Title: Theory / Unimportant / Art / Bricolage / Dish Washer

Name: Filter
Definition: Ensure that solid stuff do not get evacuated with the water in the pipes
Context: Dish Washer

Name: Dispenser
Definition: Dispenses detergent and rinse aid at the optimal time during the cycle
French: Bac à produit

Name: Spray arm
Definition: Part that receives water. Water pression make it turns and send water everywhere in the machine
Context: dishwasher

Name: Heating element
Definition: Electrical part that heat the water in the machine
Context: dishwasher

Name: Third Rack
Definition: silverware and small crockery rack
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Racks & Baskets

Name: Upper Rack
Definition: further from heating element, adjustable to accommodate various sizes of dishes
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Racks & Baskets

Name: Lower Rack
Definition: Allow to holds larger crockery, closer to the heating element
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Racks & Baskets

Name: Silverware Basket
Definition: located on door or lower rack, holds utensils
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Racks & Baskets

Name: Tines (Folding, Expanding)
Definition: Adjustable protrusions meant to hold dishware, glassware etc. in place during cycles
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Racks & Baskets

Name: Drain Impeller
Definition: When the dishwasher drains, the drain impeller pushes water out of the tub. The seal prevents water from leaking out of the dishwasher
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Drains, Valves, and Safety Mechanisms

Name: Drain Valve
Definition: When powered during the drain cycle, opens a solenoid and allows water to drain properly
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Drains, Valves, and Safety Mechanisms

Name: Intake Valve
Definition: Water supply connects to dishwasher, it opens and water pressure drives water in to the dishwasher
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Drains, Valves, and Safety Mechanisms

Name: Solenoid
Definition: Electromagnet coil with a magnetic plunger, when electricity is applied, the plunger rises and forces the drain valve open
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Drains, Valves, and Safety Mechanisms

Name: Water Intake (Inlet) Valve
Definition: Located behind kick plate, controls water flow into dishwasher
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Drains, Valves, and Safety Mechanisms

Name: Float Bulb
Definition: Switches off water in the event of overflow, typically located in the front corner of the machine
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Drains, Valves, and Safety Mechanisms

Name: Float Switch
Definition: Located under the bulb, when the bulb rises due to overflow, this switch ceases water flow
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Drains, Valves, and Safety Mechanisms

Name: Inner Door panel/Insert
Definition: Holds the detergent dispenser and/or silverware basket
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Cleaning Solutions

Name: Rinse Aid Dispenser
Definition: Located on door, dispenses softener during rinse cycle
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Cleaning Solutions

Name: Control Panel
Definition: Located above the front door panel, comprised of an LCD screen, button controls for functions, displays status and error messages
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Controls

Name: Cycle Selector
Definition: located on control panel, used for choosing appropriate wash cycles
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Controls

Name: Door Switch/Door Latch
Definition: turns dishwasher on or off by connecting or disconnecting the flow of electricity
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Controls

Name: Timer
Definition: located on control panel, controls flow of electricity to different components depending on status of current function/cycle
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Controls

Name: Reversible
Definition: switch between pumping water to spray arms and pumping water to drain by reversing direction of motor.
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Pump Types

Name: Direct Drive
Definition: motor runs in one direction, direction of flow is switched from spray arms to drain by a solenoid that opens and closes the appropriate valves
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Pump Types

Name: Macerator (Spring)
Definition: Part of the pump mechanism, shreds small food particles, lightens the load for the dishwasher
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Washing Mechanisms

Name: Motor
Definition: Located between wash arm and pump, converts energy (electricity) into rotational motion.
Section: Washing Mechanism
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Single Direction or Reversing Motor. Dishwashers with single direction motor will have a drain valve

Name: Wash Impeller
Definition: Located below the pump system, forces water through the spray arm
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Washing Mechanisms

Name: Thermostat
Definition: Often located under the main tub or behind the door panel, regulates water temp
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Washing Mechanisms

Name: Kick Panel
Definition: Located below the front door panel, often houses the motors and water pipes. Can be removed for maintenance
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Construction and Design

Name: Main Tub
Definition: Holds most components of dishwasher, larger tub = larger dish capacity
Context: Dishwasher
Extra: Construction and Design

Name: Door Gasket
Definition: Made of soft rubber or vinyl, lines the door or tub opening to create a watertight seal
Context: Dishwasher
Name2: Door Seal
Extra: Construction and Design