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• Washing Dishes in Mineral Water?
  March 15th, 2010
  

  This may sound like the bottled water craze had gone too far, but hold on, this might not be as inane as it sounds.  This is an innovation featured in the new Siemens speedMatic dishwasher designed to make the drying cycle faster and more efficient by heating up faster than regular H2O. According to Greenlaunches.com, Siemens have come [...]

• Dishwasher Lasagna
  January 6th, 2010
  

  If you read our post on cooking a turkey in the dishwasher and you tried it, we have a second cooking adventure for you: A Lasagna! A man named Pete at The Warp and The Weft has the whole project mapped out. We’ll share some of it here for you: The basic steps are as [...]

• Cook Your Holiday Turkey in the Dishwasher
  December 24th, 2009
  

  Here’s something to do while the kids are home from school and you have vacation-itis. Entertain the folks with dinner cooked in the dishwasher. Cooking Method & Considerations Allow one 50-minute cycle for every 2lb of weight. Hermetically seal a seasoned turkey inside several appropriate turkey-sized oven bags. Place the turkey in the dishwasher to [...]

• New Jenn-Air Trifecta Dishwashers
  December 23rd, 2009
  

  The new Trifecta dishwashers from Jenn-Air, part of an all-new collection of luxury appliances that includes advanced wall ovens, cooktops, refrigerators and ventilation systems, not only promise exceptional cleaning performance, quiet operation, and reduced water and energy use, but a number of added features designed with entertaining in mind. “Like all of the appliances in [...]

• Truth in Appliance Energy Labeling
  December 21st, 2009
  

  Those yellow energy guide labels we all rely on to pick energy efficient appliances, have come under scrutiny from the US Department of Energy (DOE). As we wrote about in November, manufacturers covet the EnergyStar label and use the yellow sticker to entice buyers. Those labels may not be as accurate as you think. A [...]

• Sears Dishwasher Rebate Hard to Get
  December 16th, 2009
  

  On Black Friday, Sears offered free installation on select Kenmore dishwashers in the form of a rebate coupon. The coupon is pretty simple to understand as far as these things go–buy one of the listed models, and Sears will pay for the installation. According to William, however, the listed model that he wanted remained out [...]

• Getting Dry Dishes
  December 7th, 2009
  

  One of the simplest ways to save a little money and energy is to let your dishes air dry after they are washed in the dishwasher. Simply use the wash only cycle and open the dishwasher door as soon as the cycle finishes. The dishes will be very hot and will dry quickly. If you [...]

• Get Cleaner Dishes Out of Your Dishwasher
  June 5th, 2009
  

  We’re always scouring the web for the best appliance tips. Recently The New York Times offered this advice: Simply scrape your dishes, don’t pre-wash. The detergent goes after the food. Use just enough detergent. This is determined by how dirty they are, not how many dishes are in the load. Powdered detergent works better than [...]

• Use Your Appliances to go Green in the Kitchen – Plus a Few Other Helpful Suggestions
  May 4th, 2009
  

  Another Earth Day has passed us and just as we make resolutions on New Year’s Day, you might have planned to change your energy wasting ways. Those New Year’s resolutions are difficult to maintain, because we often try to do too much. Making just a few small changes is helpful and can be the key [...]

• Dishwasher Repairs – Joke-of-the-Day
  April 20th, 2009
  

  Jill’s dishwasher quit working so she called in a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, ‘I’ll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the work top, and I’ll send you a cheque.  Oh, by the way don’t worry about my [...]

• KitchenAid’s Newest Dishwasher Design
  March 4th, 2009
  

  Since a dishwasher is one of those appliances that you only need to buy every ten years or so, (one hopes!) it’s worthwhile to spend time looking for the best dishwasher for your household.  If you are in the market now for a new dishwasher, KitchenAid has added pressure-optimizing wash arms to their new  Superba [...]

• Appliances Don’t Last a Lifetime, Neither Does the Warranty
  February 2nd, 2009
  

  It used to be, back in our parents and grandparents time, that a large appliance was a once in a lifetime purchase.  The white, round cornered refrigerator in your great-Aunt’s kitchen was the one she got for Christmas the first year she was married and it was the only one she ever needed. Boy have [...]

• Who Started it?
  January 26th, 2009
  

  We are all so accustomed to having a microwave and dishwasher in the kitchen these days, but did you ever wonder who started it all? In some cases the answer is Whirlpool, and they are proud of it.  Whirlpool introduced the first the countertop microwave and automatic washing machine. KitchenAid which is now owned by Whirlpool, [...]

• Recall: Bosch and Siemens Model Dishwashers by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard
  January 16th, 2009
  

  Name of Product: Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers Units: About 476,500 Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif. Hazard: An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: BSH Home Appliances has received 51 reports of incidents, including 30 reports of fires resulting in property damage. [...]

• Quick Dishwasher Loading Tips
  January 7th, 2009
  

  Today’s dishwashers really will do most of the work for you.  No more scrubbing before loading.  If you are the type of person who cleans the house before the housekeeper comes, this might be a hard habit to kick, but hey – think of all the other tasks you can do with the time you’ll [...]

• EnergyStar Standards for Dishwashers get Tougher
  December 3rd, 2008
  

  We have a question on our forums here at appliance.net asking readers to post about their favorite appliance.  Surprisingly, no one mentioned their dishwasher.  Dishwashers save not only time, but energy and water as well. The Department of Energy (DOE) has not rated dishwashers for their water usage until now.  Currently, the EnergyStar rating is based [...]

• Dishwasher Power Wars-Plus a Little Advice
  September 15th, 2008
  

  Here’s a fun story straight from the Wall Street Journal: Marriage counselors say one of the biggest issues that couples fight over is money. But many of us know what’s really the most contentious battleground in the home: the dishwasher. Except for the family dog, perhaps nothing in the house is louder or wetter, breaks [...]

• Dishwashers Save Time and Water
  September 5th, 2008
  

  It’s official, running a fully loaded dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand. If you use an Energy Star rated dishwasher you will save even more. An replacing an older dishwasher with a newer Energy Star rated dishwasher can save you about $30 dollars a year in energy costs too. According to Frigidairee [...]

• Assistive Kitchen Robot Takes Stanford’s Dishes to the Wash
  July 22nd, 2008
  

  BoingBoing Gadgets reports: The “Assistive Kitchen” robot picks up the dishes and takes them to the wash, thanks in large part to RFID sensors built into the plates and utensils in Stanford’s test kitchen. The team building the robot is also trying to teach it to surf the web to pick up new tricks, as [...]

• KitchenAid Introduces its Quietest Dishwasher Yet
  July 9th, 2008
  

  KitchenAid is now offering its quietest dishwasher ever. Featuring the new EQ™ Wash System and Whisper Quiet Ultima Sound Insulation System, this latest KitchenAid undercounter dishwasher is exceptionally quiet with a sound rating of only 48 dBA, or decibels, a level close to that of a quiet room (40 decibels) and well below a moderate [...]

• How to Save Money Buying a New Appliance
  May 22nd, 2008
  

  Buying a new appliance is expensive and everyone wants to get a good value for their money.  Sometimes getting less can be more.  According to Consumer Reports, some of the extra features offered on new washers and dishwashers are not needed and just add unnecessarily to the final cost. Take new dishwasher cycles with names like [...]

• Fisher & Paykel is Moving to Mexico
  May 2nd, 2008
  

  Fisher & Paykel, the New Zealand appliance manufacturer well known for it’s dishwasher drawers and washing machines is consolidating it’s manufacturing and moving to Reynosa, Mexico, just south of the U.S. border. The range and DishDrawer factory in Dunedin, New Zealand, the refrigeration plant in Brisbane, Australia and the DCS manufacturing plant in Huntington Beach [...]

• Whirlpool Earns Third Energy Star Award
  April 5th, 2008
  

  Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized with its third consecutive ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence award. Provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the award honors Whirlpool Corp.’s contribution to providing innovative efficient products that help consumers reduce utility bills and greenhouse gas emissions. Whirlpool will accept the award [...]

• The Dishwasher of the Future – A Shape Shifter
  March 13th, 2008
  

  Newscientist.com has found a great solution to that half-filled smelly dishwasher that you feel guilty running because it will waste water- The Shape Shifting Dishwasher – A problem with conventional dishwashers is that to save water, energy and detergent, people wait until the machine is full before switching it on. But if the dishwasher is in [...]

• Portable Dishwasher
  February 20th, 2008
  

  If you lack the space for a built in dishwasher or need the occasional extra capacity of second dishwasher, a portable might be for you. Danby makes this Model DDW1805W. This Free-Standing Dishwasher is great for anyone who wants the convenience of a dishwasher but has limited space. The dishwasher can freely be moved around [...]

• Shopping Tips – Save Money, be Satisfied
  January 7th, 2008
  

  Once you’ve read through our articles on choosing a kitchen appliance and have narrowed down your decision, it’s time to shop.  A good place to start is with your budget.  Knowing what you feel comfortable spending and sticking close to that number will help you to enjoy your new purchases.  One good way to stay [...]

• Choosing Kitchen Appliances- Dishwashers
  January 2nd, 2008
  

  If you have a dishwasher in your home, you know how convenient it is. Many don’t consider a dishwasher to be a luxury anymore, but a necessity. (Especially if you have a large family) I happen to know of some homes that now have two dishwashers – one is always full. If you are shopping [...]