Among the characteristics of household dishwashers there is a child lock function. In some models it is available, in others not. Find out why the dishwasher needs child protection and how it works.
Why dishwasher protection from children?
If the house has children and household appliances, a conflict of interest may occur. If a baby, interested in a dishwasher, presses one or more buttons, its operation will fail.
The considered function, although related to childish pranks, actually protects the device from any interference. If the button is pressed simply by an ignorant person or pet, protection will prevent trouble. But still, models with such a function are needed primarily for families in which there are kids.
The consequences of the interaction of the child with the dishwasher (PMM):
- The specified program changes.
- If the door opens, the child may get burned with steam.
The failure of the program is half the trouble, it is much worse if the baby suffers, and this can happen if the door of a working machine opens.
Is it possible to do without blocking?
Many parents claim that their children are completely not interested in dishwashers, so they do not see the point in blocking the device. Indeed, this feature is not a panacea.
Why families with children are not interested in PMM protection:
- The baby should always be supervised. And many preschoolers themselves already know how to handle technology no worse than adults.
- Users often forget to enable protection.
- If you buy a built-in dishwasher and close it with a facade, then the display and flashing indicators will be hidden behind the door and will not attract the attention of the baby.
Types of blocking
In dishwashers, depending on the class, different types of locks can be used. True, buyers rarely specify this point. They are more interested in loading, type of drying and efficiency of the apparatus.
Mechanical
This is the most popular way. It is in many budget models of the PMM, and often their owners do not even suspect the presence of such a function.
Inside or near the door there is a locking device similar to a valve. There is also a special lever, which, moving along the groove, opens or closes the door - serves as a kind of key.
Electronic
This type of protection is used in medium and premium class cars. It is this option that is now most popular with both manufacturers and users. To prevent accidental button presses from changing the dishwasher's operation, the user must type a certain key combination - it is indicated in the technical manual.
Features of electronic door lock:
- If the PMM is working, and the lock mode is on, then when you press the buttons, all the keys will be locked immediately.
- Adults will learn that the baby pressed the PMM buttons from the information on the display - a certain combination of letters or symbols will be displayed there.
- The protection of the control panel and the door must be switched on each time before starting a new cycle. If the user forgets to lock the device, the protection will not work.
If you need a PMM with a blocking function, be sure to check this point with consultants, and even better - in the technical instructions. Such models are, in particular, among the brands Bosch, Midea, Kandy, Siemens, Electrolux, Hansa and others.
Conclusions
To summarize:
- The blocking function does not have a special effect on the cost of PMM. Therefore, its presence or absence does not particularly bother consumers. Although in fact it can be very useful.
- Different brands may have their own security features. In each case, it is recommended to study the instructions and the control panel - usually on it the manufacturer marks the considered option with the icon on which the lock is depicted.
Buyers are not often interested in child locks. And families with children usually remember about it after the purchase. This useful function will never be superfluous - suddenly a small child will appear in your house, and your dishwasher is already ready for coexistence with it.