What is intensive cleaning in a dishwasher?

Modern dishwashers offer a wide range of features. They offer washing programs to suit every taste and need. But every homemaker especially appreciates the intensive wash program. After all, when you need to wash mountains of kitchenware (saucepans, pots, baking sheets) covered in baked-on grease and grime, a dishwasher with an intensive program solves the problem quickly and effortlessly. Isn't that a gift? This article will introduce you to the features of this mode in more detail.

Features of this program

Nowadays, you can find many dishwashers with an intensive wash function. What is this? It's a mode that can tackle stubborn stains without wasting a ton of water or requiring a lot of effort. Dishes are washed in hot water (70 degrees Celsius).

Since intensive washing is designed to remove stubborn stains from dishes, the cycle of this program is quite long and includes the following stages:

• Pre-wash with soaking.
• Main wash stage.
• Rinsing.
• Drying.

In addition to pots, baking sheets, and frying pans, the intensive wash cycle can also be used to clean cutlery and any heavily soiled dishes. How do you activate the cycle? It's usually indicated by a picture of a saucepan.

The wash itself only begins when the water reaches the required temperature. If you plan to frequently use intensive washing, it makes sense to choose a larger dishwasher so that you can easily fit large dishes.

Once all the utensils are in the basket and the detergent has been added, you can start the wash, keeping a few things in mind:

• Place pots upside down and baking sheets and frying pans on their sides;
• If the cookware has removable elements, they must be removed;
• Make sure that each device is securely positioned in its niche;
• Do not overload the dishwasher.

Important! When the cycle is complete, do not immediately remove the utensils from the basket; wait until they cool to avoid burns.

Despite all its advantages, the program also has a drawback: it does not use electricity economically, even with small water costs. To avoid high electricity costs, housewives resort to a trick: they combine several modes to create an analogue of an intensive wash (for example, a separate soak + a regular program).

Popular machines with this program

Let's look at three popular dishwashers that feature an intensive wash program.

The first candidate is a budget dishwasher from a well-known brand called Weissgauff BDW 6062 D. The average price in Russia is between $230 and $250. In addition to the "Intensive Wash" mode, this model has five other programs, including an express wash program.

The technical parameters of the dishwasher are presented in the following list:

• can accommodate up to 12 sets of dishes;
• the basket height is adjustable;
• The set includes folding and unfolding plate holders;
• There are mini shelves for cups and mugs.

For user convenience, the developers have added several optional features to the machine's functionality. It can be delayed for up to 24 hours, features a thin-glass cleaning function, and a 3-in-1 function.

Please note: The 3-in-1 function allows you to use not only regular washing powder but also tablets and capsules containing three components: detergent, conditioner, and water softening salt.

Another interesting feature of this dishwasher is the partial load feature. How does it work? It's simple. If you want to wash small appliances or a small number of dishes, and therefore your basket is only half full, use this feature, and the machine will use less energy and water.

The next user-favorite model, which includes an intensive wash program, is Bosch's brainchild, the Bosch SMV 4HVX31 E. This machine is considerably more expensive than the previous model, retailing for around $500.

In addition to the intensive program already mentioned above, this dishwasher can delight the owner with some more interesting modes with common names.

• Express program.
• Economy mode for dishes without heavy soiling.
• Pre-wash (soaking).
• Other automatic programs.

In total, the owner has 6 dishwashing programs and 4 temperature settings from cold water to very hot. There is also a half load mode.

Please note! The dishwasher capacity is up to 13 place settings.

The dishwasher is highly functional and includes numerous innovative and time-tested additional features. Among them, the following stand out:

• the possibility of delaying the start from 1 hour to 24 hours;
• the machine body is protected from leaks;
• water purity indicator;
• 3-in-1 function (possibility of using multi-component capsules and tablets);
• end of cycle signal;
• floor indicator;
• indication of the presence of rinse aid or salt;
• Automatic water hardness setting.

The dishwasher also comes with a cutlery tray and a glass holder. The interior is made of stainless steel.

Rounding out our list of dishwashers with an intensive cleaning function is the Electrolux ESF 9552 LOW. The average price for this machine is around $300.

What other programs, besides intensive washing, does this unit have?

• Express wash mode.
• Delicate mode for fragile utensils and glasses.
• Saving program for lightly soiled dishes.
• Pre-soaking.
• Automatic modes.

The model features 6 programs and 4 temperature settings. The maximum capacity is 13 place settings. Its functionality offers several special features:

• delayed start from 1 hour to 24 hours;
• leak protection;
• water purity indication;
• indication of the presence of rinse aid and salt;
• sound notification of the end of washing;
• 3-in-1 function.

The dishwasher basket is height-adjustable, and a glass holder is included with the unit. The interior is made of highly durable stainless steel.

   

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