Does this come with a moisture barrier for the underside of a laminate counter top? Worried that the drying from the open door will swell the particleboard. null

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kjones3742 · Accepted Answer

It doesnt come with a moisture barrier. Hope that helps. 

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Samsung · Answer

This dishwasher does not come with a moisture barrier. Samsung dishwashers use condensing dry technology. This means that the water gets hot and turns into steam, then when things cool down again and the water droplets form, they form on the cooling stainless steel walls of the dishwasher instead of on your still-hot dishes. Any remaining droplets on the dishes evaporate away, which is easier when the door is left cracked. Thank you for choosing Samsung! ^Lena

Answered by Samsung 5 years ago

Jola · Answer

Hi Walker, 
No, it does not have any 'moisture barrier' as a part of the design. There is a rubber 'sound seal' on the top of the washer but I would not call it a 'moisture barrier'. However addresing your concern: the drying process in this washer is not based on heating, but rather cooling. After the door opens, the outside, colder air comed into the washer and cools the walls of the washer. The inside moisture condenses on the walls and the dishes get dried this way. There is no outside steaming since no moisture comes out of the washer. Hope that this information helps. Jay

Snowbunnywyo · Answer

Not that I'm aware of. The door only opens after the heating cycle, so there is limited heat that escapes, The washer does not continue heating once the door is open. I have laminate countertops as well and had no issues at this time, in fact I don't even notice any heating up of the kitchen area and that's important in Arizona.

Answered by Snowbunnywyo 5 years ago

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