When choosing household appliances, buyers often wonder: “floor beam” in a dishwasher, what it is, and what this function is for. This option makes it easier to use built-in dishwashers. However, the presence of such a function increases the cost of the household appliance.
Bosch serie 6 spv66mx10r
The compact (44.8x55x81.5 cm) built-in dishwasher “Bosch Series 6 SPV66MX10R” will fit perfectly into the interior of even a small kitchen. The machine, equipped with 6 washing programs, can accommodate 10 place settings. Energy consumption class - A, washing and drying - A. Electronic control, camera illumination is not provided. The equipment is equipped with:
- complete protection against leaks;
- clean water sensor;
- laser beam option;
- salt and rinse aid indicator.
Bosch Serie 6 SPV66MX10R
Popular beam models
The rating includes the most popular car models that have all the necessary functions.
Korting KDI 60165
The full-size built-in dishwasher has a spacious chamber. The special arrangement of shelves and baskets for dishes allows you to place up to 10 sets. In addition to the indicator light, this dishwasher has a display that shows the amount of salt and rinse aid. The model is characterized by low noise and energy consumption. The device is equipped with complete protection against leaks.
Korting KDI 45175
A narrow built-in machine with a “Beam on the floor” has a high energy efficiency class, a wide range of programs and a display. The device provides good washing quality with low resource consumption. Silent operation and complete protection against leaks allows this model to be used in apartment buildings. The advantages include: affordable price, tank illumination, the ability to install an additional basket and capacity (allow you to wash up to 13 sets of dishes). Users consider the poor quality of accessories to be a disadvantage.
Bosch Serie 6 SPV66MX10R
The compact built-in dishwasher fits well into the interior of a small kitchen. The Bosch machine is equipped with 6 most necessary programs and complete protection against leaks. The intensive wash cycle helps remove any dirt. The disadvantages of this model include the lack of camera backlight, fairly high power consumption and difficulty in control.
Electrolux ESL94510LO
The device from the middle price segment is compact in size. In 1 cycle the machine processes up to 9 sets of dishes. The functionality includes 5 most necessary programs, including condensation drying. The dishwasher is completely protected from leaks. The advantages include almost silent operation, a spacious chamber and the presence of the “Beam on the floor” option. The Electrolux machine also has disadvantages, the most significant of which are: poor quality of washing, the appearance of an unpleasant plastic odor, and difficulty in operating.
Electrolux esl94510lo
Another model
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“>PMM with a narrow body “Electrolux ESL94510LO” washes 9 sets of dishes per working cycle. The dimensions of the machine are 44.6x55x81.8 cm. The equipment provides 5 necessary programs. Other advantages of a dishwasher include:
- availability of the “Beam on the floor” option;
- quiet operation;
- efficiency;
- complete protection against leaks.
Electrolux ESL94510LO
With the modern "Beam on the floor" option, you won't miss the end of the dishwashing program. The light indicator allows you to switch attention to other household chores and remotely monitor the progress of the equipment. When installing
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Korting kdi 45175
Another narrow (45x54x82 cm) model from the German brand Korting – KDI 45175 – has touch controls. The spacious bin, designed for 10 sets of dishes, is illuminated. Energy consumption class - A, washing - A, drying - A. The machine does its job efficiently and quietly. The dishwasher has 8 modes. Additional device options include:
The Korting KDI 45175 machine is completely protected from leaks.
Korting KDI 45175
Korting kdi 60165
The German built-in dishwasher Korting KDI 60165 holds 14 sets of dishes. The full-size dishwasher has the following dimensions - 89.5x59.5x54 cm. The user is offered 8 working programs. In addition to the “Beam on the floor”, the device has an indicator for the amount of salt and dishwashing detergent. This model is characterized by a low level of energy consumption - A. Washing and drying class – A.
Owners of Korting KDI 60165 note the following advantages of the equipment:
Korting KDI 60165
Advantages of the device
Let us highlight the main advantages of using a dish cleaning machine:
- Financial savings. Household appliances help save water consumption. For example, washing dishes by hand may require about 100 liters of water, while the appliance can only use 30 liters of water. As a rule, savings occur with detergents. In addition, let's not forget that the dishwasher can be turned on at night, when the cost of electricity is minimal.
- Time savings. We have already mentioned above how much time you can save daily.
- Saving energy. The dishwasher can handle even the most difficult hand-washed items perfectly, which means the energy saved can be used for other purposes.
- Taking care of your health. This is especially true in those apartments where chlorinated water is used. Hand contact with such liquid negatively affects the condition of the skin; even the use of rubber gloves does not guarantee 100% protection.
- Final quality. Despite all efforts, hand washing of dishes is inferior in quality to machine washing. The device ensures hygiene and high efficiency.
- Lack of hot water. Even if there was a planned shutdown of hot water in the summer, equipment will help to cope with this. It can work even with ice-cold liquid, providing reliable results.
How the beam works in a dishwasher
Modern dishwashers operate almost silently, especially for devices built into kitchen furniture. To notify the user about the end of the program, the designers came up with the “Beam on the floor” function.
beam on the floor in the dishwasher
The operating principle of the indicator that projects light has undergone transformations over time:
- Initially, the image was a dot of red, green or blue. During the dishwasher's operating cycle, it was on, and after finishing, it disappeared.
- Then the light beam began to change color. For example, a red dot visible while the machine was running turned green after the wash was completed.
- In the latest generation of high-tech dishwashers, an image of the time remaining until the end of the cycle is projected onto the floor.
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The indicator light is visible both in complete darkness and in natural or artificial light.
Modes
Let us highlight the main modes used in dishwashers:
- Normal mode includes up to 8 washing programs;
- Water Sensor - allows you to determine the purity of the liquid after rinsing in order to understand what to do: continue washing or change the water;
- Half load. If there are not many dishes loaded, this mode allows you to save both electricity and water.
- Delayed start of washing. A convenient function to postpone the procedure for a certain time.
- The time indicator allows you to be aware of how much time is left until the end of the procedure.
- Water Sensor – helps to wash both fragile and dirty dishes.
- Easy-lock – closes the door if it is not pressed tightly.
- OptoSensor – indicator allows you to adjust the level of liquid hardness.
Some machines, for example, Bosch, allow you to record your washing program, which makes it possible to use it in the future. The models also have protection against power surges.
Many people are also interested in what this beam on the floor is. This function is quite simple. While washing dishes, a beam is projected onto the floor, which disappears when the cycle is completed.
The question arises, why is such a function needed? The fact is that modern dishwashers are absolutely silent, so it’s very difficult to figure out when it turned on or off. So that the housewife does not have to often check to see if the washing is finished, such a function was invented. It allows you to immediately visually assess whether the procedure is completed. You can see in the photo what it looks like.
As a rule, built-in models are equipped with a floor beam function. Of course, the end of the process is usually accompanied by a sound signal, but in the hustle and bustle of everyday life or when communicating it cannot always be heard. If the machine is not working, the beam on the floor disappears.
It is only important when installing the device to determine where the indication is coming from so that projection occurs correctly when the device is operating.
Beam on floor system
“Beam on the floor” is a modern notification system about the operation of a fully built-in dishwasher. The light indication, which is projected onto the floor, can replace the standard sound signal and allows you to determine whether the dishwasher has finished working without opening the door.
The Beam on the Floor warning technology is used by many modern manufacturers, including the Kaiser brand. The function is present in fully built-in dishwashers, in which the control panel is hidden behind a decorative furniture facade. You can find out whether the device has completed its operating cycle or not only by approaching it and opening the door. But it is undesirable to do this, since the flow of the program is interrupted. Therefore, a new convenient information system was invented.
When you run the dishwasher, it projects a point of light onto the floor. While the device is working, the light will be red. But once the program completes, it will change to green.
With Floor Beam, you don't have to walk up to your dishwasher and listen to determine if it's running or not. The light beam is visible from afar. You can completely avoid loud sound notifications, which often disturb small children or elderly people.
As you can see, the “Beam on the Floor” technology makes using a fully built-in dishwasher much more convenient. Despite the expanded functionality, the cost of models from the Kaiser brand remains affordable.
We recommend that you pay attention to other technical advantages of dishwashers of the German brand. For example, convenient Full touch control with light indication of symbols. The control panel is complemented by a multifunctional contrast LCD display. The inner chamber is equipped with LED lighting. An electronically controlled dispenser ensures economical consumption of detergents. Three spray levels guarantee perfect washing results when using any program.
Thanks to the Aqua-Stop mechanism, you don't have to worry about leaks. The system blocks the water supply if the inlet hose is damaged.
The 3 in 1 mode makes it possible to use not only powder and rinse aid for washing dishes, but also tablets with a multi-component composition.
You can choose a Kaiser dishwasher with suitable functionality in our catalog. Explore the assortment and place an order for delivery to any location in Russia. The online store sells equipment with an official manufacturer’s warranty.
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Unique programs in gorenje dishwashers
Briefly describe the programs
In addition to the “Beam-on-the-floor” function, Gorenje dishwashers have the following useful programs:
QuickIntensive - optimizes the time to complete all stages of the cycle. Even with a full load, washing is faster.
“Hygiene” – in this program the Gorenje dishwasher washes baby bottles at a temperature of 70°C. This is enough to achieve sterile cleanliness.
“Eco” – reduces water consumption by increasing rinsing time. All stages of the cycle remain, but water and electricity are saved.
What is it and why is it needed?
The “floor beam” in the dishwasher is a built-in application/option that projects a point of light onto the floor. A bright laser indicator appears on the floor and notifies you that the household appliance has completed operation. Such a signal can be provided in different ways.
- The appearance of a light beam immediately after the completion of the cycle.
- The laser indicator disappears upon completion of the dishwashing process.
- Change indicator color. For example, during the washing process, the indicator on the floor was red, but became blue. This means that washing the dishes is over.
- Projecting an entire display on the floor showing the time remaining until the end of the cycle. The latest models of dishwashing modules from Bosch and Siemens are equipped with this new technology. In addition, in some models you can adjust the size of the picture.
You can be convinced of the practical benefits of this function if you weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of the option.
Functional and stylish
Gorenje built-in machines are designed for installation in a kitchen with a modern interior, and thanks to the ability to hang any façade, they are suitable for any design. In production, the manufacturer uses high technology and takes into account the needs of users. The equipment can wash from 9 to 16 standard sets of dishes in one cycle; 5-6 programs are provided (depending on the model). Gorenye products are durable and protected from damage, since the developers use only high-quality parts.
Kinds
One cannot fail to mention several types of dishwashers currently on the market. The main classification divides all devices into two types:
- household;
- industrial use.
The latter are larger, more powerful, more durable.
The most popular brands of machines for home use are Bosch and Siemens.
They are:
- full-length;
- narrow;
- compact;
- desktop.
They differ in the number of sets of dishes that can be used at a time. As a rule, these are from 5 to 16 sets. It should be noted that compact models are characterized by low capacity, so large plates, for example, may not fit into the device. And tabletop devices, as a rule, do not allow you to wash pans and pots.
How is a laser indicator useful?
“Beam on the floor” brings practical benefits to the owner of the dishwasher:
- The end-of-wash audible warning may be missed due to noise in the home or the user's hearing impairment. Laser indicator allows you to monitor the progress of work
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- In addition, kitchen appliances are often built into a cabinet whose doors hide the display and block the passage of sound. In order not to open them again, just look at the floor and find out what is happening with the equipment.
Now information about the operation process and the end of the program is displayed not only on the dishwasher control panel. You can calmly go about your business, periodically glancing at the floor next to you.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Let's start with the pros of the floor beam feature in dishwashers:
- The PMM light indicator helps to visually assess the progress of the washing or drying program without going close to the device - just look at the floor. Convenient if, for example, you washed the floor.
- The laser pointer is convenient for users with hearing impairment, and many machines are equipped with an audible alert, which the average user cannot always hear.
- If the model is built-in and its user panel is hidden behind the facade of the furniture set, you need to open the door to see the progress of the program on the display. A mini-projector will allow you to avoid unnecessary manipulations and monitor the progress of the wash remotely.
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Are there any disadvantages to this invention? They may seem somewhat subjective to you, but the disadvantages are worth mentioning:
- Expensive. The more innovative solutions a dishwasher has, the higher its cost. Think before you overpay - perhaps the function will remain unclaimed.
- Not suitable for every kitchen. Don’t be surprised - the color of the floor (especially colored linoleum) does not always allow you to see the symbols displayed by the beam.
- If a light bulb fails and there is no other way of notification, you may be left misinformed about the end time of the program.
- Built-in models are most often equipped with this option, and if you have your eye on a free-standing modification, you will have to work hard to find an option with similar functionality.
As you can see, the pros are comparable to the cons, and the purchasing decision should be made taking into account the above facts and your own needs.
