[Electronics-Talk] Dishwasher Accessibility

[Matthew Chao]

Hi, Annette.  I beg to differ regarding the Bosch.  The model I have 
DOES specifically have a drying mode, and there's no need to take out 
the dishes and drying them with a towel.  I don't know where you got 
that info from - after all, why would you pay for a high-end Bosch that 
has no drying cycle.  Perhaps the $600 one with the plastic tub (a 
definite no-no) doesn't have the drying c cycle.--Matthew Chao



On 2/12/2016 1:54 PM, Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> Hi All,
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> The other day I suggested that maybe a light probe could be used to detect
> whether or not an indicator light was lit on the dishwasher panel.  After
> visiting 3 local stores as we begin the dreaded search for a new dishwasher,
> I take back that suggestion.  If the dishwasher does have lights, they are
> so close together, that you most likely would not be able to determine with
> a light probe which light was lit.
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> Many dishwashers have a smooth glass panel that is activated by holding your
> finger on the desired spot for a second or two to activate it.  While this
> type of panel is not activated by a quick and continuous movement across the
> panel, a hesitation of your finger will activate it.  So if you were trying
> to read a braille label placed over the spot where you need to touch, it
> appears that the button will be activated.  There is a chance that the touch
> panel will not be able to detect your finger through the braille label.  I
> was not able to test that out.  In some cases, there are multiple touch
> sensitive buttons stacked one above the other.  This was typically 2 or 3.
> So if you could squeeze a braille label above or below the touch panel,
> there was no way to know which of the buttons in that line up you were
> activating.
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> There were dishwashers with a variety of physical buttons.  Most of these
> buttons did not stay depressed once you pushed on it. most of these buttons,
> as well as those on the flat touch panel  required that you press them
> multiple times to cycle through the options for that button.  The only
> indicator that something had changed was either a small light lit up next to
> the cycle or option that was now selected, or words would appear on a
> display panel.
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> The majority of dishwashers that we saw had the touch panel and/or physical
> buttons along the top edge of the door.  While this prevents the buttons
> from being accidently touched while the door is closed, we found that they
> were frequently accidentally activated when opening the door, or moving
> around the open door.
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> I asked if any models had the ability to clear everything and return to a
> set starting point, or a user defined default setting, and I was told no.
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> I was surprised to learn that Bosch dishwashers do not have a heating
> element.  You have to take the dishes out immediately after the dishwasher
> stops or else you will have to use a dish towel to dry them when you take
> them out.
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> The 3rd rack now available in some dishwashers appears to be a really nice
> feature.  Racks in which you can adjust its height is also a nice feature to
> accommodate large items.  An interior stainless steel surface is a must as
> I've learned that despite my best cleaning efforts, stains will become
> permanent on the plastic interiors.
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> If you have a specific model dishwasher that you are finding fairly
> accessible, please do share.  I am very discouraged after what I've seen.
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> Annette
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