"Vox Humana" wrote in message
I have a KitchenAid with the sani-rinse and heated wash options. Even
though I have soft water, I find that I get the very best performance from
my dishwasher when I use those options.

I've found that to be true also.


On
my dishwasher the sani-rinse and heated wash are not cycles, but options
that can be used with any cycle except rinse only.

Yes, I think we may have the same KA model. We only use the normal cycle
with the sani-rinse.


As for the hygiene issue, the dishes may be contaminated
when you touch them, but the bacteria may not be as pathogenic as the ones
that are one the dishes because they touched raw poultry. All bacteria
are
not equal. I figure there is a reason that health departments require
that
dishes machines heat to certain temperatures in commercial settings even
though the dishes will eventually be touched.

That is why I use the sani-rinse. That is also why I've not subscribed to
Consumer Reports for many years. For a staff that is supposedly so
educated, their reasoning seems rather stupid. I want to be sure the dishes
used to prepare chicken or that have been outside subject to insects are as
clean as possible when they are finally washed.

I thought perhaps I was missing something, but I don't think so.
Ed

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