What is Hygiene Dry in a dishwasher?

What is Hygiene Dry in a dishwasher? How many of us can boast that we use our dishwasher 100%? Surely many people limit themselves to a few programs for all occasions. But modern dishwashers have such a huge number of different additional functions and capabilities. One of them is Hygiene Dry. To describe the function in a nutshell, Hygiene Dry in a dishwasher is “invasive” drying with the PMM door closed. Let's look at the function's algorithm in more detail below.

Purpose of Hygiene Dry in PMM

This function is presented in dishwashers from the Hygiene Care series from the manufacturer Bosch. This type of drying is designed to minimize the entry of external bacteria from the room into the PMM chamber. Along with the Hygiene Plus function, it is designed to provide high washing hygiene for families with small children.

Another useful feature of this function is the low level of moisture in the room where the dishwasher operates. Using the function, you will find the dishes completely dry after opening the door: there will be no puddles anywhere, no steam will hit your face, the dishes will be completely dry.

Important! By reducing the level of humidity in the room, the function prevents the formation of mold and other fungi and microbes that thrive in a humid environment.

Other useful functions of PMM

As mentioned above, from the “hygienic” series we can also highlight the Hygiene Plus function, which is washing and rinsing dishes in hot water (up to 70 degrees Celsius). This feature is also extremely useful for families with small children, as it ensures that germs are completely destroyed while washing dishes.

Some machines are equipped with the PerfectDry function, which allows you to perfectly wash even plastic dishes without leaving streaks. The operating algorithm is to use a special mineral that absorbs moisture.

DuoPower makes intensive cleaning even more intensive and is useful for washing greasy and very dirty dishes. The ExtraDry function is also designed to rid dishes of stains and traces of drops by washing in hot water and a very long drying stage.

PMM models with Hygiene Dry

First, let's look at two dishwashers that have this function in their arsenal, let's see what people say about them, what the cost of the models is and the specifics of their operation.

Let's start with the Bosch SMV25FX01R Hygiene Dry machine. In the M.Video chain of stores, such a dishwasher costs about $440, but in some other, less famous stores, you can find a cheaper price.

In addition to the Hygiene Dry function, the dishwasher has a number of other technical functions and characteristics:

5 washing programs;
availability of night mode;
pre-wash (rinse) function, 3-in-1 technology, on/off adjustment of the sound notification about the end of the wash and a water purity sensor in the PMM chamber;
capacity 13 sets;
the ability to delay the start of the wash for a period of 3/6/9 hours;
advanced security system, which includes child protection, leak protection, mechanical door lock, self-diagnosis system for problems, automatic shutdown of the unit.

Reviews about the dishwasher are very flattering: users praise the quality of washing and drying, note the quiet operation, low energy consumption and many other positive aspects.

Another dishwasher from Bosch called SPV2HMX4FR is also equipped with the Hygiene Dry function as it belongs to the Hygiene Care series. In the DNS household appliances store, this model is presented at a price of about $370. Let's see what other functions and characteristics it comes with.

There are 5 washing programs available.
Capacity is 10 sets of dishes.
Many useful functions, including: remote control from a mobile phone via an application, the presence of 3 baskets for dishes, the presence of a voice assistant, a beam indicator of work on the floor, a flexible and advanced display system, and a sound notification about the end of washing.

Attention! The machine has the following modes: standard mode, quick cycle, economy program, intensive program and rinsing mode.

Reviews for this dishwasher are mostly positive. The highest ratings are given to parameters such as convenience, capacity, ease of operation, ease of installation and results of use. Bosch SPV2IKX1CR

But now let's talk more about the Hygiene Dry function. How exactly does it work? In fact, the whole essence of the work lies in the presence of a heat exchanger. That is, the machine collects the moist air that has accumulated inside during washing, dries it by cooling and removing condensation, and then reheats it and sends it to dry the dishes. Thus, the air does not leave the chamber and does not bring with it new portions of bacteria and microbes from the outside. Complete sterility and the highest hygiene are maintained.

However, is it worth paying extra for Bosch specifically for this feature? The question is controversial.The described machines are generally very good and worth the money, but if we talk specifically about the Hygiene Dry function, any, even much more budget, machine with a heat exchanger can be an excellent analogue.