Necessary dishwasher functions

PMM functions When choosing one model or another, buyers pay attention, first of all, to the functions of the dishwasher. Moreover, people try to give preference to dishwashers with the greatest number of functions, and marketers quickly noticed this fact. Now, when manufacturers announce a new model, they focus on its additional capabilities, even if most of these capabilities are not needed during actual operation. We decided to review the most useful functions of dishwashers so that when choosing a particular model, buyers focus not on the number of options, but on their quality.

Are all options useful and necessary?

How to choose the right functions, or more precisely, how to choose a dishwasher at the best price with an exclusively required set of functions? The task is not an easy one, especially considering that even in the instructions for dishwashers, certain options are described very sparsely, and in some cases the manufacturer is limited to only the name of the function. One way or another, some functions turn out to be more necessary than others, and their cost within a particular model is far from the same.

Let's give an example. The well-known “Beam on the Floor” sensor adds $50 to $80 to the cost of a dishwasher, but how much demand is it really for? Many users claim that they could easily do without it, and if it were possible not to overpay for such “beauty,” they would gladly not do it.

It cannot be said about this or that function that no one needs it. The human factor must also be taken into account. Many users like the illumination of the washing chamber. They themselves admit that there is no practical use from this thing, but they still like it because the lighting decorates the equipment.

You need to criticize certain options with an eye on users’ opinions about them.

Before we even have time to make a review, we can draw an intermediate conclusion. This or that PMM function may turn out to be useless from a practical point of view, but at the same time necessary due to the fact that it adds aesthetics to the machine or serves for some other purposes that are not related to the dishwasher performing its direct duties.

Review of the most useful options

Now we have come close to discussing the most useful functions that a dishwasher has. It makes no sense to compile any kind of rating here; we’ll simply list what functions a dishwasher must have, according to experts and ordinary users.

Protection against all types of leakage. For the vast majority of users, security comes first. If you live in an apartment and neighbors with expensive repairs live below you, you don’t want to flood them and then pay for the damage out of your own pocket.
The ability to use 3 in 1 tablets. Dishwashing tablets are much more convenient than powder and some users cannot imagine a dishwasher that does not recognize these tablets.
Delay start timer. It is very convenient to delay the launch of the “home assistant” for 5-6 hours, so that it starts at night and by the morning all the dirty dishes are washed. This is quite economical, since electricity tariffs are slightly lower at night.
Protection from child interference.In a family where there are small children, this is very important, because the little tomboy sometimes wants to play with household appliances, causing a lot of trouble for adults.
Sound signal at the end of washing. Users really love this feature. You can always hear when the dishwasher finishes its work.
Incomplete loading. This function is gradually losing its importance, although there is still a group of users who are chasing it. Modern cars are already quite economical. If equipment already spends 8.5 liters of water on a washing cycle, why does it need a half load.
Turbo drying. Supporters of this function really like that the machine dries dishes quickly. Thanks to turbo drying, it is possible to reduce the program execution time by 15-20 minutes, but the machine also consumes more electricity.
AutoOpen. What is this function? It allows the door to open automatically after finishing the wash. The advantage of this function is that the dishes inside the washing chamber will never “suffocate”, even if you forgot to take them out and kept them inside for several days.
Quiet program. A useful thing for those who wash dishes at night. With such a program you can't hear the machine at all.
Automatic locking function. Solves the problem of a poorly closed door. A special mechanism pulls the sash, closing the door securely, even if the user forgets to do so.
Opto Sensor. A useful function that controls the water hardness level. With this function, machine parts will not become overgrown with limescale.
Hygiene Plus. A good feature, without which it is difficult to imagine a modern dishwasher. Particularly suitable for allergy sufferers.
Pre-soaking. If the dishes are terribly dirty, and even dried out, this function will help. It will be a great addition to any program.

The most important functions Bosch dishwashers, and any others we have listed. The list is not too long, although we are almost sure that you would add a couple of points to it and that’s fine. The question of the demand for dishwasher functions is very subjective and this fact leaves a wide field for action for manufacturers.