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The most important step in the processing of dishes in the dishwasher is drying. You won’t surprise anyone with condensation (natural) drying, but a dishwasher with a turbo dryer is a rarer model. In the review, we will consider the principle of operation of “turbo”, present popular models with this function and reviews of real users.
Most people like the automated process – few people want to wipe each plate by hand. If you leave them to dry on the table, then stains and smudges cannot be avoided. What stands out “turbo”?
Turbo dryer: why and how it works
Which dryer is better – turbo or condensation? To understand the issue, you need to understand what it is. In the PMM device of the first type, there is a special heater for the air blown into the bunker by a fan. The device resembles the design of a conventional hair dryer.
Why do you need a fan heater? Everything is extremely simple: it reduces the drying time of plates, cups and cutlery. Even if you rinse the plates with well-heated water and send them to dry naturally, the process will take some time. A turbo dryer will save time, but will entail additional energy costs.
Important! Such additional components of the PMM as a heating element and a fan complicate the design of the equipment and increase the risk of malfunctions. Therefore, before you buy a “fancy” dishwasher, think about whether you are ready to incur extra costs.
What’s the Difference
Drying “Turbo” is not the only alternative to the condensing type. There are also zeolite and intensive.
The intensive type combines turbo and condensate drying, but there is no fan heater in the PMM design, but there is heat exchanger – a container filled with cold water. A difference in temperature and pressure is created, so the air circulates through the hopper – it dries the dishes faster, while the cost of electricity is close to zero. Machines equipped with an intensive type of drying are cheaper than those with a “turbo”.
Zeolite type is a relatively new development of designers. The main active ingredient is mineral in nature. Zeolite absorbs moisture while releasing heat, which is supplied to plates and other utensils.
Important! Zeolite in the PMM design is extremely rare, for example, in expensive dishwashers from Siemens.
Browse popular models
Consider 5 different dishwashers from leading foreign brands, each of which provides for the “turbo” principle. But besides it, potential buyers are also interested in other features of the technology – we will dwell on them.
Hansa ZIM 476 H
User rating – 3,5 (according to YandexMarket),
This is a narrow machine (45 cm wide), fully integrated into the kitchen set. Capacity is 10 sets of dishes. The highest drying and washing classes: A. The energy efficiency is also the highest: A+++ class.
The electronic control is complemented by a convenient display.
Water consumption is 9 liters per wash cycle, power – 1900 watts. Noise is reduced to 47 dB.
6 programs, of which users especially appreciated “Intensive”, “Fast” and “Economy”. There is also a half load option.
Features:
- full type of protection against leaks;
- sound signal at the end of washing;
- display of the level of salt and rinse aid if necessary to replace them;
- the hopper inside is made of high quality stainless steel;
- from accessories in a set the holder of wine glasses.
The manufacturer did not provide for only two things: there is no auto-setting of water hardness, which is basically normal for budget models, and child protection (blocking the keys from accidental pressing). At a cost of 14 rubles, these minor flaws can not be taken critically.
User Reviews
Oleg, Korolyov
Pretty economical dishwasher. But there is one minus: I often take out the plates underdone, with drops of water. In use for more than a year – I wash it with 3-in-1 tablets, sometimes we divide it in half, if you need a half mode. The dishes are washed well if they are arranged correctly.
Many D 5536 XL
Rating – 5.0.
This dishwasher is 60 cm wide, full size type, positioned as built-in. Capacity – 13 sets. The highest washing, drying and energy efficiency classes: A, A and A+++ respectively.
It has a display, protection against accidental pressing.
The design provides for a flow-type water heater. Water consumption per wash cycle is 10,4 liters. Electricity consumption is only 0,82 kWh. The standard wash cycle lasts 3,5 hours. Noise – 46 dB.
This machine is the record holder for the number of programs. Of the 12 modes, users noted as particularly useful – “Normal”, “Intensive”, “Fast”, “Delicate”, “Economic” and “Rinse”. Partial loading of the bunker is provided.
Features:
- Possibility to delay the launch up to 24 hours;
- full type of protection against leaks;
- turbidity sensor;
- sound notification at the end of the cycle;
- indication of regenerating salt and rinse aid;
- the possibility of using universal tablets or capsules “3-in-1”;
- dish basket with adjustable height;
- accessories included: glass holder, cutlery tray;
- self-cleaning system;
- PowerZone – enhanced washing zone for heavily soiled dishes;
- Lightweight at 52 kg.
The cost is from 54 rubles.
User Reviews
Valentin, Moscow
I bought it purely because of the turbo dryer and the program for heavily soiled dishes. I also like the fast mode. I rarely wash my dishes, as a bachelor life forces me to eat at cafes. Therefore, the dishes are either fresh, or vice versa with three days of dirt. I did not find any cons – I got everything I wanted, I put 5+.
Kaiser S 45 I 84 XL
The narrow, fully built-in Kaiser machine is designed for 10 sets of dishes. All classes: A. There is a display. 1 wash cycle requires 10 liters of water. Noise – 47 dB.
Of the 8 programs, the manufacturer focuses on the “Delicate”, “Economic” modes and the “Soak” function. Hopper loading ½ available.
Features:
- delayed start;
- leakage protection;
- the use of funds of the type “3 in 1”;
- rinse aid/salt indicator;
- the ability to adjust the height of the dish basket;
- glass holder.
Market price from 48 rubles.
Asko D 5554 XL FI
Rating 5.0.
Another PMM “Asko” – fully built-in and full-sized. Productivity 14 sets. All upper classes: A. There is a “parental control” function, the design provides for a display.
Water consumption 11 liters, energy – 1,1 kW / h. This model has even more programs than in the options discussed above: a total of 14. Among them are “Normal”, “Intensive”, “Express”, “Delicate”, “Soaking” and automatic programs. Half loading of the bunker is implemented.
Among the features of the model, it is worth emphasizing the “beam on the floor” option and internal lighting. There is also a combined sink and “intensive” zones for especially dirty, burnt or greasy dishes.
User Reviews
Rita, Tomsk
All classes are A, and this is not only according to documents, but also in practice. The plates are shiny from cleanliness, I never wash anything myself. I like the compactness with such spaciousness. On management, everything is clear – I looked into the instructions only once. The main thing is that the dishes are dry, nothing needs to be wiped, and all this in a matter of minutes. Fragile dishes do not break, there used to be PMM “Indesit”, so many glasses were broken for us. My impression of the machine is very positive.
Kuppersbusch IGV 6509.4
This dishwasher is for those who are accustomed to using exclusively “premium class” appliances. Holds 13 sets, all classes are higher. Embedding is complete. Dimensions: width 60 cm, height 82 cm. Electronic control, there is a display.
Features:
- water consumption 9,5 liters;
- power 2300 W;
- power consumption 0,92 kWh;
- noise 42 dB (record low).
There are 5 programs and 4 temperature settings in total. Users mark “Fast”, “Economic” and “Preliminary” cycles. Half load done.
There is a water turbidity sensor, a beam on the floor, a signal for the end of the program, a tray for cutlery and a wine glass holder. Of the options, the zone of intensive washing and “Hygiene” will be useful.
The price is 132 rubles. At this cost, the manufacturer still did not provide for the implementation of an automatic water hardness setting.
As you can see, a machine with a turbo-drying function can be found in any price segment – from 14 to 000 rubles. The functionality of the presented models differs significantly; type of installation, capacity, the user chooses himself. Therefore, if there is a task to find a machine with a Turbo dryer, you will have plenty to choose from. Happy shopping!