TOP 3 dishwashers for kindergarten: an overview of models

Parents of kindergarteners often talk about buying various household appliances for municipal kindergartens. The problem of high-quality washing of dishes is especially acute. We will learn how to choose a dishwasher for a kindergarten and which models are suitable for servicing such an institution.

How to choose a dishwasher for kindergarten?

Manufacturers offer dishwashers (PMM) designed for home and professional use. The latter are many times more durable – having a large technical resource, they are able to work for a long time without breakdowns. The only disadvantage of such pro-machines is the high cost.

Professional PMM is capable of washing up to 500 plates per hour. Such a unit is ready to serve a whole kindergarten. The cost of such models is 60–000 rubles and even more.

Parents usually raise money for equipment to serve only one group. Therefore, there is no need to buy a too expensive and productive machine. A team of 20–25 children can be served by an ordinary household machine with a load of 12–16 sets of dishes.

How to choose PMM loading:

• for a group of 20-25 people – 12-13 sets;
• for a group of 25-30 people – 14-16 sets.

A set of dishes is understood as a conventional unit used to describe the capacity of the PMM. The composition of the kit for different manufacturers / countries may differ in nuances. The set usually includes a pair of plates – soup and small, cutlery (spoon, fork), salad bowl, cup, saucer.

Criterias of choice

What to look for when choosing a PMM for kindergarten:

• Price. Choose according to the amount that the “parents’ committee” has.
• Capacity. The more, the better – it’s better to leave a place than someone’s plates will not fit.
• Dimensions. A full-size one is more suitable – it is more capacious than narrow ones, and there are usually no problems in a kindergarten with free space – there is always a place for a large dishwasher.
• Reliability. It makes no sense to buy low-quality Chinese equipment – it will have to work a lot and it is undesirable for it to break – the dishes in the kindergarten need to be washed several times a day.
• Color. The best solution is a white case. Black and red devices will look unnatural in a kindergarten kitchen.
• type of instalation. A stand-alone device will do – in the kitchen of a kindergarten there is no need to embed the device anywhere, and there are no kitchen sets there.
• Noise. There is no need to look for a model with a low noise level – any option that meets modern standards will do. Let’s say the noise level is 52-55 dB. It is clear that even quieter machines are welcome – today there are devices that make noise at the level of 38-44 dB.

What do health regulations say?

All activities and equipment related to cooking and hygiene in kindergarten must comply with the established requirements, rules and regulations – SanPiN. Washing dishes in kindergarten is also regulated by this document.

According to SanPiN, it is allowed to install a dishwasher in pantry group cells (clause 4.34). In nurseries, formula bottles are sterilized at 120°C. In older groups, the dishes are washed twice – first at 40 and then at 65 ° C. Be sure to use effective and safe detergents.

For nurseries, ordinary PMMs are not suitable, but for washing plates and cups in other groups, these machines are quite suitable. The technique allows you to wash dishes at 70-90 ° C – this is quite enough to destroy most of the bacteria that are unsafe for the child’s body.

Overview of models and reviews

For a kindergarten, a PMM with a large load is suitable, reliable, but not too expensive. Let’s look at some suitable models.

Candy CED 122 – simple and functional

Inexpensive dishwasher from a well-known Italian brand. Suitable for a group of 15-20 people. A machine with a classic design and minimal functionality. The duration of washing on the standard program is 165 minutes. There is a timer and indicators of salt / rinse aid.

• Type: full size.
• Drying: condensation.
• Number of sets: 12.
• Installation: freestanding.
• Power consumption: a.
• Washing/drying: A/A.
• Water consumption per cycle: 12 liters.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x60x85 cm.
• Programs: 6 (including daily wash, economical, pre-soak).
• Noise: 52 dB.
• Weight: 41 kg.
• Average cost: from 16 to 790 rubles.

Pros:

• The optimal set of programs, including intensive washing, which allows you to remove serious dirt. And to make the dishes better washed, there is a pre-soak mode. However, in this dishwasher you do not have to wash pots and pans – they are too large for a household PMM camera.
• Qualitatively launders grease and other contaminants – the main thing is to use a good detergent.

Cons:

• No child protection. But in this case it does not matter – children do not have access to the pantry.
• No sound signal. Not critical – workers are constantly in the room and will open the door in time so that the dried surfaces are not moistened. This model does not have an automatic door opener.
• No display. Also not critical. The dishwashing workers are focused on their job and don’t need any reminders.
• Noisy works. It’s not scary, since the device will be at a considerable distance from children.
• Looks simple. The plastic is unrepresentable. This minus also does not play a big role when buying a PMM for the needs of a kindergarten.

As you can see, the absence of many functions, which is critical for a number of buyers who choose a dishwasher for the home, is not important for a kindergarten pantry.

This machine may not be ideal and not everyone will choose it for their kitchen, but it is quite suitable for serving a kindergarten group. It is inexpensive, and the brand is respected – its equipment is quite reliable and efficient.

Indesit DFG 26B1 NX – Half Load

Capacious machine from the Italian brand. Solid assembly, simple controls and thoughtful functionality – it has everything that kitchen workers may need. The case is silver, on the control panel there are salt and rinse aid indicators.

• Type: full size.
• Drying: condensation.
• Number of sets: 13.
• Installation: freestanding.
• Power consumption: a.
• Washing/drying: A/A.
• Water consumption per cycle: 11 liters.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x60x85 cm.
• Programs: 6 (including daily wash, economical, pre-soak).
• Noise: 49 dB.
• Weight: 44 kg.
• Average cost: 23 rubles.

Pros:

• Half load mode. It may be necessary, but it is not as important as for home use. Firstly, there are always a lot of dishes in the kindergarten, and secondly, the issue of saving resources in this institution is not as acute as in private housing. But if, say, during quarantine, there are only a few kids in the group, with this mode it will be possible to economically wash a few dishes.
• Efficient washing – perfectly cleans all food contamination. Plates are clean to the creak and shine. It doesn’t even matter how the dishes are arranged – users write that no matter how they arrange them, the quality of the sink is perfect.

Here, as in the previous model, there is no display, sound signal, and partial leakage protection. But as we decided above, this is not critical for the typewriter we choose. It is also noisy – for home use, but for a kitchen in a children’s institution, 49 dB is quite acceptable.

BEKO DFN 05310 W – with pure water sensor

Another machine with a large load. This is the Turkish version of the dishwasher – roomy, inexpensive and functional. Its functionality is practically the same as previous models. There is no display on the control panel, there are only indicators and control buttons.

• Type: full size.
• Drying: condensation.
• Number of sets: 12.
• Installation: freestanding.
• Power consumption: A+.
• Washing/drying: A/A.
• Water consumption per cycle: 11,5 liters.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x60x85 cm.
• Programs: 5 (including for everyday washing, economical, express washing).
• Noise: 47 dB.
• Weight: 44,2 kg.
• Average cost: from 15 to 750 rubles.

Pros:

• There is a pure water sensor. When the water becomes clear, the device interrupts the program – the wash ends ahead of time.
• Very affordable price.
• Washes dishes well, especially in the 120-minute mode.
• Mechanical switching modes. This control option is more like kitchen workers.
• Excellent drying – the dishes are completely dry, the main thing is to open the door in time.

Cons:

• Some users find it difficult to adjust the water hardness and rinse aid dosage. But in the team there is always a person who will cope with this task.
• Frail plastic shelves at the top basket – the user is dissatisfied.

The remaining disadvantages are noisy work, an inconvenient latch on the tray lids, and other trifles that do not play a special role in choosing a dishwasher for a kindergarten kitchen.

Another suitable model is Daewoo Electronics DDW-M1411S. Such a machine is enough to serve a group of 30 people. It is designed for 14 sets, washes on a standard program for 190 minutes, and costs about 19 rubles.

Conclusions

Summing up:

• For washing dishes in a children’s team, it is better to choose a full-sized, free-standing PMM, designed for at least 12 sets.
• For the intended purpose, PMM from Italian and Turkish manufacturers are more suitable than others – their equipment better than others corresponds to the “price-quality” formula.

When choosing a PMM for washing dishes in a kindergarten, the number of children in the group should be taken into account – so that the machine is loaded enough to serve the team. The best option is large, inexpensive and functional models from manufacturers with a good reputation.