Portable Dishwasher FAQ

One of the innovative kitchen appliances that we often find in modern kitchens are a portable dishwasher. Portable type is a popular choice because it is offered at affordable prices and include many modern features. As a consumer who wants to put a new dishwasher in your kitchen, you probably have many questions about this type ?

When you are searching for answers via the Internet, this is the right place. We present the 12 most frequently asked questions about portable dishwasher.

What is a portable dishwasher ?

An innovative kitchen equipment with wheels at the bottom that serves to clean the dishes and eating utensils automatically. You can also find the definition of this type of dishwasher from some popular website in full here.

The difference with other types ? 

Portable dishwasher has no difference with other types when viewed in terms of function, as well as cleaning the dirty dishes. But what distinguishes it from other types is that the portable dishwasher is equipped with wheels so it can be easily moved to a place that you want.

Availability dimension ? 

There are two dimensions that can be your choice which is 18 inches and 24 inches.

Parts of a portable dishwasher ?

There are several important device that is located inside the portable dishwasher, some parts need periodic maintenance.

Spray Arm with integrated lower and upper rack
Rack.
silverware Basket .
Heating device.
Ditergent dispenser.

Location requirements ?

Not only can be placed in a large kitchen area, portable dishwasher is perfect for small modern kitchen. If you are planning to buy Maytag portable dishwasher, following the requirements of the location, based on the installation instructions that we have quoted from Maytag that you should know:

• Grounded electrical supply is required.

• Sink or laundry tub that can drain water at a minimum carry-away capacity of 7 gal. (26 L) per minute.

• Top of sink or laundry tub that is at least 27'' (68.6 cm) high and not higher than 48'' (122 cm) from the bottom of dishwasher.

• Floor support for dishwasher weight of 180 lbs (81.6 kg).

• Grounded electrical outlet.

• Hot water faucet or hot and cold single-spout water faucet within 30'' (76.2 cm) of the back of dishwasher.

• 20-120 psi (103-827 kPa) water pressure.

The time required for washing ?

Most of the dishwasher, for a normal wash cycles usually only takes less than 45 minutes, but for the kind of heavy-duty cycle the washing process takes 2 hours.

Requirements detergent ?

The dishwasher requires a special detergent, Finish is the recommended option, or you can choose another brand of detergent suitable for automatic washing.

Needs water usage and energy consumption ?

Similar to the other types, the use of the water needed by portable dishwasher ranges from 10 to 14 liters. It is believed 20% more efficient than washing by hand.

The total power consumption is 295 kWh per year, if using an electric water heater is $ 35, while if you use natural gas water heater costs only $ 25 per year.

How long period of usage ?

When the operation is done according to the guidelines, the durability of a dishwasher including portable types can reach 12 years.

About hygiene ? 

The results of a dishwasher washing more hygienic when compared to wash dishes by hand. Following the opinion of the Bosch literature.

1. Manual wash is usually done with cold water whereas a dishwasher uses hot water to wash
the dishes this helps to kill harmful germs during the washing cycle.
2. The dishes come out dry which means that there is no need for drying them manually
afterwards or leaving them out for drying them – which reduces dust accumulation on the
dishes.
3. The sponge used in the manual wash accumulates and breeds germs, which is not hygienic

Who is appropriate to use this type ?

1. A small family living in a rented house.
2. Those who have budget $ 700 to $ 800.
3. Families or a self that has a small kitchen space.