“Does the unit actually heat the water or does the water have to be hot going in?”
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Hello! While the actual water heater is responsible for heating water before it enters the dishwasher, the heating element is a supplemental tool that serves several different purposes. Most modern-day dishwashers operate at a temperature between 130 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Water entering the dishwasher has an average temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit, which may or may not properly sanitize the dishes. The heating element, however, warms the water up by an additional 10-15 degrees; thus, effectively killing harmful bacteria and germs. In addition to killing bacteria, the dishwasher’s heating element serves a second purpose: to encourage faster and more efficient drying times.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Well it actually does both, the water needs to be at a certain temperature to work effectively. but if you use the hi temp cycle or the sani cycle it heats it up to a very high temp for that purpose.
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