On Wed 06 Apr 2005 09:24:16a, Vox Humana wrote in rec.food.equipment:


"Viviane" wrote in message
u...
One of the drawers is slightly bigger than the other so you can get
bigger items in. Can't remember which but I think it's the bottom one.

Edwin raised a good point. I suppose it's just a hunch that metal is
stronger. Also the plastic inside looks fragile. It's just a gut
instinct thing - not based on any scientific research!

My question about the plastic doesn't concern strength as I believe that
plastic and be as strong, or stronger than metal and also more resistant
to corrosion. I wonder about its thermal properties with respect to
facilitating the drying of the dishes. I noticed that when I switched
to a dishwasher with a stainless tub, it seemed to hold the heat and the
dishes dried better. This is a property that Kitchen Aid promoted
several years ago when they rolled out their updated line of dishwasher
with stainless tubs. I never have to use the heated dry cycle.

I think the drying capability of dishwashers is more directly related to
the type and amount of insulation surrounding the tub rather than the tub
material itself. Most d/w with SS tubs are in the higher end of the model
line and more likely to have better insulation. The guage of metal used in
a SS tub would not be that conducive to holding heat for any length of time
unless well-insulated.

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Wayne Boatwright
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