There are three elements to dishwashing that make it so effective at leaving dishes bright and shiny. Dishwashers combine detergent, wash systems and heat to help your dishes come out clean. For a heavy-duty clean that adds steam, check out the PowerBlast cycle by Maytag brand.
1. DETERGENT
A combination of cleaning agents gets dispensed at the optimal time during a cycle.
2. WASH SYSTEM
Water is recirculated through spray arms, washing away food and soils. These soils are collected by filters to prevent them from being redeposited on the load then disposed of through the drain system.
3. HEAT
The heating element in your dishwasher heats up water, creating optimized conditions for the detergent to break down food.