 Dishwasher
Innovations
Green machines to
streamline your entertaining
by Joy Capps
photography by Robert French
With gourmet kitchens becoming the norm today, more casual entertaining occurs in and around the kitchen. These days many people prep, cook, entertain and clean in the same room. This growing trend of great-room kitchens has made efficient and quiet dishwashers a necessity.
Quiet is not the only requirement many homeowners look for these days in a dishwasher. With so many new designs and high-tech innovations, selective buyers can maximize their space, be environmentally friendly and simplify their lives with the touch of button.
New cleaning trends
Today’s dishwashing improvements and trends include a variety of options catering to every need. Some incorporate under-counter drawers that border sinks for quick, energy-efficient washing. Increased appliance heights allow for minimal bending for taller individuals. Best of all, additional water conservation and money-saving opportunities can be found when water is heated in the dishwasher instead of in the household water heater.
Advancements in designs and trends cater to the need for additional rack space, increased performance, efficient drains and filters and overall appliance longevity. In larger households, multiple racks can provide extra washing space with specific shelving designed to hold a single type of item, such as cutlery, glassware, plates, or pots and pans.
People who want to use a dishwasher to clean china and crystal may benefit from appliances with water-softening capabilities. Built-in softeners can increase the life-span of dishes and even prevent etching of glassware. Effective drying systems automatically adjust blower speeds to help prevent accidents, such as baking hand-painted dishes.
High-tech dishwashers offer sensors for different levels of soiling, providing varying temperatures to ensure desired results. New built-in models have exteriors that disappear behind trim-panels that match kitchen cabinetry.
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