Dishwashers are a category of home appliances that take care of your most tedious job, washing dishes and kitchen utensils. Dishwashers were considered as a symbol of lavishness during the earlier era. Time has changed and technology too. The impact of technology has visualized far-reaching sequences and left no room for a mishap. Modern dishwashers have broken through the limiting walls of their ancestors and found a new place in home utilities. Dishwashers come in a variety of ranges such as fully integrated, freestanding, compact, countertop, full-size and slim-line, but all of these machines are built-in with almost a similar set of features except for slight variations between them.
The basic steps of dishwashing:
water filling
Dishwasher acquires water from the domestic water supply network, with the help of its inlet pipe. The water that is acquired is used to fill the system for the washing process.
temperature setting
The water is heated to the assigned temperature as part of the wash process setting. High temperatures are used when dishes are heavily soiled and lower temperatures are activated when dishes are lightly soiled.
Use of detergent
A dishwasher’s detergent dispenser releases detergent into the washing process at just the right time to effectively remove soil from dishes. Many high-end dishwashers feature a 3-in-1 or 5-in-1 tablet selector option that automatically detects the category of detergent used and adjusts the wash settings accordingly.
spray system
A dishwasher’s spray system sprays water through jets, vigorously, to remove even dried-on stains effectively. The sprayed water is collected at the bottom and drained off. This rinsing process is done repeatedly until the dishes are completely clean and the drain is expelled through an outlet tube. Orbital spray system is one of the most common types of spray system, where the water is sprayed through the jets in a rotating mode, so that the water reaches every part of the dishes evenly.
Drying
After the wash cycles are complete, a dishwasher dries the dishes using various methodologies, which can vary depending on the type and brand of dishwasher. The most common drying method is residual drying, which uses the hot air produced during the last cycle to dry the dishes.
A dishwasher is designed with certain features that also contribute to the performance of the appliance. Some of the features are:
rinse aid
A dishwasher has a special provision for rinse aid, from which it is dispensed at the right time in the cycle. These rinse aids include surfactant particles that prevent the formation of white spots (due to the formation of lime scale) on the surface of the dishes.
device for softening water
This feature plays a very useful role, especially when you reside in hard water areas. This device adjusts the hardness of the water to improve washing results.