An interesting fact is that an average family spends up to 250 hours per year washing up! Why, we ask, when dishwashers are so simple to use. Obviously the dishwasher you need depends on the amount of washing up you do, so before you buy, take a few days just to see how much washing up there is after an average sitting.
Timed wash; which allows you to take advantage of low cost electricity at night. Economy wash; using the minimum amount of water and power to get your dishes clean. Intensive wash; a very hot wash for pots and pans. Quick wash; for a quick rinse down. Glass wash; obviously for glassware which could damage in very high temperatures.
When choosing a dishwasher the internal rack is as important as the machine itself. Check that the rack will take the number of plates you use and has space for your pots etc. Racks should be removable, wholly, or in part, to allow for washing bigger items.
As with most kitchen appliances, the Eurolabel system is used to determine the efficiency of dishwashers. This is an alphabetical classification from A to G with A being the most efficient.
Check whether your dishwasher has indicators to tell you if the salt content is low. Dishwasher salt is used to make the water as soft as possible and together with a rinse aid, make the washing up cleaner and able to dry more easily, without smearing, in the machine.
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