L HOME ‘TRENDS| HomeEntertaining Made Eas (NAPSA)—Americansare serious about entertaining. From dinner parties and brunches to baby showers and play groups, an increasing number of Americans are using their home as a venue for get-togethers and social ay events. But this new American pastime hasn’t just helped shape the way people socialize. It’s changed the scope of home furnishings as well. In fact, interior designer andtelevision host Michael Payne says commercial appliances are becoming more commonplace in residential homes. “The sheer amountof glassware and china [accumulated from dinner parties] is not accommodated in the typical kitchen, so other means are necessary in order to clean up efficiently,” says Payne. “That’s why people are turning to commercial dishwashers.” For instance, the Miele G 7856 dishwasher is engineered and manufactured to perform differently than a residential dishwasher. As a true commercial dishwasher, its heavy-duty components are designed to handle continuous use 24 hoursa day, seven days a week. The washer provides fast restaurant cycles (some cycles take just 10 minutes), near-silent operation and can gently handle large Going Commercial—Many households have turned to commercial dishwashers to keep up with their home entertaining. loads. In fact, it can clean up to 62 glasses or 142 five-piece cutlery settings (some 700 pieces) at a time. Before deciding to go commercial, it’s important to remember that all commercial dishwashers are not safe for home use. Typical restaurant dishwashers reuse water from a tank. It’s important to look for freshwater washers such as the G 7856 to help ensure a clean, hygienic wash. The washeris also designed to safely clean china and crystal. Additionally, many tank-based machines need aggressive detergents that are not suitable for home use and are too caustic to use with chinaor crystal. For more information on the washers, visit www.miele.com.
