Dacha, hacienda, house in the village - as soon as the townspeople affectionately call their favorite six acres. All winter they are preparing to spend priceless moments of relaxation in the fresh air. And what a pity to spend them on domestic problems. There is a way to avoid one of them - the daily tedious routine of washing dishes. The dishwasher is an everyday helper.
The nuances of choosing a dishwasher for a summer residence
The variety of dishwashers pleases. It can be found for every taste and request: built-in, desktop, combined, standing alone.
The desktop machine is vaguely reminiscent of a microwave oven. It is installed, unlike other types, in a special way.
The home appliance industry brings new models to customers every year. Improved features, updated design, ergonomics. The choice is a difficult task. It is important to study the advantages of some units over others: design, dimensions, capacity, economic indicators, installation method (especially if there is no running water and sewerage). It is necessary to pay attention to the presence of protection against voltage surges in the mains, built into the equipment.
One of the most common factors is the volume of dishes loaded.
Autonomous dishwasher: myth or reality
Autonomous dishwashers really exist at the intersection of myth and reality. What is meant by this? Professionals call this technique a device that does not require either electricity or running water.
Principle of operation. The tank is manually filled with water. In the next - detergent.After loading the dishes, you need to start turning the handle, like a grandmother's meat grinder.
pros: saving resources, gentle treatment for the skin of the hands, reducing manual labor.
Minuses: a small assortment range, high cost, small capacity, manual filling and draining of water, poor washing quality.
Thus, it is clear that there are much more disadvantages, the use can hardly be called rational.
Dishwasher without water connection
The lack of running water and sewerage is not a reason to give up amenities. Installation conditions:
- The water supply to the device is given under pressure: the tank is raised by at least three meters (an attic is suitable for this).
- Connecting the tank and the device with a hose.
- Installation of additional filters in front of the water intake system (pump) from the well, well.
- Conclusion of the ebb in the sink, septic tank pipe.
- Making the correct bend in the drain hose.
- Installation of a socket with grounding, in order to avoid short circuit, fire.
How to connect
Depending on the type of technology, installation has features. The easiest way to install a free-standing model. The built-in machine is usually located in a place that is difficult to access.
The sequence of work on connecting the dishwasher:
- Verification of fasteners on the walls (cabinet, section) and the unit. In case of non-compliance - elimination. Fastener levels must match.
- Sewer hose connection. Connection to water supply.Circuit.
- Device testing. Some machines do not provide a test, in this case, the device will turn on for 5 minutes (the rules are presented below)
- Mounting the device in its place.
- Alignment.
Test rules:
- Plug the plug into a grounded socket.
- We fill the tanks with detergents.
- Adjust the level of water softening (for this you can use test strips).
- Turn on the water supply.
- We are waiting for the sound signal of the end of the mode.
Recommendations:
- The best place to connect a dishwasher is under the sink.Unpleasant odors and blockages will not be an eternal problem.
- Install the siphon with two pipes at once, you may soon decide to install a washing machine.
- Unfasten the corrugation from the sink, strengthen the bottom of the siphon outlet.
- When installing a new unit, it is worth replacing the old rubber seals, to which “hands did not reach” in order to avoid leakage.
Operating tips
The summer season is fleeting. Rainy autumn is coming, people are rushing to move to urban areas before next summer. How to store equipment in the winter?
Rules for operation in winter:
- turn off the water, turn off the power supply;
- remove the baskets from the unit;
- remove filters;
- wipe dry the pump area;
- return dry parts;
- leave the door open.
The policy of manufacturers of modern dishwashers is such that they are practically safe, however, pay attention to safety precautions.
Operating rules during the summer:
- work with aggressive detergents only in rubber gloves;
- do not use products that are not for washing dishes;
- observe the recommended volume of dishes;
- do not touch the heating element during operation;
- in case of breakdown, do not disassemble it yourself, take it to the service;
- follow the manufacturer's instructions directly for this technique.
Use of detergents
The work uses chemicals that act in three directions at once: salt water softening, detergent, conditioner. You can choose the form yourself.
In the country, it is more convenient to use tablets. Easy refueling, no possibility to make a mistake in quantity, does not wake up. Some housewives, due to economy, use dishwasher powders. The price is lower, the quantity is adjustable by yourself. There are also gels. Soft cleansing. Recommended for families with children.
What doesn't go in the dishwasher
To prevent disappointment, you should understand which dishes cannot be loaded into the basket:
- disposable plastic;
- plastic toys, dishes;
- porcelain (it can crack from elevated temperatures);
- crystal;
- cast iron cookware;
- thermoses, thermomugs;
- microwave containers
In the country, a dishwasher is not only appropriate, but necessary. Subject to all the recommendations, she will give the hostess more than one free hour, which can be spent not with a basin and a washcloth, but with your loved ones.
