A farewell to the dish cloth

Dish washers not only make our lives easier, they also help to save energy and are more hygienic than washing dishes by hand. A standard size dish washer has a capacity of 140 pieces of cutlery, crockery and pots. To wash such a load by hand, an average of 88 litres of water and 2.4kWh of electricity are needed. A dish washer can do the same amount with 18 litres of water and 1.2kWh of electricity. The quietriot.com features today an AAA rated dish washer.

[UKPRwire, Thu Feb 26 2009] Dish washers not only make our lives easier, they also help to save energy and are more hygienic than washing dishes by hand. A standard size dish washer has a capacity of 140 pieces of cutlery, crockery and pots. To wash such a load by hand, an average of 88 litres of water and 2.4kWh of electricity are needed. A dish washer can do the same amount with 18 litres of water and 1.2kWh of electricity.

If you want to run an energy efficient household, all your appliances should have an Energy Efficiency Rating of A. The new Smeg DF6SPLUS not only has and A rating in energy efficiency, but also in washing and drying performance.
The machines are equipped with Aquatest, which is an electronic infrared sensor measuring the clarity of the incoming water. At pre-determined intervals the electronic board checks whether to continue with the pre-wash cycle or to move on to heat the water for the wash programme. Dishwashers with the Aquatest feature are able to keep consumption of water and energy to a minimum, depending on the degree of dirt on the dishes. The Smeg DF6SPLUS only uses 13 litres of water per wash cycle.

The machine offers a Save+ option, which enables you to obtain a 10% reduction in energy consumption compared to a standard ‘A’ class dishwasher by using an alternative drying system and a new, more efficient washing cycle.

The electronic display is user friendly showing options selected, salt and rinse aid requirements, length of programme and time left to end of cycle.
The Smeg DF6SPLUS is well designed and the aesthetics complement the superb performance. It uses smart technology to save energy and Smeg gives a 5 year guarantee on the product, which is a clear indication of its longevity.

If you want to compare the energy performance of dishwashers and other appliances, visit the website of the Energy Savings Trust - www.energysavingtrust.org.uk .

M.HAUS 2009