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= Dishwasher =

When selecting a dishwasher, look for:

* Energy efficiency
* An option for heat-drying and air-drying
* A feature that senses how dirty the dishes are and runs appropriate cleaning cycles
* A multiple-level wash system
* A thermostat and heating capability

Most dishwashers clean dishes as well as the next; however, higher priced ones are generally quieter. Most models fit into a 24-inch-wide space under a kitchen counter top and are attached to a hot-water pipe, drain, and an electrical line. They can have a gravity drain or be fitted with a drain pump.

The dishwasher should be AC and therefore has an impact on requirements for a DC-AC inverter. Dishwashers are energy rated in kWh/y, typically 700-850. They draw around 9 A or more when running, depending on the features. (See [[ElectricalCapacityAC]]).

Check the water pressure requirements, typically 100-145 psi, and make sure you have enough pressure in the galley.
 
There are many brands. [http://www.frigidaire.com Frigidaire], [http://www.geappliances.com/ GE]], [http://www.maytag.com Maytag], and [http://www.whirlpool.com/ Whirlpool] make most dishwashers in North America. They sell them under their own names, and associated brands like [http://www.sears.com/ Sears Kenmore]. GE offers a wide range of choices in full size, compact and under-the-sink models under the GE brand and also [http://www.hotpoint.com/ Hotpoint]. Maytag makes the high-end Jenn-Air, mid-priced Amana, and low-priced Admiral. Whirlpool makes high-end KitchenAid, Kenmore and low-end Roper.

[http://www.askona.com/ Asko], [http://www.bosch-home.com/ Bosch], and [https://www.miele.ca/ Miele] are high-end European brands. [http://www.haier.com/ Haier] is made in China. [https://www.fisherpaykel.com/ Fisher & Paykel] is made in New Zealand.

Compact models fit into narrower spaces. Space-saving models like [http://www.westlandsales.com/ Vesta] fit under [[StoveTops|stovetops]], etc. Fisher & Paykel fits into a drawer under the sink. [http://www.aeg-appliances.com/ AEG] also makes a line of small dishwashers. [http://www.hobart.com/ Hobart] makes institutional dishwashers. The Briva KitchenAid is integrated into a sink but takes 48 in of counter space. [http://www.julien.com/ Julien] makes a series of high-end combination stainless steel sinks and dishwashers.

[[Category:Appliances]]
[[Category:EnergyEfficiency]]