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Autorelease Door

PROBLEMS COVERED

  1. What Is Autorelease Door?
  2. Does Autorelease Damage My Sink?
  3. Isn't Autorelease Dangerous?

PROBLEM 1:

What Is Autorelease Door?

SOLUTION 1:

Autorelease helps dry your dishes faster. Here is how it works:

  • After the last rinsing portion, your dishwasher will start drying your dishes for 15 to 40 minutes.

  • 3~15 minutes before the cycle is ended, the door of the dishwasher opens automatically and leaves a 5-inch gap.

What Is Autorelease Door? A

  • When the door is closed, the dishwasher evaporates remaining water on dishes using thermal energy.

  • When the door is opened, vapor escapes from the dishwasher through a convection effect and helps dry the dishes. A fan is working to decrease the temperature and humidity, so the kitchen countertop doesn't get damaged.

  • Keeping the dishwasher door open has the same effect as stacking plates on a dish rack.

What Is Autorelease Door? B


PROBLEM 2:

Does Autorelease Damage My Sink?

SOLUTION 2:

We have built certain precautions into the Autorelease feature, so it will not damage your sink.

  • During the drying cycle, the temperature and humidity of the water vapor will decrease as the door stays open.

  • Additionally, the air system and fan will prevent the steam from coming in contact with your sink while the door is open.

  • The maximum temperature of the steam is 122�F (50�C).


If you are still worried about your sink getting damaged, you can attach a protective sheet to the bottom of the sink to help protect it.

Does Autorelease Damage My Sink?


PROBLEM 3:

Isn't Autorelease Dangerous Because Of The Steam?

SOLUTION 3:

When Autorelease activates and the hot steam comes out, the maximum temperature of the steam is 122�F (50�C). This is a safe temperature. It will feel warm, but it won't be scalding. For example the temperature of a sauna is usually 158�F (70�C).

 

 
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