We’ve already had experience with AEG washing machines and tumble dryers and are happy with them, so we sort of expected that the **AEG 8000 GI8200A2TN** dishwasher wouldn’t let us down either. Fortunately, that really is the case. As soon as I’d unpacked it, one thing surprised me. The instructions state the maximum height of the plates that will fit in the lower basket. It might sound like complete nonsense, but when I was choosing a dishwasher, I couldn’t find this information anywhere else. Once the top rack is set up, even taller glasses fit in without any problems; all the spray arms are working, and the dishwasher is doing its job properly. What more could you ask for? I really like the cutlery drawer too. I must admit that at first it seemed like a load of rubbish to me – after all, the basket worked just fine too. But my wife said that the cutlery drawer was important. And if my wife said so, then I suppose it must be true. Well, I have to admit – albeit reluctantly – that she was right. Every piece of cutlery has its own place and everything is spotlessly clean. The only thing it can’t cope with is dried-on sourdough on a wooden spoon. I suppose the only thing that would help there now would be a chisel and a hammer. The washing itself was probably what surprised me the most. The dishwasher uses **SatelliteClean® Pro** technology, with a swivelling arm at the end that provides better coverage of the entire interior of the dishwasher. I don’t know if that’s why, but the washing-up is always done. We have very hard water at home, so I appreciated being able to adjust the water hardness. Once it’s set up properly, it washes really well. Although the salt intake is a bit higher, it’s definitely worth it for the result. Another nice touch is the white interior lighting and, above all, the display of the remaining time on the floor. For me, that’s a real game-changer. You walk past and you know straight away whether there are ten minutes or an hour left. If you open the dishwasher by mistake, it will carry on as normal once you’ve closed it again. The dishwasher can also be connected to a mobile app, where you can see the remaining time and other settings. There’s just one minor criticism I’d make of the Czech translation, which in places sounds more like it’s meant for a washing machine than a dishwasher. However, this has no impact on functionality, and I’m sure it will be fixed by an update in due course. And finally, one feature you certainly won’t find listed in the technical specifications. In my opinion, this dishwasher is ideal for blokes. I open the door, pop the tablet inside, press the single button, close the door and walk away. I don’t have to choose or study anything. It just works. Once the washing is finished, it opens automatically and you’ll receive a notification on your mobile saying that the washing-up is ‘done’. After using it for a few weeks, we haven’t yet found anything about this dishwasher that we particularly dislike. To be honest, I don’t understand why we didn’t buy an AEG dishwasher like this ages ago.
