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This was a wood tub that moved with a hand crank while water sprayed on the dishes. It was slow and unreliable.
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This was the first patented dishwasher that used hot water and wire racks to clean dishes -
The Cochrane machine was the first to use water pressure to clean dishes.
Link to patent https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/0e/6d/56/be14a2eab08eed/US355139.pdf -
The first Palmer House burned in the Great Chicago Fire but the second building built at State and Monroe purchased a dish washing machine from the Cochrane's Crescent Washing Machine Co. -
Josephine Cochrane exhibited her dishwashing machine at the Worlds Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. -
The company's name was changed to the Crescent Washing Machine Company in 1897 to market her invention, primarily to commercial customers like restaurants and hotels. Cochrane had intended the machine to help women at home but it was too expensive and needed more hot water than homes at this time could provide.
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Awarded after her death -
British inventor William Howard Livens creates features that are still in use today like a door, wire racks, and rotating spraying arms. But it was still too costly for most households.
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The German Miele Company was already making butter churns and tub washing machines before adding dishwashers to their product line.
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This dishwasher was aimed at homeowners adding a pressurized water distribution system instead of splashing water on dishes like the previous models available. Consumers could choose pink or white models. https://www.kitchenaid.com/100year/history.html -
This is a large commercial dishwasher for restaurants and hotels -
This model fits into modern European kitchens under the counter. There is increased capacity (12 standard place settings), stainless-steel wash cabinet, measured detergent dispenser. -
Dishwashers are now available in Harvest Gold and Avocado, popular kitchen colors at the time! The dishwasher could be installed under the counter or a portable unit was also available with a wood top. https://www.kitchenaid.com/100year/history.html -
"Cutlery is washed thoroughly and gently on a third level above the two crockery baskets."
https://www.miele.com/en/c/miele-history-3696.htm