If I give you a reason not to buy a dishwasher, it may be unclean, there is no trouble in hand washing, not everything can be washed ... and so on!
To sum up in my mother's words, we only need one reason to love one thing. If we don't love, the reason can be to write a paper starting with a million words.
Of course, the above is just a joke, but when it comes to dishwashers, people who have used or liked them will say that they are worth buying, and those who don't like them will have many reasons to deny the existence value of dishwashers.
Many people have analyzed or tested the advantages and washing performance of dishwashers, but as far as dishwashers are concerned, various problems that bother users have not been answered objectively. So in this issue, we will give you a practical test and analyze two "big problems" of the dishwasher. After reading it, you may have a different attitude towards the dishwasher.
1. Dishwasher Not all dishes can be washed.
We are all saying that buying a dishwasher can liberate our hands, but liberating our hands should mean that the dishwasher can completely undertake the washing of all kinds of tableware, so it can be called "liberation". However, many users of dishwashers report that not all kitchen utensils can be washed. What is the reason?
1, dishwasher capacity is too small.
At present, the capacity of dishwashers ranges from 4 to 15, which dominates the whole dishwasher market. Some families will make a mistake when buying a dishwasher, that is, they underestimate their own needs and buy products that don't match the washing needs, which leads to the situation that all kinds of tableware can't be washed at one time or put directly into the dishwasher during use. This is the result that they can't completely free their hands because of their capacity.
As far as the use demand is concerned, if there is no space restriction at home, the large-capacity dishwasher should be the first choice when buying a dishwasher. There is a simple reason. Large-capacity dishwashers can meet the condition of "loading more", not necessarily full, but must be enough, while small-capacity dishwashers cannot avoid the limitation brought by capacity.
If the installation space of the kitchen at home is limited, it is necessary to evaluate your own use needs and buy the dishwasher capacity closest to your own needs. Generally speaking, the applicable groups of dishwashers with various capacities are as follows:
Of course, such data excludes other subjective factors, which will directly affect the applicable capacity according to the size and shape of tableware used by each family. Therefore, this process still needs to be viewed dialectically by users themselves. In addition, the kitchen space is limited to families with large-capacity dishwashers. They can also try to jump out of the kitchen space and install it on the balcony outside the kitchen (if it is close) or other places where water and electricity can be connected, breaking the concept that dishwashers can only be installed in the kitchen, just as refrigerators can be installed not only in the kitchen, but also in the living room. If you give the dishwasher more flexible space, you may find a place suitable for installing a large-capacity dishwasher.
Dishwasher installed on balcony)
Conclusion: If you want to completely liberate your hands, you must try to buy a "big" dishwasher!
2. The washing intensity of dishwasher is too weak.
The dishwasher is too weak to clean. Dirty washing here mainly refers to the situation that the daily cleaning effect is not good. The direct manifestation of this problem is that there will be a lot of local residues on the tableware, which gives people the feeling that it is better to wash it directly by hand with a dishwasher.
In addition, there is the "satellite spray system" of AEG FFB83806PM dishwasher, which is also to improve the coverage angle of spray and realize all-round cleaning.
Of course, such data excludes other subjective factors, which will directly affect the applicable capacity according to the size and shape of tableware used by each family. Therefore, this process still needs to be viewed dialectically by users themselves. In addition, the kitchen space is limited to families with large-capacity dishwashers. They can also try to jump out of the kitchen space and install it on the balcony outside the kitchen (if it is close) or other places where water and electricity can be connected, breaking the concept that dishwashers can only be installed in the kitchen, just as refrigerators can be installed not only in the kitchen, but also in the living room. If you give the dishwasher more flexible space, you may find a place suitable for installing a large-capacity dishwasher.
(2) The washing pump of the dishwasher has insufficient power.
The water jet from the spray arm of the dishwasher is pressurized by the washing pump in the dishwasher. If the power of the washing pump is insufficient, the water jet can't play a good scouring role. For tableware, just like taking a soft hot bath, it will naturally fail when washing.
3. The washing intensity of the dishwasher is too strong.
The washing intensity of the dishwasher mentioned above is too weak, which is the reason why the dishwasher can't wash all the dishes. Then why not be too strong?
In fact, it is mainly influenced by the material of tableware. For different families, the tableware used varies greatly, and there are many expensive tableware, including some precious metals, porcelain, expensive spraying materials, glass products and so on. If the washing intensity of the dishwasher is too strong, it will cause irreversible damage to these items, such as scratching the surfaces of porcelain, glass and other items, causing paint peeling. So the washing intensity of the dishwasher is not only too weak, but also too strong.
The difficulty of strength lies in how to balance the washing strength design of dishwasher, find a balance point between "too weak" and "too strong", and realize the goal of paying equal attention to washing and washing. The research and development ideas of dishwashers of various brands are basically the same, that is, to realize the automatic identification function of dishwashers, including identifying the types, dirtiness and quantity of tableware, and then automatically make corresponding adjustments according to the identification results, including adjusting the washing intensity, water consumption, washing time and consumption of consumables, so as to make the washing process of dishwashers intelligent, such as the sixth sense washing supported by Whirlpool's patented sixth sense technology and Siemens' intelligent washing mode.
4. There are requirements for the types and materials of dirty tableware.
Dishwashers can't be washed except whether they can be washed, and there are restrictions on the types of dirt, the structure of utensils, the materials of utensils and the design structure of tableware. In the description of the dishwasher, we often see some warm tips telling us which items are not recommended to be washed in the dishwasher. Personally, this is an important factor to limit the washing range of the dishwasher, but such a prompt is generally "not recommended" and does not say no. What happens when the items that are not recommended are washed in the dishwasher?
For some items that are not recommended to be washed, I made a test to observe whether these "special" kitchen supplies, dishwashers can achieve the purpose of washing, or whether they will cause damage to the tableware itself, as many people say. I think this kind of limit test can best reflect the ultimate significance of dishwasher washing, that is, where is the washing limit of dishwasher.
First of all, let's summarize what the dishwasher doesn't recommend washing.
Types of easily damaged articles: precious and fragile glass, precious metal articles, porcelain, baked goods, bamboo and wood products, etc.
Types of articles that are too difficult to wash: pots with bottom paste, articles with large size but narrow caliber, articles with fine holes, articles with special shapes and clean dead corners, etc.
Next, look at all the cleaning materials I have prepared.
Stick the bottom of the rice cooker and the inner container overnight;
The liner of this rice cooker has been used at home for many years. Every time the old people at home wash, they apply steel balls directly. After years of "polishing", the coatings on the bottom and inner wall of rice cookers have been damaged. So every time I cook, the bottom paste is very strong. Hand washing requires soaking for more than half an hour, and then directly wiping the steel ball (it is simply the endless cycle of the devil).
Baking the used coating mold:
Many people say that the inner container of the rice cooker can't be washed in the dishwasher, because it will scratch the coating on the inner wall, and the coating on the inner container of my rice cooker has been damaged. So I added two items with the same coating, which have been used in baking, to test whether the coating will be damaged when the dishwasher is cleaned.
Cast iron enamel pot with enamel inside and spray paint outside;
In the previous product evaluation of dishwashers, there were few articles about spraying materials inside and outside. In fact, the bottom of this enamel pot is obviously burnt this time. You can test the washing effect of the dishwasher while testing whether the sprayed surface is damaged.
Oil jugs and milk bottles with relatively large size but small caliber;
The difficulty of cleaning these two items lies in testing the cleaning effect of bottle bottom. In addition, the frosted cover of the oil pot and the nipple of the bottle are all difficult to clean.
Deformable bamboo and wood products, chopsticks, steamer;
These two tests are mainly about the deformation after washing, because almost all dishwashers suggest that bamboo products cannot be washed, but many household bamboo chopsticks must be tried if they want to free their hands.
Two five-star cleaning items, a wok and a baking bowl;
The difficulty in cleaning wok is that the oil pollution is very serious, and the bottom of wok is covered with spices, which tests the washing performance of dishwasher. Baking bowls are mainly used to stir high-gluten flour when baking bread. In order to make cleaning more difficult, put it in the oven and heat it for a while, then the state of flour becomes sticky, more like a thick film in a bowl.
A goblet that has drunk red wine;
The goblet is made of fragile glass, which tests the cleaning ability of the dishwasher. Improper washing intensity will not only scratch the glass, but also leave various traces after washing, which will affect the transparency of the glass.
Dense porous filter:
Two colander, one for baking, mainly for putting flour, egg liquid and so on. The other is mainly used to assist some food residues in daily cooking. The difficulty of cleaning is that the grid part of the colander is easily blocked, and it is difficult to clean it in daily cleaning. Many small holes will be blocked for a long time, which is easy to breed bacteria.
Besides, there are some after-dinner bowls and a soup pot, which I put in the dishwasher at one time. Generally speaking, the materials and dirt types of the items washed this time are very rich, and the cleaning is much more difficult than daily use. Let's actually try it. Under this kind of intensive cleaning demand, will it have some adverse effects on the tableware itself if the dishwasher finishes cleaning?
After putting all the tableware into the dishwasher, according to the washing requirements of the dishwasher, add the corresponding dishwashing powder, brightener and soft water salt. Because it is very clean, it is necessary to test whether the dishwasher has damaged the tableware itself, so the program of the dishwasher is "forced washing", and then wait for the dishwasher to finish the washing work.
After the dishwasher shows "End", we wait for about 15 minutes before turning it on. The reason why we have to wait 15 minutes is to make the dishwasher get better drying effect.
Now let's look directly at the comparisons mentioned before and after washing.
Stick the bottom of the rice cooker and the inner container overnight;
This rice cooker liner mainly tests the cleaning effect. It can be seen that Whirlpool 3C22 dishwasher cleans all the rice stuck at the bottom of the pot, and the exposed primary color circle clearly shows that this liner has been used for a long time. This cleaning effect takes a long time even if it is washed by hand, and it can only be achieved by soaking and softening in advance.
Baking the used coating mold:
The baking residue on the surface of the baking tray has been cleaned, and there is no scratch on the whole baking tray surface, which proves that the pressure design of Whirlpool dishwasher on the water flow is very reasonable, and even if there is a coating, it will not cause obvious damage.
The cleaning effect of Qifeng cake mold is slightly poor, and there is a little cake residue in the depression. Because both molds were washed overnight, the cake stuck tightly. Later, I tried to scrape it with my nails, but it didn't come off. Later, I had to try other methods to clean it up.
Cast iron enamel pot with enamel inside and spray paint outside;
The paste bottom of the enamel pot is clean, and there is no paint drop or scratch inside and outside the pot.
Oil jugs and milk bottles with relatively large size but small caliber;
The paste bottom of the enamel pot is clean, and there is no paint drop or scratch inside and outside the pot.
Oil jugs and milk bottles with relatively large size but small caliber;
The main purpose of the test here is to detect whether washing these items with dishwasher will cause deformation. Judging from the picture and my personal feeling in my hand, the steamer did absorb water, because the weight increased obviously, and the gap between bamboo blocks became smaller because of water absorption, so there was no obvious difference between chopsticks, except for washing, the volume and shape did not change obviously.
So my conclusion is that bamboo and wood products can't be washed in the dishwasher. First of all, from the above cleaning results, there is no obvious deformation. Secondly, the bamboo products commonly used in the kitchen need to be constantly moistened with water, so it is not necessary and impossible to guarantee 100% dryness. Finally, chopsticks, steamer and other items are cheap and the replacement frequency is fast. Even if the dishwasher has been washed for a long time, it should be replaced before it is deformed. So I think it can be washed as long as it is not viscose and cannot be overheated.
Two five-star cleaning items, a wok and a baking bowl;
Boiling pot is a big difficulty in cleaning. If you want to free your hands, you must install more plates in the dishwasher. This Whirlpool 3C22 dishwasher is characterized by a power clean powerful cleaning component at the bottom of the inner cavity, and a retractable fixing frame on the lower bowl basket, which can place the pot vertically towards the power clean. This not only improves the washing effect, but also increases the effective use space of the lower bowl basket and places more washing items.
The cleaning effect of wok is as follows. Don't say that the scratch on the bottom is caused by the current. I dare say that for things like pots that have to deal with shovels several times a day, scratched pots should not be taken away by the dishwasher.
A goblet that has drunk red wine;
The cleanliness of the goblet shows how friendly the dishwasher is to fragile and easy-to-scratch glass. Cleaning and washing occupation is probably the crystal clear state after Whirlpool dishwasher washes the goblet.
Dense porous filter:
In fact, washing this dense porous object with dishwasher has great advantages compared with hand washing, because the spray water column of dishwasher is very dense, which can realize the pressurized cleaning of the net position and take away all kinds of dirty components in the net to achieve better cleaning effect.
Bowl and soup pot after meal:
Actually, it's not too difficult to wash dishes after meals. Generally, dishwashers can clean dishes, but here I will show you the comparison before and after washing. As for the soup pot, it is not too difficult to clean, mainly because of the size of the pot. Deep-caliber pot mainly tests the washing ability of dishwasher. The overall washing performance of this Whirlpool dishwasher is still very good.
Second, the dishwasher is not clean.
Whether the dishwasher can be cleaned is another "big problem" after the dishwasher can't wash everything. In fact, after reading the previous evaluation, I believe that everyone has their own judgment on whether the dishwasher can be cleaned. However, during the use of the dishwasher, there are indeed many external factors that affect the cleaning results of the dishwasher. Next, according to my own experience in using the dishwasher, I will take stock of how to improve the washing effect of the dishwasher.
1, tableware placement
There will be many grooves or inclined planes in the upper and lower baskets of the dishwasher. These designs are mainly to improve the washing and drying effect of tableware. When placing, the slot position is mainly used for placing shallow items such as dishes, and the slope position is mainly used for placing dishes. Pots, pans and other items, it is best to buckle obliquely in the bowl basket, which can effectively avoid water accumulation in the curling position.
Although freeing hands is the ultimate goal, when using the dishwasher, don't stuff it casually, which will directly affect the washing effect and seriously damage the spray arm of the dishwasher.
2, the use of consumables
Dishwashers use professional consumables for a reason. On the one hand, it can effectively protect the components of the dishwasher from being damaged, and on the other hand, it can fully emulsify and dissolve stains. The following is the sewage discharged from the dishwasher when I tested it above. It can be seen that the emulsified state of oil stains is very good, and professional consumables have no foam after washing, which makes them easier to clean and dry without leaving water marks.
As for the consumption of consumables, the dish-washing salt and brightener are added once and used many times, so the dish-washing salt can be added to 1/2 bags for the first time. It is worth mentioning that when using the dishwasher for the first time, you must first add a bowl of clean water to the dish-washing salt bin, then add the dish-washing salt, and then cover it, so that the soft water system can work normally. If your dishwasher is not clean, you can find out the reason.
The amount of whitening agent can be added to the maximum "max" value, and the dishwasher will automatically identify the amount.
Dishwashing powder is a consumable and needs to be added every time. Generally, tableware cleaning only needs to be around the scale line "25", and the dosage can be appropriately increased or decreased according to the degree of dirt.
3, the amount of soft water salt and brightener is wrong.
Many people don't know that the consumption of consumables in dishwashers can be set, so the first thing that comes to mind when washing is not clean is the poor performance of the machine, but in fact, the improper use of consumables will also affect the washing effect.
Soft water salt should be adjusted according to the hardness of water quality in various regions. The water quality can be consulted with the local waterworks, and the dosage of brightener can also be adjusted. You can modify the corresponding adjustment settings according to the instructions.
How to judge whether the consumption of consumables is appropriate?
If after adjusting the consumption of consumables, there is powdery residue on the surface of tableware and the tableware feels greasy, that is, the amount of dishwashing salt is too much, you can lower the gear. If there are traces of light blue on the surface of tableware, it is generally too much brightener, so you can set it smaller. On the contrary, if the dishwasher is not cleaned and dried, the amount of dishwashing salt and brightener can be upgraded and the amount of dishwashing powder can be increased.
4, the installation of drainage system
When some users use the dishwasher, they will encounter that the dishwasher displays Ending early or displays E? Failure and no cleaning, it depends on whether there is a problem with drainage. For dishwashers, the length of the drain pipe is generally between 1.5M-2M, not too long, and the height of the drain is also required. For example, imported dishwashers use forced drainage, and the height difference between the drainage pipe and the ground is required to be 40-80CM before normal drainage. If it is lower or higher than this range, it will cause machine failure or early termination.
There are corresponding installation instructions in the instruction manual of the dishwasher. It is really uncertain whether measuring the height difference with a tape measure can meet the requirements of the dishwasher drain pipe.
To sum up:
The standard of dishwasher in daily use is not so strict. Many things that are not recommended to be washed can actually be washed in the dishwasher. According to the test results of Whirlpool 3C22 dishwasher, the dishwasher can basically clean all kinds of articles that are difficult to clean or coated without damage. To take a step back, if your dishwasher is not as professional as Whirlpool's 3C22, but the items to be washed are not very expensive, even if it is damaged, it is not a big problem. The lighter one can continue to use, and the heavier one can be replaced directly. Of course, if the items to be washed are very expensive or precious, it is absolutely not recommended to wash them in a dishwasher, or even to wash them by hand with detergent. You should use a professional cleaner to wipe them or find a professional cleaner to deal with them.
For us ordinary users, the first purpose of buying a dishwasher is to free our hands, so don't let washing the dishwasher become your "liberation" obstacle.