Thanks to their compact size and medium capacity, slimline 45 cm dishwashers are ideal for small families, couples, and singles. Unlike freestanding dishwashers, these are designed to seamlessly blend in with your kitchen’s design. When buying a dishwasher, focus primarily on its dimensions, respectively the dimensions of the furniture you are planning to install it in. Also consider the loading capacity and energy efficiency.
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Key parameters when choosing a dishwasher
- The dishwasher’s dimensions must match the size of the furniture designed for installation. Check the technical specifications to make sure your chosen appliance is suitable for you.
- 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. The maximum capacity of a slimline dishwasher is 10 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.
Dishwasher control panel
Built-in dishwashers can have a visible or fully hidden control panel. A visible control panel gives you a better overview of the individual wash cycles.
Fully integrated dishwashers, on the other hand, blend in with the kitchen’s design and make it look neater The controls for this type of machine are on the top edge of the dishwasher door, so you can’t see them without opening the door first. If you really want to have an overview of the dishwasher activity and are unwilling to sacrifice the kitchen aesthetics, choose a built-in dishwasher that can project control panel information on the floor.
Additional 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.
