Dishwasher Accessories Review

A dishwasher has made life easier for countless families. Many have had their dishwashers for over a decade, and some have replaced their old appliances with new ones. Dishwashers are constantly being improved, adding new features and convenient options. Any appliance, including a dishwasher, requires regular maintenance and adherence to operating instructions. This requires using high-quality detergents and original accessories, which will be discussed below.

What are considered accessories?

In French, the word "accessory" means "addition." Therefore, in this article By dishwasher accessories we mean additional (associated) parts that accompany the dishwasherAs for dishwashing detergents, we will not classify them as accessories, read Which remedy is better to choose? This can be done in a separate article.

Let's list what these additional parts are that are suitable for specific brands of dishwashers, such as Bosch, Siemens, and Miele:

• interior cleaners and deodorants;
• test strips for determining water hardness;
• microfilters;
• holders for small utensils;
• extension hose with Aqua stop system;
• baskets for tall glasses;
• bottle holder;
• knife inserts;
• door facades;
• sprayer for washing baking trays;
• Fasteners for built-in models.

Accessories for Bosch and Siemens dishwashers

Let's review some dishwasher accessories, using Bosch and Siemens dishwashers as examples.

Protect dishwasher cleaner for Bosch and Siemens dishwashers, made in Germany, comes in 50 ml bottles. This product is designed to remove grease and limescale deposits from the inside of the dishwasher. It can also be used to clean the rubber seal around the door. Using the cleaner is easy: open the bottle and place it upside down in the dishwasher without any dishes, then start the wash cycle. Regular use will prevent the formation of unpleasant odors, one bottle is enough for one cleaning.
Glass holder for the Bosch SMZ 5300 dishwasher. This accessory ensures secure storage of glasses in the dishwasher, as well as effective rinsing and drying. In 60 cm wide dishwashers with VarioFlexPlus or VarioFlex racks, four of these holders can be installed simultaneously, meaning you can perfectly wash 16 wine or champagne glasses. In 45 cm wide dishwashers, only two holders will fit.

Important! The height of the glass for installation in this holder should not exceed 24.5 cm, and the diameter should not exceed 10.5 cm.

Siemens dishwashers offer convenient hooks for small items that attach to the sides of the upper basket.
A very convenient accessory is a bottle holder, which is installed in the lower basket.

The most popular accessories are:

• sprayer for washing large items and baking trays;
• test strips for determining water hardness and
• hose extensions.

With prolonged use, machine parts such as the rocker arm and cleaning filters may fail. They are also available commercially and can be easily replaced without the help of specialists..

Siemens dishwasher accessories are often compatible with Bosch dishwashers. These dishwashers are manufactured under the same manufacturing control, so their components are similar. The manufacturer recommends using genuine accessories to extend the life of your appliance.

   

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