How long does it take to clean a dishwasher?

Factors that affect wash time

In the process of washing dishes in such a device, the same steps are repeated as in manual washing. If the dishes are very dirty, you need to soak them first. And then you can begin the main stage of washing, rinsing and drying. The duration of each stage is different. It depends on the type of washing program activated. It is worth noting that at high water temperatures the process takes longer. As a result, the duration of a full dishwashing cycle in such a device ranges from 30 minutes to two hours.

Main factors:

When soaking. If the dishes are heavily soiled or have old food residues on them, then it is better to turn on the soaking program. This procedure will take approximately 19 minutes.

When washing. After the soaking stage has ended, the dishwashing function starts, which has the following stages of operation:

after collecting the required volume of water, the function of heating it to a certain temperature is turned on, and then the dishwashing process begins;
then the machine starts using detergent;
after combining water and detergent, the resulting liquid enters the sprayers, which are located below and above the machine;
the sprayers begin to spin at high speed and, under pressure, supply hot water to the dishes located on the shelves;
upon completion of the main stage, the contaminated water is drained and the rinsing process begins.

The wash lasts approximately 24 minutes. If there is a malfunction in the heating device, the dishwasher simply will not start.

When rinsing. It is necessary to rinse the dishes to completely rid them of any remaining cleaning agent. The rinse lasts approximately 18 minutes. This is where the use of rinse aid begins. At this stage, the water no longer heats up.

When drying. Most dishwasher models are equipped with a drying program. It will take about 20 minutes to dry the dishes thoroughly. Machines often use a conditioned type of drying. Expensive models have a built-in turbo dryer, where wet objects are blown with hot air.

Overview of dishwasher operating modes:

Rinse mode.

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The main function of this mode is to quickly wash dishes without the use of special cleaning agents. This washing mode is mainly chosen when it is necessary to refresh dishes that are clean but have not been used for some time.

If there are dried food residues on the dishes, the dishwasher will not be able to clean them effectively without first soaking them. The pre-soak mode is one of the most important among all the available operating modes of this kitchen device.
It is important to know that all models of dishwashers will effectively wash dishes if there are remains of fresh food on them. If the dishwasher is not equipped with such a mode, then you will have to wash the dishes either immediately after eating, or soak them in the sink in order to wash them later without problems.
And if there are remains of burnt food on the dishes, then most machines will not wash the dishes without first soaking them, even when operating in intensive washing mode.
Half load mode. This mode is economical, but it has much worse efficiency than the standard dishwashing mode. The washing principle in this mode is as follows. Of the two available baskets, only one is washable. This makes it possible to halve the consumption of water and detergent. It is worth noting that only full-size dishwashers equipped with two baskets have this mode.

Modes and their duration

Let's also talk about the modes that are most often found in dishwashers, and see how long each of them lasts. Most dishwashers have 4 main washing programs:

Quick wash - involves the machine washing dishes at 350C and rinsing them twice, which takes about 30 minutes.
Normal wash - includes pre-rinse, dishwashing at 650C, triple rinsing and drying, this takes about 104 minutes.
Economical washing - includes pre-rinse, dishwashing at 500C, double rinsing and drying, the mode is designed for 155 minutes.
Intensive wash - includes pre-rinse, dishwashing at 700C, four rinsing stages and drying, the process takes 109 minutes.

For your information! These modes are described using the Bosch SRV 46A.3 dishwasher as an example. In most cases, the modes in other car models differ, but only slightly.

Some dishwashers also have the following programs:

“Eat-Load-Run” - a mode that involves loading dishes immediately after eating, the machine washes the dishes at 650C, rinses and dries them, completing all stages in just 30 minutes;
Delicate – washing items at 450C made from materials such as porcelain, crystal, glass;
Car wash - this program recognizes the degree of contamination of dishes and automatically sets the required amount of water, powder and the duration of the washing cycle.

In addition, modern dishwashers, for example machines have a Time Saving function ( Varlo Speed), which, depending on the selected mode, allows you to save from 20 to 50% of the time on washing dishes. However, with a decrease in washing time, energy consumption increases. Here you can choose whether it is more profitable to wash for a long time, about two hours with reduced energy consumption, or 1 hour, but consume more electricity.

The optimal duration, according to users, are quick wash programs, when you need to wash dishes after eating, and intensive mode for washing heavily soiled dishes.

Dishwasher models: mode duration

Let's look at several different models of dishwashers from different brands and the cleaning time for these machines.

ELECTROLUX ESF 9451 LOW

Quick wash – lasts 30 minutes.
Intensive - lasts 65-75 minutes.
The main one is 100-110 minutes.
Economical - 120-130 minutes.

AEG OKO FAVORIT 5270i

Quick wash – lasts 30 minutes.
Intensive - lasts 100-110 minutes.
Main – 89-99 minutes.
Bioprogram - 87-97 minutes.

HANSA ZWM 4677 IEH

Quick wash – 40 minutes;
Express 60 – 1 hour;
Gentle wash – 110 minutes;
ECO – 165 minutes;
Regular – 155 minutes;
Intensive – 130 minutes.

Gorenje GS52214W(X)

Standard wash – 155 minutes;
Intensive wash – 130 minutes;
Delicate wash – 110 minutes;
Economical washing – 165 minutes;
Quick wash – 40 minutes;
Hot rinse – 60 minutes;
Cold rinse – 8 minutes.

So, in general, the duration of the dishwashing cycle in machines of different brands, for example Bosch, Siemens, Hansa, etc., is practically the same. Look at the display when selecting a program or in the instructions for the equipment for exactly how long it takes to wash the machine. No matter how long she washes, you can calmly go about your business during this time.

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09/21/2016 at 21:23
Vladimir:
Good evening, mmm Bosch sps40x92, set the Eco mode, then pressed 1\2. She washed the dishes for more than two hours. It seems to me that this is not half the program in time? In what order should the buttons be pressed when starting, mode+1\2 or 1/2+mode?
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