Freestanding Dishwashers

What parameters should you focus on when choosing a freestanding dishwasher

• Energy efficiency class indicates the power consumption of the appliance. We recommend choosing an appliance rated as Class A+ or higher.
• Loading capacity tells you how many place settings a dishwasher can accommodate. One place setting means one dinner plate, one soup plate, one dessert plate, one tea cup and saucer, plus some cutlery. Dishwasher capacity generally ranges from 6 to 16 place settings.
• Noise levels should be as low as possible, ideally no more than 50 dB, which is the level of noise you can hear in a quiet office.
• Dimensions are important because you need to fit the appliance somewhere. If the amount of space is not an issue, you can choose a standard (60 cm wide) dishwasher, which offer the largest loading capacity. Slimline (45 cm wide) dishwashers are more compact, making them a good compromise if you need a decent capacity but don’t have unlimited space. And if you really don’t have much room, you can choose a table top dishwasher, which are about 3 times larger than an average microwave.

Dishwasher features and functions

• Delay Start lets you delay the cleaning cycle for later. Comes in handy if, for example, you want to do your dishes for a cheaper nightly electricity rate.
• AquaStop is a progressive safety feature that prevents water from leaking from the appliance.
• The heat exchanger system prevents abrupt changes in water temperature, enabling more efficient and careful cleaning.
• The load capacity sensor adjusts the water consumption to match the number of place settings.
• The water sensor is a smart function that adjusts the cleaning method based on the water hardness, temperature, and soil.
• Adjustable racks are there to help you organise the dishes inside the appliance. Height-adjustable upper racks are the most common.