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

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> "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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