Beam on the floor in the dishwasher

Every year, manufacturers offer customers more and more new models of dishwashers with advanced functionality and many innovations, due to which the operation of the household appliance becomes even more convenient and efficient. Some of the functions are useless and are used as a publicity stunt, but there are also those that improve the quality of dishwashing, and also make the operation of the dishwasher module as convenient as possible. Such useful options include "Beam on the floor". To understand how necessary and effective it is, you need to understand what constitutes and how the “Ray on the Floor” innovation works.

The “beam on the floor” in the dishwasher is a built-in application / option that projects the luminous point onto the floor. A bright laser light appears on the floor and signals the end of the household appliance. This signal can be supplied in different ways.

• The appearance of a light beam immediately after the end of the cycle.
• Disappearance of the laser indicator at the end of the dishwashing process.
• Change the color of the indicator. For example, during the washing process, the indicator on the floor was red, but turned blue. This means that the dishwashing process has ended.
• Projecting an entire display on the floor showing the time until the end of the cycle. This new technology is endowed with the latest models of Bosch and Siemens dishwasher modules. In addition, in some models, the picture size can be adjusted.

The innovative technology "Ray on the Floor" is not very impressive for spoiled buyers of dishwashers, since this additional function has to be paid for, because the cost of such household appliances is higher. However, after reading the advantages, users note incredible benefits.

The advantages of technology include the following factors.

• Ability to control the dishwashing process. First of all, this applies to built-in dishwasher structures hidden behind the facade of the furniture. Now you do not need to open the cabinet door to see if the cycle has ended.
• Unlike the audible warning, which may not be heard due to noisy games of children or busyness, a laser indicator will indicate the end of the process.
• Comfort for hearing impaired people who may not hear the beep but will definitely see the indicator on the floor.

If we talk about the disadvantages, then they are available, but they are not so significant compared to the advantages.

• The brightness of the laser beam may decrease over time. In addition, on a floor with a colorful pattern, the indicator light may be difficult to see.
• Failure of the light bulbs responsible for the glow. If the lamps burn out, there will be no indicator display on the floor.

The “Beam on the Floor” innovation can be found in fully recessed modules as well as in partial recessed designs. Consider the most popular models, endowed with a light beam.

• Whirlpool ADG. This is a built-in dishwasher, characterized by a considerable capacity (up to 10 sets of dishes), compactness (width 45 cm), wide functionality - along with basic programs there is a half load, protection against leaks, "Ray on the floor".

• Bosch Serie 6 SPV66MX10R. Fully built-in narrow model with a spacious hopper for 10 sets, which has simple electronic control, 6 basic programs, a high energy efficiency class. Among the auxiliary options, it is worth highlighting the AquaStop system, the water purity sensor and the "Laser beam on the floor".

• Electrolux ESL94510LO. Narrow module with a hopper for 9 sets of dishes. The machine has 5 basic modes, economical consumption of water and light, absolute quiet operation, full protection against leaks, as well as the "laser on the floor" innovation.

• Korting KDI45175. It is a narrow (45 cm wide) built-in structure for 13 standard sets, characterized by low resource consumption, convenient operation, a mini-display and a backlit tank. The machine is quiet, completely leak-proof, has a good set of basic programs, as well as several additional functions, including "Laser on the floor".

Among the full-size dishwasher designs, equipped with the innovation of the laser beam, the premium modules can be distinguished:

• Korting KDI60165;
• De Dietrich DVH1120J;
• Kuppersburg IGVE.

In addition to the above models, machines with this function of such manufacturers as Siemens, Gorenje, Miele appear on the market in large quantities, which have an acceptable cost.

You can learn how to choose the right dishwasher from the video below.