Normal Cycle

Most dishwasher users load their machines every night without thinking too much about how the cycle works. We simply get up in the morning and our dishes are sparkling clean and ready to put away. But, there is a lot more to the process than simply pressing a start button. A modern dishwasher has a number of useful cycles that can save time and energy and even extend the expected lifespan of your appliance. In this article, we will take a closer look at how dishwasher cycles work. A Brief Primer The dishwasher is programmed to operate for a certain period of time to make the best use of the water and break down the grime on dishes. The water flows into the appliance and agitates the food debris that’s left behind on the surfaces of your dishes and cookware. The process begins when the discharge pump empties the remaining water into the appliance and then hot water is introduced. This fills a reservoir at the base of the dishwater and energy is expended to heat the water. The exact temperature used will be determined by the cycle that you choose. You want to select a dishwasher cycle that’s effective and yet you want to use the least amount of energy to save money. This is a delicate balancing act and the situation is exacerbated because different makes and models of dishwashers will not perform in the exact same way. So, when you want to get the best performance and