Compact Desktop Dishwashers

Tabletop dishwasher is of great interest when choosing a suitable model for the house. Attract and small size of the device, and low water consumption, and, of course, a more affordable price, relative to medium-sized models. For the acquisition to be successful, the model should be selected according to the individual needs of each family.

Capabilities of small cars

Tabletop models of dishwashers are compact, they take up little space and are perfect for a small kitchen. You can install a household appliance on a table, embed it in a wall cupboard or under a sink. The size of most models is about the same: the width of the desktop machine is about 55 cm, the depth varies from 50 to 55 cm, and the height does not exceed 45 cm.

Despite its small size, this technique can serve 1-2 people. In one cycle the machine will wash 6 sets of dishes. But this does not mean that such a dishwasher is not suitable for a large family. If the kitchen space is limited, and there is no possibility to install a full-size model, a small machine will be a good solution. The disadvantage is that it will have to be launched more often, but, given the economical consumption of water, this will have little effect on the family budget.

The functionality of small desktop machines is limited to several modes of operation:

• high-intensity (for dishes with strong pollution) at a temperature of 70 °;
• standard program at temperatures up to 65 °;
• fast mode at a temperature of from 40 ° to 45 °;
• ECO mode washes at 50 °;
• delicate mode for thin glass;
• soak.

Water, electricity and detergent consumption

Small tableware dishwashers are characterized by low water consumption, an average of 6 to 9 liters per wash cycle, and power consumption rarely exceeds 800W per hour. In general, this technique is very economical, as compared to other models, and in comparison with manual dishwashing.

A separate item of expenditure are the various detergents and salt. Everything is subjective here, someone acquires expensive, someone more affordable. For example, the packaging of 1 kg of powder in the online store will cost from 500 to 1200 rubles, but in a hypermarket you can buy cheaper. Such packaging is enough for 60-70 cycles, and it is possible to make a detergent yourself.

Key points when choosing the right model

The rich variety of types and modifications of desktop dishwashers can make it difficult to choose the right model. What features will be useful:

• the presence of at least 4 modes of operation;
• drying the dishes with hot air;
• system of protection against accidental launch;
• determination of the purity of the dishes;
• opportunity delicate wash;
• the number of cleaning filters;
• IVF mode (economical).

Useful! To understand how noisy the dishwasher will be, look at the DB noise parameter. A figure below 45 dB means quiet operation, 47-55 dB already belong to noisy models.

Based on consumer feedback, one of the most popular and reliable manufacturing companies is the German company Bosch (Bosch).In stores you can find more than ten different models of Bosch dishwashers, they differ in design, water consumption and functions.

Installation and connection

The desktop machine is quite simple to install and connect to the sewer and water supply. But if there is no similar experience, it is better to entrust the work to a specialist.. Connection involves three stages: connection to cold water, sewage and electricity. With the latter, everything is more or less clear, we need a separate ground outlet.

Connecting the device to cold water, it is recommended to install input filter water. Such a measure will exclude the ingress of sand and metal objects, which may well be in running water. To connect the hose, you need to embed a tee with an additional branch and a ball valve to shut off the water supply if necessary.

If you plan to periodically remove the device in the closet, the drain hose can be simply lowered into the sink and fixed.

Stationary machines are best connected directly to siphon. There will also be no serious problems: if the siphon does not have an additional output, it should be replaced with a more suitable one.The cost of such a replacement will cost 200-300 rubles. The drain hose is connected to the additional branch, after which it is necessary to check the operation of the structure.

Connecting the machine to the siphon

Disadvantages of dishwashers

The process of the dishwasher involves high water temperature, drying with hot air and the use of detergents, but not every dish will withstand such conditions. It is worth paying attention to disheswhich is not recommended in the dishwasher:

• dishes from aluminum - pots, cutlery, ladles;
• products from woodsuch as wooden spoons or bamboo plates;
• plastic dishes;
• various products of doubtful quality, which can "get off" decorative drawings.

It should be noted that this list of restrictions applies to any typewriter, but certain limitations do not diminish the advantages of using such equipment. Thus, it can be concluded that even a small tabletop dishwasher will benefit and greatly facilitate daily household chores.