Checking the dishwasher upon purchase

When buying a dishwasher for the first time, many do not understand how to properly assess the condition and technical characteristics of the unit. You should not completely trust the consultants of household appliance stores, as their first priority is the sale of equipment, rather than a sincere desire to help in choosing. How to check the dishwasher when buying, make sure that it will meet all the requirements and wishes, we will describe further.

Where to start checking?

Carefully consider the dishwasher you need at the outlet. The buyer should make sure that the sample meets all the specifications declared by the manufacturer. After you find out all the main technical parameters, study the functionality of the machine, evaluate the practicality of the acquisition, it is very important to choose the unit of the required dimensions. Only the user knows how much space in the kitchen is reserved for the dishwasher, and what kind of dishes will have to be cleaned in the device.

After that, you should consider the body of the machine, as well as the internal washing chamber for scratches, dents, chips, any other mechanical damage. If there are no defects, proceed to inspect the dishwasher baskets.

Inspect the baskets

The standard equipment of an average dishwasher requires two baskets. The one that is located below is characterized by a larger capacity and is used for pots, plates, pans and other large items. The top one is designed for loading small dishes - saucers, cups, shovels, etc. It is also possible to clean glasses in it, if you fix them with holders. Separate models of dishwashers are equipped with a third small container used to wash spoons, forks, knives.

The design of the baskets and the container greatly affects the quality of cleaning dishes. It’s great if the lower tank has folding holders. Such an addition will make it possible to "fine-tune" the basket for dishes of various sizes. Properly loaded utensils will provide the perfect disposal of all contaminants.

It is better to give preference to dishwashers equipped with three containers.

A separate cutlery basket is a great addition. Judging by the reviews of many users, the technique cleans knives, spoons and forks much better if they are loaded in a special separate container. In addition, the probability of scratching the surface of the rest of the utensil with sharp knife blades or the ends of the forks will be reduced to zero. Also in the third container it is convenient to load small items, for example, children's accessories.

It is better to choose models that suggest the ability to adjust the upper basket. So, by changing the height of its fastening, it will be possible to increase the lower container for washing large objects.

The number of plastic elements inside the dishwasher should be minimized. Plastic under the influence of aggressive detergents quickly loses its properties, becomes thinner, deteriorates, which, inevitably, leads to the failure of parts. It is better to pay attention to models where baskets, clamps and fixtures are made of metal.

Be sure to check how freely the baskets are pushed in and out using the new technique. Pull all containers, lower / raise locks, etc. Well, if the movement is free, the baskets “go” unhindered. The dishwasher door should close tightly and easily. If its slamming requires efforts from you, then there is a factory marriage.

Check that all baskets snap into place. Since the upper impeller is mounted on the container, it is necessary that it perfectly adjoins the nozzle supplying water.Be sure to consider the petals of the latch, they should not have bulges / concavities, other defects.

We look at a complete set

For the convenience of using a dishwasher, it is better to choose a new appliance equipped with additional accessories. The more “things” attached with the equipment, the more interesting and comfortable the use of the unit will be. What useful additions are we talking about?

1. Holders for small kitchen utensils. Usually they are represented by hooks of various sizes and shapes, where you can cling to additional items for cleaning;
2. Rack for washing glasses. Special design on which 4 tall glasses can be hung. The addition will allow you not to worry about the safety of fragile dishes during washing;
3. Mount for baby bottles. A very necessary thing for young parents, allowing you to securely hang in the cell children's accessories for their high-quality cleaning;
4. Nozzle for washing baking sheets. It is a special nozzle attached to a standard sprayer. With its help it is easy to wash the mountain of dishes as clean as possible.

Depending on the model of the dishwasher, it can be understaffed with either a whole set of add-ons, or one or two. If you liked the dishwasher with the minimum set, do not worry, you can buy the holders you need on the farm yourself.

We study the moving elements

Checking the condition of the dishwashing machine includes inspecting the impellers, or the elements through which the washing solution enters the cabinet. In full-sized dishwashers, impellers are available both from below and under the upper basket. Compact models are equipped with bottom sprinklers only.

During operation, the impellers rotate. The holes in the elements are made at an angle, and water flowing out of the sprinkler at high speed sets it in motion. When the impeller has a defect, the risk of it breaking under high pressure is very high. Therefore, carefully inspect the element for cracks and chips. The sprinklers are easily removed from the housing, so evaluating their condition during delivery or a preliminary inspection in the store will not be difficult. Ask a consultant to help you with the removal of impellers.

Such a verification procedure is mandatory for machines of little-known brands or used dishwashers. In such cases, the original sprinklers can be replaced with low-quality parts that have already been repaired.

The machine must be safe

Almost all modern dishwashers are equipped with an emergency leak protection function. This technology is one of the main safety systems of this type of equipment. Protection can be either full, involving the protection of the housing and all hoses, or partial, extending exclusively to the housing.

When purchasing a dishwasher with partial protection, it is better to replace all factory hoses with double hoses before using the appliance, minimizing the risk of leaks.

The next function is to protect the machine from child intervention. It is expressed in the blocking of the control panel of the mechanism. If you have small children, be sure to choose a model with this option. A child who accidentally opens the door of a car during work can get seriously burned.

An electrical safety system minimizes the chance of electric shock using equipment. The add-on only works when the machine is correctly connected, taking into account all the rules for installing the equipment.

Inspect after being brought

Even if you have examined the dishwasher “inside and out”, a repeated inspection will be required upon delivery. During the transportation of equipment, there is a high probability of damage to equipment. So, when lifting to the floor or skidding the dishwasher, the loaders could accidentally hit the unit against the wall, “shake the insides”, unsuccessfully putting them on the floor.

In the presence of the courier, carefully examine the machine’s body for defects, the internal chamber and its complement.

Unscrupulous sellers sometimes change the equipment of the machine after paying for the equipment and send you an incomplete set. If you find a discrepancy, do not fill out the acceptance certificate, but make a complaint and transfer it to the store through the loaders. Do not sign documents if you find any defect in the dishwasher.