Dish washer

Question 1

3 Wash Cycles

Answer 1

○ Circulation
§ Circulation motor
§ Uses impeller
§ If arms don’t rotate, impeller could be damaged
○ Detergent
§ Does not create suds
§ Only use dish washer detergent
§ Too much may cause pitting or etching
○ Water temp
§ Maintain water temp of 120-160 fh

Question 2

Rinsing

Answer 2

• Several rinse cycle
  
  • Similar to wash cycle
  • Rinsaid helps dry detergent
  • More water more rinsade

Question 3

Draining

Answer 3

• Drain ppump uses impeller to force water through hose
  
  • Make sure hose has loop above drain
  • Check for obstructions

Question 4

Drying

Answer 4

• Heating
  
  • Venting
  • Heating element on some models
  • Hot air will exit through vent or through wax motor door
  • Moisture will collect on dishes if not released

Question 5

Stainless Steel

Answer 5

• Quiet. Due to density
  
  • Eco friendly. Uses radiant heat
  • Cleaner

Question 6

Plastix

Answer 6

• Cheaper
  
  • Durable and BPA free
  • Easy to maintain

Question 7

Hybrid

Answer 7

• Good comprise. Mix of plastic and stainless steel

Question 8

Rack Types

Answer 8

• Made of steel, coated with PVC or nylon
  
  • Nylon lasts longer
  • PVC found less expensive models
  • Mid-High range dishwashers will have nylon coating
  • Stainless steel racks most durable. Handle higher temps and don’t chip or peel

Question 9

Front Control

Answer 9

• More traditional
  
  • Panel doesn’t require open door to use
  • Pcket handles more seamless look
  • Doesn’t mix and match with other appliances
  • Accidentally press buttons

Question 10

Top Control

Answer 10

• Known as fully integrated controls
  
  • Current market demands for minimalistic look
  • Surface of panel is easy to clean
  • Can hang towels as additional use
    Dishwasher must be open to use

Question 11

Decibel Rating

Answer 11

• 45 dec or less is virtually silent
  
  • Between 45-5- compared to steady rainfall
  • 50 or high compared to normal convo
  • Impacted by amount and quality of insulation surroinding dishwasher
  • Impacted by style of tub. Stainless teel more quiet

Question 12

Features

Answer 12

• Adjustable racks loading aids
  
  • Soil sensor
  • Stainless steel tub
  • Rine only cycle
  • Wash zones
    ○ Run from a few min to 20 min
  • Heated dry
    ○ Budget priced dishwasher
    ○ Dry in a few hours