“Does this dishwasher use a traditional heating element for drying or does it use the newer condensation method for drying?”
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Mine has a heating element in the bottom. (Photo) My Maytag excells at drying dishes in the normal mode.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hello ScottB! The dishwasher will use a heating element. 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.
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