LG DIOS Dishwasher "Reduces Water Spots Left on Dishes"

LG Electronics recently demonstrated that the DIOS dishwasher with a water softener reduces the number of water spots left on dishes after washing through a test on the "Number of Water Spots According to the Presence of a Water Softener in Dishwashers," conducted under the supervision of the German testing agency TUV Rheinland. An LG Electronics researcher is examining clean dishes after washing.

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] LG Electronics announced on the 21st that its Dios dishwasher has been proven to reduce water spots left on dishes.

LG Electronics explained that through a test titled “Number of Water Spots According to the Presence of a Water Softener in Dishwashers,” conducted under the supervision of the German testing agency TUV Rheinland, it was demonstrated that the Dios dishwasher equipped with a water softener reduces water spots that may remain on dishes after washing.

TUV Rheinland is a global testing and certification organization headquartered in Germany, with over 500 branches worldwide, conducting tests, inspections, certifications, and evaluations in various fields such as quality, safety, environment, and performance.

The test results showed that when the hardness of water (calcium content) is below 100 ppm (parts per million, where 1 ppm means 1 milligram of calcium per liter of water), dishwashers with a water softener reduced water spots by more than 18% compared to those without a softener under the standard washing mode. When the hardness was above 100 ppm, water spots were reduced by 55-72%.

Regardless of the amount of hardness, LG Dios dishwashers equipped with a water softener reduced water spots on dishes, with generally higher effectiveness when hardness was high. According to LG Electronics’ own research, tap water in Korean households contains hardness levels ranging from 50 to 200 ppm.

The water softener reduces inorganic minerals commonly referred to as hardness, such as calcium and magnesium, in the water. Water with high hardness does not dissolve soap well and does not clean stains easily, so separate water softening devices are often used.

Hardness is considered the main cause of white water spots left on dishes after dishwashing. Among domestic brands, LG Dios dishwashers are the only ones equipped with a water softener that reduces hardness to minimize water spots.

LG Dios dishwasher steam has been recognized for significantly enhanced cleaning power, hygiene, and convenience compared to previous models, contributing to the growth of the domestic dishwasher market.

According to tests conducted by the Korea Chemical Convergence Testing Institute on the sterilization washing course using steam in this product, 100°C TrueSteam removes 99.999% of harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.

In the same course, tests by the World Kimchi Research Institute showed that it removes 99.999% of norovirus, hepatitis A virus, and enterohemorrhagic E. coli. The Tornado washing blades create three-dimensional water jets from multiple outlets to clean dishes quickly and thoroughly.

Additionally, LG Electronics proved through a “Behavioral Study Comparing Dishwashers and Hand Washing” conducted last year with Professor Jihyun Lee’s Sensory Science Laboratory at Pusan National University that this product’s cleaning power is about 26% better than hand washing.

LG Electronics offers a 10-year warranty on the inverter DD motor, which has excellent durability. Other advantages include a smart shelf system with three-level height adjustment, multi-purpose shelves, and customized dish racks.

Yoon Kyung-seok, Vice President of LG Electronics H&A Business Division’s Kitchen Appliance Business Unit, said, “We will ensure that more customers can experience the differentiated convenience of the patented TrueSteam and the water softener that reduces water spots in the Dios dishwasher.”

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