Thread Number: 39863
/ Tag: Modern Dishwashers
Dish-Drawer Performance - Part 1 |
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Post# 590387 , Reply# 4   4/17/2012 at 19:21 (4,390 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 590429 , Reply# 7   4/17/2012 at 22:00 (4,390 days old) by washer111 ()   |   | |
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If you look closely, you'll see all sorts of "nerrr" and fine deposits of food etc. I guess the plastic impeller really pulverises things! Here it is: |
Post# 590613 , Reply# 8   4/18/2012 at 18:04 (4,389 days old) by washer111 ()   |   | |
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Thought I might bump this thread, after all, it is about an automatic washer and it's performance |
Post# 590996 , Reply# 9   4/20/2012 at 09:46 (4,388 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )   |   | |
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It's funny thinking about it now that when I was sort of scrambling to replace our dishwasher last month that these dishdrawers never even came to mind at all. Had they I may have taken a better look because I love the concept a lot but then it seems like most of the reviews I've seen are either very positive or they were quite problematic as even here attests where Yogi says he has to do a lot of scraping and loading them requires more attention to detail.
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Post# 591013 , Reply# 10   4/20/2012 at 11:53 (4,388 days old) by william637 (Damp pants? Not a chance. )   |   | |
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I think my favorite thing about them is the magnetic drive. When I was redoing the kitchen I thought about having a set of dishdrawers on side of the sink and a standard full size on the other. Unfortunately, when I took a sampling of my standard dishwasher items to the store, I found out things didn't fit well.
Now that they have been out for a few years, I may pick one up used at some point or another - just to have one in the basement to play with. |
Post# 591031 , Reply# 11   4/20/2012 at 13:13 (4,388 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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I wouldn't give mine up, in fact I want another on the other side of the sink, it was recommended to have a regular dishwasher, plus this one....... like the idea of pots/pans in one, crystal in another, serving bowls in one, and regular dishes in another, each with their own cycle.......and sized enough for constant use, I don't have to wait for a full load, and then wait for it to finish before loading again.....may not be the best setup for all, but its a big help for this house...
something to keep in mind, I do tend to favor the top unit, its at counter height, no bending over, this works well for my partner who has a bad back, and for my mother because of her age, the bending is not easy.....so a great machine for someone with a disability like this.... |
Post# 591252 , Reply# 14   4/21/2012 at 17:25 (4,386 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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I love mine ..
Have learnt a lot about this little gem of a DW also have a box of spares but one thing I have learned is you have to be a little more carefull. Don't let anything protrude the top Wipe the lip to prevent scale build up The biggest problem I have is locating powder as every where seems to want to sell tabs. Austin |
Post# 591457 , Reply# 19   4/22/2012 at 21:49 (4,385 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)   |   | |
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The detergent came in a big blue plastic bottle, but I tip it into an airtight container, which I keep under the sink. To measure I use a plastic teaspoon. A level teaspoon for the pre-wash and a slightly heaped one for a heavy main wash. |
Post# 591507 , Reply# 21   4/23/2012 at 00:51 (4,385 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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Ok here is a daft question :)
Are the tablets too concentrated for the small amount of water used? I have used some of Aldi own brand and they were good for performance but I was wary of causing staining to some items. I know Finish tabs work great in full size as used them in a Bosch but that has twice the water of the dishdrawer. There is near to me a warehouse called JTF they have Opal powder at about £4 for a 3 kilo unit its ok but after a while sends glass cloudy. Managed to find some Finish classic powder and that is excellant all glass is nice and clear again it goes to prove you get what you pay for :) Austin |
Post# 591520 , Reply# 23   4/23/2012 at 02:48 (4,385 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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Post# 591522 , Reply# 24   4/23/2012 at 03:13 (4,385 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Great machines, i know a few people here who have had them over 6yrs and no probs at all, providing the installation is done correctly then they are good to go...
Yes best to use a powder, I usually use finish which we can still get in all large supermarkets over here, saying that we have used the box of cheapies at a washin we had and had no probs with the bobloads of dishes done over the weekend!! |