[Electronics-Talk] Dishwasher Accessibility

[Annette Carr]

Hi Matthew,

Sales people at 3 stores told us that Bosch do not have a heating element or
drying cycle.  Can you provide me with the model number of your dishwasher?

Thanks,
Annette

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Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 2:31 PM
To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Dishwasher Accessibility

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,
>
>   
>
> 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.
>
>   
>
> 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.
>
>   
>
> 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.
>
>   
>
> 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.
>
>   
>
> 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.
>
>   
>
> Annette
>
>   
>
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