A:Answer Condensation drying does not utilize a heating element at the bottom of a dishwasher. Instead, it involves a number of dishwashing elements that result in an energy efficient, high-quality drying process:
The final rinse uses water that has been heated to a very high temperature.
This makes the dishware very hot when the rinse cycle ends.
The stainless steel tub of the dishwasher cools faster than the dishware because stainless steel typically cools faster than dishware materials (such as glass and porcelain).
Moist air is released from the hot dishware when this moist air comes into contact with the cooler stainless steel tub and turns into water droplets (condensation). These water droplets trickle down to the bottom of the dishwasher and are drained in the next wash.
Dishware and cups become dry during this condensation process. Plastics tend to have more difficulty drying because plastic does not heat up to a high temperature during the final rinse like glass/porcelain does.
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The door opens automatically to release steam and let air in. When the door opens, the fan is activated generating an air curtain to protect the countertop.
Test results show big improvement in drying (best in class!) Up to 35% improvement in drying and will dry plastics!
