Dishwasher for cottages

Many people like to live in the country. Clean air, fresh vegetables and fruits. But I want to be at the dacha was as comfortable to do business, as in a city apartment. This applies to washing dishes. There are two options: to use disposable dishes or to buy a dishwasher. Whether the second decision is appropriate and whether it will not be an unreasonable waste of money, and in which case a dishwasher for a dacha is suitable - this will be this article.

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Principle of operation

The modern dishwasher is equipped with baskets and trays in which the dishes are laid. The lower part of the device is intended for large pans and pans, and the upper part for cups, plates, cutlery and glasses.

Most often, the dishwasher for the dacha is connected to the water supply and sewerage.

Water temperature

It is possible to connect to both cold and hot water. But manufacturers recommend connecting to the highway with cold water, as it is cleaner.

Important! The main disadvantage in this case is the increased power consumption.

Detergents

The dishes will wash faster and better in soft water. To soften hard water, the machine is equipped with an ion exchanger. It contains resin, through which water flows. To restore the properties of water, use a special salt.

Important! Almost all modern dishwashers have a device that controls the rest of the salt. When washing, detergent is used, as well as a special rinse aid.

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How to choose a dishwasher?

Now there are so many different models of technology that can be lost. Before buying, you need to consider all the nuances in order to spend money as efficiently as possible, and the dishwasher for dacha has become a really true help, and not a useless piece of furniture.

Installation

By the installation method, all the equipment of this type is divided into the following groups:

• Built-in models are installed in the kitchen set, the control panel can be seen from the outside. This technique is compact, suitable for any design, does not clutter the kitchen, which is very important in the conditions of giving.
• Separate models are convenient because they can be moved to different places. When choosing this technique, you can not pay attention to the dimensions of furniture, in addition, its cost is lower than that of embedded models.

Important! The design of the dishwasher can be different, and the dimensions also vary.

Type

Depending on how much space you are willing to allocate for such a device, it is necessary to determine the type of dishwasher for a dacha:

• For full-sized models, the width is usually 60 cm, height - 85 cm. Despite the large capacity, such models spend so muchthe same electricity and water, as well as compact or narrow. This dishwasher is designed for a large family.
• The compact model has a slightly smaller height - about 45 cm. This option is chosen for a small kitchen, it can be placed on a cabinet or table, and there are no more than five sets of dishes in such a machine.

Important! The width of a narrow dishwasher is not more than 50 cm. It, like a compact version, can be used in a small kitchen.

Maximum load

This parameter determines the maximum number of dishes that can be washed in the machine in one cycle. A standard set consists of a deep soup plate, a flat plate, a dessert plate, a glass, a cup and saucer, a fork, a spoon, a knife and a teaspoon.

Important! The higher the maximum load, the larger the dishwasher dimensions will be.

How to decide:

• If the family is small - from one to two people, it will be enough to model with loading 4-6 sets.
• To serve three or four people, you will need a maximum load of 8-9 sets.
• For larger units it is worth paying attention if the family is very large.

Important! When choosing a dishwasher, you need to remember that there are pans and pans, which also require space.

Energy consumption class

In different models, power consumption varies. Depending on the indicators, they are divided into classes:

• Minimally consume electricity model of the class "A +++".
• But models of class "A" consume the maximum amount of electricity.

Drying

This stage is final when the dishwasher is working, after which the dishes should remain dry. At the same time, there should be no drops of water and no stains on it.

Drying can be of different types:

• Active drying is the simplest, it uses the heat generated during washing.
• Static drying can be met very rarely. At the same time, the air temperature is very high, about 70 degrees - it heats up due to the residual heat after the last rinse.
• Condensation type - longer. When the dishes are rinsed with hot water, the droplets evaporate from the surface.
• During the turbo-drying, the dishes are blown with warm air. This uses a fan, so the process is fast.
• Zeolite - drying takes place using a special material that absorbs moisture, and then it is converted into thermal energy.

Control:

1. With a mechanical control type, a special rotary switch is used. After selecting the required program, the washing process is started. During the process, the switch is slowly scrolled, so that you can see at what stage the machine is located.
2. With the electronic control type, the program is selected using the buttons. In addition, it is possible to modify programs, for this purpose certain functions are added. In such machines there is a display showing the selected program and other service information.

Important! More expensive and convenient to manage is the electronic principle of launching. But mechanics is the best option if you need a dishwasher for a dacha. It will last longer and is the most reliable system.

Additional functions of the

Even the dishwasher for the cottage can have additional functions:

• Upper basket with variable height. Usually on top the machine is equipped with cup holders, cells that can accommodate small plates, tanks in which you can put cutlery. Bottom is usually washed dishes of a larger size.
• Protection against children is necessary in the presence of small "tomboy".When this function is enabled, the machine door is locked.
• Filter and remove residual food. With this function, the dishes do not need to be cleaned before washing. Thanks to the filters and the food waste crusher, all residues are crushed, without damaging the drainage system.
• The Aqua Stop function closes the water supply and merges it into the sewer system if the washing chamber is full or a leak is detected.
• Delayed start is a very convenient feature that allows you to wash dishes at night or at a time when you are not at home.
• Half load. This function reduces the wash cycle time. Additional rinse is not available, therefore less water and electricity are consumed.

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If there is no plumbing

Not every dacha has a water supply, so you can use a special small dishwasher. Its dimensions are very small, so it is easy to transport. The dishwasher for giving without a waterpipe will easily cope with washing several sets of dishes.

Device

The principle of its operation is very simple:

1. Dirty dishes are being loaded, the lid is closing.
2. On top of the tank, which adds water and dishwashing detergent.
3. There is a handle on the side that needs to be twisted. Mechanical rotation leads to rinsing and effective washing of dishes.
4. You need to wait until the water drains and the dishes dry.

Important! With dishwashers of this type is usually included in the kit dishes.

Pros

Such units have a lot of advantages:

• Water and electricity are saved;
• Practical use;
• Small dimensions.

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Connecting the dishwasher to the dacha

Of course, the dacha is not a city apartment, there are not such conditions and therefore there are a lot of nuances. First of all, not every dacha site has engineering networks that meet the requirements of the installation of equipment.

Connection to water supply and sewerage:

• First of all, water is not constantly, and its pressure leaves much to be desired. In this case, a dishwasher with a water tank is used, or an additional pump is installed to increase the pressure. Filters or a storage tank are also needed.
• The water withdrawal at the dacha is usually solved with the help of a septic tank, which receives used water. Typically, this hydraulic structure is located near the house.

Important! Do not dispose of used water on plants, it is unsuitable for irrigation, as it contains dirt and detergents!

Connection to electrical networks

Differential voltage is a common occurrence in the suburban area. It can cause irreparable damage to technology. The best option for a dishwasher at the dacha is the output of a separate, additional outlet. You must make a ground connection.

Important! The dishwasher is a powerful unit, it can not be connected using a carry or a tee.

If you install the dishwasher correctly, it will last for many years. It requires minimal maintenance: do not allow overloads, check filters, hoses and wiring.