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Shopping Tips: Dishwashers
From basic wash cycles to built-in food disposers -- decide which options you want in your next dishwasher.
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- In addition to basic wash cycles, more expensive models add special cycles for pots and pans, china and crystal, and presoaking.
- Smaller, draw-size dishwashers can be used in tandem to wash different types of items -- say, china and crystal in one and pots in the other.
- High-end models automatically choose the correct wash cycle based on variables such as the amount of soil on the dishes, the time since the last wash, or how many times the door has been opened.
- Stationary racks are standard on basic models. More money buys racks that are adjustable and removable for easier loading.
- An internal water heater lets you save energy by reducing the setting of your home's water heater while ensuring 140-degree F water for dishwashing.
- Two-stage filters and self-cleaning filters can minimize food particles being redeposited on cleaned dishes.
- A built-in food disposer on some models grinds larger food particles before they reach the filter.
- Stainless-steel tub linings will outlast plastic or enameled tubs, which are prone to cracking.
- A delayed-start feature lets the washing cycle begin when electricity rates are lower.
- If noise is a concern, look for a dishwasher with a lot of insulation in the door and around the cavity. That insulation helps absorb the sound as well as keeping the water inside hot during the cycle.
- Consider also how a dishwasher will look in your kitchen. Many models allow you to change the front panel to better match the décor, even if you change cabinetry or colors at a later date.
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