How long does it take for a dishwasher to clean?
Washing dishes by hand sometimes takes a lot of time, so some people think about purchasing a dishwasher. However, the question arises, how much time does a dishwasher spend to wash a certain number of sets of dishes, is there really a saving or not? Let's try to figure this out.
What makes up dishwashing time?
The process of washing dishes in a dishwasher is practically no different from washing dishes by hand, and consists of the following steps:
- sometimes soaking;
- the washing up;
- rinsing;
- drying (or wiping with a towel).
Each of these stages lasts a certain time, which depends on the selected washing mode. Or rather, the temperature to which the water is heated. Accordingly, the higher it is, the longer the washing cycle will last. On average this can take from 15 to 25 minutes. If the heating element is faulty, the dishwasher may not start the wash cycle, giving an error message, in this case the information will be useful how to replace the heating element in a Bosch dishwasher.
The rinsing step in the machine is quite important, since the powder in which the dishes are washed can remain on the dishes and enter the human body. Chemicals are harmful to health. The rinsing process lasts on average about 20 minutes. And, at the end of the cycle, the dishes are dried; this mode is available in any dishwasher, but in some models, in the accelerated washing mode, the drying does not turn on. In general, it takes about 15-20 minutes for the dishes to dry thoroughly.
Conclusion: The time a dishwasher spends on one wash cycle varies from 30 to 180 minutes.
Modes and their duration
Let's also talk about the modes that are most often found in dishwashers, and see how long each of them lasts. Most dishwashers have 4 main washing programs:
- Quick wash - assumes that the machine washes dishes at 350C, rinses it twice, which takes about 30 minutes.
- Normal wash – includes pre-rinse, dishwashing at 650C, triple rinse and dry, it takes about 104 minutes.
- Economical washing - includes pre-rinse, dishwashing at 500C, double rinse and dry, mode is designed for 155 minutes.
- Intensive wash – includes pre-rinse, dishwashing at 700With four stages of rinsing and drying, the process takes 109 minutes.
For your information! These modes are described using the Bosch SRV 46A.3 dishwasher as an example. In most cases, the modes in other washing machine models differ, but only slightly.
Some dishwashers also have the following programs:
- “Eat-Load-Run” – a mode that involves loading dishes immediately after eating; the machine washes dishes at 650C, rinses and dries it, completing all steps in just 30 minutes;
- Delicate – washing items at 450C, made from materials such as porcelain, crystal, glass;
- Washing machine wash - this program recognizes the degree of contamination of dishes and automatically sets the required amount of water, powder and the duration of the washing cycle.
In addition, in modern dishwashers, for example in brand washing machines Bosch has a Time Saving function (Varlo Speed), which, depending on the selected mode, allows you to save from 20 to 50% of time on washing dishes. However, with a decrease in washing time, energy consumption increases. Here you can choose whether it is more profitable to wash for a long time, about two hours with reduced energy consumption, or 1 hour, but consume more electricity.
The optimal duration, according to users, are quick wash programs, when you need to wash dishes after eating, and intensive mode for washing heavily soiled dishes.
Dishwasher models: mode duration
Let's look at several different models of dishwashers from different brands and the cleaning time for these machines.
ELECTROLUX ESF 9451 LOW
- Quick wash – lasts 30 minutes.
- Intensive – lasts 65-75 minutes.
- The main one is 100-110 minutes.
- Economical - 120-130 minutes.
AEG OKO FAVORIT 5270i
- Quick wash – lasts 30 minutes.
- Intensive – lasts 100-110 minutes.
- Main – 89-99 minutes.
- Bioprogram – 87-97 minutes.
HANSA ZWM 4677 IEH
- Quick wash – 40 minutes;
- Express 60 – 1 hour;
- Gentle wash – 110 minutes;
- ECO – 165 minutes;
- Regular – 155 minutes;
- Intensive – 130 minutes.
Gorenje GS52214W(X)
- Standard wash – 155 minutes;
- Intensive wash – 130 minutes;
- Delicate wash – 110 minutes;
- Economical washing – 165 minutes;
- Quick wash – 40 minutes;
- Hot rinse – 60 minutes;
- Cold rinse – 8 minutes.
So, in general, the duration of the dishwashing cycle in machines of different brands, for example Bosch, Siemens, Hansa, etc., is practically the same. Look at the display when selecting a program or in the instructions for the equipment for exactly how long it takes to wash the machine.No matter how long she washes, you can calmly go about your business during this time.
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12 reader comments
Good evening, mmm Bosch sps40x92, set the Eco mode, then pressed 1\2. She washed the dishes for more than two hours. It seems to me that this is not half the program in time? In what order should the buttons be pressed when starting, mode+1\2 or 1/2+mode?
Vladimir, you follow the sequence correctly. Half washing only means that water, rinse aid and, accordingly, electricity are consumed half as much, and the washing duration remains unchanged. It is recommended to turn on this mode when there is not a lot of dishes. In general, this should be described in the instructions, read it. ) Your CEP
Hello! So I was interested in this question. But I would like to clarify that many sources (including the instructions) also talk about saving time? That’s why I was looking for an answer to this question... it saves energy, water, but not time.
about saving your time, and not the “dishwasher”! She washes, and you walk :)
In the Indesit machine the program is for 40 minutes, washes for 2 hours, who knows why?
The Bosch SD4P1B machine washes in Eco 50 mode for 3 hours, is this normal?
My Bosch also washes for 3 hours or more.
I bought a Bosch SPS30E32RU machine yesterday, set the normal mode to 65° and half load, it’s been washing for three hours already, is this the norm? Where can I see the washing time for different programs?
Good evening, I have a new Bosch dishwasher. And I connected for a while. It’s always 1 hour, but today I turned it on and looked at the time for 55 minutes, I can’t understand.
Of course, it’s an antediluvian comment, but I’ll answer, you changed the rinse aid setting.
We installed the dishwasher yesterday, 60 degrees, 2.5 hours. For intensive cleaning of pots and pans. First wash. Turned it on at 21.30 before bed. As a result, she washed until the morning and did not pass out. I pulled the door myself and turned it off. The pans were not washed at all. Tell me, what is the reason?
I have Indesit, but in fact the measurements showed that the electricity consumption is almost twice as much as indicated by the manufacturer.