How to Buy a Cost-effective Home Disinfection Cabinet
As people's health standards continue to rise, various disinfection home appliances are entering our daily lives, such as fruit and vegetable washers, renovation guardians, and disinfection cabinets. Among these, the disinfection cabinet is the earliest kitchen appliance to enter people's lives and also the one most closely related to daily living. To thoroughly disinfect our bowls and chopsticks, we must use a disinfection cabinet. However, this type of product is not yet widely popularized, and consumers often encounter problems when selecting or using them. Today, I will address some common questions for everyone:
Thinking about buying a disinfection cabinet? Here are six tips you must know:
1. **Brand Matters**: Choose brands with significant recognition and a good reputation.
2. **Consider Usage Scenarios**: When purchasing a disinfection cabinet, take into account factors such as family size and the types of tableware that need to be disinfected. For larger families, select a model with a higher capacity.
3. **Functionality**: Disinfection cabinets come with multiple functions such as disinfection, heat retention, drying, and door-opening alarms. Models with computer-controlled features offer the best disinfection performance.
4. **Disinfection Effectiveness**: The main purpose of purchasing a disinfection cabinet is to disinfect tableware. However, not all disinfection cabinets guarantee effective disinfection. Given the varying quality within the industry, consumers should ensure the product has an authoritative hygiene inspection report from a recognized health department.
5. **Energy Efficiency**: The length of heating time and the stability of operation directly impact energy consumption. Generally, computer-controlled disinfection cabinets use constant temperature disinfection, achieving optimal temperature and shortest disinfection time, fundamentally addressing power-saving issues and significantly reducing usage costs.
6. **After-sales Service**: After-sales service is an extension of product quality assurance. When purchasing, consider whether the manufacturer has a comprehensive after-sales service network in your region and a good service reputation. Many small enterprises lack the resources to guarantee reliable after-sales support.
Can a Dishwasher Replace a Disinfection Cabinet?
The functions of dishwashers and disinfection cabinets differ. While dishwashers can clean dishes with various options (such as rinsing plus disinfection and drying), they do not match the disinfection capabilities of a dedicated disinfection cabinet. A disinfection cabinet can effectively kill bacteria like E. coli and hepatitis B viruses without leaving chemical residues.
How to Use a Disinfection Cabinet Correctly?
During use, utensils must first be washed and dried before being placed inside the disinfection cabinet. Utensils that cannot withstand high temperatures should be placed in the low-temperature layer. Dishes washed with water must be wiped dry or air-dried before being placed in the disinfection cabinet. Infrared heating tubes are powered on, raising the cabinet's internal temperature to 200°C~300°C to achieve the disinfection objective.
Some users place wet utensils inside the cabinet without regular use, leading to moisture-related oxidation of electrical components and metal surfaces, resulting in contact resistance at the infrared heating tube base. This can damage the tube base or other components, shortening the cabinet's lifespan.
For optimal use, it’s recommended to disinfect once every 1-2 days. This not only achieves the disinfection goal but also extends the product's lifespan. Clean and dry utensils before placing them in the disinfection cabinet, which reduces disinfection time and lowers energy consumption.
Plastic and other heat-sensitive utensils should be placed in the upper ozone-disinfection low-temperature cabinet rather than the lower high-temperature cabinet to avoid damaging the utensils. Colored ceramic items should not be placed in the disinfection cabinet as they may release harmful substances that affect human health. Bowls, plates, and cups should be placed upright on the rack and not stacked to allow for better airflow and quicker disinfection.
The disinfection cabinet should be placed in a dry and ventilated area, with a distance of at least 30 cm from walls. During disinfection, avoid opening the door unless necessary, as this could affect the disinfection effectiveness. After disinfection, waiting for ten minutes before retrieving the utensils enhances the overall effect.
What Precautions Should Be Taken When Installing Built-in Disinfection Cabinets?
◆ Preparation and Inspection Before Installation
☆ Before installation, check the strength of the installation location to prevent the machine from falling. Additionally, ensure the cabinet body remains level, as uneven surfaces can cause door misalignment or displacement.
☆ Carefully inspect any factors that could prevent the machine from being securely fixed to avoid accidents.
☆ The installation position must be at least 5 cm away from gas appliances or electric heaters.
◆ Installation Method
☆ When moving the cabinet, lift it from the bottom, handle it gently, and avoid using the door handle as a support point.
☆ The disinfection cabinet can be installed either under the base of a cabinet or on the top of a stand-up cabinet. The bottom of the cabinet must have a platform for support and should not rely solely on screws at the door frame for fixation.
☆ If installing above a built-in gas stove, avoid collisions between the battery box, universal joint, and gas pipes with the disinfection cabinet. For built-in disinfection cabinets, ventilation holes with diameters greater than 120 mm should be provided behind or on the side of the cabinet for outward ventilation.
☆ Ensure the cabinet is not tilted during installation.
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