All about Dishwasher

[myebelle]

I actually read somewhere that an expat got a dishwasher but it's not under her kitchen bench. It stays where the washing machine and dryer is.


I supposed it's a matter of getting used to that kind of layout. You won't be able to put things directly from sink to dishwasher, just have to carry dripping wet and dirty plate to the dishwasher. :? I don't know what's worse ... hehehe.... I suppose it's better than not having one at all?

[radiantmum]

Will water and electricity bills significantly increase?

[myebelle]

It is really dependent on how you normally wash dishes. If you are like most Asians I know, who lets the tap run to wash every dish/pot (I know many people who would dunk the entire load into one sink of soapy water, then dunk the soapy dishes through another sink of clean water, that becomes increasingly dirty from the 2nd dish onwards), then I'd say it's probably a yes. I would have to say it's a wild guess though.

[aussiemum]

I am currently using Miele as it is provided in my apartment but I have a very basic Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher which I used to use at my old place and I want to bring it over.


In terms of cleaning the dishes, both are good. The Miele one is really quiet but you are also paying the extra price for the quietness. I slightly rinse all the dishes before I put them in the dishwasher, so the dishwasher is really just removing the oilly stuff (really good for washing plastic things which are oilly!). I never put pots & pans in as it may damage them.

Most people told me not to bring as I can probably get a maid to do the dishes.... but we are not sure if we want a live in maid and the kids really use LOTS of dishes!!! :faint:

[b2b3m4]

janet_lee88:

If packet and eat directly from the box, feels rather depressing like what cherry gal said. Anyway, I need a change. 5 months of tingkat really sian.

If washing is really a dread, ever thought of getting a dishwasher? I find cooking more enjoyable (and im more willing to cook) ever since i have a dishwasher. I threw in the kids' and hub's lunch boxes too.

[janet88]

Does a dishwasher use more water and also need to spend more time to arrange dishes before you press the ‘start’ button? Washing dishes can be so sian…and if the answers to my 2 queries are NO, then maybe can invest in one.

[b2b3m4]

janet_lee88:

Does a dishwasher use more water and also need to spend more time to arrange dishes before you press the 'start' button? Washing dishes can be so sian...and if the answers to my 2 queries are NO, then maybe can invest in one.

Dishwasher actually uses less water.
I suppose arrangement is needed because i want to pack 1 day's worth of dishes in the washer. I'm quite greedy, i try to pack in wok and pots too, so need a bit of arranging. But its only that moment which takes less than 5 min.
I also like that fact that the kitchen sink is clear when i rush home to prepare dinner after work. I used to get very irritated with the sink filled with cups and dishes left over from morning's breakfast and the pots and pans from bento making.

[MintyMin]

But to buy a dishwasher means we have to do the pipe connection for the water right? n the rearrangment of kitchen counters (but all r fixed to wall so can’t)


I understand from a fren tat a small bin helps to collect the bits n pcs of food… so if dun clear can b quite yucky… is tat right?

Sometimes i buy those honey grilled / black pepper chix from Giant as part of a dish with a soup…

[b2b3m4]

MintyMin:

But to buy a dishwasher means we have to do the pipe connection for the water right? n the rearrangment of kitchen counters (but all r fixed to wall so can't)


I understand from a fren tat a small bin helps to collect the bits n pcs of food.. so if dun clear can b quite yucky.. is tat right?

Sometimes i buy those honey grilled / black pepper chix from Giant as part of a dish with a soup..

Yes, need to arrange for piping and rearrangement of the kitchen. For me, i park dishwasher next to my washing machine and they share the same piping for the outlet and inlet.

AS for bin, if u clear most of the food debris from the pots and dishes before putting inside the dishwasher, it is not so bad. I just clear the bin once a week, no smell, just oily.

[janet88]

MintyMin:

But to buy a dishwasher means we have to do the pipe connection for the water right? n the rearrangment of kitchen counters (but all r fixed to wall so can't)


I understand from a fren tat a small bin helps to collect the bits n pcs of food.. so if dun clear can b quite yucky.. is tat right?

Sometimes i buy those honey grilled / black pepper chix from Giant as part of a dish with a soup..

Hubby did tell me that dirt and left overs from dishwasher will be accumulated...as good as washing directly. The other thing is the piping.
Easier and faster method...use disposables. Hahaha. No need to wash plates, only cutlery.

Btw, my tingkat ends today...after 5 months. Today's dishes are not bad.