My new dishwasher!!

[lavamat_jon]

Aquastop

Jaune,

The Aquastop device is a valve attached to the end of the inlet hose where it joins the plumbing, and if the machine sense overfilling at all it will trigger the valve at the end of the inlet hose to stop filling. It's not a very good description; I'm sure someone else could go into more detail, not very "with it" at the moment. Anyway, it is a special fill hose type thing guaranteed to prevent flooding; it is just part of the Aqua Control anti flood system. My old dishwasher just had a standard rubber fill hose.

You can see the aquastop inlet hose on the back of the new dishwasher in this pic - it is the braided hose with the box type valve on the end.

Jon

http://community.webshots.com/photo/249373838/249381992SxbEKb

 

[lavamat_jon]

Plates

Bob,

Just looked now and our dinner plates have Johnson Brothers on the back - is that the brand you have? We originally had a set of dinner plates, side plates, bowls, cups, and saucers, but over time (and naturally for a family of 5) we only have dinner plates, 1 side plate, and 1 bowl left, but still the original set of cups and saucers.

Jon

 

[appnut]

Jon, yes they're the same plates. I have a service for 8 bought in 1962. Added another 4 place settings about 10 or 12 years ago.

 

[cleanteamofny]

Great AEG

You have a great looking new dishwasher!
Here in the States, CU would have a Sh*t fit for having a box of detergent that is half full and the balance is full of air!
But if it get the job done, who really cares???

LOL

 

[kenmore1978]

Aquastop

Is this device electrical or mechanical? Most US dishwashers have had overflow protection for years, but this typically consists of a float in the tub that rises and cuts off power to the water inlet valve if the water level gets too high. This works fine IF the water inlet valve isn't defective. The manufacturers are betting that the chances of the timer getting stuck in the fill position is greater than the chances of the water valve getting stuck in the open position. If this Aquastop valve is mechanical, it would address both possible problems, unless IT fails for whatever reaason.

 

[wireman]

AEG and Bosch-Same design/ manufacturer?

After looking at your photos, I am amazed how much your DW resembles our new Kenmore Elite( made by Bosch) inside and out-subtle differences, but the racks are basically the same, as is the interior and the control panel- though we have round bottons instead- is there any connection between Bosch and AEG?

 

[foraloysius]

I'll answer that question. No, there is no connection between Bosch and AEG. And I think there are a few differences between the racks of both. The AEG has the silver basket in a corner while the Bosch has it in the middle I think. Jon's old one had the basket in the middle too.

What you see is probably a difference between European and American dishwashers. American dishwashers are basically a bit bigger and the racks are quite different from the European counterparts. I think the biggest difference is the tines in the bottom rack, there is more distance between them in American dishwashers.

 

[lavamat_jon]

Jaune,

I believe it is electrical. It's really only there as a safety precaution, and I see it as a nice-to-have feature rather than necessary.

Duane,

AEG and Bosch are made by different companies - AEG is made by Electrolux in Germany, whilst Bosch dishwashers are also made in Germany but my BSH. There are considerable differences to the racks - firstly, on AEGS the plates face forwards rather than to the side, the cutlery basket is tucked in a corner (much better position for it IMO), and the top basket is differently laid out. The AEG can accommodate for larger items in the top basket more, the top basket is set at a tilt, and can also fit full size dinner plates in the top basket.

Hope this helps,

Jon

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Reply #7
"Well mr Jetcone, you don't have to convince AEG anymore because soon this apparatus is coming on the market. It's called AEG Visi "

Well did it ever come to the market? I remember a Electrolux kind of like this, but never an AEG, I would love a glass door dishwasher, but I guess its not possible, due to how little suds build up inside, might give manufacturers different reviews (negative ones) or people will start pouring in dish soap?

 

[passatdoc]

Are dishwashers in Europe the same size as in US?

US models are 24 inches/60 cm wide, and fit under a 32 inch counter (80 cm). Having been in many European homes, but never having actually measured anything, they seem to be the same size on both continents.

Bosch has a plant in the USA, which produces machines with somewhat different features than are produced in Germany, but the size of the machines seems to be the same. Of course specs are different since they run on 110V in USA and 220V in Europe.

 

[aquacycle]

but I guess its not possible, due to how little suds build u

The amount of suds building up really has nothing to do with the washing ability in either a washing machine OR dishwasher, but especially in the latter.

You have to remember, unlike us, most people do not sit and watch their washing machine and wonder if they got the detergent right or selected the right cycle. The general consumer is far more likely just to put a tablet in and set the dishwasher going and ignore it. As long as things are washed well and clean, I doubt people will care.

 

[lavamat_jon]

Glenfield, was it really necessary to boost up an old thread just to attempt to correct an 8 year old post?

 

Just wondering...

 

[lavamat_jon]

On a more positive note - as far as I know this dishwasher is still running well at my mum's friends house, after being replaced when we got an integrated kitchen in the old house.  That was also 2 kitchens ago for my parents... how time flies!

 

Jon

 

[washer111]

3-in-1 Tablets

I've mentioned before, but I'll say again: The multi-action tablets, for the most part are very useful, contain some extra ingredients to make things easier for you, such as Rinse Aid. However, the "Salt" function is more of a gimmick...

Trouble is, you actually HAVE TO fill the salt tank, since the tablet can't do it. Putting salt in the tablet may help to soften the water slightly in the absense of phosphates, but actually reduces the "lather" of the detergent, meaning it needs to have more soap in it.

For water that is already soft, you get a big foam bath. 

 

This is why, if I buy tablets, I'll usually *just* get the cheapest in say, the Finish product line (Classic), rather than waste money on more expensive versions. Over here, the difference between "Max-in-1" and "All-in-1" is the Salt function, I think. 

 

But I digress: It sounds like you've made the right dishwasher choice! The Automatic cycle sounds a tad long, but its adjustable, which is nice. Does the time include Air-Dry at the end? I'm also curious as to the maximum amount of rinsing and water usage this machine can add on the Automatic Cycle (For a super, duper, amazing Bob-Load of local greasy, sloppy, encrusted plates, pots and pans).

Thats part of the great thing of this forum, we are researchers: Ensuring our buy is the best, and we can say if it truly was or wasn't. Thanks for enlightenting the community! (Pardon my spelling)

 

[foraloysius]

AEG Visi??

I can't find any news on that machine. You don't mean the AEG Vision by any chance that also was marketed as Electrolux Visi? That model has been pulled of the market a while ago. I have been considering buying a used one, but it didn't prerinse in any cycle, nor did it have a separate rinse and hold cycle.

 

[lavamat_jon]

Washer111, as mentioned in my post yesterday it is a long long time since I used that dishwasher and was replaced in late 2005 for an integrated dishwasher which my parents still have (they took it with them to their new house)... so I couldn't possibly tell you details about the drying unfortunately, I remember it having fan drying but that's all I can remember.  I daresay water usage is mentioned in the manual, which I'm sure is still available online on the AEG website.

 

Jon

 

[washer111]

Ooops! I realised this was an 8 year old post after I replied... I forgot all about removing my post. 

 

[lavamat_jon]

No worries!

 

[jetcone]

This is so funny

because I saw the thread, saw it was Jon and wandered in, saw the machine you had bought and thought, "hey good looking machine" and thought  to post THEN I  saw MY POST saying the exact same thing, my head spun for a moment then I looked at the date stamp!! No time slips here, just old posts, but I still had the same reaction 8 years later! LOL!

 

[lavamat_jon]

Glad to see the AEG still impresses, Jon .

 

Currently Bosching it at the moment in terms of dishwashing - back with the Meelay for the laundry though; perhaps this is opportune for another thread, my "new new dishwasher" lol

 

Jon