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

It just seems like washing dishes takes a few minutes. Wash the dirty plates and appliances after a large family four times a day - and then ran for an hour, and even a half. And if you set a goal and calculate the time that goes into washing dishes for a week, it may well be that the hostess of the house, instead of doing something interesting for her, spent 2-3 hours cleaning the pans, pans and washing cymbals. And if a couple of decades ago, there were simply no other options for taking care of household utensils, today a mass of home appliance manufacturers offer their consumers to simply buy and install a dishwasher, thereby giving them several hours of time for themselves and their hobbies.

Which model is needed

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

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

Even more often it happens that the suite in the kitchen is already quite "elderly", and the owner has just now decided to take advantage of the benefits of civilization. In any case, fatal and desperate situations do not happen - everything is solved.

Manufacturers and their products

The range of producers producing sophisticated household appliances - dishwashers, is undoubtedly quite wide. A number of models with a set of various functions are offered to the customers of Siemens, Ariston, and Virple. However, the broadest range belongs to the company "Bosch". Built-in dishwasher Bosch can be full-sized and narrow, not only to wash dishes, but also to dry. The "aquastop" system, which the manufacturer supplied with its equipment, will block the water in case of a leak. The principle of operation of the system is both simple and unique: when a leak occurs, water enters a special sensor and changes the resistance at its contacts. The water leakage controller catches this change and transmits the information automatically to the cranes that cover the water.

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

"A big family?"

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 the same width from another manufacturer, it will include 13 sets of dishes, while for a narrow machine By the way, it should be borne in mind that, according to European standards, 1 set is 11 subjects: 3 different sized plates, a knife, a fork, 3 spoons, a cup and saucer, a glass. Therefore, for 2-3 people machine width of 45 cm will be enough. If there are more people, it is better to build a dishwasher 60 cm wide.

The class of embedded technology

Dishwashers are divided into classes according to the amount of electricity consumed , the quality of washing and drying of dishes. Class A machines require a minimum of energy for work, they clean them thoroughly and dry the dishes well (without divorce). But the highest cost is in this technique. You can safely purchase units with class B and C, as they perform well all the functions declared by the manufacturer, but are much cheaper than class A dishwashers. The equipment with class D, E, F and G is uneconomic, therefore its production in European countries is terminated .

It is worth saying a few words about the "noisiness" of the units for washing dishes. Machines with a sound level in the range of 35-48 dB are considered low noise (a narrow dishwasher "Bosch" (45 cm, built-in, according to the passport - 48 dB.) Units with a noise level of 49-55 dB can be called medium noise. Comfort for human hearing.

Software

Modern washing machines can have from 4 to 8 modes of operation. The following modes can be classified as standard:

1. Daily - assumes normal washing at a temperature mode of water of 50-60 ° C.

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

3. A program with soaking will allow you to get rid of old, deeply entrained impurities.

4. The economic program speaks for itself: for moderately soiled items, the time period will be shortened.

In addition to the basic programs, a narrow dishwasher (45 cm, built-in model), as, indeed, a wide one, can have a number of additional functions that improve comfortable use, but do not affect the operation of the technique. Here you can include the delay timer, the water hardness control function , half the load (it will save water and electricity).

Options for drying dishes

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

1. The condensation method assumes drying without air supply from the outside. Water condenses on the cold walls of the machine. The small dishwasher "Bosch" (45 cm, built-in model) carries out drying in this way. This option is energy-efficient, but on the dishes, perhaps, there will be divorces.

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 divorce on the dishes.

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

Embedding technology

Before you buy a dishwasher, you need to make sure that the chosen model for height and width is suitable for the niche in which it will be built in. If you first bought a technique, then the suite in the kitchen should be ordered with niches for dishwasher, stylalki, etc.

In order to integrate the dishwasher correctly, it is necessary to solve several important issues - connection to the water supply, sewerage and electricity. The machine should stand evenly and have small gaps, i.e. do not abut against the walls of the cabinets. If the technician is equipped with special fasteners, it is necessary to use them and fix the machine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

With regard to the connection to the water supply and sewage system, if the dishwasher will be connected where the washer is already connected or planned, then it is necessary to acquire a special adjustable double or a tee. The filler and drain hoses must be firmly connected to the wiring system. To connect cold or hot water to the dishwasher - the choice is for the owner, but experts recommend that you prefer the cold, so the machine will last longer.

Practically all modern models of dishwashers have the opportunity to connect to water with a temperature of no higher than 60 С˚. In this case, the opportunity to save on heating water, as they say, is obvious. However, there is one negative nuance here. In this case, it will not be possible to wash and dry dishes from thin glass as carefully as possible. In addition, it will be impossible to dry the dishes with a heat exchanger.

For power supply it is necessary to allocate a separate socket with grounding and to refuse from adapters and extension cables.

Additional options

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

Screw supports will allow to install the machine evenly even with obvious defects and roughness of the floor. In order to ensure maximum washing efficiency, modern dishwashers are equipped with removable, water spray nozzles (at least 3). The filter in the machine is self-cleaning, which saves water: it is cleaned and used repeatedly.

Water hardness: control and regulation

As you know, the softer the water, the longer it will be for faith and truth to serve sophisticated home appliances. Most of the modern dishwasher units are equipped with a water hardness indicator and an ion exchanger with a special resin through which water is passed and thus softened. Properties of the resin should be periodically maintained by adding regenerating salt to it. Supermodern units (dishwasher "Bosch" 60 cm, built-in model including) are equipped with a function of monitoring the salt residue 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 effective rinsing and drying. For rinsing, a special liquid formulation is used. Typically, a modern dishwasher (built-in, 60 cm or 45) is equipped with an integrated indicator that determines and controls the rinse aid composition.

Cleaning the dishwasher

Potential buyers when choosing a dishwasher should pay attention to the fact whether the equipment is adapted for operation in specific Russian conditions, i.e. whether the unit is protected against voltage fluctuations in the power grid. To keep the unit operating for a long time, it is not enough just to install a dishwasher, it is necessary to look after it. You can not try to wash in it products made of synthetic materials, wood, tin, brass or copper items. Also, damage to the car can result in loading towels, napkins, and plastic items into it. Old dishes, objects made of crystal and rusting steel can be damaged during washing.

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

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

Consumer opinion

Undoubtedly, one of the most modern benefits of civilization is a built-in dishwasher. Customer reviews characterize her as an indispensable assistant in the kitchen. Released enough time to rest, read, chat with children, do something important and interesting for themselves. Many consumers are very happy with the fact that the timer allows you to load the machine and put off the wash for the night so that in the morning you can remove clean and dry dishes. And in general, you can not stand 4-5 times a day at the sink, and load at one time all the dishes that are soiled during the day in the dishwasher and wash all at once.