterparts.

German manufacturers have come up with a way to easily rearrange the height of the upper box when fully loaded: the Rackmatic system allows you to fix the position of the box on two levels in 5 cm increments, and the Rackmatic-3 on three levels in 2.5 cm increments. It can be found at Bosch SPV58M50RU , Neff model S58M43X1RU .

LIFE WITH A ROCKER

Features of the internal arrangement of machines are not limited to just boxes.

Engineering searches for ways to achieve quality results – getting clean dishes in optimal time. So the beater, which feeds water to the dishes, can be located on several levels, have different configurations, which allows water to reach various remote and awkward places and perform its task. Bosch, for example, uses a double rotating bead in the upper basket. And the technology of alternate water supply to the upper and lower beads allows them to work alternately. This allows, while using a small amount of water saves 20% of water , to achieve high washing efficiency. Some models like the SF 25M250 RU, the SF 24T257 RU from Siemens and the S58M58X1RU and S58M43X1RU from Neff also use alternating water technology.

MOTORS

The narrow machines have motors with a noise level ranging from 55 dB to 48 dB, depending on the model. There are quieter options. So Bosch SPS69T72RU and the built-in Bosch SPV69X00RU, Siemens SR 66T097, LG LD-2293THB, AEG F99019MOP make 43 dB of noise, and the new BEKO DSFS 4530 S – 49 dB.

Dishwashers feature an inverter motor type. It is more wear-resistant, and the machinery therefore has a longer service life. My attempts to find out if an inverter motor dishwasher is actually quieter than a regular brushed motor dishwasher were unsuccessful. I have not found any data confirming a direct correlation. The Electrolux ESF4700ROW/ model has a noise level of 45 dB, but whether it is due to the inverter motor is not known.

RINSE IT ALL OUT

The vast majority of the machines have 5 to 6 washing programs. Their basic set: Automatic, Normal, Economy, Fast and Pre-soak/Rinse. Such type of washing as Delicate, is not present at all machines.

The programs can include a bio-program, which uses special bio-additives, included in modern detergents. Dishwashing detergents quickly break down and remove grease and protein pollutants, and they can only operate at low temperatures, which means that the dishwashing program in this case should be low-temperature.

Automatic dishwashing mode allows the machine itself to select the best option for washing the dishes, you only need to specify the degree of soiling of the dishes. But many modern models have sensors that automatically detect the amount of dishes and how dirty they are. The load sensor allows you to set a more economical version of the amount of water for the load of dishes.

Bosch smart machines use sensors to detect how dirty the water is AquaSensor , saving both water and energy. 2/3 of the dishwasher market is equipped with such sensors.

The economical 50-55°C temperature mode is suitable for medium- and lightly soiled dishes, saving 20% in resources.

The quick washer is used for lightly soiled dishes and has a cycle time of 30 minutes. The Candy CDP 4709, for example, has this called “Ultra Fast 24 min. 50 °C”. Informative.

Pre-rinse mode consists of rinsing the dishes in cold water and, due to the dishwasher’s hermetic sealing, remaining wet for a longer period of time. A rinse can be used every time a new load of dishes is added, to prevent food leftovers from sticking to the plates until enough dishes have been washed.

FINE OPPORTUNITIES

Additional features always add to the appliance’s appeal.

For example, the VarioSpeed Plus feature on some Bosch, NEFF, Siemens models allows you to wash and dry dishes twice as fast and retain washing and drying classes even at full load. The function is activated in addition to almost any washing program, except pre-rinse and quick wash. When large quantities of dishes need to be washed up quickly, such as at family gatherings, the VarioSpeed Plus feature cuts the dishwasher’s running time by 65%, without compromising clean and dry quality. 45 cm Siemens SR65M081RU, Siemens SR 65M035, Neff built-in dishwasher S58M43X1RU

The IntensiveZone allows you to wash heavily soiled pots and pans in the lower basket and simultaneously wash less soiled or delicate dishes in the upper basket. This is made possible by a new technology which ensures that the water in the lower basket has a higher pressure and temperature than in the upper basket and additional cycles.

Hygiene Plus disinfects the dishes by rinsing them with 70°C water for 10 minutes. Ideal for families with small children and people with allergies.

The function of half loading is present in every second machine Hansa ZIM 436 EH, Indesit DSG 573, Flavia BI 45 IVELA Light, Zigmund & Shtain DW69 .4508X . In this case one basket is loaded out of two. This is taken into account by the sensors of the machine and is reflected in the consumption of water, detergents and electricity. But it does not save time. In some machines, this function is replaced with the Economy program.

PROCESS CONTROL

95% of modern dishwashers are equipped with electronic controls. The user sets the required program by depressing the corresponding buttons, to set the various modes and to activate additional functions. Models with touch controls are extremely rare Samsung DMM 39 AHC .

Electronically controlled machines have a display that informs the user of the program in progress and the remaining time until the end of the wash program. Also, it can display information about errors in case of malfunction if the machine has the self-diagnosis function .

Naturally, all of the features of the appliance are indicated.

Indicators inform about the selected programme, the progress of the programme and the time left to the end of the programme. They control the consumption of salt and rinse aid, and indicate the end of these products.

The Beam on Floor indicator is only used on fully integrated models. AEG F 88400 VI, Electrolux ESL 4300 RO, Zanussi ZDV 15001 FA, Zigmund & Shtain DW89.4503X , BEKO DIS 5630 and many others.others.

Some models are so quiet that only the LED indicator lets you know when the program is finished. The same task – to inform about the end of work – solve the sound signal, which can be turned off, for example, as in the Miele G 4760 SCVi, if the machine works at night or the noise in the apartment is undesirable. According to the Holodilnik consultant, the buzzer can be turned off in any machine that has it, and this can be done according to the instructions when installing the appliances. This feature belongs to the category of acceptable factory settings. But there’s no dedicated button on the remote control.

Mechanical conveniences include the ability of the dishwasher to lock the control panel from “unauthorized” child entry, as well as the ability of the door to close independently with the automatic door closer at a small door opening angle.

All machines are equipped with a delayed start timer, allowing the machine to start at a convenient time. Only some models have a 3, 6, 9 hour delayed startup time, others have a smoother startup time from 1 to 24 hours.

WHAT TO WASH

Some models’ automatics can detect the use of combined agents 3-in-1, 4-in-1 tablets, etc. .d. and adjust the wash program.

The so-called regeneration electronics can monitor the water hardness level. According to the water hardness level and the chosen program, it guarantees the salt consumption control and avoids its unjustified consumption. Bosch SPV 43M00, NEFF S58M43X1, AEG F 88400 VI, Zanussi ZDV 15001 FA, Electrolux ESL 4650 RO and Zigmund & Shtain DW79 dishwashers have such an option.4509X .

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT PRICE

It is worth noting that the presence of a heat exchanger in the machine does not affect the average cost of appliances. Increasing the number of sets of dishes from 9 to 10 increases its cost by $ 70. The higher the noise level and parameters of water and electricity consumption, the less the number of programs and additional functions, the simpler the start-up timer and the internal space organization of a dishwasher, the cheaper it is.

With equal conditions, narrow machines are cheaper than full-size ones, on average, by 3000-7000 Dollars.

ECONOMY

Power consumption parameters of narrow machines are from 8 liters of water per 0.72 kWh of power per cycle and more. Narrow dishwashers meet the high A/A/A energy efficiency/washing/drying class. There are models Electrolux, AEG with energy efficiency index A+ and A++, which indicates their extreme energy efficiency. In this sense, the narrow machines are not inferior to full-sized.

DRYING

If you want to get dishes out of the machine absolutely dry, without a single drop of moisture, then you need a dishwasher with class A drying. Class B machines have an insignificant amount of moisture left on the dishes at the end of the drying process. This information is rather of general knowledge, t.k. Yandex.The market has not offered a single version of the narrow machine with a Class B dryer.

If we talk about the types of drying in machines, there are two. The first one is convection also known as turbo-dryer , the second one is condensation. The convection drying method dries washed tableware by directing a stream of warm air technically, this is accomplished through the use of a heating unit and fan . If the model uses condensation drying, the drying process is as follows: after washing, the dishes are subjected to hot water, the drops of which evaporate and condense on the walls of the machine. Then the water which has run downhill is drained off via a special drain. This way of drying takes more time, but is more economical.

The innovative drying technology using zeolite material lies in its natural ability to absorb moisture due to its porous structure and release heat. At the end of the dishwashing cycle, water steam passes through a container where small zeolite balls absorb all the moisture, leaving only hot, dry air, which then penetrates other parts of the machine and quickly dries the dishes. This technology is used in Bosch, Neff, Siemens machines.

SECURITY

Modern appliances are equipped with a leakage protection system. This is a complex of technical devices, designed to protect against flooding of the room with water in case of emergency water leakage in a household appliance or in case of damage to the filling hose. This system has different names from one appliance manufacturer to another: Aqua-Stop, Waterproof, Aqua-Safe, Aqua-Alarm. The bottom line is this: A leakage detector signals a problem in the machine. An optional hose with mechanical safety valve has been developed to increase the reliability of the inlet hose.

Dishwashers feature multi-stage cleaning system with various filters – stainless steel strainer, microfilter, coarse filter. But you also need to keep the filters themselves clean: after ten washing cycles, you need to wash the entire unit, and you need to remove the remaining food particles from the first filter every time. Clean filters guarantee the quality of washing and reduce energy costs for water heating. Every second machine is equipped with a self-cleaning filter. It helps to save water by repeatedly using it after cleaning to wash dishes.

TO TWO TAPS AT ONCE

Most machines are connected only to a cold water source. But there are also options – to connect to hot water only or to both cold and hot water at the same time. Manufacturers believe that taking cold water and heating it inside the machine is the safest way to go. Because cold tap water is always cleaner. That is why the most common models are connected to the source of cold water, although more electricity is spent during the operation of such a machine. Connection to a hot water source, in terms of saving time and electricity, is more advantageous. But what to do if the hot water is cut off??