Combinatie 479 t/m 484

1 AEG inbouw combi stoom-/heteluchtoven, model: B 9820-4-A, 220 V (demomodel) Zanussi inbouw heteluchtoven, model: ZOU 482 X 1, 220 V Progress inbouw heteluchtoven, model: PBN 3320 X, 220 V Progress inbouw conventioneeloven, model: PBN 1110 X, 220 V Siltal inbouw conventioneeloven, model: FL 1310 N, 220 V
491Z 497Z 499Z 506 506Z 512Z 518Z
IKE dubbel inbouw oven, model: Framtid DOV 8/2, 2x220 V AEG inbouw heteluchtoven, model: B 3051-5-M, 220 V

Combinatie 485 t/m 491

AEG industiekookplaat, model: 88101 K-MN Progress rvs afzuigkap, model: PDG 9140 E, afm.: 420 m/h, 220 V AEG rvs afzuigwand, model: DD 8696-M, 220 V (demomodel) Coolsteel elektrische 4-zone oven, model: EKS 860, 220 V Coolsteel 4-pitsgasfornuis, model: GK 660 TK, 220 V Coolsteel rvs 4-pitsgasfornuis, model: GK 665 XTX, 220 V

Combinatie 492 t/m 497

AEG rvs helteluchtoven, model: E 33563-5 M, breed: 90 cm, met keramische kookplaat, 5-zones AEG rvs afzuigkap, model: DK 4390-M, afm.: 90 cm, 220 V

Combinatie 498 t/m 499

1 AEG inbouw vaatwasser, type: Preference Favorit Sensor Logic, model: F 84985 VI (demomodel) AEG inductie kookplaat, model: 68002 K-M, 220 V Coolsteel 4-pitsgasfornuis, model: GK-450-TK, kleur: wit, 220 V Electrolux mini vaatwasser, type: Intuition, model: ESF 2410 AEG inbouw wasmachine, model: Lavamat L V1 AEG inbouw koelkast, model: Santo 1700-7 1, inhoud: 154 ltr, 220 V AEG Electrolux rvs heteluchtoven, model: B 3781-5-M, 220 V (gebruikt)

Combinatie 501 t/m 506

AEG rvs inbouw vitrine wijnkoeler, model: Santo W 98820-I, 145 kWh/j, 2 instelbare temperatuur zones AEG inbouw espressomachine, type: Competence, model: PE 8036-M, 1.000 Watt, 220 V (showmodel) AEG Electrolux mini vaatwasser, type: Favorit, model: F 52850 S, 220 V AEG inbouw koelkast, model: Santo 1600- 84, v.v. rvs deur, inhoud koelruimte: 193 ltr, vriesruimte: 17 ltr Coolsteel 4-pitsgasfornuis, model: GK 450 TK, 220 V AEG rvs inbouw warmhoudlade, model: KD 82903 F, 220 V

Combinatie 507 t/m 512

AEG koel-/vriescombinatie, type: Santo, model: 836378 KG, inhoud koelruimte: 245 ltr, vriesruimte: 116 ltr, 220 V Electrolux Amerikaanse rvs koel-/vrieskast, model: ENL 6298 X1, v.v. ijsblokjesmachine en water dispenser, 220 V AEG inbouw koelkast v.v. diepvriesvak, 220 V (gebruikt) Zanussi inbouw koel-/vriescombinatie, model: ZBB 3294, 220 V (gebruikt) Electrolux condens wasdroger, model: EDC 67550, 7 kg, automatich control (gebruikt) AEG Electrolux condens wasdroger, type: Oko-Lavatherm, 7 kg, 220 V (gebruikt)

Combinatie 604 t/m 609

gebruikte AEG Arctis vriezer (consumentenprijs: 449,=) nieuwe Electrolux ESF vaatwasmachine (consumentenprijs: 499,=) nieuwe AEG wasemkap nieuwe Coolsteel elektrisch fornuis, type: EKS 350 (consumentenprijs: 249,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 349,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast (consumentenprijs: 399,=)

Combinatie 610 t/m 615

gebruikte Juno inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebruikte Juno wasemkap (consumentenprijs: 199,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 399,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebuikte Juno wasemkap (consumentenprijs: 199,=)

Combinatie 616 t/m 622

gebruikte Progress inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 269,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebruikte AEG wasemkap (consumentenprijs: 199,=) gebruikte Juno inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebruikte Juno inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebruikte Zanussi wasemkap

Combinatie 623 t/m 629

gebruikte AEG wasemkap (consumentenprijs: 199,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 199,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 229,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 249,=) gebruikte AEG wasemkap (consumentenprijs: 199,=)

Combinatie 630 t/m 636

gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie (consumentenprijs: 299,=)
646 646Z 654Z 663 663Z 672 672Z 677 678
gebruikte Juno inbouwkoelkast (consumentenprijs: 149,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast (consumentenprijs: 299,=) gebruikte wasemkap (consumentenprijs: 149,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast (consumentenprijs: 249,=) gebruikte Zanussi inbouwkoelkast (consumentenprijs: 259,=) gebruikte Progress inbouwkoelkast gebruikte wasemkap (consumentenprijs: 149,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast (consumentenprijs: 199,=) gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast (consumentenprijs: 199,=)

Combinatie 637 t/m 646

gebruikte AEG wandafzuigkap gebruikte AEG wandafzuigkap gebruikte AEG wandafzuigkap gebruikte AEG wandafzuigkap gebruikte AEG wandafzuigkap gebruikte AEG wandafzuigkap gebruikte AEG wandafzuigkap gebruikte AEG wandafzuigkap

Combinatie 647 t/m 654

1 gebruikte AEG rvs wijnkoelkast gebruikte AEG keramische 4-voudige kookplaat gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie gebruikte AEG wasdroger, type: 59800 gebruikte AEG keramische kookplaat reserve gebruikte Zanker rvs afzuigkap
Combinatie 655 t/m 663 (excl. kavel 662)
1 gebruikte Progress inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast gebruikte AEG inbouwvrieskast gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast gebruikte rvs afzuigkap

Combinatie 664 t/m 672

gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast gebruikte AEG inbouwkoelkast gebruikte AEG wasdroger, type: 59830 gebruikte Electrolux afzuigkap, type: Juno
681 681Z 688 688Z 692Z 700Z 714Z 715 716
gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie gebruikte AEG vrieskast, type: Arctis gebruikte AEG koel-/vriescombinatie

Combinatie 673 t/m 681

1 gebruikte Scancool diepvrieskist, type: SB 175 gebruikte AEG diepvrieskist, type: Arctis gebruikte AEG koelkast gebruikte AEG koelkast gebruikte AEG koelkast gebruikte AEG koelkast gebruikte rvs afzuigkap

Combinatie 682 t/m 688

gebruikte inbouwvrieskast gebruikte AEG koelkast gebruikte AEG wasmachine, type: 7481 gebruikte Servis wasdroger, 1.100 rpm

Combinatie 689 t/m 692

gebruikte Easywash wasmachine, ytpe; E 616 gebruikte AEG inbouwvaatwasmachine gebruikte Electrolux inbouwkoelkast gebruikte Zanussi wasmachine, type: Trentino 1400 gebruikte AEG wasmachine, type: Lavalogic 1820 gebruikte AEG vaatwasmachine, type: Favorit gebruikte Hollandia wasmachine, type: WA 1541 gebruikte Blcher koelkast

Combinatie 693 t/m 700

gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie nieuwe AEG vaatwasmachine, type: 911D91-3T gebruikte AEG afzuigkap, type: DE 6261 ML gebruikte Progresss inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie gebruikte AEG wasmachine, type: 59840 gebruikte Electrolux vrieskast gebruikte Edy wasmachine, type: W 212 gebruikte AEG wasmachine, type: 86730 Update gebruikte Zanussi vrieskast gebruikte Electrolux vrieskast, type: Juno gebruikte Zanussi vrieskast gebruikte AEG vrieskast gebruikte AEG inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie gebruikte AEG koel-/vriescombinatie, type: Santo

Combinatie 701 t/m 714

dummy AEG wasmachine dummy koelkast

719 720

Zanker inbouwkoel-/vriescombinatie gebruikte AEG koel-/vriescombinatie gebruikte rvs afzuigkap partij met 2 dozen gebruikte stofzuigerhulpstukken en ca. 17 gebruikte stofzuigers op de schappen

Combinatie 876 t/m 882

AEG rvs afzuigkap, breedte: 90 cm, cap.: 410 m/u, 220V AEG rvs eilandschouw, type: Di G610, breedte: 100 cm., cap.: 550 m/u, 220V AEG rvs afzuigkap, type: dk 9690 M, breedte: 90 cm, cap.: 220V AEG glazen afzuigkap, type: 8692, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 550 m/u, 220V Goodmans music centre hi-system

Combinatie 883 t/m 887

AEG competence rvs inbouwstoomoven, model: kd 8038-4M AEG inbouwespressomachine, model: Prof, espresso, cap.: 220V Juno inbouwheteluchtoven, type: Joc 68400 x, cap.: 220V Progress rvs inbouwoven, model: pbp 5320x, cap.: 220V Progress rvs inbouwoven, model: pbn 1310x, cap.: 220V Zanussi rvs inbouwheteluchtoven, type: ZO4 482x, cap.: 220V (gebruikt)

Combinatie 888 t/m 893

AEG inbouwbordenwarmer, model: SZ 91200-5i, cap.: 220V AEG elektrische inbouwoven, model: B 9820-4 (demo), cap.: 220V Progress inbouwheteluchtoven, model: php 5320x, excl. kookplaat AEG inductiekookplaat, model: 680012k-mn, cap.: 220V AEG inbouwinductiekookplaat, model: 68002k-mn AEG rvs inbouwbordenwarmer met lade, cap.: 220V

Combinatie 894 t/m 899

AEG keramische inbouwkookplaat AEG keramische inbouwkookplaat, model: e 6140-i-m, cap.: 220V (demo)
906 906Z 911 911Z 918 918Z 924Z 931 931Z 935Z 936
Juno Le Maitre keramische kookplaat, 2-zone's Juno elektrische rvs inbouwoven, model: Job 66611x, cap.: 220V AES bakwagen elektrische inbouwoven, model: e4105-5-m (demo) Progress rvs inbouwoven, model: pbn 1320x, cap.: 220V (gebruikt) Progress rvs inbouwoven, model: phn 1310x, cap.: 220V

Combinatie 900 t/m 906

1 AEG Competence rvs inbouwoven, model: b 99898-5-m, cap.: 220V Juno rvs inbouwoven, model: Job 666mx Juno glazen/rvs afzuigkap, model: Jdk 9582, cap.: 220V AEG Electrolux rvs afzuigkap, model: DK 9190-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG Electrolux rvs afzuigkap, model: DK 9190-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V

Combinatie 907 t/m 911

1 AEG glazen/rvs afzuigkap, model: DD 6591-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG rvs afzuigkap, model: DK 9690-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG rvs afzuigkap, model: DK 9690-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG rvs afzuigkap, model: DK 9690-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG rvs afzuigkap, model: DK 9690-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG rvs afzuigkap, model: DK 9690-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG rvs afzuigkap, model: DK 9690-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V

Combinatie 912 t/m 918

Juno Electrolux rvs afzuigkap, model: JFC 90244x, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG Electrolux rvs afzuigkap, model: Dk 9390-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG Electrolux rvs afzuigkap, model: Dk 9390-m, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V Juno Electrolux rvs afzuigkap, model: JDK 4535E, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG Electrolux rvs afzuigkap, model: Dk 4390-m, cap.: 220V AEG Electrolux rvs afzuigkap, model: Dk 4390-m, cap.: 220V

Combinatie 919 t/m 924

1 AEG Electrolux rvs afzuigwand, model: DD 8765-m, cap.: 540 m/220V AEG Electrolux rvs glazen kookeilandafzuigkap, afm.: 100x65 cm., cap.: 220V Coolsteel rvs afzuigkap, type: AFK 66, breedte: 60 cm., cap.: 220V Coolsteel rvs afzuigkap, type: AFK 66, breedte: 60 cm., cap.: 220V Coolsteel rvs afzuigkap, type: AFK 66, breedte: 60 cm., cap.: 220V Coolsteel afzuigkap, kleur: wit, type: AFK 60, cap.: 220V Coolsteel afzuigkap, kleur: wit, type: AFK 60, cap.: 220V

Combinatie 925 t/m 931

Progress rvs afzuigkap, model: PDB 9130E, breedte: 90 cm., cap.: 220V AEG Electrolux rvs afzuigwand, model: DD 8696 m, cap.: 220V AEG Electrolux rvs afzuigwand, model: DD 8696 m, cap.: 220V AEG Electrolux rvs afzuigwand, model: DD 8794-m, cap.: 220V

Combinatie 932 t/m 935

1 Beko 4-pitsgascomfoor, model: HTZG 64111 SW, cap.: 220V, v.v. elektronische ontsteking
941 941Z 950 950Z 962Z 967 967Z 976
AEG inbouwvrieskast, model: Arctis 997 250-si, inhoud: 76 ltr, cap.: 220V AEG inbouwvrieskast, model: AG i Coolsteel 4-pitsgasfornuis, model: gk 360 tk Coolsteel rvs 6-pitsgasfornuis, model: gk 89 xtk, big volume, inhoud: 110 ltr, 220V Beko 4-pitsgascomfoor, cap.: 220V, v.v. elektronische ontsteking

Combinatie 936 t/m 941

1 AEG/Electrolux fornuis, type: Competence E Coolsteel elektrofornuis, type: eks 860 Coolsteel gasfornuis, type: Gk 450 tk Progress oven, type: phn 1310x (demo) Coolsteel elektrofornuis, type: eks 350 Coolsteel gasfornuis, type: Gk 450 tk AEG/Electrolux elektrofornuis, type: Competence 41016v1-wn AEG/Electrolux elektrofornuis, type: Competence 41035 VD Electrolux eilandschouw, type: Juno JFA 9673 x

Combinatie 942 t/m 950

AEG/Electrolux wasemkap AEG wasemkap, type: dku390-m AEG wasemkap, type: dku390-m Progress oven, type: pbn 1310x Progress oven, type: pbn 1110x Zanker wasemkap, type: zkx 6244x AEG/Electrolux wijnkoeler, type: Santo w98820-5R AEG/Electrolux heteluchtoven met stoomfunctie, type: b9820-5-m Juno/Electrolux wasemkap, type: jf 9680x AEG wasemkap, type: dd 86969 m AEG kofezetapparaat Original Haller rolpers

Combinatie 951 t/m 962

1 Electrolux afwasmachine, type: Inspire Flexiform ESF 66030 AEG/Electrolux afwasmachine, type: ko-Favorit Electrolux afwasmachine, type: 911D91-2T AEG/Electrolux inbouwafwasmachine, type: Favorit 45250Vi AEG/Electrolux afwasmachine, type: ko-Favorit

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Welcome to the Which? guide to choosing a dishwasher. Finding the best dishwasher for your kitchen, and your lifestyle, can be difficult theres a confusing number of models on the market, each promising the earth in terms of sparkling dinnerware. To help you select the right machine and detergent for your needs, weve tested 93 dishwashers and 27 cleaning products in the lab. Whether its giving advice on taking photos or choosing the right washing machine, Which? gives you all the facts you need to make the decision thats best for you. We test more products more rigorously and in greater depth than anyone else, so you can be sure that youre getting the best information available. And we cut through the techno-babble to give you clear, no-nonsense advice thats easy to understand. But the most important thing about us is that we are totally independent. Nobody pays us we take no advertising or freebies, and we buy all our products at full price, just like you. Were funded by consumers, for consumers. So we can tell it like it is and give you the straight facts good or bad. Neil Fowler Editor, Which?

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03 Which should you choose? 04 How to buy
Helpful advice and pointers on how to select the right dishwasher for your kitchen What to look out for when youre in the store Nine of our 93 dishwashers made it into the Which? Best Buy hall of fame Test scores and guide prices for all the dishwashers weve tested We tell you which button does what Putting the machines through their paces

13 Which program?

Select the right program for the job So many dishes so little time. Your frequently asked questions are answered Seven Best Buy dishwasher detergents
14 Your questions answered
05 Which? Best Buy dishwashers 09 Every dishwasher tested 10 Features explained
16 Which? Best Buy detergents 18 Detergent features explained
We disperse the jargon around detergents
19 How we test detergents
How dirty dishes get the Which? treatment in order to bring you our Best Buys Commonly asked detergent questions
12 How we test dishwashers
20 Your questions answered

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Which should you choose?

Buy a dishwasher and you can throw away the rubber gloves for ever
Regardless of the size of your kitchen, a dishwasher can save you time, effort and water, so its hardly surprising that theyre more popular than ever. But before splashing out several hundred pounds, you need to consider what kind of machine is right for your needs. With this in mind, we tackle some critical buying questions in this report. These include whether its worth paying extra to get a machine with fancy features, such as half-load and extra drying, and the potentially tricky problem of washing delicate glassware. Weve tested 96 full-sized, slimline and built-in machines costing between 170 and 730, and found nine Best Buys, with Miele claiming top spot. Its not possible for us to test every dishwasher that you might find in the shops many models on sale are, in any case, very similar to those we test, with the difference often as little as a change of colour. In this report, weve provided you with the details youll need to buy one of those family models that we are confident will be as good as those weve tested. To find out more on this subject, see Family matters, p13. And of course, no dishwasher will work without detergent we have tested 17 combination and ten detergent-only tablets to bring you seven Best Buys. Take a look at p16 for the results and more information.

Sizing up the competition
Here are our tips on choosing a dishwasher
I THE RIGHT SIZE A full-sized machine suits an average family. It can take 12 place settings, including cutlery. Slimlines are more suited to small kitchens or couples, holding eight to ten settings,. Compacts (four to six settings) are more suitable for a single person in a small flat. See Tpes of dishwasher, p12. I YOUR LIFESTYLE Different machines suit different lifestyles. For example, if you use lots of pans, look for a model with a prewash or soak option. Programs vary slightly among models, but many people use just the main program (65C) and the eco program (50C), so you dont have to buy a complex machine. Some will include programs for glass and combination tablets. I EFFICIENCY All models are graded A to G for energy efficiency, with A being most efficient. I ONLINE You may save money by buying a dishwasher online. For example, the AEG-Electrolux Favorit F860700VI starts from 485 online but is around 720 on the high street.
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Full dishwasher test results
The table shows the price and the percentage rating the product received when tested
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DISHWASHERS

AEG-ELECTROLUX F50870 AEG-ELECTROLUX F50870M AEG-ELECTROLUX F54750 AEG-ELECTROLUX F60870 AEG-ELECTROLUX Favorit F35085VI AEG-ELECTROLUX Favorit F86070VI BAUMATIC BFD64SS BEKO DE2431FS BEKO DWD4310S BEKO DWD4310W BEKO DWD5410 BEKO DWD8650X BOSCH SGS45C02GB BOSCH SGS56E12GB BOSCH SGV46M43GB BOSCH SHV55M03 BOSCH SKT5102 Classixx BOSCH SRS 43C22 Classixx BOSCH SRS45E22 Exxcel BOSCH SRS45E32GB CANDY CDS 220 X-80 CANDY CFD612 CANDY CFD612S CANDY CSD68 CANDY CSD68S ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HOTPOINT FDW70 HOTPOINT FDW75A HOTPOINT FDW80 HOTPOINT SDW60 HOTPOINT SDW80 HOTPOINT SDW85A INDESIT DI 620 INDESIT IDE 1000 Evolution INDESIT IDE 44 INDESIT IDE1005S INDESIT IDL 40 INDESIT IDL 530 INDESIT IDL730 INDESIT IDL735S JOHN LEWIS JLBIDW1200 JOHN LEWIS JLBIDW901 KENWOOD KDW12SL3A KENWOOD KDW12ST3A KENWOOD KDW4TTSL MATSUI MF2W MATSUI MF2W/A MATSUI MS2W/A MAYTAG MSE661FARS MAYTAG MSE661FARW MAYTAG MSE760FARS MIELE G 1142 SC MIELE G1202 SC MIELE G1102SC MIELE G1222SC MIELE G1232SC NEFF S5453X1GB/74 PROLINE DWF1250P PROLINE PDW041 PROLINE PDW080 SIEMENS SE25M575GB SMEG DF614S SMEG DF6FABAZ TRICITY BENDIX TDF200 TRICITY BENDIX TDF221 WHIRLPOOL ADG 550

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WHIRLPOOL ADG 7560 WHIRLPOOL ADG1900-DRAWERx1 WHIRLPOOL ADP 4601 WHIRLPOOL ADP 8000 WHIRLPOOL ADP4501/5WH WHIRLPOOL ADP5406 ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX ZDF231 ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX ZDF231S ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX ZDF501 ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX ZDF601K ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX ZDT5053 ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX ZDT6053 ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX ZSF 2400 ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX ZSF4126
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Despite scoring highly, some machines dont achieve Best Buy status because their brand is unreliable, or we dont yet have data on reliability (see opposite)

Dont Buys

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PROLINE DWF1250P Of all of the models tested, this Proline was the worst at washing, and its one of the noisiest, too. It also left watermarks, but its energy-save program is OK.

DONT BUY

COOKWORKS WQP8-9239 (480/9984) --DE DIETRICH DVY430J ELECTROLUX ESF46010 ELECTROLUX ESF6146 (VISI) ELECTROLUX ESL6115 ELECTROLUX ESL63010 HOOVER HED6612 HOOVER HEDS668-80 HOOVER HOD7715-80 HOTPOINT BCI450 HOTPOINT BFI620 HOTPOINT FDW20 HOTPOINT FDW60 HOTPOINT FDW65A ---------------------------
KENWOOD KDW12SL3A This very noisy Kenwood has no energysaving program. The main program (at 2 hours 35 minutes) washes OK, but drying left too many watermarks on the crockery, cutlery and glassware. MATSUI MS2W/A Although this noisy Matsui washes and dries acceptably, we were disappointed with the extent of watermarks left on pots and cutlery. It also lacks an energysave program. PROLINE PDW041 This compact Prolines main program lasts just 60 minutes the shortest for the compacts we tested. But it washes indifferently and its one of the worst on test for drying. We also found this model very noisy.
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Features explained

Some models come with an array of extra features or options our handy guide will help you make the right choice
Types of dishwasher Compact or table top

Dishwasher type Dimensions (HxWxD) Place settings Best for
Standard or full sized 85x60x61cm 12 to 15 A large family or if you entertain On machines with 15 place settings items are crammed in, which can affect cleaning
Slimline 85x45x61cm 8 to 10 Smaller households where space is limited Can be noisier than full-sized models 45x56x46cm 4 to 6 Occasional use, if you live alone, or prefer not to bend down Difficult to fit in large items

Drawbacks

Built-in or semiintegrated models
Most dishwashers are freestanding, so if you want one that matches your kitchen cabinets, you can buy a built-in model (with concealed controls on the top of the door), or a semi-integrated one (where just the control panel is visible) both these types have a decorative panel mounted on the front of the door.
Few models have childsafety locks
your dishwasher, youll need to adjust the setting for water hardness, depending on the hardness of the water in your area take a look at www.dwi.gov.uk for more information, or contact your local water board.

Useful features

I CHILD-SAFETY LOCK Dishwashers use strong chemical detergents and extremely hot water, yet few models have child-safety locks to stop the door being opened while the machine is cleaning. I DELAYED START Many models have a function that lets you delay the program start. This is useful if you have a timed energy tariff such as Economy 7. Models that dont have a delayed start option can achive the same result with an ordinary 13-amp timer plug. I MOVEABLE BASKETS The more advanced models have adjustable or removable lower baskets and a height-adjustable upper basket. This lets you fit large plates or

Indicator lights

Dishwashers need rinse aid to speed up drying and prevent water marks, and dishwasher salt to soften hard water. Without both of these, you could risk damaging the machine. However, you dont need to use them every time, so its useful if your dishwasher has lights to warn you when the rinse aid or salt needs topping up. Normally these lights are positioned on the outside of the machine (or the top rim of the door for built-in models). When you install

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saucepans in the lower basket, for example, at the expense of space in the upper one. On the other hand, you could put tall glasses in the top basket, and lose some of the space below. Some models have tilting upper baskets, designed to make it easier to make the most of the available space. And many provide a removable top for the cutlery basket this has holes in it to keep individual pieces of cutlery separate. If items dont touch, it helps cleaning, but it can take longer to load the dishwasher.

Types of control

I HIDDEN CONTROLS Built-in models have controls that sit along the inside top of the door (see Built-in or semi-integrated models, above). These are hidden when the door is closed, but they are usually considerably smaller than standard controls, so can be difficult to use. I FRONT-FACING CONTROLS Front-facing control panels also come in different designs. Buttons may be
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